The Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred on Frankfort Clarksburg Pike, south of State Route 138, in Deerfield Township Thursday evening. At around 5:36 p.m., a 2019 Hyundai Kona, driven by Terrence Hicks, A car was traveling southwest on Frankfort Clarksburg Pike, when the vehicle crossed over the center line and […]
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Woman pleads guilty in meth conspiracy, facing 10 years-to-life in prison
One of six defendants in a Columbus-to-West Virginia methamphetamine ring pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court via video conference to a drug conspiracy crime punishable by 10 years up to life in prison. Charlee Ann Blankenship, 32, of Columbus, pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine. According to court documents, […]
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First COVID-19 death in Ross Co.
On Wednesday, Ross County reported their first COVID-19 related death. “We want to offer our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of this individual,” said health commissioner Ben Avery. Ross County has 29 confirmed cases of the virus.
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Adena Hospice Workers Collect and Donate Food to Help Feed Pike Co. Students
When Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the closure of all kindergarten through 12th grade schools in Ohio due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the announcement motivated caregivers with Adena Hospice to pull together for children in our region – extending their caring beyond their normal patient population. The team’s concern arose from the fact that […]
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Food drive taking place in Williamsport
Help a local organization fill their FOOD PANTRY at their first drive-thru donation collection on Sunday, May 3 from 4pm-6pm at Westfall Elementary School; 9391 St Rt 56 West, Williamsport, Ohio They can collect items of food or monetary donations. Items needed for their pantry: Peanut butterJellyCanned pastaCanned veggiesCanned fruitGranola barsCerealPudding/applesauce cupsRamen noodlesFruit snacksOatmealChunky soupsBottles […]
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Multi-car pileup on route 35 in Ross Co. causing Hazmat situation
Multiple cars and a semi are involved in an accident in Ross County that has spawned a hazmat situation. It’s happening along route 35 eastbound near County Road 550. Two cars are on their side, along with a semi leaking diesel fuel. The county’s EMA is headed for the scene. Despite erroneous reporting by blogs, […]
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Officer-involved shooting near Highland County
An investigation into an officer-involved shooting is underway in Adams County near the Highland County border. It all went down at around around 3:30 p.m. along Greenbrier Road in Seaman. The Guardian has learned a woman was arguing with her significant other when deputies and officers responded. She reportedly threatened the officers with a gun, […]
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Adena facing tough financial decisions
Adena Health System President and CEO Jeff Graham today praised Adena’s more than 3,000 caregivers for their work in response to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Graham went on to explain the financial challenges associated with providing care during these unprecedented times; along with the difficult decisions having to be made to keep the Health System […]
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LIVE: SVG and SCDN hosts Sheriff Town Hall
Scioto County Daily News and the Guardian has teamed up to host a local town hall event for the candidates running for Sheriff of Scioto County:
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Murder-suicide in Chillicothe Monday evening
Two people were shot Monday evening in Chillicothe in an apparent murder-suicide. It happened just before 5 p.m. near the 300 block of McKeller Street. Chief of Police Keith Washburn confirmed the shooting. “Chillicothe Police is investigating a shooting,” he told the Guardian. He added that officers arrived and found a man shot dead from […]