WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The United States Postal Service has officially unveiled a captivating selection of stamps to be released in 2024, offering a diverse array of subjects and designs that serve as miniature works of art. These stamps not only celebrate American culture, history, and people but also allow individuals to express themselves through their […]
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Chillicothe VA Medical Center to open Virtual Health Resource Center
Alan Graves, Chillicothe VA Medical Center As healthcare services continue to adapt, the Chillicothe VA works to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of the modern medicine world. We have entered an age of mobile applications at our fingertips, not only for entertainment, but to help enrich our lives as well as provide us with […]
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Mount Sterling man sentenced to hard time for sexually exploiting children
MADISON COUNTY, Ohio – Donald Adams, 52, from Mount Sterling, was sentenced to 240 months in prison for acts of exploiting minors online and circulating child abuse materials on Tuesday. “In May 2023, Adams confessed to two charges of sexual exploitation of minors and two of sharing child pornography,” the court records state. The documents […]
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Chillicothe man charged after accidentally shooting himself during suspected burglary
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man, Thomas A. Sprouse, is facing a fourth-degree misdemeanor after accidentally discharging his firearm and injuring himself in the early hours of Tuesday. Sprouse thought he heard an intruder in his home and armed himself, only to inadvertently shoot his left hand. Responding to Adena Regional Medical Center (ARMC) after […]
Posted inLocal News, Pickaway County
Route 23 closed for serious crash
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Route 23 northbound was closed Tuesday morning after a crash. It happened at around 7 a.m. in Pickaway County, just south of Circleville near Neville Street. Dispatch reported multiple vehicles were involved, including one that had overturned. One person was trapped inside the wreckage and unconscious, first responders said. A medical helicopter […]
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DHL in Groveport announces hundreds of layoffs
GROVEPORT, Ohio — DHL Supply Chain announced plans this week to lay off 264 employees from its warehouse at 5235 Westpoint Dr. in Groveport, a move spurred by a client’s decision to end operations by October 28. This marks the most significant layoff reported to the state’s employment department since March. The Groveport facility, at […]
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EDITORIAL: Feeney and crew betray our Heroes. The shocking vote against our police
There’s a certain responsibility that comes with holding public office, a duty to prioritize the well-being of the very citizens you represent. Yet, what we witnessed at Monday’s City Council meeting was a profound failure to uphold that duty by none other than Luke Feeney and his entire slate of candidates: Jamie Brown, Deidra Nickerson, […]
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Chillicothe’s council meeting shows political divide as Democrats vote against law enforcement
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — As the November elections loom, the atmosphere at Monday’s Chillicothe City Council meeting was palpably charged. Central to the debate was a measure proposing dedicated parking for local law enforcement, a topic that shed light on deep-rooted political divisions. Ever since liberal Mayor Luke Feeney introduced paid surface lot parking meters two […]
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Circleville K9 attack victim now has new warrant for his arrest
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A controversial traffic stop involving a police K-9 in Circleville has a new development. On July 4, during a highway stop due to a missing mudflap, Jadarrius Rose, a truck driver, was attacked by a police dog even as he attempted to surrender. He was charged Highway patrol video reveals Rose standing […]
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Semi crash in Londonderry causes minor traffic congestion
LONDONDERRY, Ohio — A semi collided with an SUV on Monday in Londonderry, causing traffic delays. It happened at around 11:30 a.m. on route 50 at Vigo Road. A McCarter Trucking, LLC semi was hauling wood when it collided with the vehicle. The SUV hit the semi’s fuel tank, causing a diesel spill. First responders […]