Chillicothe officials hear the lion’s roar after proposed marijuana ...
Nov 26, 2024 · CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In an unusually packed council meeting on Monday night, the Chillicothe City Council heard from over 110 residents, far exceeding the typical single-digit attendance. The meeting, held in the old Municipal Court building, was convened to discuss legislation proposing a temporary ban on new marijuana dispensaries within the city limits.
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Scioto Valley Guardian Home. CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – In a tragic incident that unfolded early on Christmas morning, a local corrections officer in southern Ohio...
24 days until election, Ross Co. Commissioners impose zoning ...
Oct 12, 2024 · ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — With just days to go until the November 5 election, the Ross County Board of Commissioners has passed a resolution to request certification from the Ohio Board of Building Standards to enforce the Residential Code of Ohio in the county limits.In essence, the move aims to establish laws for the construction, repair, and maintenance of residential property in the county.
Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – December 18, 2024
Dec 20, 2024 · The Ross County Sheriff's Office responded to a busy day of incidents on December 18, 2024, involving a range of allegations from criminal trespass and disorderly conduct to more serious offenses such as assault and harassment. Amidst the calls, deputies also addressed a non-criminal parking complaint and an unrelated crash, …
ELECTION RESULTS: Pike County - Scioto Valley Guardian
Nov 5, 2024 · PIKE COUNTY, Ohio -- The polls have closed across the state of Ohio and the results are starting to flow in. Early votes have been counted first in Ohio, and the only race contested in Pike County is the Office of Sheriff, where incumbent Independent Tracy Evans faces off with Independent Brock Clemmons. While Evans
Prosecutors seek to toss Judge from Billy Wagner’s case in Pike Co ...
Dec 18, 2024 · PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — In a significant escalation of the legal proceedings surrounding Ohio’s largest murder case, prosecutors have now requested that Judge Jonathan Hein be disqualified from overseeing the trials related to the 2016 Pike County massacre, where eight members of the Rhoden family were killed. Judge Hein was appointed to manage the cases against four members of the Wagner ...
Vehicle fire causes damage to Chillicothe restaurant
Oct 27, 2024 · CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A local Chillicothe fast food restaurant suffered significant damage following fire. It happened Sunday afternoon at the Arby’s on North Bridge Street. Firefighters were called to the scene after a vehicle erupted into flames in the drive thru. The fire then quickly spread to the building causing extensive damage. It is unclear
Judge drops death penalty in Billy Wagner case, sparking outrage …
Nov 21, 2024 · WAVERLY, Ohio — The trial date for Billy Wagner, accused in the 2016 Pike County massacre where eight members of the Rhoden family were killed, is set for January. However, recent developments at a pre-trial hearing have thrown the case into uncertainty. Presiding over the trial is Judge Jonathan Hein, the third judge in this case due to the retirement of the previous judges due to age.
Ross Co. teacher under investigation for inappropriate behavior …
Sep 26, 2024 · ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A teacher at Adena Middle School is under investigation following allegations of inappropriate and unwanted advances toward a student. According to the Ross County Sheriff's Office, a deputy responded to a call from a concerned grandparent who reported that their granddaughter believed a teacher was stalking her. The incident report details
Chillicothe police respond to multiple incidents including assaults ...
Oct 3, 2024 · CHILLICOTHE, Ohio --- On October 2, 2024, local law enforcement responded to a series of incidents, including multiple warrants, thefts, and disorderly conduct reports across Chillicothe. Notable cases involved felonious assault, criminal trespass, and motor vehicle accidents, with investigations ongoing in several areas. 1:37 AM – 519 E 2nd St – Disorderly ConductOfficers were dispatched