Scioto Valley Guardian Top Stories
Does Ross County have a sex crimes problem? The numbers raise serious questions.
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Guardian analysis of Ross County Sheriff’s Office sex offense case records over the past 12 months reveals a pattern that advocates, victims, and now data say demands answers: of 78 sex offense cases handled by the sheriff’s office, only five resulted in a genuine resolution or arrest. That is a resolution…
Keep reading…
Newsletters
Download the App
Obituaries
Police reports
Ohio AG announces $1 million in new grants to fight illegal dumping — local governments can apply now
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Attorney General Dave Yost announced a second round of funding through his “Shine a Light on Dumpers” initiative on Earth Day,…
Raw sewage, dead fish: Ohio EPA cited Pike County for sewage overflow that went unreported for weeks
WAVERLY, Ohio — Raw sewage pooled on the ground, filled a pond, and killed more than 30 fish near a Howard Road property in…
Chillicothe Chamber mobilizes to support businesses hit by North Bridge Street construction
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce is developing a coordinated response plan to support businesses along North Bridge Street that have…
AEP Ohio proposes 50-mile transmission line through Pike, Jackson and Gallia counties to power Piketon data center
PIKETON, Ohio — AEP Ohio has announced plans to build approximately 50 miles of high-voltage transmission line across three southern Ohio counties to serve…
Lockbourne Eastern Road closed today for culvert replacement in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Lockbourne Eastern Road between the railroad tracks and Campbell Road is closed today for culvert replacement work. No timeline for…