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🌱 What sparked multiple arrests in Ross County’s latest crime log?

Chillicothe, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Chillicothe! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What sparked multiple arrests in Ross County’s latest crime log?
  • How two OHIO Chillicothe students are shaping young lives this summer
  • How Ross County’s bookmobile is reaching kids around Chillicothe

Also on today's calendar: CHILLICOTHE, OH.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 70.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log - August 4, 2026 (sciotovalleyguardian.com) — Ross County deputies handled several serious calls on August 4, including a domestic dispute on Marietta Road in Chillicothe and an assault on Pleasant Valley Road that led to two arrests. The log also details sexual assault allegations, missing juveniles, mental health crises, and multiple warrant arrests, giving Chillicothe residents a clear snapshot of recent safety concerns across the county.
   

2. Ohio University Chillicothe Education Students Gain Practical Experience as Big Brothers Big Sisters interns (littermedia.com) — Ohio University Chillicothe education majors Alli Boggioni and Gabby Pernell are spending their summer interning with Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Ohio in Chillicothe, gaining hands-on classroom-style experience by mentoring local kids. Their work with area schools and community programs is shaping their teaching careers while highlighting how OHIO Chillicothe’s education faculty and internships keep future teachers rooted in Ross County.
   

3. From Dayton to Chillicothe, Ohio's bookmobiles are on a roll (woub.org) — From Dayton to Ross County, Ohio’s bookmobiles are rolling into neighborhoods that struggle to reach traditional libraries, including low-income housing areas served by the Chillicothe-based Ross County system. Local outreach manager Ruby Smart says their bookmobile now focuses heavily on kids and teens, offering everything from novels to hotspots and even paddleboards to keep learning accessible across the region.
   

4. Local DA says ‘monster' is not fit for society (wkbn.com) — An imprisoned Trumbull County woman convicted of severe child sex crimes faces a parole hearing next month, with prosecutors strongly opposing her release. Her husband is serving a 25-year-to-life sentence at Chillicothe Correctional Institution, a reminder that some of Ohio’s most serious offenders are housed in facilities tied to the Chillicothe community.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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