PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Just when things could not get more interesting, they always do in the trial of George Wagner IV in Pike County. Wagner, 30, is facing a slew of charges, including eight counts of murder for the 2016 killings of the Rhoden and Gilley families. On the ninth day of his trial […]
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New audit shows former Pike Co. Sheriff stole more money than previously thought; auditor, too
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A newly released audit from the state of Ohio has uncovered more stolen money from taxpayers. The State Auditor, Keith Faber, said on Thursday that after a year’s long audit of Pike County’s finances, it was uncovered that former Sheriff Charlie Reader and former Auditor Kayla Slusher both stole more from […]
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BREAKING: High-speed chase comes to an end in rural Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Troopers with the Ohio Highway Patrol were involved in a high-speed chase Thursday afternoon. The chase began after a reported theft around the Three Locks Road area. Deputies with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office also joined in the pursuit. The suspects involved fled onto Charleston Pike driving a […]
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The Guardian sues Pike Co. Judge in Wagner trial
WAVERLY, Ohio — The Guardian, along with CourtTV, the Cincinnati Enquirer, and several television stations are suing the judge overseeing Ohio’s worst homicide trial. Judge Randy D. Deering of Pike County Court of Common Pleas is named as the respondent in a petition for an alternative Writ of Prohibition filed Thursday in the Fourth District […]
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Rollover accident near route 50 and Blain Highway in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of route 50 at Blain Highway on a rollover accident around 9:30 a.m. According to initial reports, one vehicle involved was on its top when first responders arrived on the scene. The Guardian could not independently confirm if there were any injuries […]
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Chillicothe man fires gun inside a local gas station
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A man is in jail today after police responded to a local gas station on reports of shots fired inside the business. It happened yesterday afternoon at the Valero gas station at 61 North Bridge Street in Chillicothe. According to reports, a man later identified as Tre Beverly was drinking […]
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One person has been seriously injured at Sofidel in Circleville
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Fire and rescue personnel responded to Sofidel in Pickaway County on reports of an employee that had been injured inside the toilet paper factory. The person was transported to Berger Hospital, and then later airlifted to a Columbus area trauma center. The individual’s name and the exact circumstances surrounding their […]
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DAY 8: Wagner defense calls for mistrial as prosecution fumbles “like the worst NFL team in the league”
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 […]