WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — The city school district in Fayette County is the latest school in the area to mandate mask-wearing for students and staff. Washington Court House City Schools Superintendent Dr. Tom Bailey made the announcement on Thursday. “We came back to this school year hoping that we could get through the pandemic […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News
Adena Health struggling to care for rising number of sick
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Adena Health Systems is feeling the strain as cases of COVID-19, RSV, and the Flu continue to spread across the area. Recently, Adena Health Systems announced the temporary closure of their Walmart Urgent Care on River Trace Road in Chillicothe as a result of the uptick. “We apologize for any inconvenience. Our […]
Posted in-Scioto County, Local News
Scioto Co. seizes hundreds of plants in marijuana eradication
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — Multiple agencies used a helicopter this week to seize hundreds of marijuana plants. The joint operation was comprised of personnel from five separate agencies: Portsmouth Police Department, Portsmouth Fire Department’s Tactical Medics, Southern Ohio Correctional Facilities SRT Team, Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification, and Scioto County Sheriff’s Office. “The success […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Chillicothe Monument holds ribbon cutting ceremony
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A monument company in Ross County has held their grand opening after a couple years in operation. Chillicothe Monument, located at 72 North Walnut Street, cut the ribbon on their retail location on Wednesday. Chillicothe Monument opened for business in February 2015. Owned by Eric Gunnoe, Justin Long, and Dave Strickland, the […]
Posted inRoss County
Beware: criminals are posing as property assessors in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Local officials are warning people in Ross County that criminals who wish to do harm are illegally posing as property assessors. According to a police report obtained by the Guardian from the Ross County Sheriff, a woman reported to deputies on Tuesday that a man was at her house and walking […]
Posted inFayette County, Local News
Art Schlichter released from prison, but continued gambling from inside
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — The football star that called Fayette County home when he was not serving one of his multiple prison sentences has been released from his latest stint behind bars. Art Schlichter, a 1978 graduate of Miami Trace, was let of prison in June after serving an 11 year sentence for bilking […]
Posted inAthens County, Local News
Fiery crash leaves one dead in Athens Co.
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — One person is dead following an early morning crash in Athens County. According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, around 4 a.m. Wednesday, a car on Rock Riffle Road when it veered off the left side of the road, hit a signpost, and then a piece of construction equipment. Reports say the […]
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Deborah (Lilly) Salvito
Deborah L. (Lilly) Salvito age 67, passed away on August 25, 2021. She was a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge. She loved her family, friends and late husband unconditionally. She enjoyed vacationing in Myrtle Beach, listening to music, watching T.V. with her dog Zoey and everything Christmas. She fought and beat laryngeal cancer. She […]
Posted inLocal News, Ross County
Handicapped person being rescued in watery crash
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A single vehicle rollover accident has left one person trapped in rising flood waters. The call came into Ross County dispatch around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night of a handicap person trapped inside their wrecked vehicle. According to reports, the accident occurred near the area of Francis Lane and Vigo Road. The […]
Posted inLocal News, Pickaway County
PCSO lieutenant awarded life-saving award
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A member of the Pickaway County Sheriff’s office was awarded a life-saving award on Tuesday. Lieutenant John Strawser was given the award by the Paint Valley ADAMH Board. As the 2021 Community Champion, Strawser went above and beyond his training, the board said. “Quite frankly, he not only saved a life, […]