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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Governor Mike DeWine has officially proclaimed Sunday, January 26, 2025,...
Breaking - Crash on US-23 in Pickaway County - Scioto Post
11 hours ago · Pickaway County - Emergency crews are heading to the scene of a single-vehicle crash around 11:30 pm on Sunday 1/26/25 According to early reports, a single vehicle crashed into the median on US-23 in the area of Radcliff Road. As law enforcement was called to the scene when the man attempted to g
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 […]
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 […]
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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Ross County Among Recipients of $22.4 Million in Housing Grants …
4 days ago · Ross County is set to receive a $750,000 grant as part of a $22.4 million statewide initiative to improve housing and quality of life across Ohio. The funding, announced by the Ohio Department of Development, aims to enhance access to housing, provide homeownership support, and offer rental assistance to low- and moderate-income families. The grant […]
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 Council Passes $27M Budget, Lets 'Cannabis …
Dec 24, 2024 · Chillicothe — Council had their last session of the year, with only a little excitement – passing the 2025 budget but failing to table the ‘cannabis moratorium.’ Council approved the $27M budget after three readings, without needing a special session after the final regular session of the year as they sometime do…but that was after […]