ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Sheriff of Ross County said he has found a body of a missing man. Brian D. Jones, 53, went missing two days ago in a wooded area near Charleston Pike, the Sheriff said. The Sheriff said Jones was on a camping trip. On Thursday morning, search crews found Jones’ body […]
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Jason Kroll
After a short battle, Jason “Big Daddy” Kroll, went to his final resting place on May 24, 2021. He is survived by his wife Victoria Kroll of 7 years, and their 8 children: Maykayla, Shayna, Matthew, Laela, Linley, Alana, Ellie, and Ryan. Jason also leaves behind his parents: Rod and Sylvia Kroll; bonus parents: Valerie […]
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Get free Tecumseh tickets from the Guardian
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Guardian is giving away free tickets to see Chillicothe’s own Tecumseh, including VIP packages! Witness the epic life story of the legendary Shawnee leader as he struggles to defend his sacred homelands in the Ohio country during the late 1700’s. In order to be entered in to win your set of […]
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Lawmakers consider removing cell phones from Ohio drivers’ hands
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio continues to push legislation that would all but eliminate drivers legally using mobile phones in cars by any method other than hands-free. Bill sponsors recently offered the first testimony to House Bill 283 before the House Criminal Justice Committee. The measure would expand the state’s texting-and-driving law with the goal of […]
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Walmart hiring for Washington Court House distribution center
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — Walmart is hiring up to 200 associates, including order fillers and other key roles along with lift drivers, to support its Washington Court House grocery distribution center. The company is looking to fill the positions to support its growing business after reporting very strong sales increases, both online and in […]
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Charles L. Orr
Charles L. Orr, 52, of Chillicothe, passed away Monday afternoon, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are being completed at this time.
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Gordon Willis Boyer
Gordon Willis Boyer, 81, of Chillicothe, passed away Monday afternoon, May 24, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born August 27, 1939 in Jamestown, Ohio, son of the late Walter Willis and Donna Lorie (Gordon) Boyer. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no public calling hours […]
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Old building collapses in WCH along Fayette Street
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — An old building collapsed Tuesday afternoon in Washington Court House. It happened in the 1100 block of South Fayette Street at around 2 p.m. The Sheriff of Fayette County said that the building appeared to be an old barn; no serious injuries were reported. Firefighters secured the area with caution […]
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Man killed in Tuesday morning shooting in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A man is dead after he was found shot in Ross County Tuesday morning. Deputies were dispatched around 5:30 a.m. to Witter Drive in Chillicothe. When deputies arrived on the scene, they found a man laying in the driveway. He was taken to Adena Regional Medical Center where he was later […]
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MARY ALICE SMITH
Mary Alice Smith, 86, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Sunday, May 23, 2021. at 9:49 a.m. at Court House Manor where she had been residing since September 2020. Mrs. Smith was born June 3, 1934, in Fayette County, Ohio to Frank and Martha Coulter Seyfang and was a lifelong resident of this community. She […]