Rose Ellen Hazelbaker, 72, of Washington Court House, left this earth to go home to her Savior on Monday, May 31, 2021 at 6:50 AM. Her passing was sudden, but expected. She had been ill for some time. Rose was born on April 3, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio to Ralph and Barbara Davis Bellar. She […]
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Sam Diaz
SAM DIAZ, age 14, of Washington CH, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 10:10 a.m. at his home. His death was sudden and unexpected. He was born on March 5, 2007 in St. Louis, Missouri to his loving mother, Nikita Renee (Diaz) Hall. Sam had recently completed his eighth-grade year at Washington Middle […]
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Hollywood movie wraps second day of filming in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Hollywood horror movie filming in Chillicothe wrapped up its second day of filming in the city. “Bones and All” starring Timothée Chalamet moved their filming from Eastern Avenue to Hickory Street on Wednesday. Numerous tents and large production trucks had the 100 block of Hickory Street closed down until about 4 […]
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Circleville man charged with manslaughter after fight with Logan man
ATHENS, Ohio — John Hayes, 24, of Circleville, appeared in Athens County Common Pleas Court Wednesday on charges related to the death of Ivan Johnson, 24, of Logan. Hayes was indicted Tuesday with involuntary manslaughter, a third-degree felony, and assault, a first-degree misdemeanor. He pleaded not guilty. The charges come on the heels of a […]
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Lebanon, Ohio becomes first city to ban abortions in the state
LEBANON, Ohio — Lebanon city council voted 6-0 to pass a ordinance making abortions illegal within the city. Those caught performing an abortion will be charged with a misdemeanor and face a $1,000 fine and up to 6 months in jail. Out of state advocacy group called, “Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn” lobbied to get […]
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Traffic stop leads to major drug bust
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio– On May 28th, at 3:11am troopers initiated a traffic stop on a 2013 Nissan Sentra for a speed violation. Troopers approached the vehicle and noticed the occupants exhibited criminal indicators. Troopers then called for a K-9 unit. The K-9 alerted the troopers to the presence of narcotics. Troopers searched the vehicle and […]
Posted inFayette County, Local News
Transgender teen commits suicide in rural Ohio after bullying
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — A transgender teenager took their own life on Tuesday in a small Ohio town after allegations of bullying. Sam Diaz, 14, who was assigned female at birth and identified as male, was found dead in Washington Court House. He was an 8th grader and attended Washington Middle School. The town […]
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Firefighters respond to mobile home fire near Kingston
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Multiple township fire departments have responded to a mobile home fire on Warren Drive in Kingston. Firefighters report that all residents have exited the structure and are accounted for. Stay with the Scioto Valley Guardian for updates.
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Gloria A. Leonard
Gloria A. Leonard, 76, of Reynoldsburg, formerly of Chillicothe, died early Sunday morning at Mt. Carmel East Hospital following an extended illness. Her husband, Joseph D. Leonard, survives. A full obituary and plans for the retired Chillicothe High School teacher’s memorial service are being completed at this time.
Posted inDUPLICATE, Local News, Ross County
Crash involving U-Haul restricts route 35 near Richmond Dale
RICHMOND DALE, Ohio — A portion of route 35 was restricted Tuesday night after a crash involving a U-Haul. The accident happened along the highway, westbound, just East of Richmond Dale at around 8:45 p.m. Initially, reports said a man was suffering a seizure in the accident, but once medics arrived, the man declined medical […]