ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A local Ross County pharmacist has been indicted on over a dozen felony drug charges. According to court records obtained by the Guardian, Matthew Knisley was indicted on 19 felony counts of cocaine possession. Investigators said Knisley purchased “pure cocaine HCL crystals,” a schedule 2 controlled substance, “for his personal use,” […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Atomic Credit Union promotes at Chillicothe branch
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Atomic Credit Union is pleased to announce that Lori Hatfield is now the Assistant Branch Manager of theChillicothe – Bridge St. branch, located at 1326 North Bridge St. Lori graduated from Adena High School and is currently finishing up her Business Administration degree at American Public University. She has been an Atomic […]
Posted inFrankfort, Local News, Ross County
Adena Local Schools receive threat that prompts police investigation
FRANKFORT, Ohio — A threat toward a local school district has been ruled not credible. Adena Local School District sent an email to parents Wednesday evening stating that the threat was made online by “an anonymous account.” The school district did not go into detail what the threat said, however, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office […]
Posted inRoss County
Car crashes into group home for the disabled in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — First responders handled a serious crash Wednesday night after a car slammed into a group home. Deputies in Ross County, along with emergency personnel from Union Township responded when the call came into 9-1-1 dispatch shortly before 9 p.m. According to initial reports, a car crashed into a “group home” in […]
Posted inChillicothe
Chillicothe administrative building temporarily closed
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe Safety Services Director Jeff Carman announced the temporary closure of the city’s administrative building at 35 South Paint Street. According to a statement released by Carman, the building is experiencing mechanical problems with its boiler system. “They are in the process of installing temporary heat at this time,” said Carman. The […]
Posted inAthens County
Alleged Pike Co. cult member convicted in incest case
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — An alleged Pike County cult member has pleaded guilty to charges in connection to an incest investigation. Josiah Bellar, 24, entered a guilty plea in Athens County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday to felony charges of felonious assault and child endangerment. Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn said Bellar was sentenced by […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Waverly
Man dies after being arrested in Pike County
WAVERLY, Ohio — A man died Sunday night after being arrested in Pike County. Alan Walsh, 36, called 9-1-1 asking for medics to come to his house and treat him for an unknown medical issue, according to the Waverly Police Department. “A Waverly police officer responded to the scene and interacted with Mr. Walsh,” said […]
Posted in-Scioto County, Local News
Scioto Co. to build a second, female-only jail with grants
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Scioto County will build a second jail by utilizing an old facility and grant funding. The Sheriff’s office is one of six local jails to receive funding under Senate Bill 310. There were over 50 applications competing for the funding, according to records. A total of $50 million was allocated to support […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Pursuit ends in crash after snaking through Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A high-speed chase ended after a crash in Chillicothe on Tuesday. It happened at around midnight after a Nissan SUV was attempting to be stopped by Chillicothe Police for not having any lights on. That’s when the driver gave chase. The pursuit started on Bridge Street at Main Street, before it headed […]
Posted inVinton County
Law enforcement led on backroads pursuit in Vinton Co.
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio— Deputies with the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office, along with troopers from the Ohio Highway Patrol, were led on a wild backroad pursuit Monday evening. According to initial reports, a call came in from a local gas station about a man who was impaired and driving erratically. They had claimed he was also […]