CLARK COUNTY, Ohio — According to Clark County Sheriff Deb Burchett, 15-year veteran Deputy Matthew Yates was killed at a residence in the Harmony Estates Mobile Home Park. Reports say that Deputy Yates and others responded to a call at the mobile home park. The Sheriff’s Office said that shortly before 12 p.m., shots were […]
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Body discovered along flood wall in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police are investigating the discovery of a body along the flood wall Sunday evening in Chillicothe. Officers along with emergency personnel responded to the area near Riverside and Hirn Street shortly before 6 p.m. after a 9-1-1 caller told dispatchers they found a person deceased. According to initial reports the individual was […]
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Trial starts Tuesday for Ross Co. woman accused of hiding elderly woman’s body
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The trial for a Ross County woman accused of being involved in a conspiracy to cover up the death of an elderly woman in order to collect her social security checks is scheduled for Tuesday. 39-year-old Anna Mead was indicted by a Ross County Grand Jury on May 6 following an […]
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Crash claims the life of Minford man
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, 19-year-old Joshua J. Alley was traveling northbound on Blue Run Road in Scioto County when he veered off the side of the roadway, hitting a tree and a culvert. The 2015 Nissan Altima eventually overturned before coming to a stop. Alley would succumb to his […]
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Storms and excessive heat on tap for your Sunday forecast
WILMINGTON, Ohio — Heat and the potential for severe storms are on tap for your Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, much of the area remains under a risk for severe weather this evening, with high winds and heavy rain being the primary threats. In addition to the potential for severe weather, much of […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office investigates reported stabbing in Bainbridge
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office, along with medics from Paxton Township, responded to the 100 block of West Third Street around midnight for a reported stabbing Sunday morning. According to initial reports from the 9-1-1 caller, a 44-year-old male was suffering from a stab wound to his arm. The circumstances surrounding […]
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Multi-vehicle crash along Western Ave. in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A multi-vehicle accident brought traffic to a stop along Western Avenue in Chillicothe. The call came in shortly after 2:30 p.m. of a three-vehicle collision. According to initial reports, the injuries were non-life-threatening. Motorists are advised to avoid the area while crews work to clear the scene. The cause of the crash […]
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Tree crashes through Chillicothe home
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio— Medics and firefighters responded to South Sugar Street in the city of Chillicothe around 1:30 p.m. after a 9-1-1 caller said a tree had fallen on their house. According to initial reports from first responders, a large tree crashed through the residence, knocking down power lines in its wake. The tree also landed […]
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Storm leaves thousands in the dark across the Scioto Valley
SOUTHERN OHIO — Several homes are in the dark this afternoon following a round of storms that pushed through the area, bringing gusty winds. According to the South Central Power Company, over 2,000 customers are without electricity in Pickaway County. American Electric Power reports nearly 300 of its customers are affected as well. Law enforcement and […]
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Third Taco Bell being built in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ground has broken and blocks are being laid at what will be Chillicothe’s third Taco Bell. The American-Mexican fast food restaurant is building their third location along East Main Street in the state’s first capital. Ground broke early last week in front of the Holiday Inn located at 1005 E. Main Street. […]