ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A suspect who ran from law enforcement managed to evade and get away. The chase happened shortly after 6 o’clock in the evening along route 104 in Ross County. Deputies, along with troopers attempted to stop a Kia Optima. Reports suggest the vehicle was stolen but the Guardian was unable to […]
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Hazmat situation reported at Alvis House after search of dorm
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A hazmat situation was reported at a local state lockdown facility with several overdoses. It happened at around 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Alvis House on route 104 in Ross County. Multiple ambulances, fire engines, and a local hazmat team were called to the facility after it was reported that employees came […]
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Man arrested after troopers in Pickaway Co. find fentanyl during traffic stop
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A motorist was arrested in Pickaway County after troopers said they found fentanyl in the vehicle. According to reports, the Ohio Highway Patrol initiated a traffic stop on a black SUV for speeding. After a brief investigation, troopers requested a drug-sniffing canine to the scene. The Circleville Police Departments’ canine unit […]
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ODOT announced overnight ramp closure in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced a ramp closure on route 35 in Chillicothe. According to ODOT, the route 35 eastbound off-ramp at the Bridge Street interchange will be closed overnight on April 8th. The closure will start at midnight and will be completed by 4 a.m., officials said. The work […]
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Have you seen this missing kid? Deputies ask for your help.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio —- The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is currently attempting to locate a runaway teen. 16-year-old Riley Reed was last seen at a residence on Walnut Creek Rd. Riley is described as 5’ 9” tall, 140 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. Riley Reed was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, […]
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Pixelle Specialty Solutions to be sold in $48 billion company deal
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Perhaps what many would consider a landmark or icon of Chillicothe is slated to change hands. The paper plant, formerly known as Meade but now owned by Pixelle Specialty Solutions, announced a potential sale of the company on Monday. The sale includes all of Pixelle’s 11 paper mills. The leading provider of […]
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Dayton man arrested on drug trafficking charges following raid in Scioto Co.
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — A Dayton area man was arrested on drug trafficking charges. On Thursday, March 31, officers executed a drug raid narcotics-related at a local Wheelersburg hotel. During the search, officers seized nearly 2,000 grams of suspected methamphetamine, and close to 100 grams of heroin. 21-year-old Zahki Walker of Dayton, Ohio was charged […]
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Ross County Heritage Center Museums Opens for 2022 Season
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Heritage Center Museums, 45 West Fifth St., Chillicothe, will be open 1-5 p.m., Tuesday—Saturday, April through December 2022 (closed major holidays). Admission: adults: $4; seniors & students 13 to 21–$2; Children 12 & under–free. For more information, or to schedule group tours, please call (740) 772-1936. The Ross […]
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Russian super-yacht seized by federal authorities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Spanish law enforcement today executed a Spanish court order freezing the Motor Yacht (M/Y) Tango (the Tango), a 255-foot luxury yacht owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg. Spanish authorities acted pursuant to a request from the U.S. Department of Justice for assistance following the issuance of a seizure warrant, filed in […]
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New details emerge about Friday hostage situation in Chillicothe showing gun and drugs involved
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — More details have emerged on the reported hostage situation that occurred Friday night in Chillicothe. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, officers responded to the area of South Walnut Street for reports of a shooting around 11 p.m. on Friday. Dispatchers received a call from within the residence stating that there had […]