EDITOR’S NOTE: In light of the news that the local VA is poised to close, which will impact mental health services for veterans — and taking into consideration that the victim’s family says mental health services at the VA were at the center of this tragedy — the Guardian felt it was important to release […]
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U.S. Senator returns to Chillicothe twice in a week in bid to save VAMC
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — US. Senator Sherrod Brown joined current employees of the Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center (CVAMC) at a roundtable to discuss their concerns and his efforts to keep the facility open. Following a Department of Veterans Affairs’ recommendation last month to close the CVAMC, Brown met with and raised his concerns to the […]
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12 doctors among those sent to prison for distributing 6.6M opioid pills
MICHIGAN— Sixteen Michigan- and Ohio-area defendants, including 12 physicians, have been sentenced to prison for a $250 million health care fraud scheme that included the exploitation of patients suffering from addiction and the illegal distribution of over 6.6 million doses of medically unnecessary opioids. Five physicians were convicted in two separate trials, while 18 other […]
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Pike Co. CAC holding community yard sale
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be hosting a Community Yard Sale on Friday, May 6th and Saturday, May 7th from 9am to 3pm at the Agency’s Main Office located at 941 Market Street in Piketon. This yard sale will take place in tandem with the Piketon Community […]
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ODNR announces improvements to area trails
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is helping communities maintain or add new trail systems through the Recreational Trails (RTP) and Clean Ohio Trails programs. “Ohioans loves to get outside and take in the natural beauty this great state has to offer,” Governor Mike DeWine said. “I’m excited for families and […]
Posted inHighland County, Local News
Dayton man sent to prison for sexual battery in Highland County
HILLSBORO, Ohio — A Dayton man was recently sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to sexual battery charges in Highland County. Matthew Henderson, 39, was indicted in October on three counts of sexual battery, all third-degree felonies, and five counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor, all second-degree felonies, according to the Highland County Press. […]
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Body found near recycling center in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a body found near a recycling center on the east side of Chillicothe. The Sheriff’s Office went to the area near Douglas and Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe on Tuesday morning after a railroad worker said they found a body. Multiple deputies along with medics from […]
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Comedic legend Gilbert Gottfried passed away at age 67
Comedic legend Gilbert Gottfried has died, his family said, following a lengthy illness. The family of Gottfried made the announcement Tuesday afternoon. According to the family, Gottfried died from recurrent ventricular tachycardia related to Myotonic Dystrophy type II. The family released a statement on the late comedian’s Twitter account saying, “We are heartbroken to announce […]
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Meth trafficker gets 12 years behind bars
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The final of six defendants in a Columbus-to-West Virginia methamphetamine ring was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 154 months in prison. Marvin C. Bozeman, II, 32, of Las Vegas, served as the group’s methamphetamine supplier. According to court documents, in spring 2019, Columbus Division of Police officers received information from law […]
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Five arrested following Pike Co. drug raids
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Five people were arrested following two drug raids in Pike County after investigations led to the discovery of separate drug trafficking operations in the county. According to Pike County Sheriff Tracy Evans, members of the Southern Ohio Organized & Major Crimes Taskforce executed search warrants at two separate residences in the […]