CHILLICOTHE, Ohio— A three-year-old child was found yesterday wandering around the public library on Paint Street in Chillicothe. Officers with the police department responded to the library yesterday around 3:30 p.m. after a caller stated that they had found a small child wandering around the parking lot wearing only a one-piece sleeper outfit. Reports say […]
Posted inRoss County
Details emerge in Ross Co. burglary where five people were detained
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio— The Ross County Sheriff’s Office and troopers from the Ohio Highway Patrol were involved in a burglary investigation Tuesday evening in Ross County. Initially, deputies were dispatched to a residence on County Road 550 after a homeowner caught two burglars breaking into a home. According to the property owner, the suspects fled […]
Posted inLocal News, Pickaway County
Circleville severs ties with deputy police chief after investigation
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — The City of Circleville is set to sever ties with their deputy police chief after an internal investigation. It was announced Tuesday night at a city council committee meeting that a severance package was being recommended to city council to approve for the second-in-command, Phil Roar. The Guardian was the first to […]
Posted inFrankfort, Ross County
Burglary with shots fired ends with five in custody in Ross Co.
FRANKFORT, Ohio — A large presence of law enforcement had two areas of a highway restricted near Frankfort in Ross County. The scenes were buzzing at around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday night with deputies, troopers, and detectives. It all centered around a call an hour earlier of a home burglary with shots fired along County Road […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Chillicothe-based reality show pulled over ‘creep’ behavior
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A controversial new reality show based in Chillicothe has been pulled off the air after disturbing allegations. “Adults Adopting Adults” was removed from network A&E’s schedule and all online episodes were removed after fans voiced concerns about Chillicothe local Danny Huff. The show follows a few couples looking to adopt other adults, […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Chillicothe teen killed in shooting, suspect on the run
WILMINGTON, Ohio — A Chillicothe teenager was killed over the weekend in a shooting. It occurred Saturday in Clinton County, according to the county Sheriff. The Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from the area of US 68 South and Jonesboro Road in Midland saying two people had been shot. When deputies got to the […]
Posted inJackson County
Traffic stop leads to drug bust in Jackson Co.
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — A traffic stop in Jackson County leads to the seizure of illegal drugs and a gun. Jackson County Sheriff Tedd E. Fraziers said his deputies stopped a Columbus man Monday for a speeding violation along route 35. Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputies said, they noticed a strong odor of marijuana. The […]
Posted inLocal News
Several Pickaway Co. roads are closed due to high water
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Several Pickaway County roadways are closed this afternoon, according to the sheriff’s office. Currently, the following roadways are shut down due to high water. Route 762/Main Street between Congress and Oak Alley in Commercial Point. Route 752 at the railroad underpass Hagerty Road at the railroad underpass Route 138 at Kinderhook […]
Posted inChillicothe
Law enforcement investigates threats made against local high school
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — On Tuesday morning, deputies with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center for a threat complaint. Reports said deputies arrived at the school, located on Crouse Chapel Road, and spoke with school officials regarding the incident. In a statement released by Superintendent Jonathan Davis to the […]
Posted inPike County
Waverly City Schools to close early amid flooding concerns
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Waverly City Schools announced they would be releasing students early Tuesday because of the continuing threat of flooding in the Scioto Valley. In a statement posted online, Waverly City Schools announced that students would be released at 1 p.m. The Western Local School District in Latham closed at noon. The Ohio […]