ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – The Athens County Sheriff’s Office has launched a search for a runaway juvenile, 15-year-old Austin Atchison, who was last seen at his residence in Chauncey on May 14, at approximately 8:00 p.m. Concerns for his safety have grown, prompting local authorities to request public assistance in locating the missing teenager. According […]
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New road closure announced in Pickaway County
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The Pickaway County Engineer’s Office announced the closure of Old Tarlton Pike for a culvert replacement project. The announcement came this morning from the county engineer. The closure, officials said, is between Ringgold Southern Road and Morris Leist. The temporary closure is expected to last until May 18. Motorists are advised […]
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Columbus man pleads guilty in Ross County court to brutal kidnapping charges
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A Columbus man accused of the brutal kidnapping of a woman has pleaded guilty. Anthony Jernee, a 45-year-old truck driver and mechanic, along with his accomplice Terri Diaz, a 48-year-old resident of Lucasville, face serious charges in connection with the disturbing incident. According to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, the chilling case […]
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Woman in serious condition after hit by vehicle in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Rescue crews responded to the exit ramp to route 35 eastbound Sunday night after a woman was hit by a vehicle. It happened as multiple squads were tied up at a mass overdose at the Ross County Jail. The individual was reportedly riding a bicycle when they were hit. The woman, according […]
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Mass overdose at Ross County Jail sparks emergency response
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Law enforcement agencies and numerous first responders were dispatched to the Ross County Jail following reports of a mass overdose incident. It happened Sunday night just after 9 p.m. According to preliminary information from dispatchers, multiple individuals within the jail facility have overdosesd. One person, per reports, was undergoing CPR, underscoring the […]
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Two people stabbed during house party in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Two people were stabbed early Sunday morning during a weekend house party. It happened on Graves Road at around 1:30 a.m. Deputies had been called to the party earlier in the night for a disturbance, only to be sent back a short time later for the double-stabbing. One person with a […]
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Gay, bisexual men who are in a monogamous relationship may donate blood after 40-year ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a groundbreaking move, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday that it has officially lifted the long-standing restrictions on blood donations by gay and bisexual men. This policy, which critics deemed discriminatory, has been a topic of debate for years. The FDA’s updated guidelines now recommend a set of […]
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One injured after car crashes into building behind Ross Co. library
KINGSTON, Ohio — A person was taken to the hospital after a car crashed into a building in Ross County. It happened Friday at around 5 p.m. in Kingston behind the local library. The vehicle was parked in the parking lot behind the library when the driver accidentally accelerated instead of going into reverse, which […]
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One injured after car crashes into building behind Ross Co. library
KINGSTON, Ohio — A person was taken to the hospital after a car crashed into a building in Ross County. It happened Friday at around 5 p.m. in Kingston behind the local library. The vehicle was parked in the parking lot behind the library when the driver accidentally accelerated instead of going into reverse, which […]
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Adena Local Schools student accused of bringing gun to school
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting an investigation following reports that a student allegedly brought a gun to school and showed it to fellow students on a bus. The incident was reported earlier this week, and law enforcement authorities have been involved in addressing the situation. The student involved, […]