CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Fire and rescue personnel responded to route 23 just south of the city of Circleville Tuesday morning. According to reports, multiple people were injured in a crash along route 23 near route 361. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. The names of those […]
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Two emaciated police dogs in Ross County have animal rights activists upset
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Two police dogs who were found emaciated in Ross County at two separate law enforcement agencies have many animal lovers and veterinarians alike upset. This week, the Guardian obtained photos of “Rin” — a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois assigned to Chillicothe Police Officer Shane Simmons — that appear to show the dog in […]
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Search for human remains found near retired police officer’s home
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Additional details were released today in the discovery of human remains found in rural Ross County. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office with detectives responded to the property belonging to a retired Chillicothe police officer along the 1200 block of Chester Hill Road after hunters discovered an abandoned campsite. The campsite, officials […]
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Search underway for possible human remains
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a search and recovery operation this afternoon along the 1200 block of Chester Hill Road. Fire officials told the Guardian that the search is for possible human remains. According to reports, multiple deputies along with emergency personnel responded to the Chester Hill Road […]
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Employment Expo to be held this week in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The “2022 Employment Expo” will be held this Thursday in Chillicothe. According to the Chillicothe-Ross Chamber of Commerce, the expo will feature over 60 employers from across the Scioto Valley. The event kicks off at 3 p.m. and will run through 6 p.m. at the Shoemaker Center located on the Chillicothe campus […]
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Chillicothe woman charged with grand theft
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross County woman indicted on Grand Theft will make her first appearance in court today. Hettie M. Armstrong was indicted last month after investigators said she stole a 2010 Ford Focus on December 7, 2021. If convicted, the 33-year-old woman could spend the next 6 months behind bars. Officials have […]
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Traffic Alert: North Court Street in Circleville closed for the next 90 days
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — North Court Street in Circleville will be closed for the next 90 days. The closure, according to the Circleville Police Department, began this morning. Detours, officials say, will be in place. For traffic coming into Circleville on 188 from the East will be SR-188 to SR-674 South to SR-22 West to SR-56 […]
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Ross Co. man sentenced to prison for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross County man will spend the next five years in prison after being convicted of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. 28-year-old Logan Collins was indicted last year after investigators say he was engaged in a sexual relationship with a teen under 16 years of age. The Ross County Prosecutor’s […]
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Man beaten with baseball bat in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Law enforcement is investigating an alledged assault that occurred yesterday on Storts Road in Ross County. The victim told deputies that he was at a friend’s home when he was attacked by a man wielding a baseball bat. He was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center in Greenfield where he was […]
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Two suspects get away following a pursuit in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Suspects involved in a high-speed pursuit eluded authorities over the weekend. According to reports, deputies with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle near the village of Bainbridge on Sunday. The suspects in the pursuit were able to get away from law enforcement in the area of route […]