Glenda Jean (Wooten) Speakman, 69, of Circleville, passed away on June 14, 2021 at Berger Hospital after an extended illness. She was born on May 3, 1952, in McArthur, the daughter of the late Earl Wooten and Helen (Davis) Myers. Glenda is survived by her loving husband, Danny Speakman; children, Terry (Judith) Cottrell […]
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Herbert William Coey
Herbert William Coey, 73, of Kingston, was embraced by God on June 12, 2021 at the James Cancer Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Chillicothe on July 28, 1947 to the late Vernie and Anna Price Coey. He is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie, their two sons, Brian (Dan) Coey […]
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New Holland Police Chief resigns citing work without pay
NEW HOLLAND, Ohio — The chief of the New Holland Police Department has resigned. Chris Mosley tendered his resignation this week, saying that the small village of 800 wanted him to be a volunteer police chief without any pay, and that the mayor demanded he work scheduled hours as a volunteer. “The village refuses to […]
Posted inLocal News, Pickaway County
Woman perishes in Circleville house trailer fire
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A woman died Wednesday morning in a house trailer fire in Circleville. It happened along Renick Avenue just after 3 a.m. Crews arrived to find the entire backside of the trailer engulfed in flames. John Ellis, the county coroner confirmed to the Guardian that one person perished in the fire. “A […]
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Russell Leon Oyer
Russell Leon Oyer, 92, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully 6:06 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2021 at his residence following a short illness. He was born January 18, 1929, in Ross County, to the late Leon C. and Garnet O’Dell Oyer. Russell was a devoted husband of 72 years to the late Eulah Maxine […]
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Ohio’s free fishing days announced
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Wildlife announced that Ohio’s free fishing days will be held June 19 and 20. Ohio residents will not need a fishing license to fish in the state on those days. The Ohio Wildlife Department encourages Ohio residents to get out and enjoy the state’s great fishing opportunities.
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Man suffers smoke inhalation after vehicle fire in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Fire and EMS in Chillicothe were dispatched to a vehicle fire on Walnut Street, shortly after 10 p.m. on Tuesday. Fire and EMS confirmed the fire was already extinguished before they arrived on scene. According to witnesses, a male subject inhaled a large amount of smoke and was suffering from smoke inhalation. […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
ODOT announces US 23 ramp closure starting June 19
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In a statement released by ODOT, the US 23 ramp at Three Locks Road will be closed June 19 and 20 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily. According to ODOT, the closure is part of a county-wide bridge maintenance program. During the closure, traffic will be detoured via Eastern Avenue to […]
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Bessie Louise Evans
Bessie Louise Evans, 82 of Otway went home to be with the Lord on Monday June 14, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born on February 25, 1939 in Otway to the late Charles Eichenlaub and Daisy Means Eichenlaub. On December 18, 1957 she was united in marriage to Robert Evans who preceded […]
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George Lee Pflaumer
We are devastated to announce the passing of our son, George Lee Pflaumer, age 20 of Chillicothe. He lived with great character, compassion, and inquisitiveness. He was always an eager friend, and willing to assist kind-hearted people. George is the son of Alyssa and John Pflaumer. George was the protector of chickens, cats, and other […]