CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A recent outbreak of Legionnaires disease at Adena Health System’s main campus in Chillicothe has raised concerns over public disclosure and patient awareness. Nine individuals have come forward with symptoms of the disease, and one fatality has occurred due to the outbreak. Legionnaires disease, a severe form of pneumonia, is primarily spread […]
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Balancing promise and precaution: Piketon’s new nuclear chapter
PIKETON, Ohio – The American Centrifuge facility, also known locally as the Piketon Atomic Plant, has returned to the forefront of nuclear news. In the previous month, 96 U.S. Senators, cast their votes in favor of an amendment to the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. The amendment’s aim is to “mandate the Secretary of Energy […]
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Charges filed in the case of Brandi Sutton: remains found behind Hobby Lobby
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — In a significant development, charges have been filed in the case of Brandi Sutton, whose remains were discovered in a homeless camp behind Hobby Lobby in Chillicothe. The investigation began on April 14, 2022, when authorities responded to a report of human remains found in a wooded area near Hobby Lobby […]
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Commercial Point mayoral candidate has residency protested
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A person vying to be mayor of a village in Pickaway County will have his candidacy contested. Jason West, who filed his petition to run for mayor of the small village of 3,100 wrote that he lives at 178 Rosewood Loop SE when he filed to run for the office on […]
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BrightView Health partners with others for Hope Fest this weekend
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In an effort to combat the concerning rates of drug overdose deaths in Ohio, BrightView Health Addiction Treatment Center is teaming up with several local organizations for the annual Chillicothe Hope Fest. The event aims to raise awareness about substance use disorder (SUD) and provide a platform to celebrate successful recovery stories. […]
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Person shot overnight inside Chillicothe cemetery
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In an incident shortly after midnight overnight, a person was shot in the chest at a Chillicothe cemetery. Authorities initially refrained from disclosing any specifics surrounding the incident, leaving the community in suspense, but confirmed late-Friday morning that the incident was a suicide. Chillicothe Police were dispatched to the scene in response […]
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Senator JD Vance opposes renaming of Wayne National Forest, sparks debate on historical legacy
WASHINGTON D.C. — In a fervent open letter addressed to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Randy Moore, Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, Senator JD Vance (R-OH) has voiced strong opposition to the proposed renaming of Wayne National Forest. The Senator’s missive asserts that the endeavor not only disrespects Ohio’s […]
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New details emerge of overnight drive-by shooting in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — New information has been released about an overnight shooting in Chillicothe. According to the police report provided by the police department, officers were dispatched to a residence on East 5th Street in response to a shooting around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. Upon their arrival, officers found two people. They informed the police that […]
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Police investigate drive-by shooting in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police are investigating a reported drive-by shooting that occurred Wednesday evening. The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. in the area of 7th Street. According to dispatchers, a white male driving a black Dodge Neon opened fire on some individuals riding bicycles. The driver was last seen in the area of Eastern Avenue. […]
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One person trapped following crash in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Rescue crews were on the scene of a serious rollover crash in Chillicothe on Wednesday. The call came in just shortly after 2:45 p.m. in the area of Polk Hollow Road near Western Avenue. One person was trapped in the wreckage as crews worked to free the driver. The extent of the […]