PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Traffic was backed up along a major highway Saturday night. EMS crews responded to a two-vehicle crash at route 23 and route 752 in South Bloomfield. The crash happened around 9:30 p.m.. Law enforcement told the Guardian that the two vehicles involved suffered heavy damage. The cause of the crash remains […]
Hillsboro to hold Touch-a-Truck event
HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — The Hillsboro Uptown Business Association will be holding a “Touch-a-Truck” event Saturday, July 10. The event will be held in the parking lot of the old Hillsboro High School football field. Organizers said the event will kick off at 10 a.m. and will go until noon. The “Touch-a-Truck” event is free […]
Water rescue in Ross Co. for three kayakers
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A water rescue was underway in Ross County Saturday afternoon. Fire and Rescue responded to a water rescue situation around noon on Paint Creek near Alum Cliff Road. According to rescue officials, three kayakers overturned and were swept downstream. Rescue crews said that three people were still in the water, clenching […]
Police ask for help finding missing Circleville teen
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Law enforcement in Pickaway County are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing teenager. Police said that 13-year-old Kylie Williams became missing early Saturday morning in Circleville. They said she’s 5’05”, 135lbs, brown hair, and blue eyes. Police said she was last seen Saturday morning, and that they don’t know […]
Two vehicle crash on route 23 north of Chillicothe
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Route 23 was shutdown as motorists kick-off the holiday weekend. Troopers with the Ohio Highway Patrol said two vehicles had crashed on route 23 at the Carousel Court mobile home park, just north of Chillicothe around 6 p.m. on Friday. Law enforcement asked that motorists drive with caution as crews work […]
Truck crashes into golf cart in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — One person was injured in a crash Friday afternoon, around 4:30 p.m. in Ross County. Troopers with the Ohio Highway Patrol said a one ton truck was traveling along Jester Hill Road when it crashed into a golf cart. EMS on scene reported that there was one person injured in the […]
45 indicted in sweeping Fayette Co. drug raid
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — A long-standing undercover operation to thwart the sale of opioids and narcotics in four Ohio counties has culminated in the indictment of 45 people on drug-trafficking charges, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth announced today. “While most of us will be celebrating independence, this group […]
Vinton Co. raid yields drugs, money, and stolen property
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — A Hamden residence was raided by law enforcement on Thursday. According to Vinton County Sheriff Ryan Cain, a narcotics search warrant was executed by the Vinton County Sheriff’s Special Response Team. The Sheriff said that the residence had been under investigation for drug activity and a search of the home was […]
Search underway for missing man near Tarlton
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A search and rescue operation is currently underway in Pickaway County. According to police, a 57 year-old man was reported missing around noon on Thursday. K-9 units from Ross County and South Bloomfield have been called to a staging area at Salt Creek Intermediate School on route 56. According to officials, […]
Several arrested in Fayette Co. drug sweep
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — Several people were arrested Thursday in Fayette County during a sweeping operation of drugs. The Sheriff of Fayette County said the operation was conducted in collaboration with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, the U.S. 23 Major Crimes Task Force, Washington Court House Police Department, Fayette County Prosecutor’s Office, and the United […]
