Athens police say a wanted murderer and his accomplice have been caught. The shooting happened Sunday morning. Police officials said they responded to 117 Washington Street and found 37-year-old Victor Hart dead. Investigators told the Guardian they were looking for Dylan Secoy, 26, Albany, Ohio, who was driving a blue Chevy Impala with temporary plates. […]
Kingston under boil advisory
The village of Kingston is under a boil advisory. The Ross County EMA says it will last 48 hours, starting at 1 p.m. Saturday. The cause is a water main break, officials said.
Crash clogging traffic near Blain Highway
Troopers are at the scene of a minor accident on Blain Highway. It’s near Divide Hill and route 23. Witnesses at the scene say the car struck a guardrail and landed in the median. No serious injuries are reported. No other details are available at this time.
Missing WASHINGTON C.H. teenager. Have you seen her?
Police and family are seeking a Fayette County teenager who has gone missing. Cali Ingles, 15, was last seen on Friday. She was wearing a black hoodie and was seen getting into a car with an unknown man. If you see her, call police.
Emergency homeless shelter opening in Chillicothe due to weather
Volunteers in Chillicothe are opening an emergency homeless shelter due to cold weather. The center will open tonight, Saturday and be open for the next several days. The shelter is located at Outreach For Christ Church of God, 901 Toledo Street, Chillicothe. Food will be provided.
Pike County crash claims life of teenager
A teenager died Saturday morning after crashing his car in Pike County. Troopers say that 18-year-old Zachary Howard, Piketon, was driving on route 220 when he missed a curve and crashed at around 2:30 a.m. When medics and troopers arrived, Howard had died. His front passenger was Andrew Mayton, 20 of Waverly. Mayton was transported […]
Names released from double-fatal crash that closed route 35
The names of those involved in a Friday night fatal crash on route 35 have been released. Troopers say Josh Eggers, 18, died after he crossed the median near Lancaster Road. It happened Friday night at around 11 p.m. He hit Penny Schreck, 45, head on, who was driving eastbound. Schreck had to be cutout […]
Dangerous man who was given nationwide warrant from our area arrested
A man wanted by multiple agencies who found himself with a nationwide warrant has been arrested. Christopher Teal, 21, was wanted by Athens County Sheriff for aggravated menacing, burglary, theft, intimidation and a parole violation. He was also wanted for rape out of Vinton County, and aggravated robbery and domestic violence from Logan, Ohio. The […]
Four taken to hospital in Friday accident
Four people have been taken to the hospital after a traffic crash in Ross County. It’s happening at route 159 and Hopetown Road. The call came in at around 2:15 p.m. on Friday. Multiple townships responded to assist the injured. Four people were taken to Adena Regional. The Highway Patrol says the roadway was shut […]
Another crash on route 35 between Bridge and High
Another crash is clogging route 35 between Bridge Street and High Street in Ross County. The crash happened after 1 p.m. on Friday. The accident is reportedly not serious, according to state troopers. Three vehicles were initially involved, but one left after not having property damage. The lanes are restricted in the area. No serious […]
