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Retired Piketon Police K9 Lana Passes Away After Years of Service in Ohio

Retired K9 Lana, a dual-purpose patrol canine who served with the Piketon Police Department in Piketon, Ohio, passed away Thursday morning, Aug. 6, according...

Wanted Man Arrested in Hocking County; Search Leads to Suspected Fentanyl and Stolen Property

HOCKING COUNTY, OH — A search for a wanted man led Hocking County deputies to suspected fentanyl, alleged drug-trafficking evidence, and property believed to...

Scioto County Inmate Seeks Judicial Release Despite 2029 Expected Release Date

SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — A man serving a state prison sentence for drug trafficking and other felony convictions has been returned to the Scioto...

Ross County Man Begins 30-Day Jail Sentence Following Third OVI

ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross County man has been booked into the Ross County Jail to serve a 30-day sentence following a third-offense...

Oops, 911: Accidental Call Leads Police Straight to Active Warrant

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — An accidental 911 call resulted in the arrest of a Chillicothe woman after police discovered she had an active warrant, according...

Franklin County Woman Booked Following Felony Sex-Offense Case

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — A woman convicted in a Franklin County felony sex-offense case was booked into the Franklin County jail on Sunday, August...

Kentucky Fugitive Arrested in Chillicothe After Officer Discovers Warrant

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Kentucky woman was taken into custody Friday after Chillicothe police discovered she was wanted on an out-of-state warrant while assisting...

Man Booked in Scioto County on Fugitive From Justice Charge Following State Prison Release Date

SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — A man who had been serving a state prison sentence in Ohio was booked into the Scioto County Jail on...

Local Residents Claim Unauthorized Tip Added at Chillicothe Restaurant, Staff Allegedly Claimed Not to Speak English When Confronted

A social media post shared in a local Southern Ohio community group has drawn attention after a Chillicothe resident described what they called poor...

Portsmouth City Council to Weigh Valley Street Bridge Funding, Mound Park Upgrades, Police Uniforms and More on Aug. 10

Portsmouth City Council is scheduled to meet in regular session at 6 p.m. Monday, August 10, 2026, at Portsmouth City Hall, 500 Chillicothe St....

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