PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — George “Billy” Wagner was in a Pike County courtroom today. According to reports, Wagner’s attornies pushed to have the death penalty dismissed before trial. Prosecutors in the case said, “Jake Wagner must testify against his father first before the plea agreement would be honored.” Judge Randy Deering denied Wagner’s motion. George […]
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Bainbridge Fall Festival of Leaves will feature 24-hour surveillance
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Bainbridge Fall Festival of Leaves officials announced that changes are coming to the event. Officials said this year’s festival will include around-the-clock monitoring. In an online post, officials with the festival cited safety and security concerns as the reason behind the surveillance. “Festival area is a targeted protection area, protected by […]
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Law enforcement searching for missing runaway
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Law enforcement in Ross County is looking for a 10-year-old runaway. Officials say the boy was last seen wearing a red shirt and grey shorts near Pleasant Valley Road and route 35. Reports indicate that the boy was traveling with Children’s Services when he jumped from the vehicle and fled on […]
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A Chillicothe man faces charges after threatening to kill a local judge
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man is in trouble with police after reports say he threatened a local judge during a court proceeding. Chillicothe Police said James Seward, Chillicothe, was sentenced in court, Wednesday, to 180 days for a previous charge. At that point, reports say, Seward became belligerent and began cursing at the judge. […]
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Unioto High School placed on lockdown after gun scare
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Unioto High School was placed on lockdown Thursday morning in Ross County Initial reports from students said a fellow classmate had brought a gun to school. Deputies from the Ross County Sheriff’s office responded to the Unioto to investigate. According to students and staff, the gun was not real and was […]
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Two-vehicle crash sends Guardian editor Derek Myers to the hospital
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Derek Myers, editor of the Scioto Valley Guardian, was rushed to the hospital following a two-car crash on Thursday morning. The accident happened shortly after 10 a.m. along route 35, near the Pleasant Valley Road exit. According to reports, Myers was driving to an assignment when he was rear-ended by a […]
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Accident in Ross Co. left one person injured
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Ross County deputies and EMS responded to a single-vehicle accident on Thursday morning. According to authorities, the crash occurred shortly after 8 a.m. on Mount Tabor Road. Deputies on the scene said the driver of the vehicle went off the side of the road, striking a tree. There was one person […]
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Fairfield County Sheriff deputies were treated for Fentanyl exposure
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — Officials say four Fairfield County deputies were exposed to fentanyl. Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office reports that one patrol unit and three members of the jail staff were exposed to the powerful narcotic around 11 p.m. Wednesday. An inmate was being transported to jail when multiple individuals were exposed. Sheriff Alex Lape […]
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One person lost their life in a Pike Co. crash
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — An accident in Pike County has claimed the life of one person. According to troopers with the Ohio Highway Patrol, the accident occurred Wednesday evening around 8 p.m. James Lee Combs, 61, Piketon, was driving his 2017 Ford Escape along Sugar Run Road when he failed to navigate a right-hand curve. […]
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Area restaurants close early as labor shortage continues
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Scioto Valley restaurants are struggling to provide their customers with service due to recent labor shortages. Many local fast food restaurants closed early on Wednesday. Restaurants in Chillicothe, such as Kentucky Fried Chicken, McDonald’s, and Taco Bell all shuttered their doors hours before their normal closing time. According to the Bureau of […]