CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A local drive-thru in Chillicothe is closed after a car fire. It happened at Long John Silvers on Bridge Street at around 5 p.m. on Sunday. Crews working the scene told the Guardian that an employee was at work when their car went up in flames. The fire spread to the restaurant’s […]
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Orinn Hatch has died at age 88
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Former Republican Senator Orrin Hatch has passed away, according to a spokesperson for his foundation. The Hatch Foundation announced the former Senators death on Saturday evening. “The Hatch Foundation sadly announces the passing of Senator Orrin G. Hatch — the former President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate and […]
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Investigation into an overnight fire in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — An investigation is underway into an overnight mobile home fire in Ross County. According to reports, a passer-by stopped and alerted Huntington Township firefighters of the blaze in the 9000 block of Blain Highway shortly after 1:00 a.m. Sunday morning. Multiple departments responded to the scene and found a single-wide mobile […]
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Ross Co. firefighters battle field fire
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio— A large field fire kept firefighters busy on Saturday afternoon. Multiple fire departments responded to the area of Bowdle Road north of Chillicothe. According to initial reports, several acres were consumed by flames. Additional tankers and manpower were requested shortly after 4:00 p.m. to help battle the blaze. No injuries or damage […]
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22nd Annual “Earth Gathering” today in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The 22nd “Earth Gathering” continues today in Yoctangee Park. The annual event goes from 11:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. The gathering features live music, and artists from across the region. The Ross-Chillicothe Convention and Visitors Bureau say the “Earth Gathering is a juried invitational art festival with an Earth Day theme and […]
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Body discovered inside a vehicle in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of a body inside a vehicle. According to initial reports, medics along with deputies from the Sheriff’s Office responded to the 8000 block of Mount Tabor Road. The call came in shortly before 11:30 a.m. today. Upon arrival medics confirmed the death […]
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Deadly motorcycle crash claims the life of a Hillsboro man
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio— Friday night turned deadly in Pike Co. According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, a 76-year-old Hillsboro man lost his life after his motorcycle veered off the side of the road, striking a tree. The crash happened shortly after 6:00 p.m. Troopers with the patrol say William A. Christie was riding his 2019 […]
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Multiple injuries reported in Pike Co. crash
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Fire and rescue personnel responded to a serious crash Friday evening in Pike County. The call came into 9-1-1 dispatch shortly before 10:00 p.m. According to initial reports, two cars were involved in a collision near route 104 and route 32, just south of Waverly. Law enforcement officials said 6 people […]
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Adena Road in Ross Co. to remain closed for bridge repairs
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio— The Adena Road bridge in Ross County will remain closed, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. An emergency repair project is scheduled to begin May 2 on the bridge that covers route 35 near Chillicothe. The bridge was closed on March 29 after officials said the bridge was severely damaged after […]
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Ohio’s “State Parks Week” begins today
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has issued a proclamation recognizing April 22-29 as Ohio’s State Parks Week. “From Maumee Bay to Forked Run, our state parks add so much to our quality of life and make Ohio a great place to live,” said Governor DeWine. “I encourage you to celebrate our state parks […]