ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — According to reports, catalytic converter thieves targeted a local school in Ross County. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center Monday on a theft report. School officials told law enforcement that several vehicles located on the property had their catalytic converters cut off in recent […]
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Man says “crack dealer” rammed his car
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross County man says he confronted a local drug dealer after catching him selling drugs in front of his residence. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to Eastern Avenue for a hit-and-skip complaint on Monday. Deputies said they spoke with the resident who stated that he had confronted his ex-girlfriend’s […]
Posted inHighland County, Local News, Ross County
Paint Creek to receive new million dollar boat facility
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Senator Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) today announced controlling board approval of $1 million for the construction of a new maintenance shop and boat storage facility at Paint Creek State Park in Highland County. This project will construct a new maintenance shop and office space, consisting of five pull-through bays with […]
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Adena Health holding annual coat drive
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The holiday season is often a favorite time of year for those able to wrap themselves in its comfort, warmth and joy. For those with more limited means, however, the season also brings with it the return of bitter cold temperatures that make the warmth enjoyed by so many very hard to […]
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Chillicothe City Council, Mayor asking for emergency raises
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Mayor and councilmembers of Chillicothe are voting on a raise to their paychecks at Monday night’s regularly scheduled council meeting. According to the agenda of the meeting, the council will vote on a raise for themselves and other elected officials including the mayor. By city statute, the council and mayor already […]
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Asian massage parlor in Chillicothe busted for human trafficking
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A massage parlor in Chillicothe was raided by law enforcement after an investigation into prostitution, human trafficking, and money laundering. Lucky Asian Bodywork, 1532 North Bridge Street, is closed after Chillicothe Police converged on the building on Tuesday. In public records obtained by the Guardian, women who were working the spa would […]
Posted inGreenfield, Highland County, Local News
Six Amish hurt after pickup collides with buggy near Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Ohio — Six Amish were hurt Sunday after a pickup truck smashed into their buggy. It happened Sunday afternoon on route 138 in Highland County. Garrett Miller, 18, Hillsboro, hit the horse-drawn buggy at around 4:45 p.m. Two adults and four children from the Greenfield area were inside the buggy and were taken to […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County
Father of Rhoden massacre victim dead at 70
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — The father of a slain woman in Pike County has died. Leonard Manley, 70, passed away over the weekend in Pike County. Manley was the father of Dana Rhoden, who was slain in 2016 with seven other members of her family; Manley had been in ailing health. Manley was a fixture […]
Posted inFayette County, Local News
WCH pharmacist has license suspended after selling vaccine cards
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — A pharmacist in Fayette County has had his license suspended after allegations were made he was selling vaccine cards to unvaccinated people. Dr. Ryan Ford, Rph, had his state license suspended on Thursday by Ohio’s Board of Pharmacy. “On December 9, 2021, based on allegations that Ryan Ford was selling […]
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Harrison Twp. fire truck involved in crash near Londonderry
LONDONDERRY, Ohio — Two firefighters were not injured after their engine was involved in a crash tied to a drunken driver. It happened at around 1:15 a.m. Saturday morning In Londonderry. Members of Harrison Township Fire and EMS were responding to another crash on route 50 at Vigo Road. That’s when the fire engine collided […]