CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A local nurse practitioner facing a criminal investigation for alleged sexual misconduct with patients has publicly endorsed Chillicothe City Council candidate Kevin Shoemaker, sparking controversy within the community. Kelly D. Hill, a nurse practitioner employed by Adena Health System in Chillicothe, has been under investigation for the past year following multiple complaints […]
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National prescription drug takeback day occurs this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is set to host its 25th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This important event enables the public to anonymously dispose of unwanted medications at over 4,000 local drop-off locations across the United States. For over a decade, […]
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Three students sexually assaulted at Chillicothe City Schools as police hone in on investigations
TRIGGER WARNING: THE FOLLOWING STORY INVOLVES ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. THE CONTENT MAY BE DISTURBING TO SOME. CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police in Chillicothe are looking into two separate sexual assaults involving three students. The first assault reported this week was between two 15-year-old students at Chillicothe Middle School, which has been labeled as rape. A […]
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Atomic Credit Union announces Hillsboro assistant branch manager ahead of grand opening, internal promotions
HILLSBORO, Ohio — Atomic Credit Union is pleased to welcome the Hillsboro Assistant Branch Manager, Courtney Parsons. The branch, which is located at 583 Harry Sauner Rd., is set to open this December. Courtney is a lifelong resident of Highland County. She is a 2006 graduate of Edward Lee McClain High School. Courtney brings with […]
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Trunk-or-Treat at Pickaway-Ross CTC was spooktacular success
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Disguised people, costumed pets, bumping music, buckets of candy, face painting, gourd games and Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center (PRCTC) made the perfect fall, family evening. The students and staff from PRCTC hosted the annual Trunk-or-Treat for the community on Tuesday, October 24. Josh Hines, PRCTC Adult Education Electric Program Teacher, commented […]
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Court appointed special advocates for Ross County children badly needed
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A critical need for volunteers has been identified by the Ross County Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA). Recruitment is underway for a substantial number of volunteers, and finding compassionate people in our community who would like to serve as the voice for foster children in the courtroom is of utmost […]
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Ross Co. woman charged in shooting boyfriend, setting fire for coverup
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A woman is locked up behind bars in Ross County after deputies say she shot her boyfriend and set fire to his car and house to coverup the crime. Jara Newman, 44, has been charged with felonious assault after an explosion at her house left her live-in boyfriend, Eric Vanover, on […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County
Motorcyclist flown after serious crash in Pike County
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A serious crash involving a motorcycle near Latham sent the driver to the hospital by medical helicopter. Dispatchers confirmed to the media that first responders were sent to the area of 7784 State Route 124 just after 7 p.m. Wednesday night in Pike County. The motorcyclist collided with a vehicle and […]
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Drive-by shooting investigation underway in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A shooting investigation is underway in Chillicothe. It happened Wednesday night at around 7 p.m. in the 800 block of Adam Avenue. Officers arrived on the scene and found several witnesses on the sidewalk, who heard the shooting. The witnesses told police they believed gunfire struck their porch and house. Officers scoured […]
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Route 35 closed near Bridge Street after crash
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A crash has closed Route 35 near Chillicothe. It happened Wednesday at around 3:15 p.m., eastbound just beyond Route 104 before Bridge Street when several vehicles were involved. The highway was closed. The report on injuries were not immediately released.