ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A neighbor in Ross County was arrested and charged with burglary and rape. The case unfolded at the Sulphur Spring Road Apartments, resulting in a swift police response and the apprehension of the suspect. Deputies were dispatched to the scene following a report of a burglary and rape complaint. The victim […]
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Ross Co. home invasion at deceased man’s house results in arrests
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Deputies nabbed a man who is accused of breaking and entering into a dead man’s house and stealing his items, while two others remain on the lamb. Law enforcement officers responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle at a residence on Valley Road where the homeowner had recently passed away. […]
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Eyedrops sold at CVS, Rite Aid recalled across the country
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Health regulators in the United States are cautioning consumers against using more than two dozen varieties of over-the-counter eyedrops due to the potential risk of infections that could result in blindness. The advisory issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) specifically pertains to lubricating drops offered by six companies, including CVS […]
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Snow showers expected on Halloween night as temps drop below freezing
WILMINGTON, Ohio — Halloween is set to unfold with an icy touch as frosty conditions this morning evolve into breezy winds and snow showers later in the day, warns the National Weather Service in Wilmington. A Frost Warning is currently in effect across the region until 10 a.m., issued in response to overnight temperatures plummeting […]
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Railroad crossing upgrades coming to Fayette County with state funding
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — In a recent decision, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has given the green light for crucial safety upgrades at rail crossings in Allen and Fayette counties, enhancing public safety and preventing potential accidents. The Chicago Ft. Wayne & Eastern Railroad (CFE) has been approved to implement circuitry upgrades at […]
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Chillicothe’s Mayor used cocaine while in office, says man
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In a groundbreaking interview with the Guardian, a drug dealer serving decades behind bars in the Miami Valley area near Dayton has made explosive claims, implicating Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney in a drug dealing scandal. The man, who agreed to speak on the condition of anonymity but expressed willingness to testify on […]
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Rollover crash closes route 35 with serious injury
RICHMOND DALE, Ohio — A single-vehicle crash left one woman with serious injuries and a major highway closed. It happened Monday at around 12:30 p.m. along Route 35 westbound near Dye Lane. The vehicle failed to negotiate a curve and rolled, according to troopers. A woman was initially trapped inside, but was pulled from the […]
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Ohio’s Governor says new distracted driving law is working
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced a remarkable decrease in traffic crashes following the enactment of strengthened distracted driving laws in the state. Preliminary data from the Ohio State Highway Patrol reveals that distracted driving crashes reached a record low in September 2023, compared to statistics dating back to January 2018. The […]
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State Treasurer visits Ross Co. school’s student banking hours
Atomic Credit Union and Bishop Flaget Catholic School in Chillicothe were happy to welcome Treasurer of State Robert Sprague and the Ohio Credit Union League to theBishop Flaget Student-Run Credit Union Monday, October 2nd. The group visited the financial education program to experience first-hand what the student – run credit union volunteers and members learn […]
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As Chillicothe school board race heats up, district hit with fines during audit
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In a recent financial audit, the state of Ohio scrutinized the financial affairs of the Chillicothe City Schools, revealing a concerning excess of late fees paid to a local bank for credit card transactions. These audit findings have emerged in the midst of an election year, potentially impacting voters’ perspectives on the […]