Good morning, Ross County. Friday's rollover crash on US-50 serves as a stark reminder of how quickly life can change on our roadways. The incident, which required multiple fire departments and a helicopter rescue for the trapped victim, left emergency crews managing the scene through mid-morning as traffic slowed to accommodate the response effort. The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues investigating what led to this frightening accident.
In brighter developments, relief is taking shape for former paper mill workers with a $5.5 million fund now including union representation to help determine distribution. Todd Fannon of U.S. Steelworkers Local 731 joins the team managing the money, with initial payments planned for January. Meanwhile, Chillicothe police had their hands full Friday responding to nine incidents citywide, including successfully apprehending Donald Krafthefer on a secret indictment warrant after spotting him bicycling along North Bridge Street.
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🚔 Chillicothe police arrest man on secret indictment during busy day. Officers responded to nine incidents across the city on Friday, including trespassing complaints, traffic violations, and a hit-skip crash investigation. Donald Krafthefer was taken into custody on a secret indictment warrant after police spotted him riding a bicycle on North Bridge Street. Other calls included a report of a subject with a gun, theft involving a possible protection order violation, and a late-night welfare check related to a warrant investigation. Investigations into several of the incidents are ongoing.
🏭 Union officer joins team managing $5.5M relief fund for mill workers. The fund, established by former owner Pixelle, aims to support long-term employees affected by the Chillicothe paper mill's closure and transformation into a medical glove factory. Todd Fannon of U.S. Steelworkers Local 731 will help determine how to distribute the money, with the first $1M disbursement planned for January. Only about 312 of the 830 former employees would qualify if the five-year employment minimum is implemented. Many laid-off workers have found new jobs but face long commutes or pay cuts, while others struggle with unemployment benefits.
🚁 Helicopter rescue needed after terrifying rollover crash on US-50. A vehicle overturned Friday morning near 3390 U.S. Route 50 in Ross County, leaving one person trapped inside. Multiple fire departments responded to extricate the victim, whose injuries were severe enough to require airlift transport. Emergency crews remained at the scene through mid-morning, affecting traffic in the area. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the cause while details about the victim's condition remain unreleased.
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
-Proverbs 3:5-6
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