GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio — On Sunday morning, January 29, 2023, the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office was called to respond to a residence on Hawthorne Lane in Springfield Township, on a report of a male who had brandished a firearm and was threatening to use it on himself. Upon arrival, deputies were able to speak with […]
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Two men arrested for theft at a construction company in Vinton Co.
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — On January 30, 2023, the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported theft in progress at Steelial Construction on Mine Road. According to the caller, multiple males were seen going in and out of one of the buildings and taking items. Deputies arrived on the scene and located a vehicle […]
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Winter weather causes headaches across the region
SCIOTO VALLEY — Most of the Scioto Valley is facing slippery travel conditions this morning due to a round of snow showers and sleet that swept through the region overnight. The weather conditions have led to multiple accidents across the area and local authorities are urging drivers to exercise caution and give themselves extra time […]
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Local Circleville fashion store to close after 76 years in business
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — After 76 years of serving the community, Sharff’s Fashion, a popular tuxedo rental and clothing store, announced today that it will be closing its doors. The store, which has been a staple in Circleville and Pickaway County for generations, will start its closing sale on Friday, February 3rd. In a statement released […]
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Robert Hardesty, 65
On Saturday, January 28, 2023, Robert “Bob” Alan Hardesty was called home at the age of 65. The world has lost a great son, brother and father. Robert was born on October 3, 1957 in Cicleville, Ohio to Lewis and Georgia (Leasure) Hardesty. He was a graduate of Zane Trace High School. He was retired […]
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Betty (Southall) Slark, 87
Betty Jane Slark, 87, of Circleville, went to be with her heavenly father on January 27, 2023, at Circleville Post Acute. She was born June 29, 1935, in Columbus, the daughter of Robert and Alma Southall. Betty was one of twelve children and graduated from Hamilton Township High School. In August of 1954, she married […]
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Paul Edward Long, Jr, 83
Paul Edward Long, Jr, 83 of McDermott, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his residence. He was born on September 27, 1939 in Portsmouth to the late Paul Edward Long, Sr. and Margaret Flemming Long. He was united in marriage to Jeanette Faye Mains Long who preceded him in death on June 13, […]
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Diana Kay Brooks, 76
Diana Kay Brooks of Robin Road Waverly passed away peacefully on January 28, 2023 at her residence with her sons Timothy and Scott by her side. Diana was born at home near Waverly on August 10th 1946 to the late Gordon and Blanche (Rider) Williamson. She attended school in Beaver where she was a member […]
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Everlee Rayne Coomer, infant
Everlee Rayne Coomer passed away shortly after she was born on January 26, 2023 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Surviving are her parents, Kenneth Wesley and Tanya Loraine Coomer of Chillicothe, Ohio; siblings, Emma, Aiden and Chase Coomer; maternal grandmother, Tisha (Marvin) Coterel of Waverly; maternal grandfather, Robert (Dawn) Detty of Chillicothe; paternal […]
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Belinda M. Moss, 61
Belinda M. Moss, 61, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at 8:08am, January 29, 2023, at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born April 21, 1961, in Chillicothe to the late Berman E. and Donnamae K. (Morrison) Moss, Jr. Surviving is her daughter Breeanna K. Moss and her significant other Danny Tackett, Jr; grandchildren: Caiden and Josie […]