NEW HOLLAND, Ohio — A controversial figure who has taken back his old job will be paid an annual salary. New Holland Police Chief Jason Lawless, who was hired last week as the town’s top cop — for the second time — will make approximately $50,000 a year in the job. Lawless previously held the […]
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Chillicothe law director injured in hit-and-run accident while walking downtown
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run accident that left the city’s law director injured. According to the report obtained by the Guardian, city Law Director Anna Villarreal was attempting to cross Main Street near downtown when a vehicle struck her. It was not known immediately by police if the driver targeted […]
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Portsmouth man accused of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old child
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — A Portsmouth man is facing rape charges following an investigation by the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office. According to Sheriff David Thoroughman, 18-year-old, Cody Lee Taylor, was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a 5-year-old child. The sheriff said that his office was contacted on Monday regarding the alleged rape. The child, […]
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Embattled police chief hired back in New Holland despite controversies
NEW HOLLAND, Ohio — A former village police chief who was once charged with crimes, put on trial for allegedly harassing a citizen, and was the subject of a multi-million dollar lawsuit is back in charge. William “Jason” Lawless was sworn in Thursday during a special meeting in New Holland as their police chief. Lawless […]
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Arrests made in drive-by shooting in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio— Four arrests have been made in connection with a drive-by shooting that occurred around midnight Friday. The Guardian broke the story of the shooting that occurred on Leggett Avenue near East Main Street. Following the shooting, police issued a BOLO (Be-On-The-Lookout) for a black GMC Acadia with four occupants inside. According to the […]
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EF-0 tornado confirmed in Pickaway and Fairfield Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The National Weather Service in Wilmington confirmed that a weak EF-0 tornado touched down in Pickaway County shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. The Guardian brought you live on-the-scene coverage of the storm’s aftermath that left at least four people injured, including a woman whose RV was tossed by the twister. No […]
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Storm causes heavy damage in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Emergency personnel responded to the area of Tarlton Road near Kingston Pike Sunday afternoon on reports of a possible tornado touchdown. According to initial reports, a strong thunderstorm ripped through the area leaving a path of damage. Dispatchers told first responders that a camper had been overturned, and several trees and […]
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Convicted murderer Jason McCrary, dead at age 44
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC) says that convicted killer Jason McCrary has died. McCrary was convicted of the murder of Timberly Claytor of Chillicothe in July 2016. Claytor’s body was found next to the former Massieville Dairy Bar on Trego Creek Road in May 2015. Her death came during a time where […]
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Local dress shop expands into shopping center in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A popular locally-owned dress shop is growing. “Best Dress Boutique” in Chillicothe opened their new doors on Saturday at their new location on Bridge Street in Zane Plaza. Owner Melissa Martin told the Guardian that the relocation was part of an expansion with added floor space and additional lines of dresses. Notably, […]
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Police investigate drive-by shooting on Chillicothe’s east side
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department is investigating a reported drive-by shooting that occurred shortly after midnight Saturday morning. According to initial reports, the shooting occurred in the area of East Main Street and Leggett Avenue in the city’s east end. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office, along with troopers from the Ohio Highway Patrol, […]