Despite erroneous reporting, police and medics are at the scene of a very minor accident at the intersections of Water Street and Yocktangee Parkway in Chillicothe. The call came in at about 7:10 p.m.
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A few thousand without power in the region from storms
A few thousand people are without power in various counties in our area from overnight storms. The storms started at around 11 p.m. Wednesday night. More than 1,200 are without power in Pickaway County, another 100 or so without power in Pike County; without 80 people without power in Ross County. Strong storms blew through […]
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Governor releasing inmates in Fayette, Ross, and Pike counties
Thirty inmates convicted in 13 different area counties will be headed home before their prison sentences are over. This comes after an emergency order from Governor Mike DeWine meant to try and stem the spread of COVID-19 in state prisons. Locally, five inmates in state prisons will be coming come from Ross, Fayette, and Pike counties. […]
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Scioto Co. Sheriff candidate says charge dealers with murder
A candidate running for Sheriff in Scioto County is sending a message to drug dealers. Shawnee State University Chief of Police David Thoroughman is running for Sheriff in the county that borders the Ohio River. A former Portsmouth Patrolman who worked his way up through the ranks to the golden eagle, is taking a hard […]
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Chaos inside Lebanon Prison, two staff members down
Mass chaos is happening at a prison outside Lebanon. It’s happening in Warren County at the Warren County Correctional Institute. The call came in at around 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday that two staff members have been exposed to an known substance. The Guardian has learned the two mailroom staff members are “down” and being treated […]
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Man arrested for vehicular homicide in Scioto Co.
A man is behind bars after a crash that killed another in Scioto County. Scioto County Sheriff Marty V. Donini said that his office received a 911 call on Tuesday from 2256 Wrights Run, McDermott, Ohio saying that they needed an ambulance because there has been a four wheeler accident and people were hurt. When […]
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Coronavirus: Fayette Co. staying steady with five cases
Fayette County only has five confirmed cases of COVID-19. “There are 5 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Fayette County. The age range of cases is 20-65 years old. Ohio is taking necessary precautions to slow the spread but we do expect to continue to see a rise in cases,” the local health department said. “FCPH is […]
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Armed robbery suspect arrested in Frankfort
An armed robbery suspected was arrested in Frankfort this morning. Terry Beekman, Jr. was arrested at Brad Lightle Park in the early morning hours just after daylight. Troopers and deputies converged on Frankfort early Wednesday. They had received a call that Beekman was in the area. Law enforcement said Beekman shot a man in the […]
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Armed robber’s truck located in Frankfort
The truck wanted in an armed robbery was found in Frankfort overnight. Troopers and deputies descended on the small village at around 1 a.m. Wednesday. They received a call that Terry Beekman, Jr. was in the area. He is wanted in connection to a shooting in Pike County that occurred Tuesday. Law enforcement said Beekman […]
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Motorcycle crash on Marietta Road in Ross Co.
One person is hurt after a motorcycle crash in Ross County. It’s happening on Marietta Road. The call came in around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday. No other details are available at this time.