ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A woman went missing in Ross County, which prompted a search and rescue operation on Wednesday. The call was placed to Ross County Sheriff’s office at around 6:30 p.m., when dispatchers were told the woman had been visiting Ross Lake and went missing. Ross Lake Wildlife Area is a 1,107-acre state wildlife area located 2 miles east of Chillicothe. The […]
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Law enforcement in pursuit of stolen vehicle along Route 23
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol and multiple law enforcement agencies in Pickaway County are currently involved in a high-speed pursuit. According to dispatchers, the driver has been traveling south along Route 23. Just before 2:30 p.m., the Ross County Sheriff’s Office was notified that the chase was heading toward the county. Deputies, […]
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Air Quality Alert issued for Ohio’s metropolitan areas as Canadian wildfire smoke spreads
WILMINGTON, Ohio — An air quality alert has been issued for several metropolitan areas in Ohio, including Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton, due to the spread of smoke from wildfires in Canada. The haze caused by the smoke has affected the region, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to advise residents on precautionary measures. According to […]
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Ohio Air National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing to conduct air defense exercises
OHIO — Here comes the boom! The 180th Fighter Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard is set to carry out an air defense exercise over the region today, June 7. The purpose of this exercise is to assess the wing’s response and coordination procedures in the face of a potential air threat. Residents residing […]
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Roundabout construction to close Walnut Creek Pike and Bell Station Road
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 […]