CHILLICOTH, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding everyone to “buckle up” this upcoming holiday season and always. Since 2018, there have been 2,847 people killed in Ohio crashes who were not wearing an available safety belt. “There is no question that seat belts save lives, and I encourage everyone to make it […]
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House goes up in flames near Sherman Park in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Freighters battled a house fire Thursday night in Chillicothe. It happened at 104 King Street, which is close to the entrance of Sherman Park Apartments. Everyone made it out safely and to a nearby family member’s house, according to eyewitnesses. One neighbor told news crews at the scene that she heard “popping […]
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Feeney’s war chest swells with out-of-town support, Preston and Berry maintain fiscal discipline
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In the final sprint towards Chillicothe’s mayoral race on Tuesday, tens of thousands of dollars from outside groups are significantly shaping the financial landscape of the campaign. The three contenders in the race are Democrat Luke Feeney, Republican Julie Preston, and Independent Jade Berry. Campaign finance reports mandated by the state lay […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Ross Co. shooting victim on life support as family donates his organs
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A stunning turn of events has occurred in the case involving Jara Newman, who has been charged with felonious assault in connection with an explosion at her residence that left her live-in boyfriend, Eric Vanover, on life support. Vanover’s family has made the heart-wrenching decision to keep him on life support […]
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City of Chillicothe: allegations of felony nepotism, political favoritism, and criminal backgrounds in public office
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In a comprehensive investigation conducted by The Guardian, startling allegations of felony nepotism have emerged against the City of Chillicothe and its Mayor, Luke Feeney. The probe, based on an employee list spanning approximately 20 pages, reveals a concerning pattern of familial and political affiliations influencing hiring decisions within the municipal administration. […]
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Both Kroger stores in Chillicothe undergoing multi-million dollar renovations
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Kroger Columbus Division is set to celebrate two newly remodeled Chillicothe stores next week. First, the Chillicothe store at 1165 Western Avenue will officially unveil its $1.75 million renovation on Friday, November 10 after nearly six months of improvements. Later that same day, the second Chillicothe store, located at 348 North […]
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New, free public school continues to accept enrollment in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In a groundbreaking move for Chillicothe and Ross County, the Southern Ohio Career Academy (SOCA) is set to open its doors, embracing the unique abilities of all students and offering a new perspective on education. SOCA’s vision, according to Veronica Fly, Vice President of Communications for The Educational Empowerment Group, is to […]
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Universal 1 Credit Union expands in area
DAYTON, Ohio — Universal 1 Credit Union (U1) is excited to announce a significant expansion in membership throughout seven additional counties. U1 has been serving several counties and cities around the Miami Valley and as of October 23, 2023, residents of Clinton, Darke, Fayette, Franklin, Montgomery, Pike, and Preble counties are now eligible for membership […]
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Adena Hospital sued for conducting surgery on wrong side of patient’s body
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Another week, another lawsuit filed against Adena Health System for wrongdoing. The latest suit alleges doctors and the hospital operated on the wrong side of a patient’s body. The incident at the heart of the lawsuit unfolded at Adena’s main campus. The lawsuit alleges that Damien Benjamin, M.D., conducted an operation in […]
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House trailer total loss after fire in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A house trailer is a total loss after a fire on Tuesday. It happened at 73 Homer Lane in Ross County. Neighbors called 911 when they saw smoke billowing from the property. The home belongs to an over-the-road trucker who was not home at the time. Firefighters said no pets were […]