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 […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News
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 […]
Posted inLocal News, Pickaway County
Crash closes route 104 in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, parts of route 104 in Pickaway Co. are closed at this hour. EMS and the Ohio Highway Patrol responded to a accident on route 104 just north of the intersection at route 762 around 1 p.m. Officials say that at least one person was […]
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Coronavirus variant spreading in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Health experts in Ohio are growing concerned as the highly infectious Delta variant spreads. Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, Chief Medical Officer for the Ohio Department of Health said during a press conference Wednesday, “Based on the trends we’re seeing, it’s clear that the Delta variant is on the rise in Ohio.” Officials with […]
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Propane leak likely cause of deadly house explosion
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — A deadly home explosion in Fayette County was likely caused by propane. Brian Bohnert, spokesman with the state fire marshal told the Guardian that it is likely the home explosion that claimed the life of 70-year-old Patricia Miller was due to the gas. Bohnert said, “We’re still investigating to determine what […]
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My Sister’s House fiscal officer pleads guilty
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — The former bookkeeper of My Sister’s House, a now-shuttered domestic violence shelter in Washington Court House, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court on Tuesday to two counts related to stealing funds from the federally funded shelter. Jaime Cardinal, 45, Washington Court House, was arrested in July 2020, along with Crystal […]
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Jackson Co. judge orders probation violators to be held without bond
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — On Monday, Jackson County Judge Mark Musick signed a General Order asking law enforcement to arrest anyone on probation who has failed to register for community service. According to the Jackson County Probation Department arrests began immediately. Records show that a total of five individuals were arrested by Tuesday afternoon. Probation […]
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Ross Co. man sentenced to prison for police chase
HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross Co. man was sentenced to three years in prison for his involvement in a high-speed chase in Highland County. Timothy Miller, 43, Bainbridge, was stopped by Greenfield Police in December. Greenfield Police said they tried to pull him over. That is when Miller failed to stop and ran from […]
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Laurelville man sentenced for killing, dismembering local friend
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — A Hocking County man was sentenced to prison for the 2020 murder and dismemberment of a friend he had been staying with. Michael Thomas Dixon, 41, Laurelville, was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for fatally shooting James T. Whitaker, 56, in July 2020. Dixon then faked a suicide […]