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Posted inChillicothe, FEATURED, Local News, Ross County
Ohio Governor tests positive for new COVID-19 strain
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine tested positive for Covid-19 today after initially believing he had a mild head cold. The Governor’s office reported that DeWine began experiencing cold-like symptoms yesterday and continued with his regular duties throughout today. However, as his symptoms intensified, culminating in a 101-degree fever this afternoon, he was advised […]
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Letter to the Editor: New nuclear plans threaten local health
PIKETON, Ohio — The plans to build new nuclear facilities at the Portsmouth plant are dangerous ones, which would generate large amounts of radioactive chemicals and cause harm to local residents for years to come. For half a century, Portsmouth enriched uranium for nuclear weapons and nuclear reactors. The enrichment process generated harmful radioactive chemicals, […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Body discovered in West Virginia river identified as southern Ohio man
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — A body found in Marshall County last week has been identified as 34-year-old Christopher Cowdery of Reedsville, Ohio, according to Meigs County Sheriff Scott Fitch. The unidentified male was discovered upriver on Sept. 13. After a preliminary examination by Marshall County officials, the body was sent to the West Virginia Chief […]
Posted inFEATURED, Local News, Pickaway County
Pickaway Co. teen carjacked while another taken hostage
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A manhunt was underway Monday night after a carjacking of a teenager near Circleville. It happened at around 9:45 p.m. along route 62. Southern Ohio Online News was the first to report the story. A 16-year-old told law enforcement that she was carjacked at gunpoint and that her friend was still […]
Posted in-Scioto County, FEATURED, Local News
Southern Ohio home health nurse charged with raping elderly client
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — A 56-year-old Lucasville man has been charged with two counts of first-degree felony rape after a home health care client reported a sexual assault. The Scioto County Sheriff’s Office was alerted on Friday, September 15, 2023, by a supervisor from a home health care company. The supervisor claimed that one of […]
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Get ready for the boom, Southern Ohio. Military testing night-flights in skies
SOUTHERN, Ohio — Prepare for a bit of a rumble in the skies come Monday night. The 180th Fighter Wing (180FW) has some crucial air defense training lined up over Southwest Ohio, and it’s set to be quite the spectacle. Between 8:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 18, residents, especially those in and around […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
12 new ways to apply for Social Security Disability to fast-track your approval
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gaining approval for Social Security Disability (SSDI) can be challenging. For those under 62, there are numerous requirements. However, with a “compassionate allowance,” you might receive payments sooner. In addition, the Social Security Administration recently added 12 more medical conditions to their eligibility list. To determine disability benefits, the agency requires medical […]
Posted inFrankfort, Local News, Ross County
Drunken woman crashes ATV near Frankfort
FRANKFORT, Ohio — A woman is in stable condition after she crashed an ATV Friday night. It happened on Bushmill Road near Frankfort just before 8 p.m. The woman was driving the four wheeler on the back road when she drove onto the shoulder and crashed into a field. Deputies said they believed alcohol was […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Mysterious shell casings found outside dollar store as police investigate
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Local authorities are investigating after eight .38SW gun shell casings were discovered in front of a Dollar General store in Central Center in Chillicothe, despite no reports of gunshots in the area. According to a police, officers responded to the scene after being alerted about the shell casings. Upon arrival, a woman […]