JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A multi-vehicle crash shut down a major interstate in Fayette County on Sunday. It happened at around 5 p.m. The Sheriff said that multiple cars crashed into each other, which closed the northbound lanes at exit 65, near the outlet mall. No injuries were reported, the Sheriff said, but the cars […]
Semi crashes near route 35 and I-71, causing hazmat situation
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — A semi collided with a car in Jefferson Township on Sunday. According to county Sheriff Vernon P. Stanforth, the semi hit another car and a guardrail before the truck turned over. Stanforth said a small fuel leak occurred during the crash and that there were only minor injuries. The county EMA […]
Large fight breaks out after route 35 crash
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol and multiple EMS crews responded to a multi-vehicle accident Sunday around 4 p.m. The accident occured on route 35 at Plano Road. EMS on scene said one person had possibly been thrown from one of the vehicles. Troopers confirmed there were multiple injuries in the crash. Deputies […]
Fire consumes house on Lake White
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Fire crews from Pike County responded to a house fire on State Route 220, near Lake White, around 3 p.m. on Sunday. According to reports on the scene, flames were shooting from the roof when firefighters arrived. Officials said additional tankers were needed from Ross County to help battle the blaze. […]
ATV accident sent two people to the hospital
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — EMS and Ross County Sheriff Deputies responded to a call of an ATV accident, around 4 a.m Saturday. The accident occurred near Turkey Ridge Road in Ross County. EMS on arrival said the ATV was in a ditch, and the victims were on a nearby embankment. According to reports, a male […]
Rollover accident shuts down route 23
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — EMS was dispatched around midnight to a single vehicle rollover accident near South Bloomfield. Emergency crews on scene said the driver had to be extricated from the vehicle. According to officials, the driver was the only occupant in the vehicle at the time of the crash.. The crash closed down the […]
3-year-old’s hand amputated in Ross County
ADELPHI, Ohio — A 3-year-old was flown to a hospital late-Saturday night after an accidental amputation. Details were scarce, but EMS were called to a home in Adelphi along the county line just after 9 p.m. after an adult called 9-1-1 to say that the child’s hand had been partially amputated. The Guardian was unable […]
David J. White, Sr.
David J. White, Sr., 76, of Laurelville, Ohio, passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on Friday June 25 2021. This was the home he had built where he lived and raised his family for 49-years. David was preceded in death by his mother, Olive Huber; sister, Shirley Huston; father-in-law, Bus […]
James L. Schobelock, Jr.
James L. Schobelock, Jr., 78, of Chillicothe, died at his residence Friday evening. His wife, Donna R. (Smith) Schobelock, survives. Arrangements are being completed at this time at Haller Funeral Home.
Motorcyclist flown from serious CR 550 crash
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — County Road 550 just north of Chillicothe was closed Saturday afternoon. EMS and the Highway Patrol responded to a motorcycle crash, shortly after 3 p.m. The driver of the motorcycle was airlifted to Columbus in serious condition. Their name was not immediately released; no other vehicles were involved. The crash remains […]
