Pike County will see their fourth Sheriff in less than six years. Independent Tracy Evans edged out interim Sheriff Jim Nelson Tuesday night. Evans received 5,542 to Nelson’s 5,383. The race was contentious after Evans ran as an independent against democratic Nelson. Nelson was appointed in summer 2019 after then-Sheriff Charles S. Reader was indicted […]
Posted inChillicothe, DUPLICATE, Local News, Ross County
Woman robs Dollar General in Chillicothe, attacks manager
A local dollar store was robbed Thursday night in Chillicothe. It happened at around 8:15 p.m. at Dollar General on Main Street. Police reported that a woman was trying to buy a pack of cigarettes when her card declined. That’s when she grabbed the pack of cigarettes off the counter and tried to run out […]
Posted inFayette County, Local News
BCI investigating local Sheriff campaign, Donald Branham
State agents are investigating a local Sheriff campaign and one of its key supporters. The Guardian has been able to confirm that the state’s BCI was requested by Fayette County Prosecutor Jess Weade to look into the Sines for Sheriff campaign. In the request, Weade asked agents to investigate an allegation that was made to […]
Posted inChillicothe, DUPLICATE, Local News, Ross County
Names released from Tuesday night shooting in Chillicothe
Two people were shot Tuesday in Chillicothe. It happened around 6 p.m. near Mechanic and 7th Street. “The incident is still under investigation,” said Chief of Police, Ron Meyers. Victims in the incident are Timothy Perkins, 19, of Aberdeen,and Frank Simmons of Chillicothe, age 40. No suspect information has been released.
Posted inLocal News, Pickaway County
Fatal crash on route 23 sends two others to hospital
A fatal crash on route 23 in Pickaway County Monday night killed a woman and sent other people to a trauma hospital. Deputies did not immediately release any names, but said that a red Chevy was driving southbound on route 23 near Island Road in front of Fletcher’s Towing, when it crossed the median and […]
Posted inLocal News
Man tells police he was part of plot to kidnap Ohio Governor Mike DeWine
A man came forward to police last week saying he was recently recruited to help kidnap the Ohio Governor. The Ohio Capital Journal reports that a Piqua Police Department report from Oct. 16 says a citizen told an officer about being called earlier that morning by an outspoken critic of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. The […]
Posted inLocal News, Pickaway County
Thousands show for President’s speech in Circleville, remarks underway at 4 p.m.
Thousands of people showed for President Donald Trump’s speech in Circleville on Saturday. An hour before the event started, with opening remarks scheduled at 4 p.m., the Ohio State football game played on jumbotrons outside on the grounds of the Pickaway County Fairgrounds. Secret Service and local law enforcement had a heavy presence, with multiple […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Waverly
Notorious Portsmouth lawyer behind bars on sex trafficking
A notorious lawyer in Portsmouth is behind bars. Our news partners at the Scioto County Daily News report: Portsmouth attorney Michael Mearan has been indicted on 18 felony counts related to human trafficking spanning 15 years. Mearan, 74, faces more than 70 years in prison if convicted. The charges stem from criminal activity in southern […]
Posted inLocal News, Pickaway County
President Trump visiting Circleville this weekend
President Donald Trump is visiting the battleground state of Ohio once again for a “Make America Great Again” rally in Circleville Saturday. Trump will be joined by local political figures. The Guardian will be there for the event and we’ll stream it live on our platforms. To register for up to two tickets, click here.
Posted inChillicothe, Fayette County, FEATURED, Government, Local News, Pickaway County, Ross County, Voices and Views
Editorial endorsement: Congressman Steve Stivers for 15th District
With this year’s historic election as important as any in memory, voters in Fayette, Ross, and Pickaway Counties will help determine the balance of power in Washington D.C. when they vote for congressional representatives on Election Day. For reasons to follow, The Guardian endorses re-election for Representative Steve Stivers of Ohio’s 15th Congressional District. Stivers, […]