PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A new judge was named on Tuesday by the Supreme Court of Ohio to oversee the next and likely final trial in Ohio’s worst homicide. Retired Brown County Judge R. Alan Corbin was tapped by Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy to take over the impending trial of George “Billy” Wagner, III. Wagner […]
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9-1-1 call released of Ross Co. couple stopping burglar at gunpoint
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A couple in Ross County stopped a burglary-in-progress after they held a man at gunpoint. It happened on Mingo Road when a husband and wife were home alone and awoke to a man trying to break into their home. “Get out of here! We both have a gun! We are going […]
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Troopers release more information about Ross Co. bus crash carrying students
FRANKFORT, Ohio — The Highway Patrol in Chillicothe has released more information about a school bus crash on Monday that was carrying students. The crash happened involving a school bus from Paint Valley Local Schools and a pickup truck at around 4 p.m. on Owl Creek Road. On the bus were five students and the […]
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Michael Eugene Blake, 52
Michael Eugene Blake, age 52, of Hillsboro died Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born July 17, 1970 in Washington Court House, Ohio the son of the late Sanford and Constance Wolfe Blake. Mr. Blake had been employed with the Walmart Corporation for several years. He is survived by […]
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James “J.C.” Charles Marion, 62
James Charles “J.C” Marion, age 62, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday February 15, 2023, at his residence. He was born on February 5, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of the late Jack and Ruby (Burgess) Marion. J.C. was a member of the Finneytown Church of God. He was proud to earn his black belt in […]
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Esther Ruth Brewster, 82
Esther Ruth Brewster, 82, of Piketon, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at her home. She was born October 31, 1940 in Piketon to the late Dwight Leon and Flossie Catherine Blackburn McCoy. In March of 1960 she was united in marriage to Donald Edward Brewster who preceded her in death on November 16, […]
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Gurdie Mae Osburn, 85
Gurdie Mae Osburn, 85 of West Union, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Adams County Manor. She was born on May 14, 1937 in Slidell, Louisiana to the late Adam Miller and Eula Hebert Miller. In 1985 she was united in marriage to Ronald Roy Osburn, Sr. who preceded her in death on […]
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Ricky Lee Williams, 63
Ricky Lee Williams, Sr., age 63, of Hillsboro passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the Highland District Hospital with his family by his side. He was born May 2, 1959, in Chillicothe, Ohio, the son of the late John and Evelyn (Everhart) Williams. Ricky proudly served his country in the United States Army and […]
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Dennis Lee Cochran, 62
Dennis Lee Cochran, 62, of Otway, passed away at him home on Sunday, February 26, 2023. He was born on August 16, 1960 to the late Gladys and Ralph Smith. He is survived by Betty Leonard; sisters, Regina Smith and Philis Smith; brothers, Ralph Smith, Chuck Smith, Joey Smith and Eugene Smith; special nephew, Nick […]
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Theresa Marlene Louk, 67
Theresa Marlene Louk, age 67, of Greenfield, passed away on February 23, 2023 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born the daughter of the late Estell Jones and Nell Amyx Watson on August 18, 1955 in Mount Sterling, KY. Theresa was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan! In addition to watching football, she enjoyed traveling. In addition […]