CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe has been named one of the best cities to live, work, and visit according to Ohio Magazine. The Best Hometowns issue that will be released in November lists Chillicothe, Centerville, Delaware, Sandusky, and Wadsworth the 5 best hometowns in the state. According to the editor, Chillicothe was recognized for the “historic and […]
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Adena CEO accused of abusing position for family member’s surgery
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chief Executive Officer of southern Ohio’s largest medical group is accused of using his position to influence surgeries and their waitlists. Adena Medical Group’s CEO Jeff Graham had a family member who was having surgery on Friday, according to an online posting. Another person, who was present for surgery that day, […]
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Drugs and weapons found at a Scioto County hotel
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — Three people were taken into custody after Scioto County Sheriff deputies responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a man with a gun at a local hotel. According to Sheriff David Thoroughman, on Monday, around 6 a.m. deputies were dispatched to the 3700 block of route 23, in Rosemount. Reports say, deputies […]
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Traffic tie-ups raise safety concerns in Circleville
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Motorists traveling along route 23 in Circleville have become increasingly concerned as 18 wheelers cause traffic tie-ups, and according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, there has been an increase in tractor-trailer-related incidents in the area. The Guardian received images from an incident on route 23 over the weekend. The images show […]
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Nan Whaley announces jobs plan, if elected Governor
Dayton, OH — During a press conference at blaCk Coffee lounge, a local black-owned small business in Cincinnati, Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley rolled out her jobs plan to invest in Ohio for the 21st Century. As our economy recovers from the pandemic, Ohio needs a Governor who is laser-focused on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, […]
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Visit the Fair and get your COVID-19 vaccination at the same time
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Interested in getting your COVID-19 vaccination? Adena Health System and the Ross County Health District have partnered to provide free vaccinations at the Ross County Fair. Adena Health Systems will be providing the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for those over the age of 18 from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, […]
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Showers and storms return to the Scioto Valley
WILMINGTON, Ohio — Storm Prediction Center has placed the Scioto Valley under a risk for severe weather this week. According to the National Weather Service, storms are expected to develop Tuesday afternoon and early evening, with the greatest threat for severe weather occurring during the overnight hours. Meteorologists with NWS say that strong winds and […]
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Early registration begins for the 2021 Coffin Race
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Halloween Festival returns this year after a 2020 hiatus due to COVID-19. Organizers of the event announced that registration is open for those wishing to compete in the 2021 Coffin Race. The contest is for teams who have made their own homemade coffins. The race is a side-by-side competition that runs […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff is searching for missing runaway
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff is looking for a 17-year-old runaway, reported missing Friday evening. According to the Sheriff, Abrianna Ooten ran away from her home on Mt. Carmel Road in Ross County. Reports say Ooten was last seen Friday, around 11 p.m. Abrianna is 5′ 1″ tall, 170 lbs., with reddish-brown hair […]
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Multiple fire crews battle blaze in Bainbridge
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Fire and EMS from Pike and Ross counties responded to a house fire in Bainbridge. It happened in the 1400 blocks of Schmidt Road around 10:30 p.m. Friday. 9-1-1 dispatchers received a call from a frantic resident who said that their outside air conditioning unit had caught fire and that it […]