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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.

Local Chillicothe Businessman Warns of Blind Crosswalk as Yoctangee Parkway Roundabout Opens Ahead of School Year

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Barricades came down Monday as the new roundabout at Mill Street and Yoctangee Parkway opened to traffic, and a local businessman...

Armed & Wanted: Texas Fugitive Arrested in Chillicothe, OH, Following Domestic Dispute

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A domestic dispute at a Chillicothe gas station ended with the arrest of a 26-year-old man who police say was wanted...

Police: Man’s Credibility Damaged After Leaving out Details During Chillicothe Assault Investigation : Woman Arrested on Warrant

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — What began as a reported assault at East Main and Bridge streets ended with both men being warned for disorderly conduct...

‘You’re No Longer One of Us’: Outrage Grows Over Felony Charges Against Scioto Township Assistant Fire Chief Nate Freeman

Local news blog The County Press first reported the arrest and charges against Nathaniel T. “Nate” Freeman, the 36-year-old assistant fire chief with the...

Ross County Man Back in Jail Days After Judge Approved Unsecured Bond

ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross County man is back behind bars on new charges just days after Chillicothe Municipal Court Judge Keith Washburn...

Is Your Name on the Chillicothe Municipal Court Probation Active Warrant List? Clear It Without Jail Time at HopeFest 2026

A recent social media post by Probation Officer Michelle Gillman of the Chillicothe Municipal Court highlights an opportunity for people with active Chillicothe Municipal...

Man Previously Sent to Prison for Community Control Violation Over Threats to Public Official Now Held on Parole Violation in Ross County Jail

Michael W. Hartzell, 34, is currently in custody at the Ross County Jail on a parole holder for a parole violation, according to Ross...

Ross County Woman Jailed After Bond Revoked in Burglary Case

ROSS COUNTY, OH — A Chillicothe woman facing a felony burglary charge was taken into custody Thursday after a Ross County court revoked her...

2026-2027 School Start Dates: When Classes Begin in Pickaway, Ross, Pike, Highland, Jackson, Vinton Counties

Summer is winding down across southern and south-central Ohio. Families in Pickaway, Ross, Pike, Highland, Scioto, Jackson, Vinton and Gallia counties are preparing for...

Chillicothe Municipal Court Probation Department to Offer Warrant Clearance at HopeFest 2026

The Chillicothe Municipal Court Probation Department plans to staff a table at HopeFest 2026 where eligible people can address certain active probation warrants without...

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