The Scioto Post

5 days ago | sciotopost.com | Jeremy Newman

ROSS COUNTY, OH — A severe motorcycle crash was reported in Ross County near the intersection of SR-327 and US-50 on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at approximately 7:55 PM EDT, according to early reports. The incident involved a motorcycle that threw two individuals off, leaving one with serious injuries requiring a medical helicopter transport. The other person sustained injuries, though the extent remains unclear.

5 days ago | sciotopost.com | Jeremy Newman

OH — Northeast Ohio residents may be treated to a rare celestial spectacle Sunday night as the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are expected to be visible across parts of the region, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). As of midday Sunday, NOAA’s aurora forecast view line — which shows how far south the lights might be seen — included northern Ohio, offering residents a potential front-row seat to one of nature’s most dazzling displays.

6 days ago | sciotopost.com | Jeremy Newman

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, OH — Authorities are investigating two separate fatal crashes that occurred just hours apart overnight in Franklin Township, leaving two people dead and communities in mourning. The first incident took place just before 12:30 a.m. Sunday on West Broad Street near Broadlawn Avenue, where a woman was struck by a vehicle while walking along the roadway. The vehicle involved, a Honda carrying two occupants, remained at the scene.

6 days ago | sciotopost.com | Jeremy Newman

CHILLICOTHE, OH — A 36-year-old man is in custody following a disturbing domestic violence and child custody incident that unfolded late Saturday morning on Pam Lane in Ross County. According to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the residence around 10:42 a.m. on May 31st in response to a report of disorderly conduct. Upon arrival, deputies quickly located and detained the suspect.

6 days ago | sciotopost.com | Jeremy Newman

CHILLICOTHE, OH — Chillicothe police were kept busy on May 31, 2025, with a wide range of calls including missing juveniles, drug arrests, thefts, and two non-suspicious deaths, according to the department’s daily media report. The day began just after 1 a.m. when officers responded to a call on East 7th Street for a report of a missing juvenile. That investigation is ongoing. Around 2:30 a.m., a traffic stop on East Main Street led to an arrest for drug possession and an outstanding warrant.