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Public Comment Period Now Open for U.S. 35 Slide Repair Project …
1 day ago · CHILLICOTHE — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 9 is inviting the public to provide feedback on a proposed slide repair project along U.S. 35 in Ross County. The proposed project, located at the 23.67-mile mark of U.S. 35 in Scioto Township, involves the installation of a 350-foot sheet pile retaining wall between the […]
Emergency Crews Respond to Serious Two-Vehicle Crash in Ross …
1 day ago · ROSS COUNTY — Emergency crews are on their way to the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Tarlton Adelphi and South Perry Roads. Reports indicate that one person involved in the crash is currently unresponsive. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area as emergency responders work to manage the […]
Breaking News: Trailer Fire in Ross County - Scioto Post
1 day ago · Ross County, OH – A fully engulfed trailer fire was reported around 8:30 a.m. today in the area of 59 Blain Highway. Emergency crews quickly responded to the scene and requested mutual aid to help combat the blaze. At this time, it is unclear whether the structure was occupied at the time of the
ROSS COUNTY OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE $1.3 MILLION 2025 …
Aug 12, 2024 · (Chillicothe, OH) — Local officials today announced that Ross County will cut its general fund property tax levy rate rate by 22% next year, from 3.1 mills to 2.4 to provide tax relief for Ross County citizens. This follows months of historical budget research, projections and planning across departments and equates to roughly $1.3 million […]
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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 […]
Scioto County Authorities Arrest Man in Juvenile Runaway Case
Jan 16, 2025 · Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman announced the arrest of an 18-year-old North Carolina man in connection with the case of a juvenile runaway. The investigation began on January 13, 2025, when the sheriff’s office was contacted by a female who reported her juvenile daughter had gone missing. Upon investigation, deputies …
Chillicothe Police Report Highlights Incidents Over Christmas Eve
Dec 25, 2024 · 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 ...
More Insight on $36M Balanced Ross County Budget
Jan 9, 2025 · Ross County -- The commissioners passed their budget for 2025 on December 30th. I asked Ross County Auditor Jeff Lehner for some details on it. He responded: It is a $36.4 million balanced budget, with county operations financed without any reliance on the prior year's cash carryover. Ther