Three people are in the hospital after a serious car crash in Highland County Friday night. It happened just before 9 p.m. on route 50 in front of Jerry’s Welding. Two people were flown by CareFlight to Miami Valley Medical Center, while another was taken by ambulance to Highland District. Troopers say one person was unconscious. […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Piketon, Voices and Views, Waverly
Editor’s note: Clarification surrounding Reader/Boulger article
Today, I received a telephone call from Porita Bougler, the wife of Chillicothe attorney Jim Bougler. Mrs. Bougler was demanding a retraction to an article this publication ran yesterday pertaining to the legal fees of suspended Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader. Mrs. Bougler said that it was “false” and “a lie.” She said that Mr. […]
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Thousands without power in Fayette, Ross, and Pike counties
UPDATE: 9:35 PM: AEP says the number of customers without power in Pike County has increased to 30. ————— ORIGINAL STORY: Power companies in several counties are reporting outages on this blustery cold night. While temperatures plummet below freezing overnight, Dayton, Power, and Light report that nearly 400 customers are without power in Fayette County. […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Piketon, Waverly
Group raises money for suspended Pike County Sheriff
A group of citizens are raising money to help offset the legal expenses for suspended Pike County Sheriff Charles S. Reader. A group, known as “Charles Reader Supporters,” have collectively donated money to Reader’s legal fund. As you may recall, Reader is facing a 16 count indictment alleging a host of crimes, which includes borrowing […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Pike County, Piketon, Uncategorized, Waverly
Pike County Sheriff denies public records request, says deputy is under investigation
The interim sheriff for Pike County has denied the Guardian’s request for public records surrounding a viral video of the suspended Sheriff by saying that a deputy is under investigation. On October 19, suspended Sheriff Charles S. Reader was served with a civil subpoena to give a deposition in lawsuit. The lawsuit involves former Pike […]
Posted inLocal News, Waverly
Waverly, Ohio, reschedules Trick-or-Treating due to weather
The Waverly, Ohio, Mayor has rescheduled trick-or-treating for tomorrow, October 31. Originally planned for Thursday evening 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the new time is now Saturday, November 2, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. According to the mayor’s office, this is due to an increased risk in severe weather. 2:30 – 4:00 Trick-or-Treat 4:00 Come […]
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One flown to hospital after 3 semi trucks collide
A highway is shut down in both directions and one person has been flown to a hospital after a crash. It has been reported that three semis crashed on U.S. 23 at route 762 just north of South Bloomfield in Pickaway County. A medical helicopter is on the scene and is flying at least one […]
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Waverly Police impound vehicle auction tomorrow
The Waverly Police Department will be auctioning off dozens of vehicles they have towed or seized in traffic stops, drug busts, and in other ways tomorrow. The auction will be held tomorrow, Saturday, October 26th at 9 a.m., at 9040 OH-220, Waverly. The gates will open at 8 a.m. for potential buyers to look at […]
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Miami Trace student under investigation for rape, school shooting comment
UPDATE 5:43 P.M.: Miami Trace has sent an email to parents saying the threat is not believed to be credible. The email reads: Good evening. There has been an unsubstantiated report on social media that there was a threat made to the Miami Trace Local School District. We are working in conjunction with the Fayette County […]
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Shooting in Caesar’s Creek State Park turns out to be training exercise
Reports of one person being shot in Caesar’s Creek State Park in Clinton County has turned out to be a training exercise. The state park also sits in Greene and Warren counties. The call came in at 11:50 a.m. on Sunday and sent local news media and people in the area in a frenzy. The […]