A dog was brought back to life after initially believed to have been dead in a serious commercial fire all thanks to a special mask. According to Washington Court House Fire Chief Tim Downing, a small bully-breed mixed dog was inside Hixon Towing when a severe fire broke out on Friday afternoon. Firefighters rushed to […]
Posted inChillicothe, Jackson County, Local News
Several thousand dollars worth of tools stolen in local heist
Tens of thousands of dollars worth of tools were stolen in a local heist. Police in Jackson County, just south of Chillicothe, says someone stole a wide range of expensive equipment from a local house in Oak Hill. The house is on Cozy Glen Road in the village. If you have any information about the […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News
Fayette Sheriff seeking person who dumped head trauma victim off at hospital
The Fayette County Sheriff is looking for a man who dumped a head trauma victim off at the local emergency room and fled the scene. Sheriff Vernon Stanforth said the man was taken to the Fayette County Memorial Hospital with a head injury, possibly caused in a car crash. The Sheriff said it was reported […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Uncategorized
Police officer won’t be fired, suspensions handed down after off-duty fight
Despite the recommendation of the Chief of Police, suspension disciplinary action has taken place in the incident involving three off-duty police officers. Sergeant Derek Pfeifer and officer Logan George will both be suspended without pay. Pfeifer for 3 days, George for 10 days. That’s a lot different than the recommended discipline the chief, Brian Hottinger […]
Posted inChillicothe, Fayette County, FEATURED, Local News, Uncategorized
Exploding power tool cause of Hixon Towing fire
UPDATE 7:50 PM: The fire department has cleared the scene, but the fire chief remained to investigate. Business owner Tracey Hixon said her husband will survive the serious burn injuries caused to his hand. She said that their business is severely impacted. While some office equipment inside can be used, the shop portion that housed […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Uncategorized
Chillicothe SWAT responds to Pickaway stand-off
Chillicothe SWAT was called to a Pickaway County stand-off Friday morning near West Ohio Street. Earlier in the day, police received several 9-1-1 calls saying that someone was shooting in the area. Police went to the area and talked with witnesses, who said that Christopher Rogers was chasing a vehicle down the street on foot […]
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Chillicothe SWAT request to Pickway stand-off
Chillicothe SWAT was called to a Pickaway County stand-off Friday morning near West Ohio Street. Earlier in the day, police received several 9-1-1 calls saying that someone was shooting in the area. Police went to the area and talked with witnesses, who said that Christopher Rogers was chasing a vehicle down the street on foot […]
Posted inFEATURED, Local News, Pike County, Piketon, Waverly
Jim Nelson appointed Pike County Sheriff by Democratic Party
Retired Piketon police chief Jim Nelson was appointed the interim Pike County Sheriff after a majority vote Thursday night. Nelson was appointed after criminal charges were filed against now-suspended county Sheifff Charles Reader in June. Reader agreed to a temporary suspension with pay from office until the conclusion of his criminal cases, which could go […]
Posted inChillicothe, Fayette County, FEATURED, Local News
City police officer to be fired; Cop fight heated topic of discussion at WCH city council
The room was tense Wednesday night at the regular scheduled Washington Court House City Council meeting after the fight involving three off-duty city police officers was publicly revealed. The Guardian has also received a copy of a letter from City Manager Joe Denen addressed to city council that recommends the firing of one police officer […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Pike County, Piketon, Waverly
Derek Myers gets restraining order against police officer’s mother
Derek Myers has obtained a restraining order against the mother of a Washington Court House police officer. Myers, who is a television news reporter, most known for hosting his popular show “News Patrol” and owner of the parent company to the Guardian, received the protection order Wednesday against Pam Betts of Washington Court House. Betts […]