FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — A gas station was robbed and a car was stolen in Fayette County. It happened around 1 a.m. on Saturday at TrueNorth fueling station on route 35 by the outlet mall. A person robbed the station and then, stole a 1990 Chevy Blazer. The SUV is blue with license plate JJY […]
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Unruly in Ross County
What is happening with kids in Ross County? My morning check of the police reports for the city and county has me concerned. One recurring theme stands out: nearly half of the reports involve unruly children. Things have drastically changed and not for the better. Children raised by dysfunctional parents frequently grow up to become […]
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George Wagner: His lawyers claim he did not kill anyone
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Lawyers for George Wagner IV claim that their client was not a shooter in the Rhoden Family Massacre. Wagner’s lawyers argued in recent court documents that he did not kill anyone so the death penalty cannot be applied. Wagner is accused of killing eight members of the Rhoden family in 2016. […]
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Troopers prepare for possible highway shutdowns
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol is preparing for possible highway closures caused by truckers and motorists. Individuals are reportedly protesting recent vaccination rules, according to officials. The protest is expected to start at 7 a.m. on Monday and run for several hours, according to online chatter. The hashtag #patriotshutdown went viral on the […]
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Motorcycle crash closes route 23/35 split
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A motorcycle crashed near Chillicothe on Sunday causing traffic to backup. It happened at around 12:45 p.m. on Sunday along route 23 and route 35 at the Main Street exit. A second vehicle was involved, but troopers did not immediately release how the crash occurred. The highways at the split for route […]
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Woman saved after intentionally driving van into Scioto River
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A woman is expected to be okay after she drove her van into the Scioto River. It happened in Chillicothe on Saturday just before 2 p.m. at the boat ramp in the Yocktangee Park Annex. Police told the Guardian the woman, whose name has not been released, was barreling down the park’s […]
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Firefighters respond to mobile home blaze
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire on Mocassin Road in Pickaway County, Saturday. Initial reports state that a mobile home was completely engulfed by the blaze. There were no occupants in the mobile home at the time of the fire, according to witnesses. The Guardian could not independently confirm […]
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Law enforcement investigating threats made against students at Zane Trace
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Zane Trace High School on Friday around 9:00 a.m. after reports of threats made against students. Sheriff’s deputies said Zane Trace principal Tyler Wertman received an email indicating a student had made threats to “shoot other students.” The email was provided to deputies […]
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One person hit-and-killed in Pike County hit-and-run
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A woman was hit-and-killed in a hit-and-run on Friday. Ohio State Highway Patrol says the crash happened on Morgan’s Fork Road in Pike County just before 4 p.m. on Friday. Morgan’s Fork Road was shut down in both directions as crews worked the scene. Troopers said they believe a silver Jeep […]
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Why did it take three weeks, George?
Earlier this week, the Guardian broke a story that rocked a community: a 6-year-old girl had been molested while riding her school bus by an 18-year-old. Many people asked: why did it take three weeks for the community to learn about the sexual assault, especially since it happened at school? Parents have a right to […]