Good morning, Vinton County. Law enforcement in our region had their hands full with quite the wild pursuit—and not just the four-wheeled kind. While Athens County deputies found themselves chasing a galloping horse through the woods (spoiler alert: the horse won), they also responded to everything from oil fires to ATM mysteries. It seems our local sheriff's blotter reads more like small-town sitcom plots than crime reports some days.
Meanwhile, a far more serious chase unfolded as two teenagers—just 13 and 14 years old—led multiple agencies on a 100-mph pursuit in a stolen car before crashing near Belpre. In brighter community news, Rutland is taking steps toward thoughtful development with Mayor Tyler Eblin establishing a new Planning Commission. Interested in shaping your community's future? Letters of interest are due by July 31.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🐴 Runaway horse leads police on wild chase through Ohio woods. The Athens County Sheriff's Office responded to various unusual incidents in early July, including a horse that galloped away before deputies could catch it. Other notable calls included an oil fire explosion at Texas Eastern Transmission, a stolen ATM found in a creek (which turned out not to be stolen), and brothers who needed police intervention during a verbal fight. Deputies also handled noise complaints about a party and a home generator, showing the diverse range of situations local law enforcement encounters daily.
🚗 Teen runaways led police on 100-mph chase across Ohio counties. Two juveniles, ages 14 and 13, were taken into custody Friday after a high-speed pursuit in a stolen Nissan Sentra. The chase began in Athens County near Glouster and ended when the vehicle crashed on Ohio 7 north of Belpre. Multiple law enforcement agencies joined the pursuit, which was related to a search for missing juveniles. Both teens were uninjured and transported to the Zanesville Juvenile Center following their capture.
🏙️ Small Ohio village launches new Planning Commission for development decisions. Mayor Tyler Eblin signed an ordinance establishing the commission, which will study issues related to cultural affairs, development, tourism, and land usage. The commission will make formal recommendations to the Village Council and interpret the Rutland Land Usage Code. Interested residents must submit letters of interest by July 31, with appointees serving six-year terms. Most applicants must live in Rutland, though public members can reside anywhere in Meigs County.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Southern Hills Dream Land Awaits: For $1,110,000, this 360+ acre Southern Ohio property near Hocking Hills offers rolling hills, open grass space for livestock, and recreational opportunities. Most of the land has been reclaimed and is shown to qualified buyers by appointment.
Ohio paradise awaits development: Priced at $750,000, this sprawling 68-acre Ohio countryside property features a partially finished 5,000-square-foot home and sits just 25 minutes from Hocking Hills, offering potential as a B&B, wedding venue, or private retreat.
Remote woodland retreat on acreage: This secluded $649,900 Vinton County log home offers 63.7 acres of privacy with three bedrooms, a 3-car garage, and a pole barn. No neighbors in sight means tranquility comes standard with this 1999-built property.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
-Colossians 3:12
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