GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio — The Gallia County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a tense standoff on Monday evening, as authorities responded to reports of a barricaded individual on Swisher Hill Road, near Little Kyger Road, in Cheshire Township. Deputies were dispatched to the scene and worked to establish communication with the individual to de-escalate the […]
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Deborah (Iles) Tobin, 70
Deborah Tobin, 70, of Circleville passed away on January 13, 2023. She was born on October 7, 1952 in Circleville to Meinard and Peggy (Dollison) Iles. She was preceded in death by her parents. Deborah is survived by her husband Steve Tobin, children Jamey Tobin, Jennifer (Eric) Chambers, grandson Michael, siblings Brenda Knox and Gary […]
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Norma Ruth Hart, 87
Norma Ruth (Park) Hart, 87, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Saturday January, 14, 2023 in Court House Manor Assisted Living in Washington Court House. She was born August 10, 1935 in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Delvin Daniel and Amy Faye (Holmes) Park. On April 30, 1955 she married Russell G. Hart, Jr. […]
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Alyce (Reeder) Patterson, 83
Alyce Patterson, 83, of Circleville went to Heaven on January 12, 2023 at Riverside Hospital. She was born on March 19, 1939 in Athens to Earl and Florence (Erwin) Reeder who preceded her in death. Alyce is survived by her children Robert Patterson, LeeAnn (Dave) Earick, Diana (Sherman) Wright, great grandchildren Lauren (John) Beatty, Joe […]
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Carl “Pat” Stump, 91
Carl “Pat” Stump, 91, of Lancaster made his Heavenly Flight on January 13, 2023. He was born on January 3, 1932 in Hocking County to Carl and Fanchion (Fetherolf) Stump. He was a member of Open Door Freewill Baptist Church where he served as elder, member of Millwright Local 1241 for 55 years. The greatest […]
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Maxine Mossbarger, 87
Maxine A. Mossbarger (Bloom), age 87, passed away unexpectedly at her residence at Oakleaf Village in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday, January 12, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Glenn and Cora (Emery) Bloom of Sugartree Ridge, Ohio. She graduated from White Oak High School in 1953 in Mowrystown, Ohio. Following high school, she […]
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Rapper Afroman makes music video with footage from raid on his Adams Co. home
ADAMS COUNTY, Ohio — Hip Hop star Afroman, whose known for his songs, “Because I Got High,” and “Crazy Rap” recently released a music video, featuring footage from a 2022 raid by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio. On August 21, 2022, deputies, and members of the county’s Special Response Team, executed a “drug-related” […]
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Bogus money circulating across Meigs County
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio — Funny money is making its way across southern Ohio again. According to the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office, several reports of bogus $100 bills have been circulating throughout the county. The phony money, officials said, can be recognized by simply examining the bill for writing that says, “For Motion Pictures Purposes.” […]
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Ohio Department of Agriculture announces 2023 county fair schedules
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture has released the 2023 Ohio county fairs schedule. The list, officials say, includes 94 county and independent fairs and the Ohio State Fair. The Paulding County Fair kicks off the 2023 fair season starting on June 12, with the Fairfield County Fair ending the 2023 season on […]
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Burglars call 9-1-1 and ask for help moving stolen items
POLK COUNTY, Florida — A criminal duo has been arrested in Florida after authorities say, the two called 9-1-1 dispatchers to get help with moving items from the home they had just robbed. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a residence over the weekend. Reports state that deputies entered and found […]