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COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a tribute to the life and service of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Officer Andrew Lansing, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered flags to...
Chillicothe Police Report: Incidents on Christmas Day
1 day ago · CHILLICOTHE, OH — The Chillicothe Police Department reported a series of incidents on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, ranging from thefts to domestic disputes.. Traffic Stop: At 12:48 a.m., officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a black GMC SUV, leading to an ongoing investigation into potential stolen property and possession of drugs. ...
Chillicothe Police Report Highlights Incidents Over Christmas Eve
2 days ago · CHILLICOTHE, OH — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to multiple incidents on December 24, 2024, ranging from disorderly conduct to vehicle thefts, as the community prepared for the holiday festivities.. Overdose Call Leads to Investigation Officers were first dispatched to 295 N. High Street at midnight for a reported overdose. The situation is currently under investigation, with ...
Homeowner Fights off Home Trespasser in Chillicothe
10 hours ago · Chillicothe, OH – December 26, 2024 – A dispute that escalated into a physical altercation led to the arrest of a local man for assault and criminal trespass on Wednesday evening.. Officers were dispatched to 300 block of E Main Street following reports of an active fight. Upon arrival, they found a homeowner and Zachary Schwalbach engaged in a …
Ross County Commissioners Say No to Southern Ohio Recreation …
6 hours ago · Ross County — The commissioners told an audience of outdoor recreation proponents that they couldn’t fit a large membership fee to a Southern Ohio recreation consortium into their 2025 budget…but it could still be added later.. A week before the Ross County Commissioners pass their budget, the proponents spoke to them for the second time about becoming a paid member of the Outdoor ...
Chillicothe Council Passes $27M Budget, Lets 'Cannabis …
3 days ago · Chillicothe -- Council had their last session of the year, with only a little excitement - passing the 2025 budget but failing to table the 'cannabis moratorium.' Council approved the $27M budget after three readings, without needing a …
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Scioto County Declares Local State of Emergency Following Severe …
Portsmouth, OH – September 30, 2024 – In response to destructive high winds and flash flooding that ravaged Scioto County on Friday, the Board of Scioto County Commissioners has called a special meeting for 9:30 a.m. today to declare a Local State of Emergency. The severe weather event left over 12,000 AEP customers without power […]
Ross County Land Bank Expands Effort, Considers Partnerships
Sep 25, 2024 · Chillicothe & Ross County — The Ross County Land Bank is considering expanding a partnership and creating new ones.. The work of the land bank to get dilapidated properties demolished or renovated in Chillicothe, as well as the rest of the rest of Ross County, continues to progress and expand – as discussed in their bimonthly meeting on September 23rd.
Chillicothe Council Passes $65M City Budget, Makes ... - Scioto Post
Jan 6, 2024 · Chillicothe — Council started the new year Wednesday with a special meeting where they passed the budget and set some personnel. The city will operate on about $65,000,000 for 2024. A council rule passed in 1999 states “the first meeting of the new Council after each election shall be held at 6:00 p.m. on the first day the Chillicothe Municipal Court is open for business following the ...