Severe thunderstorms rocked the area Monday evening causing damages to many homes. The storm barreled through around 6 p.m. and caused power lines and trees to go down in the area. Pike County was under a tornado watch for nearly a half hour after rotation was detected by radar. No reports of a touchdown were […]
Posted inChillicothe, Frankfort, Local News
Child, two others hurt in serious crash
A 5-year-old and two women were seriously hurt in a crash in Ross County Monday evening. It occurred around 6:30 p.m. and had County Road 550 closed in the 5000 block. The car reportedly went off the road, into a guardrail, overturning, and hitting a tree. The two women and toddler were taken to the […]
Posted inBainbridge, Chillicothe, FEATURED, Frankfort, Greenfield, Kingston, Local News, Londonderry, Piketon, Waverly
Deputy under criminal investigation has spotless personnel file
The Guardian has obtained the personnel file of a now-former Ross County deputy under criminal investigation. You may recall, the Guardian was the first to tell you that a deputy was forced to resign after allegations he was stealing money intended for drug informants. The personnel file was given to the Guardian after a public […]
Posted inChillicothe, Frankfort, Greenfield, Kingston, Local News, Londonderry
Ross County deputy under criminal investigation after missing drug monies
The Guardian has exclusively confirmed that a Ross County deputy has been given the option to resign after a criminal investigation into allegations that he was stealing money intended for drug informants. Law enforcement sources confirm to the Guardian that the deputy was assigned to the U.S. 23 pipeline drug task force by the Ross […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Piketon, Waverly
Storm causes 9-1-1 lines to go down in Pike County, Waverly
UPDATE 6 AM: All lines are working —— UPDATE 12:23 AM: 911 lines are being routed to Waverly Police and will be answered, however, the main line for the Sheriff’s office is down. The power company estimates a restoration time of 1:30 AM. —— UPDATE 9:52 PM: Phone lines are down again. —— ORIGINAL STORY: […]
Posted inFEATURED, Local News, Pike County, Piketon, Waverly
VIDEO: Pike Co. escaped inmate back in custody after short search
The Guardian has obtained video of a Pike County inmate being taken back to jail after he thought he could run from Pike County Sheriff Charles S. Reader. According to the Sheriff, Ronald L. Howard, 21, was in the county on a court appearance from the Butler County Jail, where the Pike County Sheriff houses […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Piketon, Waverly
“Bonnie and Clyde” leads Pike Co. deputies on pursuit
A couple described as “Bonnie and Clyde” led Pike County deputies on a pursuit while riding a motorcycle. According to the Pike County Sheriff’s office, Joshua Barnett was driving the bike Monday evening when a deputy recognized him as someone with warrants. The deputy turned on his lights and sirens and a chase ensued. Barnett […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News
CPD hosting new K-9 meet-and-greet
Chillicothe Police is hosting a meet-and-greet for their newest addition to the force. K-9 “Rin” is a belgian malinois assigned to his handler, Officer Shane Simmons. Rin was acquired by the department with the help of “Little Blessings” non-profit. According to Little Blessing, Rin will be filling the opening left in the CPD crew after […]
Posted inChillicothe, Frankfort, Greenfield, Local News
5 arrested in meth lab bust near Greenfield
The Ross County Sheriff arrested five people Friday in a meth lab bust near the county line. “One of my patrol officers went to 6202 Lower Twin Road for a follow up on an investigation and discovered items consistent with the production of Methamphetamine,” said Ross County Sheriff George Lavendar. “Investigators were able to obtain […]
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Violent beating in broad daylight at Chillicothe Walmart
A woman was allegedly beaten at Walmart in Chillicothe in broad daylight Friday afternoon. The woman was in the parking lot, row 10, when she was pushed down and assaulted by at least one person. Another woman — a suspect — was helping a man beat the woman up. When the victim was pushed to […]