ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a search and recovery operation this afternoon along the 1200 block of Chester Hill Road. Fire officials told the Guardian that the search is for possible human remains. According to reports, multiple deputies along with emergency personnel responded to the Chester Hill Road […]
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Employment Expo to be held this week in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The “2022 Employment Expo” will be held this Thursday in Chillicothe. According to the Chillicothe-Ross Chamber of Commerce, the expo will feature over 60 employers from across the Scioto Valley. The event kicks off at 3 p.m. and will run through 6 p.m. at the Shoemaker Center located on the Chillicothe campus […]
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Chillicothe woman charged with grand theft
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross County woman indicted on Grand Theft will make her first appearance in court today. Hettie M. Armstrong was indicted last month after investigators said she stole a 2010 Ford Focus on December 7, 2021. If convicted, the 33-year-old woman could spend the next 6 months behind bars. Officials have […]
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Traffic Alert: North Court Street in Circleville closed for the next 90 days
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — North Court Street in Circleville will be closed for the next 90 days. The closure, according to the Circleville Police Department, began this morning. Detours, officials say, will be in place. For traffic coming into Circleville on 188 from the East will be SR-188 to SR-674 South to SR-22 West to SR-56 […]
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Ross Co. man sentenced to prison for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross County man will spend the next five years in prison after being convicted of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. 28-year-old Logan Collins was indicted last year after investigators say he was engaged in a sexual relationship with a teen under 16 years of age. The Ross County Prosecutor’s […]
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Man beaten with baseball bat in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Law enforcement is investigating an alledged assault that occurred yesterday on Storts Road in Ross County. The victim told deputies that he was at a friend’s home when he was attacked by a man wielding a baseball bat. He was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center in Greenfield where he was […]
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Two suspects get away following a pursuit in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Suspects involved in a high-speed pursuit eluded authorities over the weekend. According to reports, deputies with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle near the village of Bainbridge on Sunday. The suspects in the pursuit were able to get away from law enforcement in the area of route […]
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Firefighters battle house fire near Old Route 35 in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters from multiple townships responded to the area of county road 900 near Old Route 35 in Ross County Sunday afternoon. According to reports, crews responded to a structure fire. Shortly after 1:30 p.m., firefighters requested additional tankers and manpower to the scene. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation […]
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Overnight drug sweep in Chillicothe causes buzz around community
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Law enforcement was engaged in a narcotics sweep in Chillicothe Saturday evening. Residents across the city noticed a helicopter from the Ohio Highway Patrol circling overhead and multiple unmarked law enforcement vehicles. Law enforcement confirmed to the Guardian that the sweep was for narcotics trafficking and wanted criminals. The aviation unit was […]
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Country music legend Mickey Gilley passed away at age 86
BRANSON, Missouri — The country legend who inspired the movie “Urban Cowboy” died Saturday in Branson, Missouri. Mickey Gilley Associates issued a statement saying, “He passed peacefully with his family and close friends by his side.” Gilley is the cousin of legendary rock ‘n’ roll patriarch, Jerry Lee Lewis. Over the years Gilley has scored […]