Helen Jean Barlow, 87, of Piketon, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at her residence. She was born on May 29, 1935 in Elm Grove to the late Charles Emmitt Smith and Goldie Viola Grooms Smith. On April 6, 1953, she was united in marriage to Gilbert B Barlow, Jr. who preceded her in […]
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Rita Janine Campbell, 70
Rita Janine Campbell, 70 of Greenfield, Ohio passed away at the home of her daughter, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born November 13, 1952, in Greenfield, Ohio, the daughter of Everett and Juanita (Newkirk) Tucker, Jr. Rita was a 1970 graduate of Edward Lee McClain High School and will […]
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Jessie M. Brown, 95
Jessie M. Brown, 95, of Chillicothe, died at 10:51am on February 15, 2023, at Promedica Heartland following a brief illness. She was born July 1, 1927, in Vinton County, OH to the late John and Arthrella (Zimmerman) Mace. On July 9, 1951, she married Earl T. Brown, who preceded her in death December 7, 1996. […]
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Charles Edward (Jr.) Kreisel, 73
Charles Edward Kreisel, Jr., 73, of Chillicothe, passed away on February 5, 2023 at Heartland Nursing Home. He was born on January 26, 1950, in Circleville, the son of the late Charles Edward and Flora Barbara (Knecht) Kreisel Sr.. He is survived by his sister, Mary Belle Haddox; nephews, Charles (Paula) Parrett and Brad (Kris) […]
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Professional wrestling stars return to Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Professional wrestling returns to Ohio’s First Captial next month. World Classic Professional Big Time Wrestling will be hosting “The Reunion 2: Glory Days Bash” at the OUC-Shoemaker Center in Chillicothe on Saturday, March 11th. The event will feature a fanfest where visitors will have the opportunity to meet former WWE superstars and […]
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Hocking Co. man sentenced to federal prison for child abuse, and child pornography
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Logan man, Robert Gemienhardt, 37, has been sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting children as young as three years old. Gemienhardt pleaded guilty to producing child pornography of a three-year-old child and possessing thousands of images of child sexual abuse, some of which depicted other minor children to […]
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Car and ambulance crash in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Rescue crews are currently on the scene of a two-vehicle crash at Route 23 and Little Walnut Road in Pickaway County. It happened shortly before 8:30 a.m. According to initial reports, a car and an ambulance collided, but the extent of injuries is currently unknown. Motorists are advised to avoid the […]
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Adena Mansion hosts volunteer orientation and Ross Co. history lecture
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Adena Mansion and Gardens in Chillicothe, Ohio is hosting a volunteer orientation breakfast on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 9 a.m., followed by a lecture on Ross County history at noon. Both events are free, but registration is required for the breakfast. According to the organizers, Adena Mansion relies on the generosity […]
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Sheriff releases new details in the fatal officer-involved shooting in Jackson Co.
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has released additional details in the fatal officer-involved shooting in Jackson County. According to Sheriff Tedd E. Frazier, “After continued requests by the public and the media, I am releasing information that led to the shooting incident at 1818 Jisco West Road on January 31, […]
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Ohio healthcare providers struggle with new Medicaid billing system
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Healthcare providers in Ohio are searching for answers today, as to when they will get paid for their services. According to a local home health nurse, they have been waiting weeks to receive payments from the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM). The delay is in part because of the recent transition from […]