ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Two men have been arrested after deputies say they were involved in a drive-by shooting. Law enforcement say that they were dispatched to the Stone Road Trailer Park at around 6:30 p.m. on Friday after a 9-1-1 call reported a shooting. According to the caller, two masked men pulled up to […]
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Robert Lee Havens
Robert Lee Havens, 88 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on June 9, 1933 to the late Milton Havens and Mary Hays Havens. On January 6, 1962 he was united in marriage to Joan Legg Havens. In addition to his wife […]
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Marlene Kay “Marty” Merritt
Marlene Kay “Marty” Merritt of Washington CH passed on June 8, 2021 at the age of 74, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Marty was born September 30, 1946, in Freemont, Ohio to the late Clyde and Pauline (Geiger) Mitchell. She had worked as an aid and caregiver most of her life. She was […]
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Two vehicle accident with injuries on Maple Grove Road in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — EMS has been dispatched to the area of Maple Grove Road and State Route 28 in Ross County for a two-vehicle accident with injuries. A 911 caller reported the accident around 11:00 p.m. this evening. According to Sheriff Deputies on scene both vehicles experienced significant damage. Law Enforcement has asked the […]
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Three new medical marijuana conditions added in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State Medical Board approved medical marijuana treatment for three new conditions this week. According to the State Medical Board there are currently twenty-five approved conditions. Huntington’s disease, terminal illness and spasticity being the three most recently added. In April the State Medical Board approved a increase in the number of […]
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National Weather Service reports that funnel clouds are possible this evening
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service in Wilmington has reported funnel clouds across parts of central Ohio. Reports have come into Wilmington from Delaware, Hamilton, Auglaize, Darke, and Licking Counties. According to the National Weather Service, conditions are right for this type of weather phenomenon. They would like to remind folks that these funnels […]
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Illegal drugs and cell phones found at CCI
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A criminal investigation is under-way after the discovery of illegal items at the Chillicothe Correctional Institution this week. Staff Lieutenant Craig Cvetan, Public Affairs Commander for the Ohio Highway Patrol confirmed to the Guardian that illegal drugs and cell phones were discovered at the facility. Cvetan stated, “As part of our investigation […]
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Greene Countrie Towne Festival returns in Greenfield this year
GREENFIELD, Ohio — The Greene Countrie Towne Festival is returning to Greenfield on the third weekend of July, the Greenfield Rotary Club has announced. The festival will return on July 15-18, again featuring free entertainment and many activities for people to enjoy after more than a year of quarantines and reduced activity because of the […]
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ODNR reminds Ohioans to swim safely this summer
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Parks and Watercraft is reminding Ohioans to remain alert while swimming at public beaches throughout the summer months. “It’s important that all of our visitors understand the dangers of swimming in dark waters, especially for young children and inexperienced swimmers,” said ODNR Division of […]
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Ross Co. Head Start accepting new students
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Ross County Community Action Commission Inc. offers free Early Head Start and Head Start services to eligible children and families in Ross County. “Our Early Head Start program is designed for pregnant women and children ages 0-3 and offers both home and center based services. The Head Start program is a […]