CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The city of Chillicothe announced that sand volleyball was coming to downtown, Saturday, August 28. According to organizers, Herrnstein Auto Group, and Fifty West Brewing Company sponsored the event that will flood the downtown area with 300 tons of sand. The volleyball tournament starts at 9 a.m and will continue until 6 […]
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Wellston water problems persist
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — Wellston is a town that has been plagued by water problems lately. Over the last few weeks, parts of Wellston have been under multiple boil advisories. The Guardian reached out to the mayor of the small town to find out exactly what is going on with the water in Wellston. Mayor […]
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Name and details released in Chillicothe motorbike crash
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The name and details have been released in the motorized bicycle accident that has left a man in serious condition. The crash occurred Tuesday evening along Western Avenue on Cabbage Hill. Troopers said the bicycle was a motorized Huffy rode by Richard Bailey, 53, Chillicothe. According to reports, he was traveling north […]
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Ross County Red Cross asks for volunteers
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity? The Ross County Red Cross is searching for volunteers to help with local disaster response. In a online statement released by the Red Cross, volunteers would work with local families that have experienced a fire, flood, or other disaster. If you are interested in volunteering, […]
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Burning car sets garage on fire in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A garage caught fire on Wednesday in Ross County after a car was set ablaze. Firefighters were dispatched to Malone Road in Chillicothe shorty before 2 p.m. Firefighters on scene said the vehicle was fully engulfed upon arrival. The blazing car, according to reports, caught the surrounding garage on fire, as well. […]
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Ohio Supreme Court rules on guns in schools
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a 4-3 decision, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the states current law that says, “no school shall employ a person as a special police officer, security guard, or other position in which such person goes armed while on duty,” unless that person has completed either peace-officer training or served at least […]
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Michael “Mike” Ray Beekman
Michael “Mike” Ray Beekman, age 68, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening June 18, 2021, at his home. He was born June 15, 1953, in West Union, Ohio, the son of the late Walter H. “Swifty” Beekman and Betty Jean (McAllister) Beekman. Mike was a 1971 Peebles High School graduate. Mike was an EMT and Volunteer […]
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Alondra Marie Blair
Alondra Marie Blair, 42, of Piketon, Ohio, passed 1:27 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021 at her home.Alondra was born November 12, 1978 in Pueblo, Colorado, the daughter of the late James Oakland Blair and Lark E. (Colley) Blair of Piketon.Also surviving are two sons, Dameon James Blair of Peebles, Ohio and Nicholas Wayne Leturgez of […]
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Jesse James “Jake” Woods
Jesse James “Jake” Woods, 93, born on October 20, 1927 on Chenoweth Fork Road to Charles Wesley Woods and Grace L. Grooms Woods left this earthly life and gained his heavenly home on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at approximately 9:20 p.m. He leaves behind one son; Charles William “Bill” (Kim) Woods and three daughters; Phyllis […]
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Rose Nell (Thompson) Waits,
Rose Nell (Thompson) Waits, age 84, of Hillsboro, passed away Friday June 18, 2021, at her home. She was born on November 6, 1936, in Mt. Olivet, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Hargus and Maggie (Shields) Thompson. Rose is survived by her twin sister, Sylvia Dale Thompson Carter of Norwood, Ohio; three children, Stephen […]