COLUMBUS, Ohio – An Ohio inmate was sentenced in federal court to 108 months in prison for writing at least 15 threatening letters containing powder. In some of the letters, he claimed the powder was anthrax or fentanyl or threatened the use of explosive devices. Sean Heisa, 39, mailed threatening letters while incarcerated to various […]
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More details released about prom crash in Fayette Co. that injured two
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — More details have been released about a weekend crash that sent two local teenagers to the hospital. It happened Saturday night after Miami Trace High School’s annual prom event in Fayette County. Sheriff Vernon P. Stanforth said that Kylan C. Knapp, 18, and his passenger Emily J. Helms, also 18, […]
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Warrant sweep leads to drug trafficking operation in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — According to reports, officers with the Chillicothe Police Department went to the Lincoln Park Apartment Complex on Sunday to arrest a man with an outstanding warrant. Reports say 51-year-old Todd Shaeffer, once police arrived, attempted to flee out the back door of the apartment but was quickly taken into custody. Inside the […]
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Severe weather threat returns on Tuesday
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The risk for severe weather returns this week. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, much of the Scioto Valley has been placed under a slight risk for severe storms. Forecasters say showers, and a few strong too severe storms are expected to begin late Tuesday afternoon and may impact your […]
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Man douses woman with gasoline during an assault in Ross co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Law enforcement officials say a domestic dispute turned violent early Sunday morning in Kingston. According to initial reports, deputies responded to South Main Street in the village after dispatchers received a 9-1-1 call from a woman who said her boyfriend had assaulted her. Upon arrival, deputies met with the victim, who […]
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Pelosi makes surprise visit to Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine— Members of the United States Congress, including Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Saturday. The Speaker of the House became the highest-ranking U.S. government official to visit the battered, war-torn nation. According to the Associated Press, Pelosi and the delegation met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky […]
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Miami Trace students injured in post-prom crash Saturday night
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — Two high school students were injured in a crash late-Saturday night after leaving their local prom dance. Sheriff Vernon P. Stanforth told the Guardian that the students had just left the dance at Miami Trace High School when the crash occurred near Bloomingburg-New Holland and Lewis Roads. Miami Trace is home […]
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Naomi Judd, passed away at age 76
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — The 76-year-old half of the legendary country duo, “The Judds,” has died. The singer died, according to her daughter, actress Ashley Judd as a result of her mental health. “Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness. We are shattered. We are navigating […]
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Individual flees from police near Walmart in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Officers from the Chillicothe Police Department with deputies from the Ross County Sheriff’s Office were involved in a foot chase near Walmart in Chillicothe. Around 2 p.m. officials with the Chillicothe Police asked for deputies to assist in responding to a reported theft. According to initial reports, a female subject then fled […]
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Rain and a few thunderstorms for your Saturday
WILMINGTON, Ohio — According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, showers and thunderstorms will continue across much of the region this evening. Forecasters say a few strong too severe storms will be possible during the overnight hours. Heavy rain and damaging winds will be the primary threats. Storms are also expected to continue during […]