MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio —The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Michael R. Atkinson, age 41, of Coolville, Ohio, who is suspected of a home invasion on Saturday, January 7th. According to reports from the sheriff’s office, Atkinson entered the residence along Route 7 in Tuppers Plains with a sawed-off shotgun and demanded money from the […]
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Ruth M. Skaggs, 80
Ruth M. Skaggs, 80, of Chillicothe, passed 8:51 a.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at her daughter’s residence following an extended illness. She was born November 13, 1942 in Chillicothe to the late John Henry, Sr. and Amanda Ruth Cyrus Vandemark. On April 28, 1958 she married Ernie A. Skaggs who survives. Also surviving are children, […]
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Cinda Ray, 72
Cinda Ray, 72, of Bainbridge passed at 9:41 a.m. Friday, December 23, 2022, at Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly. She was born October 30, 1950, in Ashland to the late George and Evelyn Tharp Boyer. She resided near Bainbridge, Ohio for the last 27 years. On October 28, 1999, she married Robert H. Ray, who […]
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Local woman indicted for allegedly assaulting mother, and deputies
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A local woman has been indicted by a grand jury in Ross County. According to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, on December 3, deputies were dispatched to the 2000 block of Route 41 for a 9-1-1 hangup call. The sheriff’s office said when deputies arrived at the residence, they spoke with […]
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Chillicothe City Council preview for January 9
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe City Council is expected to meet in regular session Monday, January 9. Three items are listed on the agenda. The first item up will be a third reading for a resolution “expressing cooperation and granting the use of a portion of Paint Street to Race Penguin, LLC for the Chillicothe Half […]
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Vehicle overturns after crashing into parked car in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Rescue crews are on the scene after a driver reportedly struck a parked car and then overturned. It happened Friday night around 9 p.m. in the 7000 block of Blain Highway, near the intersection of Chester Hill Road. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, and the extent of […]
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Rifle among items seized in Chillicothe search warrant
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — SWAT and officers seized two guns and money on Friday in Chillicothe. The search warrant happened at around 2 p.m. at 553 East Water Street. Inside the home detectives found two guns, including a stolen handgun and an AR style rifle. Also seized was money and three ounces of drugs. Arrested was […]
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Columbus high school struck by gunfire while in session
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Parents in one central Ohio school district are concerned after gunfire strikes a Columbus high school while students were in session. It happened around 11:30 a.m. yesterday. According to the Columbus Division of Police, officers were dispatched to Beechcroft High School at 6100 Beechcroft Road on reports of the school being struck […]
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Adena Health System announces passing of local physician
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Adena Health System announced the sudden passing of a local physician, Dr. Jack Berno. In an online statement, the healthcare provider said, “It is with great sorrow that Adena shares with you the sad news that our dear colleague and friend, Jack Berno, Jr., MD, passed away unexpectedly yesterday afternoon. Dr. Berno […]
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DeWine vetoes bill that blocked the banning of flavored tobacco products
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine vetoed House Bill 513 this week. The bill, experts say, would have blocked local governments from banning flavored tobacco products within their communities. In November, the Columbus City Council began the process of banning all flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes, within the city limits. In December, the […]