ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Chillicothe woman was arrested yesterday after allegedly stabbing her husband with a deer antler. The incident occurred at a home on State Route 159. When deputies arrived, the victim told them that his wife had stabbed him with the antler. He showed deputies a small laceration on his hip line. […]
Posted inLocal News, Londonderry, Ross County
Route 50 down to one lane after car rolls into guardrail
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A popular highway was restricted Wednesday night after a crash near Londonderry. It happened on route 50, headed east into Vinton County near route 327. The driver overturned their car after slamming into a guardrail and was treated by EMS. Route 50 was down to one lane as crews worked the […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Waverly
Waverly Police Department adding positions courtesy of Governor DeWine
WAVERLY, Ohio — The Waverly Police Department in Pike County has been awarded a substantial grant of approximately $50,000 as part of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s dedicated efforts to strengthen law enforcement agencies throughout the state. This allocation is a pivotal component of the Ohio First Responder Recruitment, Retention, and Resilience Program, a comprehensive initiative […]
Posted inLocal News, Vinton County
McArthur Police, Vinton Sheriff adding officer and deputy after grant
VINTIN COUNTY, Ohio — The McArthur Police Department and Vinton County Sheriff’s Office have been granted a financial boost of approximately $50,000 each, courtesy of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s ongoing commitment to bolstering law enforcement agencies across the state. This move comes as part of the Ohio First Responder Recruitment, Retention, and Resilience Program, aimed […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Route 35 restricted near Chillicothe for crash
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — No one was injured when a car collided with a semi just outside Chillicothe during rush hour Wednesday afternoon. It happened on route 35 westbound, near Adena Road at around 5:45 p.m. The semi was trying to merge while the sedan was in his blind spot, law enforcement said. No one was […]
Posted inColumbus, National News, Statewide
DOJ warns religious leaders of possible attacks
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kenneth L. Parker, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, is urging religious leaders to be on the lookout for signs of extremism and to learn how to report violent threats or incidents against places of worship and their members. In recent months, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has prosecuted […]
Posted inFEATURED, Local News, Vinton County
Vinton County family demands answers in death of loved one
MCARTHUR, Ohio — A grieving family is calling for justice and a thorough investigation into the death of their loved one, Travis Dakota Williams, 28, of Thurman. The McArthur Police Department responded to a call on July 27, reporting a man behaving erratically at a house located at 411 South Market Street. Upon arrival, officers […]
Posted inLocal News
Two killed after carjacking semi, holding driver hostage following pursuit
DAYTON, Ohio — A dramatic high-speed pursuit and hostage situation unfolded in the early hours of Wednesday morning as troopers were led on a lengthy chase spanning from Columbus to Dayton. The pursuit began when a man commandeered a semi-truck near London, Ohio, and took off along Route 70, leaving two suspects dead. It all […]
Posted inAthens County, Local News
Nelsonville man killed in late-night crash
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — The Athens Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a solo car crash around 7 p.m. on Monday. The incident involved a 2011 Nissan Versa that was traveling eastbound on Poston Road. Upon reaching the scene, responders found the Nissan Versa had veered off the right […]
Posted inFEATURED, Local News, Pickaway County
Circleville Mayor hides from public, media during first council meeting since K9 issue
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Circleville Mayor Don McIlroy was notably absent for the majority of the city council meeting held on Tuesday night. This marked the first gathering since the termination of Officer Ryan Speakman and the unsettling K9 incident involving Jardarrius Rose. Rose, 23, was an unarmed black man who was attacked by Speakman and […]