CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cuyahoga County grand jury declined to indict law enforcement officers in the death of Kevin Giesel, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced this week. “The grand jury determined that the officers involved in this shooting should not face any criminal charges,” Yost said. “In full transparency, BCI’s case files have now been […]
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The chance of severe weather returns this evening
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service has placed the Scioto Valley under a marginal risk for severe weather Sunday. According to NWS, showers and a few strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible this evening into the overnight hours. Gusty winds will be the primary threat with these storms. Residents should have multiple means […]
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Greenfield High School gears up to graduate class of 2022
GREENFIELD, Ohio — The McClain High School class of 2022 is preparing to head on to life beyond high school, and this year the activities to honor the milestone are beginning. Things started off on May 11 with the honors convocation for seniors, which was held in the auditorium. The event was live-streamed on the […]
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One killed in Highland Co. back country road crash
HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — The Wilmington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a traffic crash which occurred on Martinsburg Road involving a deceased male. On Saturday, May 14 at 4:27 p.m., the Wilmington Highway Patrol Dispatch Center was informed of a traffic crash which occurred on Martinsburg Road in Highland County […]
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A note to the community about our Editor-in-Chief
The below letter was written by the Guardian’s Editor-in-Chief, Derek Myers. This is going to be a long letter, but it is one that is needed because many people have been hurt, and that is not okay. I had spent a couple of weeks out of town during the first part of May. It was […]
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Chillicothe Police seize large quantity of fentanyl
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department says SWAT members took a large quantity of the synthetic opioid fentanyl off the streets. According to the police department, the Chillicothe Special Response Team executed a drug raid at 278 E. 4th Street in the city. Officials say nearly 1.16 ounces of the dangerous drug were seized […]
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COVID-19 death toll in U.S. surpasses 1 million
COLUMBUS, Ohio — President Joe Biden announced Thursday, May 12 that the United States has now surpassed one million deaths due to COVID-19. In addition to issuing a proclamation in remembrance of those who have lost their lives and ordering the lowering of flags, Biden made the following statement: “Today, we mark a tragic milestone: […]
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Jury finds Dayton man guilty of shooting, killing former girlfriend’s ex-husband in front of victim’s children
∫DAYTON, Ohio — A federal jury recently convicted a Dayton man of traveling interstate to murder the former husband of his then-girlfriend after cyberstalking the victim. Sterling H. Roberts, 38, of Dayton, was found guilty of shooting and killing the victim in August 2017. As a previously convicted felon, Roberts was prohibited from possessing the firearm he […]
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Indiana & Ohio Railway receives ORDC grant up to $614,456
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Recently, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved a grant in the amount of $614,456, matched by Indiana & Ohio Railway (IORY) at $614,456, for a total project investment of $1,228,912. The work consists of two related elements on the Midland Subdivision: installation of a crossover near Oakley Yard in Cincinnati and […]
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Ohio temporarily waives co-payments for publicly funded child care
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Director Matt Damschroder today announced Ohio is spending $50 million to temporarily reduce costs for families receiving publicly funded child care (PFCC). Under the program, ODJFS will waive copayments for families receiving PFCC and instead directly reimburse providers the amount of those co-pays. “Affordable […]