CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe Intermediate School teacher resigned on March 31 following allegations of inappropriate messaging with students, sources familiar with the matter confirmed on Friday. The Chillicothe City School District, local law enforcement, and the Guardian have not substantiated these allegations. In line with its policy, the Guardian is withholding the teacher’s name, […]
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – April 10, 2025
On April 9, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a wide range of incidents, including drug overdoses, warrant arrests, traffic stops, assaults, and thefts. Officers conducted numerous investigations throughout the day, many of which remain ongoing. Below is a summary of each reported case. Traffic Stop for Unobstructed License Plate Case Number: PD-P2501813 A […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – April 10, 2025
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office reported multiple incidents today, ranging from traffic violations and disorderly conduct to missing persons and mental health interventions. Authorities successfully managed each situation, ensuring community safety and proper follow-up actions. Traffic Stop for Speeding in Construction Zone Case Number: SO-P2501609 On April 10, Deputy Morgan stopped a driver on US-23 […]
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Greenfield Police nab scammer who swindled $70,000 from elderly woman
GREENFIELD, Ohio — A dramatic sting operation led to the arrest of Yashkumar P. Patel on Tuesday in Greenfield after he allegedly swindled an elderly resident out of $40,000 and attempted to extract another $30,000 by posing as a federal agent, authorities said. The Greenfield Police Department, Highland County Sheriff’s Office, and Highland County Task […]
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Lawmakers, NFL seek $1.2 billion in tax dollars for Ohio football stadiums
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio — Hamilton County leaders are pressing Ohio lawmakers to include $350 million in the state’s two-year budget for renovations to Paycor Stadium, home of the Cincinnati Bengals, after the Ohio House approved a plan Wednesday that omitted the project. The House budget allocated $600 million in bonds for a new domed stadium […]
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Ohio to explore passenger rails again after $400 million axed
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio lawmakers advanced efforts to restore passenger rail Wednesday, allocating $25,000 in the state’s $61 billion two-year budget to rejoin the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission, a multi-state group advocating for rail improvements. The move, championed by All Aboard Ohio, a public transportation advocacy group, aims to secure Ohio’s place in national […]
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Ohio University sees carbon footprint efforts, fundraising surge
ATHENS, Ohio — The Ohio University Board of Trustees will delve into the national impact of the university’s carbon materials research and celebrate a record-breaking Giving Day during meetings on April 17 and 18, while also engaging with students and reviewing enrollment and financial updates. On Thursday, the board will hear from Executive Vice President […]
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Alzheimer’s Association holding walk in Chillicothe, Portsmouth
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Alzheimer’s Association is calling on Chillicothe residents to join the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s, set for Oct. 18 at Yoctangee Park, 19 Enderlin Circle, marking a new location for the community’s fight against the disease. The event is one of several walks planned across the Greater Cincinnati region this fall, […]