GREENFIELD, Ohio — Greenfield schools are closed on Friday after a threat was posted to social media. “It is unfortunate that the choice was made by someone to make a threatening action that although most likely not legitimate, must be taken seriously,” the school said. “Please talk to your kids about the dangers of social […]
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Six deaths reported in recent months at Chillicothe motel
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Recently, one local Chillicothe motel has been the center of criminal activity including drug overdose deaths, assaults, and a murder investigation. Americas Best Value Inn, 1135 East Main Street, has become what many call a “nuisance property.” Over the past year, the Guardian has reported on several cases with ties to the […]
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Fifth-grader arrested after making online threats in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A fifth-grader was arrested after law enforcement said they posted a threat online. According to Pickaway County Sheriff Matthew O. Hafey, a fifth-grade student at Saltcreek Elementary posted a threat against their school online. Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office responded to the elementary on Thursday. The sheriff said after a brief […]
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Southern State closing Fayette Co. campus, sold to Kettering Health
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — Southern State Community College will sell its Fayette County Campus to Kettering Health for $2 million, college officials announced Tuesday. The SSCC Board of Trustees approved the sale at a special meeting Tuesday evening. Kettering Health will use the building as a health facility following renovations. Since the recovery of the […]
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Democrats announce first pick for Ohio Attorney General race
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The first Democrat to do so announced his intent Thursday morning to challenge incumbent Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost at the next election. State Rep. Jeffrey Crossman (D-Parma) announced his campaign in an email blast. In an announcement video, Crossman emphasizes his working-class background and outlines how his upbringing will help make […]
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Chillicothe’s Hobby Lobby raising minimum wage to $18.50
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Hobby Lobby is raising its minimum full-time hourly wage to $18.50 starting January 1. “We are thankful for our success as a company and thrilled to begin the new year by sharing that success with thousands of our employees,” said Hobby Lobby founder and CEO David Green. Hobby Lobby first established a […]
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Michael A. Ellenburg
Michael A. Ellenburg, age 62, of Hillsboro, passed away Saturday December 11, 2021, at The James Center at Ohio State University. He was born on October 3, 1959, in Middletown, Ohio, the son of the late Jack and June (Dye) Ellenburg. Michael worked 32 years as a machinist for General Electric. He was a member […]
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Terry Lee Lambert
Terry Lee Lambert, age 69, of Miamisburg, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Four Seasons of Washington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington C.H. He was born October 14, 1952, in Gallipolis, Ohio, the son of Kenneth Lee and Iva Nell (Caldwell) Lambert. Terry was a 1970 graduate of Paint Valley High […]
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Ilo Marie Davis
Ilo Marie Davis, age 86, of Washington Court House, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at St Catherine’s Manor. She was born the daughter of the late Clarence Floyd and Lydia M. McDonald Gall on August 11, 1935, in Highland, Ohio. Ilo had a wonderfully outgoing personality and she often jokingly described herself […]
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Dennis Wayne Shaw
Dennis Wayne Shaw, age 66, passed away December 11, 2021. He was born June 23, 1955 in the former Highland Community Hospital in Hillsboro to the late Ivan Dale and Betty (Holmes) Shaw. He was a graduate of Hillsboro High School where he lettered in many sports, selected to the National Honor Society and was […]