Richmond Dale News

A Richmond Dale woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in the death of a retired Jackson County school administrator.

The process will involve the use of a low flying aircraft just above the tree tops and will begin between June 20 and June 22.

American Legion Joseph Hoffman Post 757 has announced the names of area youth who are attending Buckeye Boys State this week at Bowling Green State University.

A Jackson County man could face the death penalty for his wife's slaying under an indictment issued this afternoon in an alleged murder-for-hire plot.

Three local residents have been named to the Dean's List for the spring semester at Malone College.

Operating a vehicle impaired, physical control - Jessica M. Beeker, 23, of Granville, Charge 1 dismissed with prejudice because defendant provided medical documentation, guilty to Charge 2, fined $250 and court ...

A Columbus man who kidnapped two people in Richmond Dale on Christmas Day was freed Monday following a plea in Ross County Common Pleas Court.

“His manic (state) was caused by the medicine he was currently on that was supposed to help him with depression”

Prosecutors intend to call their own expert witness today to counter a claim Bob Wiles was insane - because he was on an antidepressant - at the time he shot a woman in 2006. via Central Ohio

“This is sad. So many things was going on with the custody of his great-grandchild that pushed him over the edge”

When former longtime Jefferson Township Trustee Robert Wiles goes on trial Monday on charges of felonious assaut and attempted murder, the eyes of many in the Richmond Dale area will be on Ross County Common ... via Central Ohio

“These indictments represent an important step in bringing those responsible for Carol Evans' death to justice”

Three weeks after 72 year old Carol Evans was found dead in her farmhouse south of Jackson, three individuals have been indicted by a grand jury. via WKEE-FM Huntington

Hocking College in Nelsonville has announced the names of area students who have been named to the dean's list for winter quarter. via Chillicothe Gazette

“Because of that project, they were selected as a target community”

The Ross County Commissioners are applying for a grant that could bring $500,000 in federal aid for low- to moderate-income homeowners in Ross County. via Central Ohio

The Ross County Commissioners are applying for a $500,000 CHIP Grant that could help residents in three separate categories. via WBEX-AM Chillicothe

Operating a vehicle impaired, left of center, no safety belt - Matthew W. Heminger, 32, of 730 Francis Lane, Charges 2 and 3 dismissed with prejudice in consideration of plea to Charge 1, guilty, fined $250 and ... via Chillicothe Gazette

“She's more qualified than anyone because she answered the phone”

For 22 years, Jefferson Township Trustee Robert Wiles has survived hyperlocal Ross County politics, calls for his ouster and a self-inflicted shotgun blast. via Columbus Dispatch

Theft - Ronald H. Rinehart Jr., 26, of 830 Jefferson Ave., case dismissed without prejudice at the victim's request; March 18. via Chillicothe Gazette

Information on closings or other postponements for Saturday, March 8: * Richmond Dale United Methodist Church spaghetti dinner * Ross County Senior Citizens St. via Chillicothe Gazette

The Northside Branch Library, 550 Buckeye Street, has an art display during the month of March titled 'A Breath of Spring Air' by the Chillicothe Art League. via Chillicothe Gazette

“It may have possibly been a heater”

A fire displaced two Richmondale families Saturday, one permanently. A fire at 905 Main Street broke out Saturday morning destroying the entire home and threatening a neighboring home. via Chillicothe Gazette

A semi-truck that jack-knifed on westbound U.S. 35 near Richmond Dale about 8 a.m. Wednesday and closed a portion of the highway was the only significant weather problem caused by an early morning snowfall ... via Central Ohio