10+ hour, 21+ min ago  (331+ words) CHILLICOTHE, Ohio " The Chillicothe Police Department handled a variety of calls on June 18, including disorderly conduct complaints, a missing person report, a death investigation, a drug trafficking case, and a runaway juvenile. Officers were first dispatched shortly after 1 a. m. to the…...

9+ hour, 59+ min ago  (390+ words) ASHTABULA COUNTY, Ohio " Wildlife researchers have placed a tracking collar on a massive 576-pound black bear in northeast Ohio as part of an ongoing effort to better understand the state's growing black bear population. The collaring operation was conducted by…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (433+ words) CINCINNATI " Newly filed federal court records outline a sweeping terrorism investigation involving a 19-year-old Ohio man accused of helping plan a coordinated attack targeting a UFC event held at the White House, according to a criminal complaint unsealed in U. S. District…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (466+ words) CHILLICOTHE, Ohio " A Chillicothe man was arrested Sunday night after a witness reported seeing him repeatedly strike a female passenger while driving through the city, according to the Chillicothe Police Department. Officers were dispatched shortly before 11 p. m. on June 15 after receiving…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (434+ words) FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio " Anglers looking to reel in crappie this summer may not have to travel far. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, Deer Creek Lake has been recognized as one of central Ohio's premier…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (567+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio " Ohio Governor Mike De Wine delivered a detailed prepared statement Monday reflecting on the state's capital punishment system and concluding that the death penalty no longer serves as a meaningful deterrent to murder, calling instead for its repeal....

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (308+ words) CHILLICOTHE, Ohio " Chillicothe Police officers responded to a variety of incidents throughout the city on June 15, including reports of assault, shoplifting, identity fraud, vandalism, and a drug-related arrest. Earlier in the day, officers responded to Lowe's on North Bridge Street…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (331+ words) CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio " Circleville Police responded to 24 calls for service on June 15, handling a variety of incidents that included domestic disputes, a reported protection order violation, a hit-skip crash, trespassing complaints, and traffic enforcement. One of the more serious incidents occurred…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (348+ words) CHILLICOTHE, Ohio " Families and individuals throughout Ross County will have an opportunity to receive free brand-new merchandise this weekend as First Baptist Church of Chillicothe hosts a community giveaway event. The Free Brand-New Item Giveaway is scheduled for Saturday, June…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (323+ words) CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio " The Pickaway County Common Pleas Court has announced the appointment of Samuel Fulknier as its newest Adult Probation Officer. Judge Matthew H. Chafin announced Fulknier's hiring on June 8, noting that he fills a vacancy created by the recent retirement…...