CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Local authorities are investigating a disturbing case of suspected child endangerment, which occurred on Wednesday evening in the 600 block of East Second Street in Chillicothe. According to the police report, a woman called the police to report that an individual had shown up at her home carrying a two-year-old child. The […]
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Portions of Ohio brace for potential weekend flooding
WILMINGTON, Ohio — As the weekend approaches, concerns over potential flooding continue to grow around the southern Ohio region. According to the National Weather Service, several rounds of showers and embedded thunderstorms are expected to hit the area through Saturday morning, with heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding. The Flood Watch area, which […]
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Overnight stabbing in Chillicothe leaves one seriously injured
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department is investigating an overnight stabbing that left one person seriously injured. The incident occurred during the early morning hours on Friday, MArch 24, at 390 East Fourth Street, according to the police report. The male victim was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center for medical attention. The Police […]
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Recent Chillicothe restaurant inspections show multiple violations at several local eateries
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Several Chillicothe restaurants were cited for multiple health code violations in inspections conducted on March 17 and 20, 2023. The inspections were conducted by the Ross County Health District. Taco Bell, located at 1247 Western Ave, was cited for not having soap at the handwashing sinks located at the front line and […]
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Athens Co. Sheriff’s Office releases its daily activity report for March 23
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a variety of calls on March 23, 2023, according to their daily activity report. Deputies were dispatched to different locations in Athens County to address a range of issues, from potential threats to well-being checks. One of the incidents that deputies responded to was a […]
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Chillicothe Police Department warns of crooks posing as officers in latest phone scam
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Residents of Chillicothe are being warned by the local police department about a new scam that is circulating in the area. According to the police department, scammers are making calls pretending to be law enforcement officers and demanding money in relation to an arrest warrant. These scammers are also imitating the Chillicothe […]
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Traffic stop leads to arrest and seizure of Meth and Prescription Pills
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — Methamphetamine, a powerful and highly addictive stimulant, has been increasingly abused in recent years, becoming a popular drug of choice for many. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the number of methamphetamine-related deaths has risen dramatically, increasing by more than five times in the last decade. On March 10th, […]
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Couple arrested for stealing $43K from elderly woman
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the exploitation of elderly individuals, particularly in cases of financial theft or fraud. Unfortunately, many seniors are vulnerable to these types of crimes due to physical and cognitive limitations, as well as social isolation. In February of 2023, an 82-year-old woman […]
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Adams Co. deputies file suit against rapper Afroman over music video
ADAMS COUNTY, Ohio — A group of deputies from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office have filed a lawsuit against rapper Afroman and his record label, Hungry Hustler Records, claiming emotional distress after footage from a raid on Afroman’s home was used to make music videos. The videos in question are for the songs Afroman wrote […]
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Highland Co. deputy pleads not guilty to reckless homicide
HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — A Highland County deputy has pled not guilty to charges related to a 2022 fatal officer-involved shooting. Jonathan Malone was charged with reckless homicide charge in connection with the shooting that resulted in the death of 58-year-old Richard Poulin. According to the Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation, police claim […]