ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Prosecutor’s Office responds to former Chillicothe principal Jeff Fisher’s motion to vacate his plea and overturn his conviction. In December of last year, Former Chillicothe High School principal Jeffrey Fisher filed a nearly 400-page motion to the Ross County Court of Common Pleas asking to vacate his plea […]
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AEP named to Fortune Magazine’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list
COLUMBUS, Ohio — American Electric Power (AEP) has once again been recognized as one of the world’s most admired companies, according to Fortune magazine. The electric and gas utilities company has been included in the 2023 World’s Most Admired Companies list, marking the 10th consecutive year that it has received this recognition. The list, which […]
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Nelsonville Police Department goes above and beyond to keep the streets clean
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Officers with the Nelsonville Police Department showed their love for their community by lending a helping hand in keeping the streets clean. During their day watch patrol, they went on a mission to rescue stray grocery buggies that had wandered away from their proper homes. While there was no official count, the […]
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Name of suspect in deadly officer-involved shooting released by Jackson Co. officials
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — New details have been released in the deadly officer-involved shooting in Jackson County. According to the sheriff’s office, On Tuesday, January 31, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was called to a residence at 1818 Jisco West Road for a man who had barricaded himself inside. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old William […]
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Ricky Joe Rhodes, 64
Ricky Joe Rhodes, 64, of Scott Depot, WV passed away on January 28, 2023. He was born on May 20, 1958 in Circleville to Kenneth and Alice (Cline) Rhodes Sr. In addition to his parents he was preceded in by brother Kenneth Allen Rhodes. Ricky is survived by his siblings John (Stephany) Rhodes of West […]
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Donald Stonerock, 86
Donald Stonerock, 86, of Circleville passed away on January 31, 2023. He was born on February 20, 1936 in Pickaway County to James Sr. and Rhetta “Rita” Stonerock. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son Christopher Stonerock, son Macy Whaley and 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Donald is survived by […]
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Beverly Jean Mounts, 74
Beverly Jean Mounts, age 74, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 surrounded by her family, after a brief illness. She was born July 25, 1948 in Springfield, Ohio. She was a caregiver, landscaper, and former employee of Armco/Steelox in Washington C.H. She is survived by one daughter, Marcie (Shane) Haubeil of Chillicothe; […]
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Cecilia K Biddle, 52
Cecilia K. Biddle, 52, of Clarksburg, passed away on Friday afternoon, January 27, 2023 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born December 5, 1970 in New Mexico, daughter of Barbara Lear, who survives. Also surviving is her longtime friend and caregiver, Sharon Cochenour. A memorial service to celebrate Cecilia’s life will be announced […]
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John Wagner, 75
John Wagner, 75, of Circleville passed away on January 30, 2023. He was born on September 1, 1947 in Hocking County to Fred and Elva (Waites) Wagner. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings Joyce Watson, Marilyn and Henry Wagner. John is survived by his children John Wagner and Roxanne […]
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Yvonne (McNaughton) Keeton, 84
Yvonne Keeton, 84, of Circleville passed away on January 30, 2023. She was born in Perry County, PA on December 3, 1938 to Herbert and Ruth (Burns) McNaughton. She was a member of Laurelville Church of God where she served as secretary for over 24 years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in […]