CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Emergency crews responded Monday afternoon to a reported rollover crash along State Route 772 near Rozelle Creek Road. The call came in at 1:54 p.m. for a single‑vehicle rollover. Initial dispatch reports did not indicate the extent of any injuries. First responders were en route to assess the scene, and no additional […]
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Office pool turns $8 win into $1 million payday
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Twenty‑seven coworkers who routinely chip in for lottery tickets turned a small win into a major payout, claiming a $1 million Powerball prize from the December 20, 2025, drawing. The group first played the December 17 drawing because of the soaring jackpot and won just $8. They rolled those winnings into a […]
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Uusi aikakausi pelimarkkinoilla: Nettikasinot ilman kierrätystä valtaavat alaa Suomessa
HELSINKI – Vuosi 2026 on alkanut digitaalisen rahapelaamisen osalta selkeällä teemalla: läpinäkyvyys. Suomalaiset pelaajat hylkäävät nyt kiihtyvällä tahdilla monimutkaiset bonusehdot ja suuntaavat kasinoille, jotka tarjoavat etuja täysin ilman kierrätysvaatimuksia. Vielä muutama vuosi sitten nettikasinoiden markkinointia hallitsivat valtavat bonusprosentit, jotka kätkivät taakseen satojen sivujen mittaiset säännöt ja ehdot. Tänään tilanne on toinen. Niin kutsutut “käteiskierrokset” ja […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – January 18, 2026
An eventful day of incidents was reported in the community, including cases of domestic violence, robbery, non-criminal disputes, and medical emergencies. Law enforcement officers were actively engaged in addressing these incidents, showcasing a variety of challenges within the region. Suspicious Activity Reported Case Number: SO-P2600231 On January 18, 2026, at 2:41 am, Sgt Dutcher was […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – January 17, 2026
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a variety of incidents on January 17, 2026, ranging from a missing juvenile to cases of theft, telecommunications harassment, and an emergency mental health intervention. The incidents were reported across multiple locations, including Bainbridge, Chillicothe, Kingston, and Frankfort, with several resulting in investigations or legal actions. Missing Person […]
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Man charged in deadly Ross County hit-and-run
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A possible suspect has been taken into custody in the deadly hit‑and‑run crash that killed Joshua R. Hopkins in Ross County, authorities confirmed through jail records Saturday. One week after the incident, a man was booked into the Ross County Jail on multiple felony charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide and leaving the […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – January 16, 2026
On January 16, 2026, several incidents were reported across Ross County, ranging from traffic-related issues to criminal activity and mental health interventions. Below is a summary of each case based on the available information. Motor Vehicle Accident Case Number: SO-P2600208 A motor vehicle accident occurred on CR 550, Frankfort, when a vehicle struck a deer. […]
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Woman alleges forced abortion at Chillicothe hospital in 1970s
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe police have forwarded to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office a decades-old complaint from a woman who says her stillborn child may have been aborted without her consent at a local hospital in the 1970s, authorities said. The report, filed this week and classified as non-criminal by Chillicothe police, stems from a […]
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Winter Weather Advisory in effect as snow moves into southern Ohio
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Southern Ohio is bracing for a round of accumulating snow beginning Friday evening, with the National Weather Service warning of hazardous travel conditions through early Saturday. Rain is expected to transition to snow between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., with 1 to 3 inches forecast within the advisory area, including Chillicothe, Jackson, […]
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Piketon bus in minor crash; no injuries reported
PIKETON, Ohio — A Scioto Valley Local Schools bus was involved in a minor accident Friday morning, but no injuries were reported, according to a message sent to district parents. The district said Bus 7 was involved in the incident while transporting students to school. Staff transferred children to other buses so they could continue […]