A cat and other household pets were rescued from a house fire in Chillicothe on Thursday. The call came in around 2 p.m. at 94 High Street. Once on scene, firefighters saw smoke billowing out of the front door. Inside, smoke was smoldering on the first and second floors. The people who live at the […]
Posted inFEATURED, Local News, Londonderry
House a total loss in Londonderry fire that remains under investigation
A house that went up in flames in Londonderry Wednesday afternoon is a total loss and the cause remains under investigation. The fire occurred around 1:30 p.m. at 2199 State Route 327. Multiple agencies were dispatched to the scene. When they arrived, smoke and flames were shooting through the roof and windows. It took firefighters […]
Posted inBainbridge, Chillicothe, FEATURED, Frankfort, Greenfield, Kingston, Local News, Londonderry, Pike County, Piketon, Waverly
Manhunt after man attempts to smuggle drugs into Ross County Jail
A manhunt is underway in downtown Chillicothe after deputies say a man tried to smuggle drugs into the county jail. It happened shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. According to deputies, the man was caught trying to sneak the drugs inside the secure building and ran away from the justice complex when he was caught […]
Posted inFEATURED, Frankfort, Local News
Child reportedly shot in Frankfort ends in “swatting” incident
A prank call by kids sent multiple Ross County agencies into a dramatic response Monday evening resulting in a pop culture phenomenon. According to deputies, at around 9 p.m. the Sheriff’s office received a 9-1-1 call by “a juvenile” reporting that another child had been shot. Several deputies and multiple EMS units responded to the […]
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Guardian receives death threat, FBI investigating
The Federal Bureau of Investigations is investigating a death threat made against the Chillicothe Guardian that occurred Wednesday morning. The threat was received by the Guardian at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning. The message was sent through the “contact” page on the Guardian’s website and contained very disturbing words. “You are nothing to me […]
Posted inChillicothe, FEATURED, Local News, Piketon, Waverly
Hummer and Explorer crash along Blain Highway
Several people are lucky to be alive Tuesday afternoon after two SUVs collide along Blain Highway. The two vehicle cash occurred in the 4000 block and caused a scare for many, including nearby neighbors who had their fence destroyed. According to officials at the scene, both vehicles were traveling in opposite directions along a curve […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Piketon, Waverly
Sheriff Reader and volunteers remove 52 dogs from house in Pike County
The Pike County Sheriff and a team of volunteers, along with other area organizations, worked together Monday afternoon to remove dozens of dogs from a Pike County home. According to Sheriff Charles S. Reader, the Fayette County Humane Society, Ross County Humane Society, and Pike Pet Pals assisted his office and the Pike County Dog […]
Posted inChillicothe, FEATURED, Local News
“Drug den” raided in Chillicothe by task force
State troopers and Chillicothe police swarmed a house on Applewood Drive in Chillicothe Monday afternoon. Chief Keith Walshburn said that a man and woman were detained while the house was searched for drugs. He said the house has been an issue for the middle class subdivision, even going as far as calling the house “a […]
Posted inBainbridge, Chillicothe, FEATURED, Frankfort, Local News, Londonderry
Active search in state park in Ross County
UPDATE 12:09 AM: An ODNR officer at the scene told the Guardian that the call ended up being “a false call.” ______________________________ ORIGINAL STORY: An active search is underway inside Tar Hallow State Park in Ross County. Multiple agencies are on scene scouring a large forest for a missing person. The details on who is […]
Posted inBainbridge, FEATURED, Local News
Bainbridge flooding causes evacuation concerns
Heavy rainfall drenched the area Friday morning, causing evacuation scares at an apartment complex in Ross County. Residents at Bainbridge Manor Apartments on Shawnee Street in Bainbridge were in jeopardy of being displaced after floodwaters raised so high many tenants reported standing water halfway to their knees. The Ross County Sheriff’s office was called to […]