CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Fake money continues to circulate in Ross County. One local gas station received a bogus $50 bill on Wednesday. This money, reports say, was not “movie prop money.” A third-shift employee at a Bridge Street gas station in Chillicothe reported receiving a possible counterfeit $50 bill from a customer. The Guardian spoke […]
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Nelsonville father found guilty after son killed another child
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — On Friday, a Nelsonville man was found guilty in connection with the death of an 11-year-old child. Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn said Donald Platt, 37, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and felony child endangerment. In March of last year, Platt’s 14-year-old son, officials say, accidentally fired a gun, killing […]
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K-9 deputy unit promoted in Pickaway County to Corporal
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — The Sheriff of Pickaway County has promoted a local deputy. K-9 unit Rob Morningstar was given the promotion to Corporal on Friday in an official pinning ceremony. Morningstar is partnered with his K-9 dog, Harry. You may recall how Harry captured the hearts of an entire county — and arguably the world […]
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Traffic sweep nets multiple felony arrests in Circleville
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio— On Wednesday, law enforcement in Circleville conducted multiple traffic stops to arrest suspected criminals. According to the Circleville Police Department, a total of 14 stops occurred, resulting in multiple felony arrests. At one stop, police say, Dylan Lintz, 25, of Circleville, was arrested after a drug-sniffing canine alerted officers to illegal drugs in […]
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OhioHealth updates COVID-19 visitor restrictions
COLUMBUS, Ohio — OhioHealth has announced that it will allow two visitors per patient at all OhioHealth hospitals. Each patient will select two designated visitors for the duration of their stay, who may visit daily and come and go as needed. Emergency departments, surgery and invasive procedure areas will continue to allow one visitor per […]
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Ross Co. Auditor stepping aside to pursue private practice
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The elected Auditor of Ross County will step down this week to pursue a private practice legal career. Thomas Spetnagel, Jr., told the Guardian on Wednesday that his last day in office will be this Friday, February 23. The Ross County native said the decision comes at a time when he […]
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Frankfort gunman on the run after stand-off
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio— The Ross County Sheriff’s Office and troopers with the Ohio Highway Patrol responded to barricaded gunman. It happened in the 400 block of Climber Lane in Frankfort on Wednesday evening. According to initial reports, deputies and troopers responded to a domestic violence call that soon turned into a possible barricade situation. Law […]
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Circleville City Schools names local gymnasium after Horizon
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Circleville City Schools announced it has entered into a long-term athletics partnership with southern Ohio telecommunications services staple Horizon Telecom, Inc. to name the Circleville High School Gymnasium the Horizon Gymnasium beginning in 2022. Horizon has provided telecommunications services to southern Ohio for more than 125 years. Founded in 1895 as the […]
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C.J. Jones
CJ Jones, 18, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly February 19, 2022. He was born June 9, 2003, in Portsmouth, OH, and had attended Huntington High School. He is survived by his father and step-mother Chad and Sonya Jones; his mother Regina M. Thomas; brothers Bryce and Collin Jones; his fiancée Alara Bray; his maternal grandmother Jean […]
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Waverly police officers rescue two men from raging floodwaters
WAVERLY, Ohio— Two men in Waverly are lucky to be alive after their vehicle became submerged in floodwaters. According to Waverly Police Chief John Winfield, officers arrived early Wednesday morning at route 220 near River Road to find a Mazda with two passengers stranded in the rising waters. The chief said his officers immediately jumped […]