WILMINGTON, Ohio — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the Scioto Valley until 10 p.m. According to the National Weather Service, conditions are favorable for the development of severe storms. Residents should remain weather aware and have multiple means of receiving severe weather alerts.
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Showers and storms expected this evening
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The Storm Prediction Center says showers and storms are on tap for your Saturday evening. Forecasters with the National Weather Service say a line of strong to severe storms will approach the Scioto Valley later this evening with the potential for hail, strong winds, and a tornado or two. A Severe Thunderstorm […]
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Law enforcement officials release name of man involved in Ross Co. standoff
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The name of the man involved in a standoff yesterday with area SWAT teams was released by police officials. 72-year-old, Lowell W. Earles was found dead inside a garage following the standoff. Lowell W. Earles was facing ten counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor (under the age of 16). […]
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Body found in creek bed in Pike Co. under investigation
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A body was found Friday along a creek in Pike County. According to the Pike County Sheriff’s Office, the body was found after dispatchers received a call from an individual who thought there was a deceased person in the water along route 220 and route 772. Deputies arrived and found the body […]
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Circleville man indicted for drive-by shooting in Ross Co.
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Circleville man was indicted this week in connection with a drive-by shooting in Ross County Danny Hunley was arrested earlier this month after investigators said he opened fire at a home on Bush Mill Road. According to reports at the time, a 9-1-1 caller told deputies that a man driving a […]
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Governor DeWine unveils new communication card to help law enforcement communicate with the hearing impaired
COLUMBUS, Ohio— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Traffic Safety Office (OTSO), Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), and statewide law enforcement partners have developed a new communication card to help individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing exchange information with law enforcement. The new card, which […]
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Law enforcement investigates threats made against Unioto
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is investigating threats made by a high school student at Unioto. According to reports, a student at the high school made comments, threatening to bring a gun to school and engage in a mass shooting. In a one-call announcement from the district Superintendent, Matthew Thornsberry, he said, […]
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Gus Macker returns to Waverly next month
WAVERLY, Ohio — The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be hosting the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Event on Saturday & Sunday, June 11 th & 12 th at the Waverly Stadium in Waverly. “We’re extremely excited to be able to offer this wonderful community event,” stated Amber Wheeler, Chairperson for the Pike […]
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Flood Advisory issued for parts of Ross, Fayette, and Highland Co.
WILMINGTON, Ohio — National Weather Services in Wilmington has issued a Flood Advisory for portions of Ross, Fayette, and Highland counties until 10:30 a.m. Several rounds of morning storms have caused flooding in low-lying, and poor drainage areas said NWS. Residents should be mindful of rising waters. Motorists should never attempt to cross flooded roadways.
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6-State Trooper Project to focus on safety belt enforcement
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be joining forces with other members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on safety belt enforcement. The initiative begins on Monday, May 23 at 12:01 a.m. and will continue through Monday, May 30 at 11:59 p.m. The high-visibility enforcement will include the Indiana State Police, […]