FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — A sex offender that has failed to register a change of address as required by law is being sought by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office after deputies discovered that he was not residing at his registered address during an address verification check. An arrest warrant was filed for the arrest of […]
Posted inPickaway County
High-speed chase ends along route 23
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a high-speed pursuit along route 23, Wednesday evening. Deputies said the driver reached speeds close to 100 mph and recklessly weaved in and out of lanes. According to reports, deputies surrounded the vehicle, boxing it in, and forcing it to stop. Reports say […]
Posted inGovernment
Governor Mike DeWine announces new loan programs for minority and women-owned businesses
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced two new loan programs to help minority- and women-owned businesses grow and boost the Ohio economy. The new Women’s Business Enterprise Loan Program and Ohio Micro-Enterprise Loan Program were both priority initiatives of the DeWine-Husted Administration included in the 2022-2023 operating […]
Posted inFrankfort, Local News, Ross County
Concord Twp. Trustee resigns and says the others are breaking the law
CONCORD TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A local township trustee has resigned, citing illegal conduct by employees and the other trustees. Marvin Garrison turned in his letter of resignation to the Ross County Board of Elections on Wednesday. He has been a trustee since 2017, having won by a mere 4 votes over his competitor. His position […]
Posted inChillicothe
The Chillicothe Halloween Festival returns
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The second weekend of October brings the fun of Halloween to downtownChillicothe with the annual Chillicothe Halloween Festival taking place in Yoctangee Park. The festivalopens on Friday, October 8th, and will continue daily through Sunday, October 10th. Admission is free tothe event but there are charges for some of the activities such […]
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Concession stand robbed and vandalized in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Thieves broke into and vandalized a Yoctangee Park concession stand. Chillicothe Police responded to the area of 19 Enderlin Circle on a theft complaint, Monday evening. Officers, reports say, made contact with the caller who had reported that someone broke into the concession stand sometime between Thursday night and Monday evening. Reports say […]
Posted inPickaway County
An accident involving a horse and buggy injured multiple people
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — EMS responded to Tarlton-Adelphi and Spangler Road, in Pickaway County, Tuesday afternoon. Initial reports said a vehicle had crashed into a horse and buggy, injuring multiple people. Children were among those injured, reports say. One child, according to officials, was taken by medical helicopter to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The cause of the […]
Posted inLocal News
New statewide grant program announced by Governor DeWine
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that $4 million in grant funding is now available to help local law enforcement agencies implement new violent crime reduction strategies in their communities. Governor DeWine prioritized the creation of the new Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program in the state’s 2022-2023 operating budget which was […]
Posted inPickaway County
Circleville man left for dead after hit and run
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Pickaway County Sheriff Matthew Hafey is looking for the individual who hit a pedestrian and left them for dead alongside route 23. The Sheriffbsaid deputies and EMS were dispatched to route 23 near old Huston Street in Circleville around 3 a.m. Reports say, 23-year-old Richard Dean, Circleville, was lying in a […]
Posted inAthens County
Athens County crash sends one by medical helicopter
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol responded to route 56 at County Road 19 in Athens County on reports of a two-vehicle crash on Monday. According to reports, the accident happened around 4:30 p.m. Troopers said Christopher Webb, 32, Athens, was driving his 2013 Nissan Pathfinder eastbound on route 56 when he failed […]