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Ross County man indicted on felony charges of strangulation and abduction
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Ross County man faces serious felony charges after being recently indicted. Jacob Carrol of Chillicothe has been charged with felony strangulation and abduction, stemming from an incident on March 3, 2024. According to the report filed at the time, deputies responded to a residence on...
Ross County Veteran of World War II Honored at 104th Birthday
Chillicothe, Ross County, and the European Theater of WWII — Possibly the last Ross County veteran of World War II celebrated his 104th birthday Thursday with about 100 friends and family. Robert Leslie Parker received well wishes and honors at the Golden Corral smorgasbord on Bridge Street. He now...
Tourism In Ross County Sees Uptick Following World Heritage Designation
Article Presented By McDonald’s, I’m Lovin” It!. (Chillicothe) – As the area approaches mid-summer, Ross County’s tourism season is well underway. The Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau plays a pivotal role before, during, and after the season through its marketing and promotion efforts. While the community may not directly see the Bureau’s activities, which are targeted at travelers outside the area to encourage overnight stays, it certainly reaps the benefits of a robust tourism industry.
Kitten rescued from storm drain in Ross County
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WCMH) — A Ross County deputy rescued a kitten from a storm drain late Tuesday night. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office discovered the cat — named Rushelle — on the 200 block of South Watt Street around eight feet down the storm drain after being flagged down by a mother and her child. […]
SWAT teams from Chillicothe and Portsmouth execute drug raid in Pike County
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — On July 18, SWAT teams from Chillicothe and Portsmouth conducted a coordinated drug raid in rural Pike County, executing a “high-risk no-knock search warrant” at 483 Al Leeth Road. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, the SWAT units encountered a barricaded front door...
Chillicothe man ditches police during early morning incident
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man managed to escape police custody early Thursday morning after being approached in an alley near S. Mulberry Street. At approximately 2:38 a.m. on July 25, police were dispatched to the alley behind 246 S. Mulberry Street in response to a disorderly conduct report. While patrolling the area, an officer spotted a male individual dressed in black and carrying two black book bags near the intersection of Caldwell and E. 5th Street.
Chillicothe mayor receives second “Notice of Violation” from Ohio EPA
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney was informed this week of a second notice of violation from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning the Chillicothe Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). In a letter addressed to Mayor Feeney, the Ohio EPA’s Division of Surface Water (DSW) outlined multiple issues...
Daily Chillicothe Police Report: July 25, 2024
2:38 AM, South Mulberry Street: Officers were dispatched to an alley behind 246 S Mulberry St to address a disorderly conduct report. Charges for obstructing official business are being investigated. 5:55 AM, North Bridge Street: A traffic stop was conducted for a city speed violation. 6:09 AM, Scioto Avenue: Police...
New banking location opens in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE— A new LCNB National Bank location recently opened in the Downtown Chillicothe area. LCNB National Bank was founded in 1877 and has served communities in Ohio and Kentucky over the years. The new location in Chillicothe offers in-person banking, a drive through and an ATM. ...
Paints Playoff Tickets Now On Sale
(Chillicothe) – The Chillicothe Paints, presented by CohenOrthopedic, have made the Prospect League playoffs for a record 13th time and are hosting the Northeast Division Championship game at VA Memorial Stadium Thursday, August 1st, at 7:05pm. As the Paints battle for a seventh division title, fans 21 and older...
Hot and dry weekend on tap as drought conditions continue to impact northern Ohio
Greater Akron remains under a "moderate" drought and there's little relief in sight this weekend. The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor has all of Summit County and Medina, Wayne, Portage and Stark counties are under drought conditions. ...
Contractor indicted for alleged theft of over $105,000 from Ohio homeowners
CINCINATTI, Ohio — A Hamilton County grand jury indicted a convicted Indiana felon on three felony charges involving the alleged theft of more than $105,000 from 14 Ohioans, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. According to Yost, Roger Glenn Gray, 52, of Aurora, Indiana, has an extensive criminal record,...
Today in Ohio is off again Friday
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Another day without a Today in Ohio podcast. Sorry, listeners. Editor Chris Quinn is still battling COVID. We plan to return Monday, July 29. Meanwhile, you can catch up on past episodes of our daily half-hour news podcast. We have an Apple podcasts channel exclusively for this...
Sommeliers of cannabis: Learn more about Ohio’s first ‘ganjier’
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- A new breed of experts is emerging within the world of cannabis. Ganjiers, the sommeliers of their industry, are cannabis experts who have completed a rigorous certification program to assess the quality of cannabis products. And while there are few people who hold this credential nationwide, Ohio is home to one of the first.
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