CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe police are investigating a shooting that occurred on the city’s west side on Thursday. The victim informed officers at the Ross County Law Enforcement Complex that an individual fired a gun from the driver’s side window of another vehicle while she was traveling along Plyley’s Lane, near the Walnut Hills Apartments. […]
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Jan Michael Truman, 42
Jan Michael Truman, age 42, of South Salem, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, February 23, 2023. He was born October 12, 1980 in Hillsboro, Ohio the son of Donald Ray and Roberta Ethna (Sparks) Truman. He was a 1999 graduate of Edward Lee McClain High School. He is survived by two sons, […]
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Elsie Marie Glandon, 85
Elsie Marie Glandon passed from a blessed life of 85 years on February 22, 2023 surrounded by love from her husband, Ovid Glandon, her son, Mark Glandon and her beloved nieces, Kellee Sigler, Heather Simmons, McKenna Layne and nephews, Ashton Sigler and Gordon Sigler. She is survived by her husband, Ovid and son, Mark, both […]
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Judith Ann Gary, 74
Judith Ann Anderson Gary, 74, of Clarksburg, died 7:40 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at her residence unexpectedly. She was born January 16, 1947, in Ross County, to the late Glenn and Ruth Harmount Anderson. On November 3, 1973 she married Stephen Gary, who survives. Also surviving are a son Charles James “C. J.” Gary, […]
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New Ohio legislation seeks to boost election transparency with the DATA Act
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) introduced Senate Bill 71 on Tuesday, a new piece of legislation that aims to increase election transparency through the use of technology. The DATA Act represents the first significant attempt by any state to modernize and streamline the way […]
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Fed’s release preliminary report on East Palestine train derailment
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report on the Norfolk Southern Railway (NS) train derailment that occurred on February 3, 2023, in East Palestine, Ohio. The incident caused fires that damaged 12 additional railcars, but fortunately, there were no fatalities or injuries reported. However, the derailment led […]
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Chillicothe man wins big on scratch-off lottery tickets
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe resident, Carl Eblin, recently hit the jackpot after winning $50,000 while playing the Billion scratch-off lottery game by the Ohio Lottery. After taxes, Eblin will receive a total of $36,000. The winning ticket was purchased at Convenience Store in Grove City. Billion is a scratch-off game with a top prize […]
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Ironton man charged with murder
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio — A possible overdose was reported on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at around 4:08 am, at 116 ½ South 7th Street. Officers with the Ironton Police Department immediately responded to the scene. When they arrived, they found no answer at the door, but upon peering through a window, they discovered two people […]
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Athens County Sheriff’s Office arrests three suspects in mail theft investigation
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — Athens County Sheriff’s Office, Southeast Major Crimes Task Force, and Athens County Prosecutor’s Office have successfully identified and arrested three individuals involved in the theft of mail in Athens County. Sheriff Rodney Smith praised the efforts of citizens who provided information, photos, and videos leading to the identification of the suspects. […]
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Ohio Statehood Day Prayer Celebration honors community leader
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Kiwanis Club and Ross County Ministerial Association are set to host the annual Ohio Statehood Day Prayer Celebration on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 8:30 am. The First Presbyterian Church of Chillicothe, located at 13 Mead Drive, will be the host venue for the event. This year’s celebration will recognize […]