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 […]
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Two Ohio National Guardsmen awarded Purple Heart
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two Ohio National Guard soldiers were honored with the Purple Heart April 10 during a special ceremony in front of their families and fellow soldiers at the Army Aviation Support Facility #1, located at the Akron-Canton Airport. Staff Sgt. Aaron Futrell, a 16-year Ohio Army National Guard member and aviation operations noncommissioned […]
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Early morning shooting lands a Lucasville man behind bars
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio— A Lucasville man is behind bars today following an early morning shooting in Scioto County. According to the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office, 68-year-old Charles C. Thomas was arrested after a shooting on Blue Run Road. Reports say Thomas shot 34-year-old Alex Stone shortly before 6:00 a.m. on Friday. 9-1-1 dispatchers received a […]
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Human remains found behind Hobby Lobby shines light on Chillicothe’s homeless
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Human remains found at a local homeless camp on Thursday is bringing awareness to how serious Chillicothe’s homeless issue really is. On Thursday, police were called to a wooded area behind Hobby Lobby on Bridge Street after someone called 9-1-1 to report that they had found human remains; the area is a […]