LOS ANGELES, California — Prepare for a higher Netflix bill. Netflix has increased the cost of its basic package from $10 to $12 and its premium package from $20 to $23. However, the $7 ad-supported package remains unchanged. The new prices are effective immediately. The last time U.S. subscribers saw a price increase was in […]
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Chillicothe library now offers free notary services
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In a bid to extend its community services, the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library has unveiled its free Notary Public services, primarily housed at its Main Library location. As the library makes this invaluable service available, the spotlight falls upon the indelible notary stamp and its profound importance. A notary stamp, […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Piketon
Pike Co. mother’s bond set following DUI crash that killed 7-year-old daughter
PIKETON, Ohio — A bond of $210,000 was set on Wednesday for Chasity D. Bliss, 43, of Piketon, who is accused of driving under the influence and causing a fatal crash that killed her 7-year-old daughter. The crash, which took place on Jasper Road in Pike County on Monday, involved Bliss’ vehicle hitting a pole […]
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Deputy nabs two in stolen truck heist as third results in manhunt
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A sergeant with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office nabbed two suspects in a stolen truck, while a third remains on the lamb. It happened at around 9:30 a.m. along route 772 near Liberty Hill Road on Wednesday. That’s where a deputy passed a pickup reported stolen from Pike County. When the […]
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EDITORIAL: Why won’t you name the names or the daycare, church, or suspects involved? Well, here’s why.
In today’s fast-paced digital age, there’s an increasing demand for transparency and immediacy in news reporting. Readers and viewers want names, places, and all the details as soon as possible. However, as a trusted news organization, our responsibility extends beyond just reporting facts; it involves ethical considerations that demand a careful balancing act. Let’s begin […]
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Bainbridge man gets four years for drug charges
HILLSBORO, Ohio — A man from Bainbridge recently received a four-year prison term following his admission of involvement in illegal drug activities in Highland County. The 22-year-old, named Samuel Bumgarner faced allegations from a Highland County grand jury. He faced several charges related to selling and possessing methamphetamine, some of which were in proximity to […]
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Teacher’s aide in Washington Court House on leave for allegations of sex with student
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — A teacher’s aide at Washington Court House City Schools has been placed on paid leave following allegations of sexual misconduct with a 13-year-old student. The alleged misconduct began two years ago and came to light only recently after the boy’s parents discovered inappropriate messages from the aide on their son’s […]
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Two Ross Co. daycare workers fired after allegations of child abuse
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Concerns of potential child abuse at a local Ross County daycare have surfaced following a report from Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A mother, upon collecting her 2-year-old child from the daycare on October 9, was alerted to a mysterious mark on her child’s arm. Daycare staff presented her with an incident report […]
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Ross Co. woman comes home to “u will die” cut into sentimental blanket
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A local woman reported a possible break-in at her camper on Turkey Ridge Road last Saturday, with law enforcement arriving on scene to investigate. The complainant had earlier visited the Sheriff’s Office regarding threatening text messages. Upon her return home, she discovered her camper door open. A chilling text followed her […]
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Local man charged in accident despite other driver being triple the legal limit of intoxication
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A local man has been charged with a misdemeanor count of vehicular homicide after being involved in a summer crash near Bainbridge. 60-year-old Jeffrey D. Creed from Chillicothe was part of a dual-car accident June 30 on US 50 near Rapid Forge Road. Troopers said that Creed was stopped at a stop […]