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Ross County Sheriff denies using racial slur
CHILLICOTHE — Ross County Sheriff George Lavender said an audio clip posted to the Scioto Valley Guardian that alleges he used a racial slur is not him and he is opening an investigation into it. Lavender, who sat down with the Chillicothe Gazette and other media on Tuesday, said the recording was a blatant lie and that the supposed conversation never happened. He calls the post "disturbing" and "uncalled for" as it incites hate in the community,...
Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library offers adventure passes
CHILLICOTHE — When visiting Ross County there is so much to do to make visiting easier the Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library, along with community partners, recently announced the launch of Adventure Passes. The passes help people visit top locations in the area for free. Currently passes are offered for two adults and household children to Adena Mansion & Gardens, the Mighty Childen's Museum or four people to Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama. ...
Ross County Grand Jury: Stolen Handgun Found at Passenger’s Seat
The Ross County Grand Jury returned all 14 of their cases on Friday, June 14th, 2024, with three open for release to the public. From testimony in the grand jury in one of the cases, according to the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office:. On April 18th in Chillicothe, a police...
Ross County Grand Jury, June 14th: Stolen Handgun Found at Passenger’s Seat
Chillicothe — The Ross County Grand Jury returned all 14 of their cases on Friday, June 14th, 2024, with three open for release to the public. From testimony in the grand jury in one of the cases, according to the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office:. On December 10th in...
Kitten allegedly shoved through a mailbox gets named Special Delivery after rescue
WASHINGTON COURTHOUSE — A kitten will be put up for adoption in a few weeks after allegedly being shoved through a mailbox slot. On Saturday at 8:44 p.m., a Fayette Regional Humane Society (FRHS) humane agent was dispatched by a Ross County Sheriff’s Office deputy to the Clarksburg Post Office about the kitten.
A most precious special delivery — kitten gets a first-class scare
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE — On Saturday at 8:44 p.m., a Fayette Regional Humane Society (FRHS) humane agent was dispatched by a Ross County Sheriff’s Office deputy to the Clarksburg Post Office about a kitten that was allegedly shoved through a mailbox slot. According to FRHS, the kitten was...
Kitten rescued from mailbox in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio (WSYX) — A kitten has made it to the right address after he was rescued from a mailbox over the weekend. An agent with the Fayette Regional Humane Society headed to the Clarksburg Post Office just before 9 p.m. on Saturday about a kitten that had allegedly shoved through a mailbox slot.
$106,831 in grant money coming from the state to Ross County to support the local fair
CHILLICOTHE -- The Ross County Agricultural Society will receive $106,831.54 as part of $10 million in grants to support Ohio fairgrounds and enhance experiences for fairgoers. The money was announced Monday by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, and Ohio Department...
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