A manhunt was underway in Bainbridge Friday afternoon. Deputies were looking for a man for “threats,” according to law enforcement. It was notclear what type of threats or who the man threatened. When deputies tried to arrest the man, he took off fleeing into nearby woods in the 400 block of Maple Street in Bainbridge. […]
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Escaped inmate wanted in Chillicothe
An escaped inmate is wanted in Chillicothe after fleeing on Friday. It happened at around 2 p.m. in the area of Bridge Street and Second Street. James E. Umphries, II walked away from his work detail on the east side of Chillicothe, the Sheriff said. The inmate was serving a sentence on misdemeanor charges out […]
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Two men arrested after overdose-pursuit in Chillicothe
Two men were arrested early Friday morning after a pursuit in Ross County, while a passenger overdosed. It happened at around 3:45 a.m. after a white Chevy Impala was being pulled over for weaving out of marked lanes. That’s when the car refused to stop and led deputies on a chase. Troopers and Chillicothe Police […]
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Former Twin Twp. EMS chief indicted on seven felonies
A former Twin Township EMS chief in Ross County has been indicted on seven felonies. Michael Norman, 42, of Scott Road, was arrested on a warrant Thursday after a secret indictment. The seven charges Norman faces are all third degree felonies of tampering with records. Public records reviewed by the Guardian show that the seven […]
Posted inLocal News, Pickaway County
Structure fire in Williamsport along London Road
A house is in flames along London Road near Williamsport. Firefighters have called for mutual aide from numerous departments. Flames and smoke were showing when firefighters arrived. London Road is restricted at this hour.
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Local citizen offers large sum to purchase the Guardian
As you know, we, here at the Guardian are always about transparency and in this case, we do not want to make an exception. Someone that is a local citizen has stepped up and offered to buy the Guardian. This isn’t the first time that this has happened, but this time the offer is so […]
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John William Tolson
Obituary John William Tolson John William Tolson, 85, of Kingston, passed away on March 28, 2021 at the Kobacker House, Columbus, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 26, 1936, in Mullan, Idaho, the son of the late William and Sarah (Hutchinson) Tolson. On July 16, 1975, he united in […]
Posted inDUPLICATE, Local News, Ross County
Reckless driver in Ross Co. ends in Concord Twp.
A reckless driver Tuesday afternoon ended in Ross County after the driver became incoherent and crashed in the median. Deputies and troopers were pursuing a car along route 35, westbound just inside Concord Township. The driver eventually drove into the median and came to a stop. Deputies called for a medic because the driver was […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County
Officer involved shooting in Pike Co. with suspect shot
An officer involved shooting occurred in Pike County on Monday. The Sheriff reports that troopers were pursuing a vehicle early Monday morning in a high-speed chase before it was terminated. Later that morning, deputies with the Sheriff’s office spotted the car and gave their own chase, which led to a dead-end on Spunk Run Road. […]
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Leland Eugene Parsons
Obituary Leland Eugene Parsons, 75 of Ashville, OH passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. Leland was born on September 5, 1945 to the late Claude and Minnie (Cundiff) Parsons in Mason, WV. Leland worked as a contractor in construction. Besides his parents, Leland was preceded in death by […]