ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — On March 2nd, Ross County authorities received a report of possible custodial interference. The complainant claimed her friend had taken her seven-year-old daughter to Pickaway County and was refusing to bring her back. The woman told deputies that she initially arranged for her daughter to spend the weekend with her friend in […]
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Man arrested after attacking nurses at Adena Regional Medical Center
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Two nurses at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe were reportedly assaulted by a patient earlier this month. The incident occurred on March 2 in the Emergency Department of the hospital. Upon arriving at the scene, it was reported that the patient, identified as Marcus Lusardi, had already returned to his […]
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Police in Washington Court House shut down alleged drug house
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — An alleged drug house in Washington Court House has been shut down, officials said. Police executed a narcotics search warrant at a property located at 726 S. North Street on March 5. The operation was carried out by members of the Police Departments Special Response Team, along with detectives. According […]
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Herron-Downs Fen Nature Preserve offers first public tour
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Park District invites the public to the first viewing of the Herron-Downs Fen Nature Preserve. The event requires a reservation, and only 12 tickets are available. The attendees will meet at the Kinnikinnick Fen Nature Preserve at 550 Crouse Chapel Road and will be shuttled to Herron-Downs. It […]
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Chillicothe woman arrested after hit-and-run crash
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A local woman was cited for multiple traffic violations following an alleged hit-and-run accident. It happened yesterday in Chillicothe. Witnesses reported that a white Nissan Altima had struck another vehicle and then fled the scene. The vehicle was later found in the parking lot of Rural King, with a flattened front […]
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Nelsonville man arrested after car chase and drug seizure
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — A Nelsonville man was arrested following a car chase and drug seizure by Hocking County Sheriff’s Interdiction Unit Detectives on Wednesday, February 22. According to reports, the detectives attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on State Route 278 near Carbon Hill, but the driver fled at high speed, […]
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Pickaway Co. Engineer’s Office announces new road closure
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The Pickaway County Engineer’s Office has announced that Commercial Point Road will be closed until April 28, 2023, for a bridge replacement project. The stretch of the road between West Ford Road and State Route 316 will be closed to all traffic during the project. Officials advise motorists to […]
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Fire destroys a Pickaway Co. home
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A Pickaway County home was destroyed by fire over the weekend. It happened on Saturday around 2:30 p.m. in the Williamsport area. Firefighters, reports say, responded to the residence on Randle Road in Muhlenberg Township on after a caller told dispatchers heavy smoke was billowing from the home. Additional assistance was requested […]
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Ohio Fighter Wing to conduct training and air defense exercise
SWANTON, Ohio — Ohio Air National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing is set to perform nighttime training flights from Monday, March 6 through Thursday, March 9, if the weather permits. Area residents should expect to see and hear F-16 fighter jets, including the use of flares, taking off, and landing until approximately 9:00 p.m. While training […]
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John C. “Jack” Miller, 94
John C. “Jack” Miller, age 94 of Springfield, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon March 1, 2023. He was born July 27, 1928 in Columbus, the son of the late Harvey H. and Florence May (Weed) Miller. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, where he served twenty-seven years at many duty stations throughout […]