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Local news from Ross County and the county seat of Chillicothe, reported by Heritage Headlines. Follow coverage of elections, courts, schools, roads, and police across the county, with the newest stories listed first.

A Yoo-hoo, a Can of Lysol and Warrants from Two Counties: Chillicothe Theft Stop Ends in Jail

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A man accused of stealing a can of Lysol spray and Yoo-hoo chocolate milk from a Chillicothe gas station was arrested...

Found Fast Asleep in a Stranger’s Bed: Chillicothe Man Wakes Up to Police and a Burglary Charge

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A man was arrested Monday, October 12, 2026, after Chillicothe police reportedly discovered him sleeping inside a residence where he did...

Chillicothe Police Accept the Challenge? Chillicothe Sex Offender Who Told Critics to ‘PULL UP’ Arrested After Struggle With Police

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man previously convicted of sex offenses and wanted by authorities was taken into custody on October 10, 2026, following...

Ross County trick-or-treat times 2026

Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct. 31 this year. Most Ross County communities are trick-or-treating on Thursday night, Oct. 29, with a few going on...

Big Response, False Alarm: Structure Fire Call on Stone Road Turns Up Nothing

A structure fire call on Stone Road drew a big response Friday evening but turned out to be a false alarm. A deputy plus four...

How to Read a Ross County Property Tax Bill Before You Call the Wrong Office

The bill from the Ross County Treasurer is not one tax. It is the school district, the county, the township or the city, and...

Three Vandalism Calls in Three Hours on Rozelle Creek Road

Deputies were called to Rozelle Creek Road three times Friday morning for vandalism reports. The calls came in at 6:23 a.m., 7:53 a.m., and 9:16...

Two Gunfire Calls 37 Minutes Apart Keep Deputies Busy Friday Afternoon

Ross County deputies answered two separate gunfire calls Friday afternoon, 37 minutes apart. The first call came from Liberty Hill Road at 3:13 p.m. Deputies...

Four Deputies, EMS Respond to Assault on Pleasant Valley Road

Four sheriff's deputies plus EMS responded to an assault on Pleasant Valley Road late Friday night. The call came in at 10:04 p.m. October 9....

Ross County Commissioners to Take Up Flooding Emergency, Jail Security Bids Tuesday

The Ross County Commissioners have a full day planned for their Tuesday meeting, starting at 9 a.m. The morning highlight comes at 10:30, when Nick...

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