HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — A Hocking County couple could face the death penalty in the death of the father’s two-year-old daughter. According to court records, Austin Starkey, 25, and Destiny Neel, 27, were arrested and charged in January with the death of two-year-old Arianna Starkey. On January 8, the Hocking County Sheriff was alerted to […]
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Chillicothe announces trolley route for trial run
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The City of Chillicothe has announced their plans for a trial run at bringing a trolley to downtown. “The Chillicothe Transit System is considering new and innovative ways to better serve ourcommunity,” said transit director Asti Powell. “One of the ideas is a trolley that would circulate around our historic downtown, and […]
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Highland County until 3:30 p.m.
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Highland County. According to NWS, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of Blanchester and was traveling east at 45 miles per hour. Hazards with this storm include 60+ mile per hour winds and small hail. Stay with […]
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Police Chief named grand marshal of the Greene Countrie Towne Festival Parade
GREENFIELD, Ohio — The Greenfield Police Chief has been named grand marshal of the Greene Countrie Towne Festival Parade Chief Jeremiah “Jimmy” Oyer was selected to be this year’s grand marshal by the Greenfield Rotary Club. Club officials said, “Members feel that, even though Oyer is unable to attend, the honor is appropriate at this […]
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Ross Co. man arrested for threatening family with a gun
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross County man is in jail today after deputies say he attacked members of his own family and then, held a gun to their head, threatening to kill them. Deputies responded to the domestic situation around 1 a.m., Friday morning. According to reports, the man had gotten into a fight with […]
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Serious motorcycle accident on route 50 in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Ohio Highway Patrol along with EMS responded to a motorcycle crash on route 50 in Ross County. It happened Thursday at around 11 p.m. According to troopers, a motorcycle was traveling along route 50 when it went off the side of the road. The rider was thrown from the bike. EMS […]
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Severe thunderstorm warning for Fayette, Pickaway, Ross, and Highland Counties
WILMINGTON, Ohio —The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 7 p.m. for Fayette, Pickaway, Ross, and Highland counties. According to NWS, the storm is traveling east at 30 miles per hour. Hazards with the storm include 60+ mile per hour winds, and small hail. Stay with the Guardian for […]
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Lawmakers draft bill to legalize marijuana in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Democrat lawmakers in Ohio have written a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana sales and cultivation in the state. Representatives Casey Weinstein, of Hudson, and Terrence Upchurch, of Cleveland, have drafted the bill. In a recent interview, Weinstein said, “We’re seeing there are dramatic economic benefits, there are medical benefits and there’s […]
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One person critically injured after a motorcycle crash in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Law enforcement and EMS responded to a crash involving a motorcycle on North Bridge Street. The accident happened around 2:30 p.m., Thursday. According to reports, one person was injured in the crash. Witnesses say that the individual was laying on the road when medics arrived. The injured person was airlifted to a […]
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Rain and storms return this weekend
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The Storm Prediction Center has placed the Scioto Valley under a risk for severe weather this weekend. Meterolgists say that a passing cold front will bring the chance for showers and storms Friday, and Saturday. Officials with the National Weather Service in Wilmington say, localized flooding will be the primary threat. Stay […]