Scarlett Leigh Free was stillborn on January 8th, 2023 at 6:27 pm. She is survived by her parents Mr. Derek R. Free and Katherine (Katie) A. Free (Millard) of Chillicothe, OH, and her twin brother Jameson Lincoln Free. She will be missed by her grandparents Mr. Rami and Bev Yoakum (Virginia Beach, VA), Mr. Kelly […]
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Jacqueline “Jackie” (Brown) Leahy, 87
Jacqueline (Jackie) Leahy, 87, of Circleville passed away on January 26, 2023 at Pickaway Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Iowa City, Iowa on February 7, 1935 to Robert and Mildred Brown. Jackie graduated from Clinton High School in Clinton, Iowa, where she met the love of her life, Philip W. Leahy, […]
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp calls up 1,000 troops following unrest in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Georgia — Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia has declared a state of emergency and deployed 1,000 National Guard troops to the Atlanta area following a violent outbreak among protesters. The initial incident occurred on Wednesday morning during a planned police operation to remove protesters from a police training property, known in the community […]
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Four arrested in Scioto Co. raid
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — On Wednesday, January 25th, 2023, a joint operation led by the Southern Ohio Organized & Major Crimes Task Force and assisted by the Ohio State Parole Authority, US Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force, Portsmouth Police S.W.A.T., and the Scioto County Adult Probation Department, resulted in the arrest of four individuals and the […]
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First Capital Pride Coalition hosts Valentine’s Day skate party
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The First Capital Pride Coalition, a group dedicated to promoting equality and acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community in the area, is hosting a special event this Valentine’s Day. The Valentine’s Day Skate Party and Fundraiser will take place on February 14th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cavalier Skating Rink, located […]
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Several indicted during recent session of the Gallia Co. grand jury
GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio – Prosecuting Attorney Jason D. Holdren announced today that the Gallia County Grand Jury met in January 2023 and returned indictments for several individuals, who now face a range of felony charges. Jason D. Carey, age 45, of Bidwell, Ohio, was indicted on one count of Tampering with Evidence, a felony of […]
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Angry parent storms local school bus, sheriff’s office called
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident this week on a Union-Scioto (Unioto) school bus. According to a report from the sheriff’s office, deputies were dispatched to the district’s bus garage after the transportation coordinator said an angry parent stormed onto one of the buses while it was […]
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Guardian launches anonymous online forum for discussions
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Guardian announced on Friday that the publication has launched a new feature on their website: online forums. The forums are designed to stimulate conversation among the public dialogue. Topics can be about anything, and do not require moderation. The postings may be done completely anonymous and no information is stored about […]
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Thieves steal truck and trailer from Chillicothe dealership
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Thieves steal a truck and trailer from a Chillicothe car dealership. It happened on Thursday at the Instant Auto Sales on North Bridge Street. According to the police department, officers were dispatched to the dealership shortly before noon on a burglary complaint. Upon arrival, officers stated that an employee of the […]
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Meigs Co. firefighter passes away from injuries in a rollover crash last year
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio — A Meigs County firefighter has died this week, after sustaining injuries in a rollover crash last year. According to the U.S. First Responders Association, Kevin Dailey of Middleport passed away Tuesday. He was a long-serving member of the community and was the former fire chief in Richland Township near Lancaster. Dailey […]