The Guardian is elated to announce to central Ohio the launch of our Pickaway County news bureau. By being the area’s leading news source, the Guardian has taken a step into the future that will increase coverage for an area that has long been a part of our history. “With a population of nearly 60,000, […]
Posted inRoss County
Two Ross Co. deputies fired for smuggling into jail
Two Ross County deputies were fired a week ago after they were accused of smuggling contraband into the county jail. The two female deputies were each were let go by the Sheriff; one on March 4 and the other on March 5, respectively. Both women are accused of smuggling items into the county jail where […]
Posted inFree Obituaries, Oliver-Cheek
Shirley M (Stewart) Canterbury
Obituary Shirley M. Canterbury, 82 of Ashville, OH passed away at home on Monday, March 15, 2021. Shirley was born on September 11, 1938 to the late James and Laura Stewart in Columbus, OH. She was a member of Ashville CCCU. Besides her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters. Shirley […]
Posted inEdwards, Free Obituaries
Wayne E Edwards
Obituary Wayne Elmer Edwards, 80, of Columbus passed away peacefully at home after an extended illness on Saturday, March 13, 2021 Wayne was born November 28, 1940 to the late John and Olive Edwards. He retired from the State of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections, Pickaway Correctional Institute and proudly served in the U.S. […]
Posted inLocal News
Your $1,400 stimulus money can be seized by debt collectors
Many Americans may never get their $1400 stimulus checks because the third round of COVID-19 stimulus doesn’t prevent debt collectors from taking them. The first round of stimulus checks in the spring of 2020 didn’t get protected either, although some states did. The second payment of $600 was 100% protected. The $1,409 checks won’t be […]
Posted inFayette County, Local News
Person shot in WCH multiple times, suspect in custody
A person was shot Sunday morning in Washington Court House. It happened in the 600 block of N. North Street Street near Gregg. Law enforcement sources confirm to the Guardian that Jeremy Peters, 37, was shot and was transported to a Columbus-area hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. The person responsible for the shooting is in […]
Posted inDUPLICATE, Local News, Ross County
Dog stabbed in Ross Co. trailer park after attack
A dog in Ross County was stabbed Saturday night. It happened at the Stone Road trailer park just before midnight. According to reports, a loose pit bull was roaming the trailer park and attacked another dog that was rightfully on their own property. The homeowner came outside to find their dog being attacked and stabbed […]
Posted inChillicothe, DUPLICATE, Local News, Ross County
Ross Co. firefighter hurt while fighting blaze
A firefighter in Ross County was hurt Wednesday morning while battling a blaze. According to the Veteran Affairs Fire Department, their assistant chief was called for mutual aide by Union Township for a house fire on Page Road; the Guardian was the only local news outlet at the scene. During the fire, a black tar […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County
Governor appoints new Judge in Pike County
WAVERLY — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced the appointment of Anthony Moraleja to the Pike County Court. Moraleja, of Waverly, will assume office on March 22, 2021, and will be replacing Judge Paul Price, who has been elected to a different bench. Moraleja will need to run for election in November 2022 in order to […]
Posted inDUPLICATE, Local News, Ross County
House fire restricts portion of route 23 in Ross Co.
A house fire in Ross County caused a portion of route 23 to be restricted. It happened at around 12:30 p.m. in the 3000 block of route 23 southbound near Debord Road. The homeowner called 9-1-1 to report her garage was on fire. By the time firefighters was able to arrive on scene the fire […]