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Pike County paid out $2.36 million in employee bonuses over six years — one official got $32,000

WAVERLY, Ohio — Pike County government paid out more than $2.36 million in employee bonuses between January 2020 and April 2026, according to payroll records obtained by the Guardian through a public records request to the Pike County Auditor’s Office — and county commissioners have not responded to a separate formal request for documents explaining […]

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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – April 28, 2026

The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 16 incidents on April 28, 2026, ranging from traffic violations and criminal trespass complaints to domestic disputes and a non-suspicious death. Notable calls included a welfare check that resulted in a death investigation, multiple trespass incidents at various locations throughout the day, and several domestic-related disturbances in the evening […]

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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – April 28, 2026

The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 18 incidents on April 28, 2026, ranging from a vehicle fire that spread to a residential structure to multiple warrant services, traffic violations, and welfare checks. Notable calls included a structure fire on Maple Grove Road, suspicious activity involving copper wire, drug possession charges, and two domestic dispute […]

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