Reports online that the Sheriff’s office shut down a New Holland bar are false. A Sheriff’s report obtained by the Guardian shows that at around 11 p.m. on Sunday, Pickaway County deputies responded to Smitty’s Tavern, Main Street, in New Holland on a report of loud music. Late-Sunday night, however, a local blog reported that […]

The City of Chillicothe has shut down town hall effectively immediately. The order was given by Mayor Luke Feeney on Monday afternoon. City employees will continue to report to work, but the building will be closed to the public. Feeney announced that citizens are encouraged to use online services. Last week, Fenney announced that water […]

Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested a Scioto County man following an undercover operation regarding human trafficking of an underage girl. Authorities were notified on Tuesday, March 10, 69-year-old Larry Dean Porter, of Lick Run Lyra, Wheelersburg, was involved in Human Trafficking. Authorities were able to arrange a transaction with Porter, who had agreed to […]

Court cases in the Municipal Court in Fayette County are being continued with some exceptions. Judge Victor D. Pontious issued a journal entry on Monday that said arraignments for jailed defendants will move forward as regularly conducted but via video. “The Court will continue to make every effort to minimize the number of prisoners in […]

The Governor of Ohio has recommended that Election Day, which was set for Tuesday this week, be continued amid the COVID19 outbreak. Ohio’s Primary Election was scheduled for March 17, however, the Governor said it should be continued to June 2. More than 50 people in Ohio have tested positive for the virus with hundreds […]

Chillicothe Police will be taking reports over the phone amid the COVID19 pandemic. Below is what the police department released: Beginning at 7am, CPD will be taking measures to decrease exposure to the COVID-19 virus, flu and cold. This is to keep our officers healthy so that they can continue manning the streets. Effective at […]

Adena Health System announced today that it is initiating multiple community resources to better meet public need around Coronavirus (COVID-19). A dedicated Coronavirus Hotline is now available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for community members to call who have questions, concerns, have traveled internationally during the last two weeks or have been […]

Two crashes had route 23 shutdown near the county line Monday morning, one of them taking the life of a woman. It happened northbound on Highway 23 in Pickaway County, near the Ross County line. A temporary detour was being routed to Blackwater and Orr Roads. The calls came in just before 5 a.m. The […]

The Governor of Ohio announced Sunday afternoon that all bars and restaurants are closed for congregating until further notice amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The order goes into effect at 9 p.m. Sunday, March 15 and will remain in effect until further notice. Establishments will still be allowed to serve takeout food, however, and to-go orders, […]

A retired K-9 officer with Chillicothe Police has passed. The police department issued this statement: It is with a heavy heart and sadness that I announce the passing of Retired K9 Koby. K9 Koby succumbed to a sudden illness early this morning at The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center while I was at his […]