WAVERLY, Ohio — It was a blockbuster day on the eighth day of the George Wagner IV trial in Pike County. The first half of the day in the trial was mundane, as BCI agent Todd Fortner resumed the stand to discuss ballistics at the crime scenes. The defense called for a mistrial after lunch, […]
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Ross Co. Health District commissioner encourages the community to carry Narcan
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – In observance of National Recovery Month, Ross County Health Commissioner Garrett Guillozet encourages the community to carry naloxone in case of an opioid overdose emergency. Fentanyl’s presence in illicit drugs has spiked unintentional overdose rates statewide. Illicit drugs are often created to mimic commercial medications and often contain a potentially lethal […]
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The City of Chillicothe announced its community “Trick-or-Treat” night
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The City of Chillicothe announced their annual beggar’s night for Monday, October 31 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mayor Luke Feeney made the announcement earlier today. In addition to beggar’s night, the city will also host a downtown trick-or-treat on Saturday, October 29 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Jaycee’s […]
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New York Attorney General files lawsuit against Donald Trump
NEW YORK CITY, New York — New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and members of his immediate family. Embed from Getty Images According to court filings, the lawsuit accuses Trump, his three eldest children, and executives of the Trump Organization of misleading investors, insurers, and tax professionals […]
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Risk of severe weather returns to the Scioto Valley
NORMAN, Oklahoma — The threat of severe weather returns to the Scioto Valley today. According to the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, the entire southern Ohio region remains under a marginal risk for severe storms. Forecasters say an approaching cold front will trigger showers and storms this afternoon into the early evening hours. High […]
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More details released in Chillicothe bomb scare
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Additional details were released by the Ross County Sheriff’s Office after a bomb scare on Tuesday led to mass evacuations and road closures. The Guardian brought you live, on-the-scene coverage, of the incident that began after a 9-1-1 caller said she found a package that appeared to have an explosive device in […]
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Central Ohio athletic director charged with sexual battery
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — A Central Ohio school athletics director is behind bars accused of sexually assaulting a student. According to the criminal complaint obtained by Guardian, 45-year-old Chad Little was charged with two counts of sexual battery. The incidents, records show, occurred from 2018 to 2020. Little has served as the Bloom-Carrol Local School […]
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Pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Chillicothe west side
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio— Rescue personnel responded to the area of High and North Street in Chillicothe. According to initial reports, a pedestrian was struck by a passing motorist. The name of the person and their current condition were not immediately released. The incident remains under investigation. Drivers are advised to avoid the area.
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Mass evacuations end after explosive scare in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Evacuations were underway in Chillicothe on Tuesday after a bomb scare. Deputies, along with firefighters had a large portion of the city’s east end sectioned off and issued evacuation orders impacting Eastern Avenue, Watt Street, and Douglas Avenue. The exact location of the scene was 674 Eastern Avenue and started after a […]
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Kroger employees prepare to strike amid failed union negotiations
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Thousands of Kroger’s employees in Columbus are preparing to go on strike after union negotiations stalled following talks last week. Kroger executives submitted what they called their “last best final offer.” The deal was reportedly rejected by members of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. Nearly 7,000 union members rejected […]