CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio— Police in Circleville are investigating a shooting that occurred this evening. According to initial reports, two vehicles were involved in the incident that occurred along East Franklin Street near South Washington. The call came in shortly after 5:00 p.m. of shots fired in the area. Officials said the suspects in one of the […]
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Scammers caught using Ross Co. Sheriff recording to defraud others
ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina — Detectives in North Carolina are investigating a fraud scheme involving someone using a recording of the Ross County Sheriff’s automated answering service. According to reports, a detective with the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office in Elizabeth City, North Carolina contacted Ross County, saying that their department had received multiple complaints regarding […]
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Hometown Auto hosting a 4,000-egg hunt in Chillicothe this weekend
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A massive Easter egg hunt will take place this weekend in Chillicothe. The hunt is being hosted by Hometown Auto, located at 60 North Plaza Boulevard behind Roosters. General manager Scott Lang said that the event is going to be huge. “We have almost 4,000 eggs, lots of great prizes for a […]
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Two people overdose inside Chillicothe pizza parlor
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Two people were taken to the hospital in stable condition after reportedly overdosing inside a local business. Employees of Domino’s in Shawnee Square in Chillicothe called 9-1-1 to report two people were passing out inside their lobby and the bathroom. It happened at around 8:30 p.m. on Friday. Medics from Chillicothe and […]
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Troopers and deputies search river banks near city limits for decomposing body
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Troopers and deputies were in the area of Charleston Pike and route 23 and 35 Friday afternoon. The law enforcement presence was part of a search for a decomposing body. The Guardian was unable to confirm what led deputies to the area to believe a dead body would be found, but the […]
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Popular sold out drag show returns to Chillicothe brewery this month
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — First Capital PRIDE Coalition and Fifty West Brewing Company are teaming up again for another evening of drag. “We’ll have a few favorites from the last show and some new queens who will be performing for the first time at Fifty West. Cameron Mitchell will be the emcee,” said the organization’s secretary, […]
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Ohio’s Governor has been diagnosed with COVID-19
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Friday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 by his personal physician. Governor DeWine has been experiencing mild symptoms such as a runny nose, head ache, body aches, and a sore throat, hai staff said. Early Friday evening, Governor DeWine received a monoclonal antibody treatment. To […]
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Trump endorses J.D. Vance for U.S. Senate
CINNCINATTI, Ohio — Former President Donald Trump endorsed J.D. Vance for the U.S. Senate today. Vance, a staunch supporter of the former president, is running for the Senate seat currently held by Rob Portman. In a statement, Donald Trump said, “In the great state of Ohio, the candidate most qualified and ready to win in […]
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Man shot on Chillicothe’s west side Friday afternoon
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Medics, along with officers from Chillicothe’s Police Department responded to a reported shooting Friday afternoon. 9-1-1 dispatchers received a call shortly before 4 p.m. about a man who was shot in the leg in the 200 block of Chestnut Street. Law enforcement has not released any additional details. The events leading up […]
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“Sands in the Street” volleyball tournament returns for a second year
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The “Sands in the Street” volleyball tournament returns for a second year. According to organizers, Adena Health Systems, Hernstein Auto Group, and Fifty West are set to bring the sand and fun back to downtown Chillicothe. This year’s event, officials say, will feature 8 competitive teams, 24 recreational teams, and 4 courts. The […]