CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The City of Chillicothe has announced plans to expand its annual community yard sale event by scheduling it in conjunction with the city’s large item pickup. The new arrangement will see the community yard sale taking place over five consecutive weekends, allowing residents to visit more sales and encouraging participation. Under the […]
Ross County Health District releases recent health inspection reports
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Health District has made public the results of recent health inspections conducted at various businesses, schools, and eateries. These inspections encompassed a range of establishments and identified both critical and non-critical violations. On May 15, health inspectors visited The Kids Clubhouse located at 859 East Water Street and discovered […]
Thieves on the prowl: Property crimes on the rise in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department had a busy day on Tuesday as officers were dispatched to various locations across the city following a series of reported thefts. The incidents shed light on the ongoing property crime challenges faced by the community. The first call came in early in the day, leading officers to […]
Teenager causes two crashes in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — A series of accidents occurred on State Route 93 in Milton Township, Jackson County, which are currently under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Jackson Post. The driver responsible for both accidents was identified as Carter Leach, a 16-year-old from Jackson. On Monday, around 3:30 PM, Leach was driving a […]
Atomic Credit Union recognizes Waverly High School Seniors with $500 scholarships
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Atomic Credit Union is recognizing three Waverly High School Seniors, Olivia Dickens, Morgan Crabtree, and Olivia Russell (not pictured). Each of the seniors received a $500 scholarship for the 2022/2023 school year! Anyone who will be graduating high school or a technical school in 2024, is welcome to apply for the same […]
Sheriff remains mum on jail overdoses as strain is placed on local EMS
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The mass overdose incident that unfolded within the walls of Ross County Jail on Sunday night has not only raised concerns about inmate safety but has also placed an unprecedented strain on local emergency resources. As officials from the Sheriff’s office maintain their unyielding silence, disturbing reports emerge of ambulances tied up, […]
Chillicothe woman targeted by stranger while walking to Tim Horton’s
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A woman says a man tried to solicit her as she was walking to the local Tim Horton’s. According to official reports, the incident occurred on Monday afternoon. The woman, police said, was visibly upset as she recounted the incident. The woman explained that she had dropped off her father’s vehicle […]
Two small children found walking alone in a Ross Co. trailer park
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office and Child Protective Services are investigating the discovery of two small children that were found walking alone Tuesday morning. Preliminary reports indicate that dispatchers were alerted regarding the children being found walking along Apollo Lane in the Pleasant Valley Trailer Park. Multiple deputies arrived on the […]
Chillicothe man seriously burned in tent fire
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A man was seriously burned in Chillicothe after the tent he was sleeping in went up in flames. It happened Sunday afternoon along East Second Street. According to the report provided by the police department, officers along with firefighters from the Chillicothe Fire Department responded to the 300 block of East […]
Locks cut and items stolen: Police investigate storage unit break-ins
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Law enforcement officials in Ross County are investigating the break-ins at the Chillicothe Self Storage on Enterprise Drive. According to the report from the police department, at least two storage units had been broken into, the locks cut, and items stolen. The police department has not released any other details […]
