FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a felonious assault incident that occurred earlier today in the 3000 block of Route 62. According to Sheriff Vernon Stanforth, the incident was brought to their attention when a 9-1-1 hang-up call was received at the Communications Center on Monday morning at 4:01 […]
Posted inLocal News, Ross County
Crash closes down county road in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A crash occurred on Lancaster Road near Schooley Station Road today, shortly after 11:15 am, prompting a response rescue crews. It is unknown at this time on the severity of any injuries. As of now, further details on the cause of the accident and the number of individuals injured have not […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Police in Chillicothe hunt for stolen potato chip delivery truck
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio —Authorities in Chillicothe are on the lookout for a stolen potato chip delivery truck after an audacious theft occurred earlier today along North Bridge Street. According to initial reports, the incident transpired when an unidentified suspect brazenly leaped into the delivery truck while the driver was in the process of making a routine […]
Posted inLocal News, Madison County
Mozzarella sticks recalled after undeclared allergens
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Buffalo-based company Rich Products has issued a voluntary recall for 15 cases of Member’s Mark Breaded Mozzarella Sticks, as they may contain undeclared egg and soy. Many were sold in Ohio. The recall comes after the discovery that an incorrect raw material was used during the manufacturing process, leading to the introduction […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Piketon
Piketon student competes in national robotics competition
PIKETON, Ohio — A group of students at Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) — a full-time, tuition-free, online public school for grades K-12 authorized by the Ohio Council of Community Schools — have been named fourth-place winners in Stride K12’s National Robotics Competition, a competition offered exclusively to Stride K12 students across the country. The OHVA […]
Posted inFEATURED, Local News, Pickaway County
Local business raided for child porn, man arrested
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Sheriff Matthew O. Hafey announced that the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office raided a local business for child pornography. Helping them was the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force as they successfully executed two search warrants and an arrest warrant in Pickaway County. The first search warrant was […]
Posted inFEATURED, Local News, Pickaway County
Officer, K9 shot in domestic call in Hocking County
LOGAN, Ohio — In Hocking County, on Sunday evening, a Logan Police Officer and a K-9 were injured by gunfire while responding to a domestic dispute call, as reported by the sheriff’s office. The incident occurred at approximately 7:14 p.m. off Bremen Road, north of state Route 93, in Logan. During the response to the […]
Posted inFayette County, FEATURED, Local News
Fatal crash in Fayette Co. restricts interstate
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ohio — A fatal crash is being investigated in Fayette County. It happened at around 10 p.m. on Sunday night along I-71 near Jefersonville, close to mile marker 70. Sheriff Vernon P. Stanforth said the highway was closed as crews worked the accident and that the county coroner was called to the scene. The […]
Posted inLocal News, Pickaway County
Water rescue in Pickaway Co. ends with recovery
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A water rescue Sunday night in Pickaway County ended with a successful recuse. It happened near River Road and route 104 after someone called 911 saying they were in the water and needed help. A deputy was able to located those in need and pull them from the water. The events […]
Posted inPickaway County
Small, but opinionated protest in Circleville in wake of K9 mauling has many calling for Chief of Police’s ouster
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A peaceful Black Lives Matter protest took place on Saturday in response to the July 4 mauling of a black semi-truck driver, drawing about a hundred people who gathered throughout downtown Circleville. The event aimed to call for police accountability following the firing of Officer Ryan Speakman, who was involved in the […]