CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Civic Theater (CCT) is set to bring the Clampett family to life on stage with their upcoming production of the Beverly Hillbillies. The play, which promises an evening of hillbilly hilarity, will start its run on March 9 and continue through March 19. The story follows the lovable Clampett family […]
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FDA advances activities to prevent drug overdoses and reduce death
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working to prevent drug overdoses and reduce deaths caused by substance use disorder. This is a big problem in the United States that affects many people and families. In August 2022, the FDA announced its Overdose Prevention Framework, which includes new actions to prevent […]
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Man arrested in Vinton Co. for passing fake money
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — Counterfeit currency has become a growing problem in southern Ohio, with more fake money being distributed in the area. In a recent incident, a person was arrested for attempting to pass off fake bills at a local convenience store. The fake money is easily distinguishable, as it has the words “Motion […]
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Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing seeks next Executive Director
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing seeks to hire a new Executive Director after current Director Carleena Beverly’s retirement. The Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) has announced they are looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Executive Director. The position is full-time and exempt. CMHA was created in 1965 by the authority of […]
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Altercation between women in Ross Co. leads to arrest, discovery of possible child abuse
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — An altercation between two women led to the arrest of one, and the discovery of possible child abuse. It all happened late Wednesday evening in Bainbridge. According to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were originally dispatched to the Sunoco gas station on North Quarry Street in the village. Deputies, […]
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Injuries reported in Ross Co. crash
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — This is breaking news coming in from Ross County, where emergency services have responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 2900 block of Route 772. According to reports, an occupant has been ejected from the vehicle. Fire and rescue teams are on the scene and have put a medical helicopter on […]
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Retired fireman, deputy Sheriff appointed to Chillicothe council
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A familiar face to public service was appointed to Chillicothe City Council on Tuesday. Tuesday evening the Ross County Republican Central Committee voted to appoint Steve Barnes to replace 4th Ward city councilman, Terrell Fairrow who resigned earlier this month to continue his education. Barnes, a life long resident of the 4th […]
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Brian Douglas Ballis, 63
Brian Douglas Ballis, 63, of Piketon, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born June 15, 1959 in Waverly, Ohio to the late Floyd Ballis Jr. and Wilma Jean Smith Ballis who survives. On August 11, 1984 he was united in marriage to Brenda Davis Ballis […]
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Lisa L. Demint, 63
Lisa L. Demint, 63, of Chillicothe, passed 7:11 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at her residence unexpectedly. She was born January 29, 1960, in Portsmouth, OH, to the late John and Shelby Shiltz Mullins. Surviving are her daughter, Rachel (Rick Timberlake) Jones, of Lucasville; grandsons, Remington Ball, of Chillicothe and Ryder Ball, of Lucasville; a […]
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Barry L. Oyer, 70
Barry L. Oyer, 70, of Chillicothe, passed 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born June 17, 1952 in Chillicothe to the late Dale and Eunice Thornton Oyer. On February 12, 1977 he married Teresa L. Dalrymple who survives. Also surviving are children, Jeremiah Oyer, Michael Oyer […]