CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A horrific crash near downtown Chillicothe yesterday was the result of an overdosing driver. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, the driver, later identified as 43-year-old Jeremy Mallow, was traveling northbound on Paint Street at Eighth Street when he apparently passed out from an overdose. Mallow’s vehicle veered right into the curb, […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Paints hosting division title game with playoff tickets on sale now
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Chillicothe Paints, presented by CohenOrthopedic, are in the Prospect League playoffs for an 11th time in the league’s 14 seasons and playoff tickets are available for purchase now! By winning the first half in the Ohio River Valley Division, Chillicothe will host game one of the playoffs Sunday, August 6, at VA Memorial Stadium at 6:05 p.m. The opponent […]
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IRS pays millions to southern Ohio whistleblower for turning in local business for tax fraud
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a bombshell development in the fight against tax fraud, a 36-year-old man from Southern Ohio has been awarded $1.3 million by the IRS Whistleblower Office for providing vital information that exposed tax fraud perpetrated by a local business. The whistleblower, whose identity remains confidential for security reasons, came forward with crucial […]
Posted inFayette County, Local News
Car crashes into building in Washington Court House
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — A car crashed into a building early Wednesday morning causing catastrophic damage in Fayette County. It happened at the five-way intersection in Washington Court House where Columbus Avenue meets Market and Court Streets; better known to locals as “The Point.” The vehicle crashed into the front of Mossbarger and Smithson […]
Posted inJackson County, Local News
Semi truck crashes with another in Jackson
JACKSON, Ohio — The Highway Patrol troopers from the Jackson Post are currently investigating a non-injury crash involving two commercial vehicles that occurred on US Route 35 at the intersection of Sour Run Road. The incident took place at approximately 3:53 p.m. on Tuesday. According to authorities, the collision transpired when a 2019 Freightliner Cascadia, […]
Posted inLocal News, Ross County
Garage goes up in flames, firefighters in Ross Co. battle the blaze
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters in Ross County were called to the scene of a garage fire this afternoon. The call went out shortly after 4:30 p.m. regarding a garage fire in the 400 block of Clark Road. Upon arrival, crews reported flames coming from the structure. Mutual aid from the V.A. Fire Department and […]
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Ohio drug kingpin pleads guilty to federal charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Patrick Saultz, aka “White Boy Pat,” pleaded guilty to running a large-scale criminal organization that trafficked drugs, sex trafficked women, and laundered money. The organization operated from 2008 to 2022, and distributed large quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, oxycodone, and alprazolam. Saultz admitted to three federal law violations: […]
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Ross County Auditor, Treasurer puts the county’s checkbook back online for taxpayers to view
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ross County Auditor Jeff Lehner and Treasurer David Jeffers announced their decision today to reinstate Ross County’s participation in OhioCheckbook.com, a joint venture of the State Treasurer’s office and the Governor’s Office of Budget & Management, aimed at providing Ohioans with access to state and local government spending data in a user-friendly […]
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Burning questions linger as arson investigators probe truck fire
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Questions are lingering by investigators after a vehicle was found on fire in Ross County. Authorities discovered a pickup truck fully engulfed in flames on Rapid Forge Road that was reportedly stolen. Upon arrival, a deputy spoke with the Greenfield Fire Department and a Greenfield Police Officer, who reported that the […]
Posted inBainbridge, Local News, Ross County
Camper fire in Bainbridge homeless camp under arson investigation
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A camper fire in the woods behind Shawnee Street in Bainbridge could be the act of arson, investigators say. The fire was reported on Monday by a neighbor who heard loud noises coming from the woods. Upon arrival, firefighters found the camper deep into the woods completely burnt and no identification […]