GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is scheduled to visit Vinton Elementary School on Friday, March 31, 2023, at 10 a.m. to observe and discuss the implementation of the Science of Reading program in its classrooms. The Science of Reading is a research-based method of teaching reading that focuses on phonics, phonemic awareness, […]
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Chillicothe man indicted on child pornography charges
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man has been indicted on multiple counts related to child pornography. Court records obtained by the Guardian show, Kyle Weaver was indicted by the Ross County Grand Jury and charged with four counts of pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor and two counts of illegal use of a minor […]
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Vinton County Sheriff’s Office releases daily activity report for March 29
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — The Vinton County Sheriff’s Office has released its daily activity report for March 29th, 2023, which details various incidents handled by deputies throughout the day. According to the report, at 9:03 a.m., deputies responded to a litter complaint on Hutt Road. Later in the morning, at 11:24 a.m., a traffic stop […]
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Woman’s ex faces arson charges for burning belongings
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — On March 29th, 2023, a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Lick Run Road in response to an arson complaint. According to the caller, someone had set fire to property in her back yard. Upon arrival, the caller reported that an antique rocking chair and a new cushion from her […]
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Hostage situation underway in Circleville motel
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The Circleville Police Department and Pickaway County Sheriffs Office are currently on the scene of what appears to be a hostage situation at the Roadway Inn on Route 23 in Circleville. According to early reports, a woman called 911 and claimed that she was being held hostage by a man wielding […]
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Motorcyclist crashes on route 23 near Scioto Trails
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital Wednesday night after a crash along a highway in Ross County. It happened at around 9:15 p.m. on route 23 at route 327, just south of Scioto Trails State Park. Troopers said the bike crashed with a sedan, causing the biker to drop the […]
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Pickaway-Ross CTC’s SkillsUSA students build a legacy of support for veterans
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Students at Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center in Ross County have been working since 2017 on the Veterans Healing Garden at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. This year, they focused on a new youth garden to support veterans and their families by building two flowers and a butterfly outdoor musical instrument. The […]
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State officials warn of new horse medicine mixed with fentanyl and other street drugs, causing mass deadly overdoses
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed an executive order directing the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy to classify xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance. Xylazine is a central nervous system depressant commonly used in veterinary medicine as a sedative, anesthetic, and muscle relaxant. However, the substance is not approved for […]
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23 individuals indicted by Scioto Co. grand jury on various charges
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — The Scioto County Grand Jury has recently convened, resulting in 23 public indictments being handed down. The defendants indicted are facing a range of charges, according to Shane A. Tieman, the Scioto County Prosecutor. Among the indicted is Derek Patton, a 36-year-old from West Portsmouth, Ohio, who has been charged with […]
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23 individuals indicted by Scioto Co. grand jury on various charges
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — The Scioto County Grand Jury has recently convened, resulting in 23 public indictments being handed down. The defendants indicted are facing a range of charges, according to Shane A. Tieman, the Scioto County Prosecutor. Among the indicted is Derek Patton, a 36-year-old from West Portsmouth, Ohio, who has been charged with […]