Scioto Valley Guardian Top Stories
Judge refuses to tell Rhoden family where Billy Wagner will stand trial
WAVERLY, Ohio — The judge overseeing the capital murder case against George “Billy” Wagner III has refused to tell the surviving members of the Rhoden family where the final defendant in the 2016 Pike County massacre will stand trial, ruling Tuesday that victims are not entitled to know the new venue before the state and…
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Highland County teen charged after break-in, blood found at SR 138 home
HILLSBORO, Ohio — An 18-year-old Highland County man was arrested Tuesday after a contractor discovered broken windows and blood at a home in the…
Lancaster man sentenced to 80 months for receiving child pornography
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Lancaster man was sentenced Tuesday to 80 months in federal prison for receiving child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s…
Westfall schools rescind class, athletic pay-to-participate fees for 2026-27
WILLIAMSPORT, Ohio — Westfall Local School District students won’t pay class fees or athletic pay-to-participate fees during the 2026-2027 school year after the district’s…
South Paint Street in Chillicothe to close Tuesday for water line repairs
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — South Paint Street will close to through traffic Tuesday between Eighth Street and the alley between Seventh and Eighth streets while…
Teays Valley elementary students split by last name for screening days
ASHVILLE, Ohio — Teays Valley Local Schools will hold two elementary assessment days later this month, splitting students into two groups by last name…