PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Ross and Pike counties until 4:00 p.m. Strong winds are possible with this dangerous thunderstorm, the NWS said. According to the National Weather Service, the following areas are in the path of the storm: Waverly, Piketon, Beaver, and […]
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National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 7:00 p.m. for the following counties: Fairfield, Hocking, Licking, Pickaway, Ross, Adams, Pike, Highland, and Scioto Counties. Stay with the Guardian for updates.
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Ross Co. Health District reports overdose spike
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — As the number of COVID-19 cases have fallen and restrictions have been dropped in Ohio, drug overdoses are on the rise in some cities. The Ross County Health District is reporting a spike in drug overdoses within the county. According to reports, EMS responded to twenty-seven drug overdoses, many of which were […]
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Police search for stabbing suspects in Ross Co.
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Two Chillicothe men are wanted for questioning in regards to a stabbing incident that occurred on June 11, in the early morning hours on Friday. Shane Hayes, 41, and Jeffrey Hallowell, Jr., 35, both of Chillicothe are named persons of interest in the incident. In court records obtained by the Guardian, Jeffrey […]
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Two vehicle accident on State Route 772 just south of Chillicothe
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Law Enforcement is responding to a report of a two-vehicle accident on State Route 772 just south of Chillicothe. A 911 call came in around 9:30 p.m., Saturday night. The caller stated that two-vehicles were involved in the crash and injuries if any to the occupants was unknown. According to Law […]
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Police in foot pursuit on Stone Road in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — According to reports, Ross County Sheriff Deputies are involved in a active foot pursuit with a wanted individual. Deputies located a wanted subject within a trailer park on Stone Road in Ross County around 8:30 p.m., Saturday. The individual upon seeing deputies immediately fled on foot. Reports state the subject is […]
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More than a dozen FedEx packages stolen from truck
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — More than a dozen FedEx packages were stolen from a truck in Chillicothe over the weekend. Reports show that the delivery driver reported to police that his truck was parked along a street in town outside of his house. That’s when, the man says, 13 packages were stolen from the truck. The […]
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Chillicothe Police investigating overnight stabbing
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Law enforcement in Chillicothe are investigating a stabbing that occurred early Friday morning. The incident occurred at the intersection of Wade and Main Street, according to reports. Multiple officers responded to the scene. Detectives have identified two preliminary suspects, but their names have not been released. The alleged victim’s condition or name […]
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Shots fired at home on Rapid Forge Road in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Deputies were dispatched to a home on Rapid Forge Road in Ross County on reports of a drive-by shooting overnight. According to reports, the owner did not know if the individuals were shooting at their residence or at them. This is the second reported drive-by shooting in Ross County in the […]
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State Route 671 closed in Vinton Co.
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation is reporting the closure of State Route 671 at State Ford Road in Vinton County. ODOT states, debris is blocking the roadway, and for motorists to seek a different route. It is unclear at this time when the roadway will reopen. Crews have been sent to […]