CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Emergency crews were dispatched at about 2 p.m. Wednesday to a crash with injuries on northbound U.S. 23 just past the Eastern Avenue exit in Chillicothe, according to initial reports. The number of vehicles involved and the severity of injuries were not immediately available. Motorists should expect delays as crews respond and […]
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St. Peter Church plans drive-thru food giveaway in Chillicothe on Dec. 20
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe church is offering a drive-thru food distribution this weekend for Ross County residents who need help putting food on the table during the holiday season. St. Peter Church will hold the distribution Saturday, Dec. 20, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the church at the corner of Water and […]
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Ohio opens Winter Crisis Program applications for heating-bill aid
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio officials and The Breathing Association are urging residents to apply for heating help this winter now that applications are open for the state’s Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program, which provides one-time assistance for income-eligible households struggling with home energy bills. The Ohio Department of Development said applications opened Nov. 1 […]
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Ohio EPA cites Piketon water system after inspection
PIKETON, Ohio — Ohio environmental regulators have issued a new notice of violation to the Village of Piketon’s public water system after an inspection found a key filtration system was not operating as designed, including an inoperable component used during filter backwashing and media that inspectors said was no longer effectively removing iron and manganese. […]
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Rollover crash with injuries reported on US Route 35 in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Emergency crews are responding to a serious single‑vehicle crash reported around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday along U.S. Route 35. According to scanner traffic, the crash occurred in the 34,000 block of the highway and may involve multiple ejections. Injuries have been reported, though details on the number of people hurt were not […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – December 16, 2025
On December 16, 2025, multiple incidents were reported in Ross County. These include a range of offenses from drug possession and burglary to disorderly conduct and telecommunications harassment. Several non-criminal incidents were also recorded, with investigations ongoing for most cases. Possession of Drugs; Improper Turn Case Number: SO-P2505466 On December 16, 2025, Deputy Morgan stopped […]
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Broadband expansion funds headed to Scioto Valley counties
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Portions of the Scioto Valley will receive new support to expand broadband access as Ohio officials announced more than $6.3 million in reimbursements to internet providers for infrastructure upgrades. The funding, approved by the Broadband Expansion Authority, comes through the state’s Broadband Pole Replacement and Undergrounding Program, which helps providers cover the […]
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Scioto County grand jury returns 20 indictments
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — A Scioto County grand jury has returned 20 public indictments from its most recent term, Prosecutor Shane A. Tieman announced today. The indictments, handed down on Dec. 5, include charges ranging from drug trafficking and burglary to attempted murder and domestic violence. Among those indicted:
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Husted joins bipartisan Senate push to sanction Russian oil buyers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Jon Husted, R‑Ohio, has signed on to a bipartisan bill that would impose new sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that purchase Russian oil, while offering exemptions for countries that provide military or economic assistance to Ukraine. Husted joined Sens. Dave McCormick, R‑Pa., Elizabeth Warren, D‑Mass., and Christopher Coons, D‑Del., in […]
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Women accused of smuggling drugs into RCI face felony charges
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A grand jury has indicted two women on charges related to the illegal conveyance of suspected drugs into the Ross Correctional Institution, according to the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office. Reports state that Latricia D. Hill, of Lewis Center, was allegedly seen attempting to pass drugs during a visitation with an inmate in […]