CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of a threat made against Unioto Middle School in Chillicothe. According to initial reports, deputies were notified on Monday of the threat against the school but later deemed it as “non-credible.” The sheriff’s office at the time did not give any details as to what exactly […]
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Major road closure announced in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — North High Street in the city of Chillicothe is closed this week for resurfacing. The project is expected to last through October 7. The repaving project is part of the city’s continued work on area roadways. Motorists will have to find alternative routes during the closure period. Residents with […]
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Man escapes from Ross Co. courthouse, injuring a deputy
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect who fled from the Ross County Court of Common Pleas, injuring a deputy in the process. The incident happened earlier this morning after deputies attempted to arrest the man. The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Davon L. Rayford, fled the area and […]
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DAY 15: George Wagner’s ex-wife takes the stand against him, describes controlling marriage by his mother
WAVERLY, Ohio — Monday was the fifteenth day of trial for George W. Wagner IV in Pike County. The defense resumed their cross-examination of witness Courtney Robinson, who described her relationship with victim Frankie Rhoden. She also talked about Frankie being close friends with Wagner and his family, but that the friendship ended once Wagner […]
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Cincinnati man faces drug trafficking charges following raid in Scioto Co.
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — A Cincinnati man was arrested following a drug raid in Scioto County. According to Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman, Lawrence Coleman Hicks was arrested and charged with drug trafficking, drug possession, and having weapons under disability. On Friday, September 30, task force officers along with the Portsmouth SWAT team executed […]
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Doctor assaulted at Adena Regional Medical Center
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the alleged assault of a doctor at Adena Regional Medical Center. The call came in from the hospital shortly before 10 a.m. According to dispatchers, the patient reportedly assaulted the doctor on floor 2A and then fled the facility. The Guardian could not independently confirm […]
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Two arrested following a traffic stop in Waverly
WAVERLY, Ohio — Two people were arrested over the weekend following a traffic stop in Waverly. According to the Waverly Police Department, Michael Locher and Kayla Hayslip were taken into custody after the discovery of a large amount of methamphetamine inside their vehicle. It happened early Saturday morning shortly after 1 a.m. A drug-sniffing […]
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Manhunt underway near Chillicothe prison
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A manhunt is currently underway just north of the city of Chillicothe along Route 104. According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, troopers along with corrections officers from the Chillicothe Correctional Institution are searching for an individual who was last seen near the prison’s property. Authorities say that corrections officers were […]
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Hit-and-run turns into shots fired call
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — Troopers along with the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting following a hit-and-run. The crash occurred shortly before 4 p.m. According to the Jackson Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol, the hit-and-run occurred in the area of Route 93 and Route 324. Dispatchers told responding troopers that a pickup truck […]