FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — New jobs are coming to Southern Ohio after Honda announced the building of a new factory in Fayette County. Honda and LG Energy Solutions announced the new venture project today. The factory will be built near I-71 in Fayette County and will create batteries for Honda’s new electric vehicles. Honda and […]
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Man attacks couple with a hammer after they refuse to give him money
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police in Chillicothe are looking for a man who is accused of using a hammer to assault two other people. The incident happened Monday evening on the city’s east side. According to a police report obtained by the Guardian, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of East Fourth Street after a […]
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Guardian wins lawsuit against Pike Co. Judge in Wagner trial
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — In a ruling issued Tuesday morning, the local appellant court issued a finding in favor of the Guardian and other media outlets, striking down archaic rules set by the judge overseeing Ohio’s worst homicide trial. In a unanimous vote announced before 11 a.m., the justices of the Fourth District Court of […]
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Police K9 locates illegal drugs following a Pike Co. traffic stop
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A Pike County police canine located illegal narcotics following a traffic stop Saturday night. According to reports, Pike County deputies stopped a vehicle just before midnight. The driver, officials said, showed criminal indicators which led to the canine request. Deputies located nearly 1 ounce of methamphetamine, marijuana, suboxone, drug paraphernalia, and […]
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Busy weekend for firefighters across the region
SCIOTO VALLEY — Firefighters across the Scioto Valley were busy over the weekend. On Saturday, fire crews in Ross County responded to a barn fire in the 3700 block of Route 180 near Kingston. According to reports, the structure was engulfed in flames upon arrival. During the early morning hours today, firefighters from three counties […]
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Semi rollover accident shuts down Route 35 exit near Chillicothe
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Cleanup continues along Larrick Lane/Route 35 southbound exit, just north of Chillicothe, following a semi-rollover accident. It happened around 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon. The tractor-trailer, reports say, attempted to turn from Pleasant Valley Road onto Larrick Lane, losing control, and then rolling onto its side. Witnesses on the scene said […]
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DAY 19: Ski masks, brass catcher, and bug detector found in Wagner raids introduced as evidence
WAVERLY, Ohio — It was a long day for the jury in the Goerge Wagner IV trial, who caps off their fourth week of trial in Pike County. The three-day weekend is welcomed by all, including the judge, jury, counsel, and yes, even the media. Friday, the jury saw two witnesses take the stand; two […]
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Medics respond to a two-vehicle crash in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Rescue personnel responded to Route 28 at Maple Grove Road in Ross County on a two-vehicle accident. The call came into 9-1-1 shortly after 12 p.m. this afternoon. According to dispatchers, one person suffered injuries related to airbag deployment. Authorities did not immediately release the names of those involved […]
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Chillicothe announces fall curbside leaf pickup schedule
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Mayor Luke Feeney, Safety and Service Director Jeff Carman, and the Service Department have announced the City of Chillicothe will have a full curbside leaf collection program again this year starting the week of October 17, 2022. Safety Director Jeff Carman asks that residents prepare their leaves in the following manner to […]
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Police looking into Chillicothe home invasion
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department is investigating a home invasion that occurred during the early morning hours on Thursday. According to reports, officers responded to the 600 block of Eastern Avenue after a caller said two people broke into his residence, robbed, and assaulted him. The victim told police that shortly before 6 […]