FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — There were only minor injuries after a semi jackknifed near Frankfort on Thursday. It happened at around 3 p.m. after the semi collided with a pickup truck on route 35, between Frankfort and Washington Court House. Fayette County Sheriff Vernon P. Stanforth said there were only minor injuries in the accident. […]
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Hocking County Sheriff says water is safe in Laurelville
The Hocking County Sheriff told residents that the water in the village is safe. This comes after a “no water usage” advisory was sent out on Wednesday. In a statement released by the Sheriff, on Wednesday, the Laurelville Water Department told police that someone had tampered with one of the water supply tanks.Village officials said […]
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Fireworks return to Chillicothe this Sunday
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe city fireworks return this year. In a statement released by the Chillicothe Police, fireworks will begin at 9:45 p.m. on Sunday. According to officials, the best viewing spot in town will be along the floodwall at Yocatgee Park. Police want to remind residents that tents as well as any items that […]
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Person accidentally shot in Ross Co. while cleaning gun
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A person was accidentally shot Wednesday morning near Chillicothe. It happened at around 1 a.m. along route 50, according to deputies. Reports say that a person self-transported themselves to Adena Regional Medical Center after they were shot in the hand. According to the person and their mother, the shooting occurred while […]
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Flash Flood Watch has been issued for Highland, Pike, Ross, and Scioto Co.
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch until 8 p.m, for Highland, Hocking, Pike, Ross, and Scioto counties. According to NWS, several rounds on thunderstorms have moved over the area. An additional 1 to 2 inches of rain are expected with some area’s receiving more, according to forecasters. Stay […]
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Sheriff: Water in Laurelville contaminated after tampering
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — Officials in the village of Laurelville have issued a “Do Not Use Water Advisory” after reports that one of the water supply tanks in the village had been tampered with. The advisory was first announced earlier in the day on Wednesday. Since that time, Hocking County Sheriff Lanny North and village […]
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Serious crash near Goody Nook in Pickaway County
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A serious two-vehicle accident with injuries was reported on state route 104 at route 22 around 6 p.m. on Wednesday. EMS crews were dispatched to the crash near the Goody Nook on state route 104 in Pickaway County. According to reports, there were four people injured in the crash. Some of […]
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Flash Flood Watch has been issued for Jackson and Vinton Co.
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch until July 2, for Jackson and Vinton counties. According to NWS, several rounds on thunderstorms are expected over the next few days. Two to Three inches of rain are expected with some area’s receiving more, according to forecasters. Stay with the Guardian […]
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Damaged Yoctangee Park statue finally repaired
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The statue of Chillicothe Civil War hero Colonel Richard Enderlin is finally repaired after being damaged in a car crash back in 2019. Reports from then stated that the head of the statue had been broken off when it was knocked from the pedestal. The driver of the vehicle that struck the […]
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Theater is back in Chillicothe after pandemic hiatus
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Nearly 2500 people visited the Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheater in Chillicothe Ohio over Fathers Day weekend. For nearly all of them, it was their first trip with some sense of “normalcy” in well over a year. “We had people from 13 different states on opening weekend” said Tecumseh! producer, Brandon Smith. “We were […]