WAVERLY, Ohio — Waverly Schools announced that they will be moving to remote learning. In an online statement, Superintendent J. Edward Dickens announced that the district would be closed on September 10 for cleaning and that schools would go fully remote from September 13 through September 17 as a result of rising COVID-19 cases. “As […]
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ATV accident leaves one person seriously injured in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — One person has been seriously injured after an ATV accident. Deputies along with EMS responded to the area of Moss Hollow Road in Ross County around 6:30 p.m. after a 9-1-1 call. According to 9-1-1 dispatch, two individuals were riding an ATV deep in the woods when they lost control, striking […]
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Caught on video: Chillicothe cruiser goes airborne and crashes into parked cars
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Jaw-dropping video of a Chillicothe Police cruiser going airborne over railroad tracks is causing extreme mental distress for those impacted. The Guardian obtained video of the officer speeding over railroad tracks on Second Street Thursday night. In the home security camera video, the cruiser does not have its emergency lights or sirens […]
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Michigan man faces drug trafficking charges
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio– Troopers with the Ohio Highway Patrol seized nearly $100,000 worth of illegal drugs in a Scioto County traffic stop. Troopers located a 2021 Chevy Malibu on Sunday, September 5 traveling along route 823 in Scioto County. According to reports, the vehicle, registered out of Texas, was pulled over for a marked lane […]
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Two men try to outsmart deputies in a “Fast and Furious” scenario in Scioto Co.
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman said two men led deputies on a dangerous pursuit that was out of a Hollywood movie. According to Sheriff Thoroughman, his deputies were dispatched to a burglary in progress around 3 p.m., Friday in the area of Henley Deemer Road in McDermott. Witnesses to the burglary […]
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Guardian bestows Sunshine Award to Prosecutor Jeff Marks
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Guardian has awarded the September 2021 Sunshine Award this week. The honoree is Ross County Prosecutor Jeffrey Marks. The “Sunshine Award” recognizes public officials and agencies for making important contributions in the area of open government. “Over the summer, Prosecutor Marks and his staff held a training session at the […]
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If you volunteer, you can get a tax credit
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — The Workforce & Business Development Program (W&B) at Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) is seeking local volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Free Tax Preparation Program for the 2021 tax season. In-depth training on preparing tax returns will be provided to all volunteers to ensure confidence and […]
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William E. Murch
William E. Murch, 74, of Chillicothe, went home to be with his Lord and Savior 7:15 a.m. Sunday, September 5, 2021. He born June 17, 1947 in Richmond Dale to the late Julius and Merle “Peggy” Cavanaugh Murch. On December 8, 1972 he married the former Kathleen Diffendal, who survives. Also surviving are […]
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Mary L Sims
Mary L Sims, 90, of Circleville passed away peacefully on Sept. 4, 2021. She was born October 7, 1930 to Chester and Bertha (Johnson) Combs. She was a devoted woman who loved the Lord, her family and church. Mary and her husband was instrumental in starting 2 Church of Gods in Circleville. She was preceded […]
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Linda Lee (Hamilton) West
Linda Lee (Hamilton) West passed from this life to her eternal home on September 4, 2021 in Lancaster, Ohio at the age of 80. Linda’s passing was peaceful with her daughter at her side. Linda was born on June 11, 1941 in Washington CH, Ohio. She had attended Jeffersonville and Washington Senior High Schools. Linda worked […]