McArthur News

Theft - Two Roadmaster bicycles were stolen from the 0 block of Water Street; 9 p.m. Wednesday.

SlammerFest * When: Gates open at 10 a.m. Saturday * Where: Sweet 'N Easy Campgrounds, 73545 U.S. 50 East, McArthur * Cost: $15 per person Twelve bands will perform, including This Day Forever, ...

McARTHUR - A second appeal by convicted killer Gregory McKnight has been denied.

An NBC25 viewer shared this story with us: 7th Grader, Justin Stonerock, of Goodrich MS shot a Jacob's Four Horn Sheep at the Double D Ranch in McArthur, Ohio on Sat., May 24.

Authorities in Ohio say a truck driver is facing charges after allegedly stealing more than $600 worth of fuel from another truck.

A Vinton County teen was killed and his brother was seriously injured when their vehicle hit a semi truck Monday.

Chillicothe City Schools Board of Education got an earful Monday night between support of the Police Athletic League and a presentation of $12.6 million of possible improvements of the district's athletic ...

Gerald N Sam prevailed in a photo finish in Saturday night's featured Open Pace at Scioto Downs. via Hoof Beats

“The said I needed a local police (agency)”

KIRKERSVILLE - The Kirkersville Village Council on Wednesday appointed an interim police chief to take the reins of the village's police department during the search for a permanent replacement. via The Advocate

McARTHUR - A Jackson County man is facing charges of felonious assault and improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle following an incident Sunday that began in Jackson County and ended in Vinton County. via Chillicothe Gazette

A judge in southern Ohio has spared a man accused of sharing a Little Debbie snack cake with a fellow inmate prison time. via WSYX

AG Animal House. Raunchy frat pad. Embarrassment. These were just a few of the phrases used to describe the atmosphere at Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann's office that came to light over the past month as a ... via Salem News

Man stuck in machinery uses big toe to call 911 MARY ESTHER, Fla. -- Even with his arms stuck in a piece of machinery, one northwest Florida man was able to call 911 using his big toe. via WBBM-AM Chicago

“I don't think someone should have to go to prison for something so small”

He slept through a fire drill, had loose tobacco in his possession and didn't show up for kitchen duty. via Columbus Dispatch

The Chillicothe City Board of Education has decided to hang-on to the former McArthur Elementary School for a while. via WCHI-AM Chillicothe

Wild Turkey Festival, McArthur: Vinton County is where wild turkeys were reintroduced to Ohio after becoming virtually extinct in the state, and that's cause for celebration. via Cleveland.com

Arrest - Steve Coretsk, 45, of 435 Lillie St., was arrested and charged with domestic menacing; 11:30 p.m. Thursday. via Chillicothe Gazette

It takes a lot to dampen the spirits of an excited child, and nowhere may that be more true than among Scioto Valley kids taking on the challenge of an Easter egg hunt. via Chillicothe Gazette

The Vinton County Sheriff's Office has arrested an individual involved in a recent garage break-in. According to Vinton County Sheriff Dave Hickey, his office have arrested Keith Burris, 27, of 705 Catherine ... via Chillicothe Gazette

“I can't afford to make two trips to Jackson.”

Soaring gasoline prices are becoming especially painful for some Ohio motorists who have long commutes, taking deep bites out of their pocketbooks and forcing them to make lifestyle changes. via Cleveland.com