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Ross County Coroner asks for public's help in attempt to identify infant girl found dead in 1975
CHILLICOTHE — The Ross County Coroner's Office is attempting to identify a newborn infant who was found dead in 1975 on Windy Ridge Road. The office is asking for the public's help as the gravesite for the child has been lost. According to the coroner's office, the baby girl was buried in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, however, the gravesite was lost and the church cemetery records were destroyed either by a fire or a flood years ago.
Ross County Coroner looks to identify 1975 infant grave: asking for help from the public
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Coroner is searching for the 1975 grave of a baby who was found dead on the side of the road. This happened nearly 50 years ago, and the infant girl has never been identified. Ross County Coroner's Office chief investigator Mike Ratliff tells...
Hillsboro man pleads guilty to Ross County bank robbery
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Hillsboro man has pleaded guilty to robbing a bank in Ross County. William Eads, 49, was arrested in April after robbing the Buckeye State Bank located at 101 East Main Street in the village of Bainbridge on April 18, 2024. Eads reportedly entered the bank...
Ross County – Man Arrested with Stolen Steak in His Pants, and a Stolen Truck
Chillicothe, OH – On July 16, 2024, Chillicothe Police arrested David Skylar Au in connection with a motor vehicle theft incident after locating him in the 200 block of Caldwell St. with steaks in his pants. According to Chillicothe Officers, who led the arrest, Au was apprehended and advised...
Laurelville Woman Injured in Weekend Rollover Vehicle Accident in Ross County
Over the weekend, a Laurelville woman sustained injuries after her vehicle overturned in a dramatic accident, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol in Chillicothe. The incident involved Laurel Carroll, a resident of Laurelville, Ohio, who was driving a 2008 Toyota Yaris southbound on State Route 159 in Green Township.
Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: July 15, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to various calls on Monday, July 15, 2024. Here is a snapshot of those calls for service. SO-P2403449 | 07/15/24 | 5:20 AM | Western Ave, Chillicothe | Non-Criminal. Deputies Nott, Dutcher, and Sgt. Champion were dispatched to Western...
Poll results show how cool Ross County keeps houses
CHILLICOTHE — Earlier this month we asked readers what temperature they set their thermostat at inside their house to combat the summer heat. Now it is time to find out the results. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration around 94% of Ohio households use air conditioning equipment which is more than the 89% of households nationwide. Since June Ross County has experienced several days with over 90℉ heat and nights getting cooler than 50℉ according to...
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