CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Ross County Sheriff deputy was involved in a motor-vehicle accident this evening. According to reports, the crash happened around 7:30 p.m., Sunday. The Ross County Sheriff cruiser collided with a pickup truck at the intersection of Bridge and 7th Streets. According to reports, the Sheriff cruiser collided with the pickup truck […]
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Person runover on High Street in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A pedestrian has been runover in Chillicothe. The emergency call came into dispatch around 9 p.m., Sunday evening. According to reports, the pedestrian was attempting to cross High Street at Buckeye Street when they were hit by a car. EMS responded to the scene. The name of those involved in the crash […]
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Janet L. Sheets
Janet L. Sheets, 82, of Chillicothe, died Friday afternoon at the Ohio State University Medical Center, following an extended illness. Her husband Lloyd survives. Arrangements are being completed at the Haller Funeral Home & Crematory.
Posted inPike County, Piketon, Waverly
AEP reports more than 2,000 people are without power
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — AEP is reporting more than 2,000 people are without power in the Waverly area. AEP states that they have crews heading to the scene. According to AEP’s outage map, restoration time is expected around 5:30 p.m.
Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Piketon, Waverly
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Ross and Pike Co.
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Ross and Pike counties until 4:00 p.m. Strong winds are possible with this dangerous thunderstorm, the NWS said. According to the National Weather Service, the following areas are in the path of the storm: Waverly, Piketon, Beaver, and […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Pickaway County, Pike County, Ross County, Vinton County
National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 7:00 p.m. for the following counties: Fairfield, Hocking, Licking, Pickaway, Ross, Adams, Pike, Highland, and Scioto Counties. Stay with the Guardian for updates.
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Ross Co. Health District reports overdose spike
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — As the number of COVID-19 cases have fallen and restrictions have been dropped in Ohio, drug overdoses are on the rise in some cities. The Ross County Health District is reporting a spike in drug overdoses within the county. According to reports, EMS responded to twenty-seven drug overdoses, many of which were […]
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Police search for stabbing suspects in Ross Co.
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Two Chillicothe men are wanted for questioning in regards to a stabbing incident that occurred on June 11, in the early morning hours on Friday. Shane Hayes, 41, and Jeffrey Hallowell, Jr., 35, both of Chillicothe are named persons of interest in the incident. In court records obtained by the Guardian, Jeffrey […]
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Two vehicle accident on State Route 772 just south of Chillicothe
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Law Enforcement is responding to a report of a two-vehicle accident on State Route 772 just south of Chillicothe. A 911 call came in around 9:30 p.m., Saturday night. The caller stated that two-vehicles were involved in the crash and injuries if any to the occupants was unknown. According to Law […]
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Police in foot pursuit on Stone Road in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — According to reports, Ross County Sheriff Deputies are involved in a active foot pursuit with a wanted individual. Deputies located a wanted subject within a trailer park on Stone Road in Ross County around 8:30 p.m., Saturday. The individual upon seeing deputies immediately fled on foot. Reports state the subject is […]