COLUMBUS, Ohio — A nearly three-week long manhunt ended early this morning with the arrest of a local couple, William P. Riffe II and his fiancé Bobbi Jo Moore, in connection with a June 10 shooting on Villa Drive, according to the Circleville Police Department. The operation was the culmination of tireless work from several […]
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ODOT announces reopening of Ross County roadway
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced the reopening of Grubb Road in southern Ross County. According to ODOT, the intersection of Grubb Road and Route 772 has reopened following the completion of a bridge repair project. The project was part of the ongoing resurfacing efforts between Blain Highway and Bishop […]
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Uptown Circleville announces the return of the “Uptown Classic 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament”
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Get ready for some exciting, street basketball action. On Saturday, July 22, the streets of Circleville will be filled with streetball, high-flying dunks, and heart-pumping action for all ages. The tournament will be held on North Court Street, starting at the intersection of Court and Main. Teams this year will range from […]
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Arson suspects still at large after dumpster fire in Chillicothe
Chillicothe, Ohio – The Chillicothe Police Department is investigating a case of arson after receiving a call about a dumpster fire at Affordable Dentures on North Plaza Blvd. on Monday afternoon. Officers spoke with an employee who stated that someone had set their dumpster on fire. The lid of the dumpster had completely melted, and […]
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Doctors who tried to dispel negative press about Adena face their own skeletons
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Adena Health System, a once-respected hospital, attempted to deflect attention from mounting reports of sexual misconduct and other troubling incidents within its walls. Earlier this month, a letter signed by a select group of individuals, claiming to represent the hospital, urged the community to blindly trust Adena while dismissing all reports by […]
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Unknown caller’s mass shooting threat triggers investigation
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Authorities have launched an investigation after an unknown caller made threats to engage in a mass shooting. The incident occurred on June 21 in Ross County. According to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the crisis center on Route 159. Upon arrival, they spoke with a Crisis Center […]
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Amazon Web Services to invest $7.8 billion in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced today that it will invest an estimated $7.8 billion by the end of 2029 to expand its data center operations in Central Ohio. The new data centers will create hundreds of new jobs and will be located in multiple localities in the region. AWS’s data center project […]
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Wellston woman wins big with scratch-off lottery ticket
WELLSTON, Ohio — A resident of Wellston has emerged as a fortunate winner of a $20,000 prize in the Ohio Lottery’s popular $10 Precious Diamonds scratch-off game. Jane Rader purchased her winning ticket at the Super Kwik on East Pennsylvania Avenue in Wellston. The Ohio Lottery, as of June 23, still has 45 remaining prizes […]
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Gas leak causes immediate evacuation in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — A major underground gas leak has forced authorities to order an immediate evacuation of residents in the area of the old Sunnyside School, specifically in the 700 block of South Fayette Street, Washington Court House on Saturday. Sheriff Vernon Stanforth announced the situation to the media. He informed the residents that […]
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Volleyball coach indicted after soliciting more than 100 child porn victims around Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A southern Ohio volleyball coach has been federally indicted after agents say he victimized more than 100 children in a child porn exploitation. Clay Thomas Wolfe, a 28-year-old assistant volleyball coach at New Lexington High School, was arrested Friday by federal agents on charges of sexually exploiting minors and engaging in the […]