ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — First responders were spread thin as multiple accidents were reported Monday morning across the Ross County area. A series of crashes began shortly after 6:30 a.m. during the early morning rush hour. According to troopers with the Ohio Highway Patrol, bridges and overpasses around the Chillicothe area were glazed over with ice. […]
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Atomic Credit Union supports Best of Art in Ross Co.
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Atomic Credit Union is supporting the arts. Western Avenue Branch Manager, presented a $1,200 check on behalf of Atomic Credit Union for the “Best of Ross County” show sponsorship. This year’s event will be held at the Pump House Center for the Arts during the month of February. “Our focus is on […]
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Winter Weather Advisory issued for portions of the region
WILMINGTON, Ohio — A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for portions of the Scioto Valley. According to the National Weather Service, the advisory goes into effect at midnight this evening for the following counties in our area. Highland, Fayette, Ross, Pickaway, Hocking, Fairfield, Franklin, Madison, and Clinton Counties. Heavy wet snow is expected […]
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Franklin Co. man sentenced for human trafficking and involuntary manslaughter
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Franklin County man has been sentenced to prison for providing a lethal dose of narcotics to a human trafficking victim, according to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. Paul Chiles, also known as “Tommy Guns,” was sentenced to a minimum of 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of […]
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White Castle introduces new Valentine’s Day merchandise
COLUMBUS, Ohio — White Castle is ready for Valentine’s Day with new merchandise and the return of its Valentine’s Day in-Castle dinner experience. According to the fast-food chain, individuals can go to White Castle’s online store, House of Crave, to purchase the holiday-themed items New items, the company said, include: “Cravers are certainly passionate about White Castle […]
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Local students nominated by congressman for Naval Academy
WASHINGTON DC — Congressman Mike Carey (R-OH) nominated several local students to local military academies. Nominated were Blake Sollars of Fayette County to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD and the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. Blake is the son of Michael and Sherry Sollars and attends Miami Trace […]
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Detectives investigate two separate shootings in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The investigation into two separate shootings in Ross County remains ongoing. On Thursday, January 19, deputies were dispatched to the 2000 block of Route 772 on a hit and run with shots being fired. Deputies arrived at the scene and spoke with the caller, who said his vehicle was shot at. […]
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Tractor-trailer crash brings Route 35 to a stop
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — Rescue crews responded to a tractor-trailer crash Tuesday morning in Fayette County. It happened around 8:30 a.m. According to reports from witnesses, the crash occurred along Route 35 near mile marker 81 near Washington Court House. It is unknown if there were any injuries in the crash. It currently remains under […]
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Thieves target local dealership stealing tires off of vehicles
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Thieves once again target a local car dealership in Chillicothe. Officers with the Chillicothe Police Department were dispatched to the Herrnstein Automotive Group at 138 Marietta Road on a theft report. Upon arrival, reports say officers were notified by an employee of 7 rear spare tires stolen from 7 Jeeps in the […]
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Wendell G. Erskine, 91
Wendell G. Erskine, age 91, of Greenfield, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 on his farm as a result of an ATV accident. He was born July 19, 1931, in Highland County, Ohio, the son of Homer D. and Grace (Blaser) Erskine. Wendell was a 1949 graduate of Edward Lee McClain High School. He […]