PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The Pickaway County Engineer’s Office announced today that Walnut Creek Pike and Bell Station Road will be closed for at least 90 days beginning today. The closure is necessary to install a roundabout at the intersection of the two roads. The roundabout is expected to help alleviate traffic congestion in the […]
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Pike County family donates over 170 acres to ODNR for wildlife conservation
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A generous Pike County family has made a significant contribution to conservation efforts in Ohio by donating over 170 acres of land to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The property, gifted by Patricia Ann Conkel through her trust, is dedicated to the memory of her husband, […]
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Chillicothe Fire Department to conduct fire hydrant flow testing
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Fire Department announced that they will be conducting hydrant flow testing starting today. Aaron Knotts, City Fire Chief said in a statement that the testing will be conducted at the following locations: Motorists are encouraged to seek an alternative route during the testing period.
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OhioHealth Berger appoints new President
COLUMBUS, Ohio — According to a press release issued by healthcare giant OhioHealth, Casey Liddy has been appointed as the President of OhioHealth Berger Hospital following his previous role as interim president. With a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years in the healthcare industry, Liddy brings a diverse background in nursing, business development, analytics, […]
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Man with a toothache threatens to blow up a Chillicothe dentist
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man with a toothache was arrested after allegedly threatening to blow up a local dentist’s office on Monday afternoon. According to a report provided by the Chillicothe Police Department, 28-year-old Nathan West attempted to be seen at the Wissler & Meyers Dental Clinic on 8th Street in Chillicothe. The receptionist […]
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Driver crashes into Paint Creek in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A driver is okay after crashing a car into Paint Creek on Monday evening. According to reports, the driver crashed into the creek causing the vehicle to become submerged on Alum Cliff Road at Polk Hollow Road. The driver, whose name has not been released, was able to escape the sunken […]
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Man rescued from sandbar in Scioto River
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A man was rescued from a sandbar in a river in Chillicothe on Monday. According to reports, one person swam out to a sandbar in the middle of the Scioto River. Witnesses told dispatchers that the man laid down on the sandbar on his stomach and was not moving for nearly an […]
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City of Chillicothe launches comprehensive neighborhood traffic calming program
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In response to recurring speeding problems on neighborhood streets, the City of Chillicothe has launched a comprehensive Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. The initiative aims to address the issue of dangerous speeding and improve safety for all road users. The program will target specific neighborhood streets that have been identified as high-risk areas […]
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Small plane crashes in Virginia after flying over D.C., prompting military response
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Residents in the nation’s capital and surrounding communities were left in terror and bewilderment over the weekend, echoing memories of 9/11. According to officials, a small passenger plane flew over Washington D.C. Sunday afternoon, sparking a response from the United States military. Fighter jets from Joint Base Andrews were scrambled to intercept […]
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Wellston man killed in weekend motorcycle crash
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — A Wellston man lost his life over the weekend in a fatal motorcycle crash. According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, on Sunday, June 4, 32-year-old Matthew Carl was traveling south along Route 93, when he lost control on a curve. Carl and his 2009 Yamaha YZF-R6, per the patrol, traveled off […]