Washington Court House City Schools announced Friday afternoon that their food service bus will start on Monday. The “Big Blue Bus” is a mobile kitchen — similar to a food truck — that the district drives to scheduled stops in the area to feed children. “The bus will hit the road this Monday,” said district […]
Adena orders visitor restrictions
Adena Health System announced today that it is implementing visitor restrictions to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, including the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “Adena is taking these additional measures to ensure the health and safety of our patients, visitors and staff,” said Chief Clinical Officer Kirk Tucker, MD. “We understand how important the support […]
Fayette Co. hospital shuts down to visitors
Fayette County Memorial Hospital announced online they are shutting down their hospital and emergency room to visitors. Anyone seeking medical treatment can go to the emergency room, but but do so alone. The ban comes amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
WCH Schools working to feed students during three week dismissal
Washington Court House City Schools said today that they are working to feed students during the newly-announced three week break. The break, which begins Monday and goes for the next three weeks, was ordered statewide by the Governor in an attempt to combat the Coronavirus. ”Over the past few weeks, we have been proactively working […]
Mass protest planned in Circleville to bring Harry home
A mass protest is being held in downtown Circleville next week in an effort to reunite an officer with his K-9. In addition, a petition has been launched. Harry, a Belgian Malinois, is property of the City of Circleville. He was assigned to Officer Rob Morningstar. Morningstar recently left the city and became a deputy […]
Governor orders schools across the state closed for three weeks
The Governor of Ohio has just announced that all schools across the state are closed for three weeks beginning Monday, March 16 as a result of the coronavirus. The closure impacts all K-12 schools in Ohio. This is a breaking news story.
Sheriff Reader officially files to run for re-election
The embattled elected Sheriff of Pike County has officially filed to seek re-election. Sheriff Charles S. Reader filed his petition paperwork on Thursday afternoon with the Pike County Board of Elections, as well as the county’s Clerk of Courts. The paperwork shows that the registered democrat is running as an independent. Reader, who was first […]
Construction flagger struck and killed in Ross County
A construction worker is dead after being hit and killed in Ross County. Troopers say that it happened Thursday along Route 28 near the 17 mile marker. The patrol reports that Tiffany Simons, Chillicothe, was driving her car when she hit a man who was directing traffic. Kyle Rinehart, 31, Mansfield, was standing in the […]
Battle brews over beloved K-9 Officer
A battle is brewing in Pickaway County over a K-9 Officer. Recently, Rob Morningstar, a Circleville Police Officer, left the city to become a deputy Sheriff with Pickaway County. As a K-9 officer with the city, Morningstar was partnered with a dog named Harry. When the officer left for the county, the Morningstar family tried […]
Elk’s Lodge in WCH raided for illegal gambling
The Elk’s Lodge in Washington Court House was raided recently by state troopers amid allegations of illegal gambling. The Ohio Investigative Unit, which is under the direction of state troopers, told the Guardian that the lodge on Main Street had a search warrant executed on Friday. “The Ohio Investigative Unit received a complaint at this […]
