The former Chillicothe High School Principal who was convicted of having sex with students has been released from prison early. It happened Thursday morning at a hearing in Ross County. Fisher was brought by deputies early Thursday to the hearing from prison. His lawyers had requested the hearing for an early release. Fisher was sentenced […]
Pickaway Co. Sheriff discusses the Second Amendment
The Pickaway County Sheriff has released an open letter to his citizens after much talk locally about becoming a “Second Amendment Sanctuary.” Numerous counties across the state have passed resolutions claiming to support the second amendment among rhetoric by self-described gun activists. Here’s the letter Sheriff Robert B. Radcliff sent out: As your elected sheriff, […]
The Guardian partners with SpotCrime for crime mapping
Scioto Valley Guardian is teaming up with SpotCrime to bring real-time crime tracking to the Scioto Valley. SpotCrime is a crime data aggregator. They track crime incidents from your neighborhood and plot them on Google Maps, which allow you to see exactly what is happening in your neighborhood. “We analyze crime trends in your neighborhood […]
Person hit in Ross County near route 23 and 159
A person is in serious condition after being hit by a car in Ross County. It happened at route 23 and 159 in Chillicothe. The call came in just after 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Roger Detty, 76, who was hit was breathing, but was unconscious with severe head trauma, according to first responders at the […]
Two men charged in police officers’ attack
 Two men are in jail after three police officers were hurt in Chillicothe. It happened on Cheyenne Drive at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The officers were injured in an “altercation” with Jose Mejiah after a neighbor dispute, according to the local hospital. Police were on scene talking to another man, Ronald Fisher when Mejiah […]
Circleville Police recover stolen rifle from nearly 50 years ago
Circleville Police have recovered a stolen rifle from nearly 50 years ago. Here’s what the police released: An investigation that began on November 05, 2019 led to numerous firearms being recovered and held for safe keeping. During the investigation, it was discovered that one of the firearms, a model 98 German 8mm Mauser with Nazi […]
Missing Ross Co. teenager. Have you seen him?
The Ross County Sheriff is seeking a missing 17-year-old boy. Below is what the Sheriff released: My office is attempting to locate 17 year old Xzavior Jordan. Mr. Jordan ran away from Pleasant Valley Road shortly before 10:00 p.m. He’s 5’7″ tall, 180 lbs., brown hair, and brown eyes. He was last wearing a gray […]
House a total loss in Circleville fire
A house went up in flames in Circleville on Monday. It happened before noon on Clinton Street. Flames were shooting through the roof when firefighters arrived. The area is still heavy with emergency personnel as they investigate. No word on what caused the fire.
Route 35 restricted for crash between Bridge and High streets
A popular spot for crashes is clogged up again as troopers are on the scene of yet another crash. It’s happening along route 35 between Bridge Street and High Street in Chillicothe on the bridge that overlooks the Scioto River. The call came in Sunday just before 1 p.m. Firefighters were able to open the […]
Car crashes into Amish buggy near South Salem
The Highway Patrol is reporting that an Amish buggy has been hit by a car near South Salem in Ross County. It’s happening at Lyndon Salem Road and route 28 just outside of the small village. The call came in Sunday at around noon. There is no word on how serious injuries may be.
