Ross County News

Paul Konerko got a big milestone home run and the White Sox got a sweep of the only team... It's been more than a year since the Scioto Valley was touched by death in the war on terror.

With 4,500 unique types of trees, Dawes Arboretum is like a Vegas-style, all-you-can-eat buffet for... It's been more than a year since the Scioto Valley was touched by death in the war on terror.

Students in Ross and Pike counties, as a whole, met fewer benchmarks on the Ohio Graduation Tests this year than in 2011, but not by much.

With 4,500 unique types of trees, Dawes Arboretum is like a Vegas-style, all-you-can-eat buffet for... It's been more than a year since the Scioto Valley was touched by death in the war on terror.

Johnny Jones, Owner of J&J's Diggity Dogs, holds a Chicago-style hot dog Friday at his food cart next to the Ross County Courthouse.

A man accused of having a gun while breaking into a garage on East Water Street was indicted Friday on six felony charges connected to that incident and another.

"Scioto John" is described as being white, between 30 and 65 years old, standing about 5-feet-10-inches tall, and weighing about 148 pounds.

The fresh produce will be available at the Salvation Army, 171 East Fourth Street, beginning at 9:30 a.m. To be eligible, individuals must bring a photo ID and proof of residence in Ross County.

Gino Zimmer knows what true sacrifice means, and in downtown Chillicothe Friday, he joined local veterans and community members in a ceremony demonstrating how to honor it.

Carleta Weyrich/The People's Defender Workers from Kokosing Construction Company, Inc.

The program will include the posting of the colors by members of American Legion Post 62 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 108, with the Rev.

A retired police officer in central Ohio has pleaded guilty to charges involving sexual contact with a 15-year-old girl.

Participants in the National Veterans Awareness Ride sign a flag on display with the Lima Company Memorial after Thursday's Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at Southeastern High School.

A new initiative by the National Funeral Directors Association is designed to prevent districted driving, CrimeTracker 10's Jeff Hogan reported Thursday.

If you're a veteran and need assistance with health care, education, employment, home loans or other benefits, contact the Ross County Veterans Service Commission at 772-1600. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 475 Western Ave., Suite C, Chillicothe, OH 45601.

The Chillicothe Police Department's Special Response Team served a search warrant at an apartment at 265 Clay Street just before midnight Thursday.

Main stage schedule Friday Noon - Opening ceremony 12:15 p.m. - Brooke Adkins 1:30 p.m. - Jimmy Fleming 3:30 p.m. - 'N Step Chillicothe Dance 5 p.m. - Gypsy Jug Band 6:30 p.m. - Ross County Junior Idol 8:15 p.m. - Jordan Clark 8:30 - Ross County Idol 10:30 p.m. - Festival closes Saturday 12:30 p.m. - Live music from BBB Music Center 2 p.m. - ... (more)

In a short hearing Wednesday morning, Ross County Common Pleas Court Judge Mike Ater heard an offer to change a plea to guilty on 4 of 14 counts by former Chillicothe Police Officer Richard Eric McKee.

Dialing a cellphone made the risk of a crash or near-crash 2.8 times higher than non-distracted driving.

Ohio State will get a break almost in the middle of the Big Ten season in 2015 but will... As the issue of drilling for oil and gas continues to grow in Ohio, so does the influence of that... Vonda Kern, of Ross County Safe Communities, gives backpacks and information to students from Wesley Taylor Prep School this past week at a Click It or Ticket ... (more)