Things are going to get heated in Fayette County this November with several names on the ballot. The Fayette County Board of Elections met on Thursday and certified the names that will appear on November 5 ballots throughout the county. Numerous local offices are up in the city of Washington Court House and the county, […]
Posted inChillicothe, FEATURED, Local News
Circleville Police unable to attend national ceremony due to budget cuts
Circleville Police will be unable to personally receive two national awards later this month due to serious budget cuts and lack of police officers. “Today, we were honored to receive two membership awards from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children,” CPD said. “Although greatly honored by this invitation, we were unable to accept […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News
Serious garage fire in Pickaway County
A serious garage fire sent multiple fire departments racing to a house in Pickaway County Monday afternoon. It all went down on Clifton Road around 5 p.m. with flames shooting through the roof. There is no word on what caused the fire, but firefighters kept it from spreading to a nearby home. No serious injuries […]
Posted inAdena, Chillicothe, Fayette County, Local News
FCMH to add oncology through Adena Health
Fayette County residents who have been diagnosed with cancer or a hematologic disorder will soon be able to receive oncology and hematology services close to home. Fayette County Memorial Hospital (FCMH) and Adena Health System are extending their collaborative relationship for the development of the FCMH Cancer Care Clinic scheduled to open in the third […]
Posted inChillicothe, FEATURED, Local News
At least 10 people shot in Dayton, active shooter situation underway
UPDATE 5:30 AM: Police say the gunman is dead, 9 victims killed, and 16 others injured. The number of injured is expected to rise. No more threat to the area. No names released, no motivation known at this time. —— UPDATE 2:02 AM: CPR in progress for three people, multiple others down, according to EMS […]
Posted inBainbridge, Chillicothe, Frankfort, Kingston, Local News, Londonderry
Medical helicopter responding to severe Ross County crash
The Highway Patrol has confirmed to the Guardian that they are on the scene of a serious accident in Ross County. The patrol has old route 35 closed near County 900 after a pickup truck and a farm tractor has collided. A medical helicopter has been requested for a person with severe head trauma We’ll […]
Posted inFEATURED, Local News, Pike County, Piketon, Waverly
Fatal Friday night fire in Pike County believed to be electrical
Details are emerging about an overnight fatal house fire in Pike County. The fire occurred sometime Friday night on route 124 near Latham and one woman was found dead inside when the fire was discovered Saturday morning. Sources say the fire does not appear to be suspicious in nature and is believed to have been […]
Posted inBainbridge, Chillicothe, Frankfort, Kingston, Local News, Londonderry
Chillicothe City Pool closed due to machinery failure
The city pool in Chillicothe is closed today and tomorrow as a result of mechanical failures. The city reported that due to a significant mechanical failure with an operating system, the Donald M. Smith Pool is closed today (8/3) and tomorrow (8/4).
Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Piketon, Waverly
Waverly Police phone lines are down
The phone lines at the Waverly Police Department are down as of 11:29 p.m. Friday night. WPD asks that those needing assistance to call the Pike County Sheriff’s Office at 740-947-2111.
Posted inBainbridge, Chillicothe, Fayette County, Frankfort, Greenfield, Local News
U.S. 50 reopens in Highland County
A bridge replacement project on U.S. Route 50 in Highland County is nearing completion, and the route is now open to traffic. U.S. 50 has been reopened midway between the communities of Boston and Rainsboro, where it has been closed since mid-June for contractors for the Ohio Department of Transportation to replace the bridge located […]