A Chillicothe Police Officer is expected to be okay after he was rushed to the hospital Saturday afternoon. It happened while the officer was on patrol along route 104 near the VA Hospital at around 4:30 p.m. Details are limited, but the Guardian has learned that a golfer at the VA Golf Course hit a […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff sued in federal court over death
A federal lawsuit has been filed in the Southern District of Ohio against Ross County Sheriff George W. Lavender. The suit comes after the death of Scott Anthony Coldren, who died while in custody of the Sheriff earlier this year. Coldren, 20, committed suicide in his jail cell on February 8 while serving a 30-day jail sentence […]
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Gary Lee Adams, 72
GARY LEE ADAMS, age 72, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 9:20 p.m. at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center under the care of Hospice of Central Ohio. He was born on January 6, 1948 in Clinton County to Harold and Delores Adams Cox. Gary retired from A&B Asphalt […]
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Search Saturday afternoon for missing kayaker in Ross Co.
A small search for a missing kayaker who did not return on Saturday was briefly underway in Ross County. Owners of a local kayaking company near Richmond Dale told the Guardian that the woman was with a male companion earlier in the afternoon, before the two reportedly split up. The man finished his trip at […]
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Aviation accident along route 28 in Ross Co.
There has been an aviation accident in Ross County. It’s happening along state route 28 at Halley Lane. The Highway Patrol confirmed an active scene, but did not go into detail to the extent of the crash, what type of aircraft is involved, or if anyone is injured. However, MedFlight has been called to the […]
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Chillicothe cancels fireworks for July 4, pool will remain closed; city hall closed on every Friday
The City of Chillicothe announced Monday that their annual July 4 fireworks celebration is cancelled. Mayor Luke Feeney said the decision was made to cancel the show for the year 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the loss of revenue and tax dollars from income tax, or lack thereof. In addition, the city’s swimming […]
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Ross Co. courthouse to be orange for gun violence awareness
The Ross County Courthouse will be lit up orange Saturday night to bring awareness to gun violence. The county commission voted on a resolution to have the top of the historic building illuminated in the color after they were asked by a local organization, Moms Demand Action. “Orange is the color that Hadiya Pendleton’s friends […]
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FBI investigating WCH police officer’s alleged racist background
The Federal Bureau of Investigations is looking into a Washington Court House Police Officer and allegations that he is a liar and a racist. The revelation came on Friday after nearly a week of community division in rural Fayette County. Hundreds of people are calling for the firing of police sergeant Derek Pfeifer in wake […]
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Prosecutor looking into WCH police officer’s alleged dishonesty
A request for more information by a county prosecutor may land an embattled local police officer on a federal “watch” list. Fayette County Prosecutor Jess Weade said this week that he has requested more information from the Washington Court House Police Department regarding one of their own; the request for information surrounds Sergeant Derek Pfeifer who has […]
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Group peacefully assembles in WCH, one counter-protestor cited
A group of citizens peacefully assembled in downtown Washington Court House on Tuesday. They were bringing awareness to the “Black Lives Matter” movement. The group started small at 6 p.m. and grew to about 75 people about an hour later at the corners of Court and Main Streets. Signs held read, “Say their names,” “Black […]