CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A wanted fugitive out of Franklin County was busted hiding out in Chillicothe. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, officers received a tip regarding the whereabouts of 23-year-old Anthony Warren. Warren, according to records, was wanted on weapons violations. Police responded to the 500 block of Johnson Road Monday afternoon and surrounded […]
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Police respond to shooting on North Bridge Street in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Medics responded to the 200 block of North Bridge Street Wednesday morning after 9-1-1 dispatch received a call regarding a gunshot victim. According to initial reports, officers with the Chillicothe Police and medics from the city responded to the residence shortly after 10:30 a.m. Medics on the scene requested a medical helicopter […]
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Ohio University Chillicothe honors 168 new graduates
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ohio University Chillicothe recently honored 168 graduates at a Graduation Recognition Ceremony. The Class of 2022 received 45 associates degree, 118 bachelor’s degrees and 5 master’s degrees. The Distinguished Alumni award was given to Susan Knisley of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood […]
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Two alleged drug runners from Michigan were arrested in Pickaway County
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Two men have been arrested in Pickaway County on allegations that they were running drugs through southern Ohio from Michigan. It all stems from a traffic stop that occurred on Tuesday. Pickaway County Sheriff Matthew O. Hafey said that a vehicle was pulled over for speeding and that upon searching the vehicle, […]
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Former trooper faces child rape charges in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — A retired Ohio Highway Patrol trooper from Washington Court House is accused of sexually abusing a child over a period of several years. In April, Robert Ruth was indicted by a Fayette County Grand Jury on three counts of rape and one count of sexual battery. According to court documents, the […]
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Two arrested during Vinton Co. drug raid
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — The Vinton County Sheriff’s Office executed a drug raid at a residence on route 50 near Allensville earlier today. According to Sheriff Ryan Cain, the raid was a result of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. Detectives with members of the Vinton County Special Response Team arrested 71-year-old Murl Edwards and 46-year-old […]
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Remains found near retired police officer’s house identified as missing Ross Co. woman
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The human remains found yesterday along the 1200 block of Chester Hill Road has been identified as Lindsey Schobelock. Schobelock was reported missing back in February of this year. Her vehicle was discovered along Windy Ridge Road only a few miles from where her body was found. The Guardian broke the […]
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Easyriders Rodeo finds a home, but not in Ross Co.
SENECA COUNTY, Ohio— The Easyriders Rodeo has found a new Ohio home. According to event organizers, the 2022 Rodeo will be held in Bloomville, Ohio. The long-standing event, whose former home for over 30 years in Ross County, ended after Ross County Sheriff George Lavender said his deputies were in the cross-hairs of a potential […]
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Traffic Alert: Car fire brings traffic I-71 south to a standstill in Fayette Co.
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio —- Traffic along I-71 in Fayette County is at a standstill this afternoon. According to reports, a car fire has restricted the southbound lanes near the outlet mall in Octa. Motorists are advised to find an alternative route. Fire crews remain on the scene. The cause of the fire was not immediately […]
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Traffic Alert: Route 160 closed in Vinton Co. due to crash
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — A serious crash closed route 160 between route 32 and route 689. According to initial reports, rescue personnel responded to the area. Motorists are advised to find an alternative route. The Ohio Department of Transportation did not specify the time frame for reopening the highway. The names of those involved and […]