PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A traffic stop turned into an all-out police chase Monday evening in Pickaway County. According to initial reports from the Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle along Tarlton-Adelphi Road. The driver then fled from deputies, leading them on a pursuit. The chase continued along Heigle Road before […]
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Popular Chillicothe restaurant to temporarily close for remodeling
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Golden Corral in Chillicothe will be temporarily closed for remodeling. Management made the announcement today via Facebook. “We are remodeling. We are giving your favorite Golden Corral in Chillicothe a facelift,” said a spokesperson. The local buffet, representatives say, is also hiring. Golden Corral in Chillicothe will reopen on September […]
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Investigators looking into suspicious death of newborn in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Detectives have launched an investigation into the death of a 10-day-old baby. According to initial reports, deputies were sent to a residence on Beechwood Street in Frankfort Sunday regarding an “unresponsive newborn child.” EMS was also requested at the scene. The child, officials say, was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center, […]
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Local business closes doors after 72 years
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A local real estate firm announced that it will be closing its doors at the end of the month. Kear Realty, Inc. of Chillicothe says its office will close on September 30 after 72 years in business. The company said in an online statement, “We have been proud of our company and to […]
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Patricia Ann Ormes
Patricia A. Ormes, age 83, of Greenfield, Ohio, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022, at home. She was born April 8, 1939, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the daughter of Wayne and Ethel L. (Garrett) George. She retired from MAC Tool of Washington C.H. and was a former employee of the U.S. Shoe factory. She enjoyed antiques […]
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Wagner trial delayed another week after rocky start despite jurying being picked
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A jury was impaneled last week in what prosecutors have billed as “Ohio’s worst homicide” and opening arguments were slated to begin tomorrow; that was until a last-minute announcement came down from the Judge today. It was announced early-Monday afternoon that Judge Randy Deering had granted a request for a continuance, […]
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Lawsuits filed against Ohio fast food giant
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The fast-food chain Wendy’s finds itself in the crosshairs of mounting lawsuits over a recent E. coli outbreak. Recently, the Center for Disease Control investigated an outbreak that infected nearly 100 individuals in multiple states, including Ohio. Close to 50 of those individuals, the CDC said, had to be hospitalized with some […]
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Sheetz to lower diesel prices for September
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania — Sheetz executives announced that they will be reducing diesel fuel prices as part of their Truck Driver Appreciation Month. The announcement came from Sheetz President and CEO, Travis Sheetz. Starting on Labor Day, diesel prices will be $4.49 per gallon at all locations through the end of the month. “We […]
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OPEC announces cut to oil production
VIENNA, Austria — OPEC announced its plans to cut oil production this month. The announcement came from the energy ministers’ meeting today. According to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and other oil-producing nations, starting this month they will move to cut production of 100,000 barrels of oil per day. The move […]
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Flood Advisory remains in effect for Pike Co.
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A Flood Advisory remains in effect for Pike County until 12:20 p.m. According to the National Weather Service, between 1 to 2 inches of rain has fallen in the county, and an additional 1.5 inches is still possible. Some of the most affected areas include Waverly, Piketon, Pike Lake, Kincaid […]