WHITESVILLE, Kentucky — In a shocking incident out of Letcher County, Kentucky, Sheriff Shawn Stines has been arrested and charged with the murder of District Judge Kevin Mullins inside a Whitesville courthouse. The deadly shooting occurred in the courthouse on Thursday afternoon, leaving the local community stunned. Mullins, 54, was reportedly shot multiple times. Kentucky […]
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Trump and Vance continue to push controversial claims ahead of Springfield visit
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Former President Donald Trump has announced plans to visit Springfield, Ohio, this week, a city that has recently been embroiled in controversy over claims made by Trump and his running mate, Ohio Senate candidate J.D. Vance. The former president and Vance have propagated unfounded accusations that Haitian immigrants in the city are […]
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Governor DeWine announces $18.2 million for local community improvements
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, along with Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, announced today that nearly three dozen communities across the state will receive funding to complete essential infrastructure and neighborhood improvement projects. A total of $18.2 million in grants will be distributed to 34 communities […]
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Car crashes into Waverly residence
WAVERLY, Ohio — Rescue crews are currently responding to a vehicle that has crashed into a residential structure. The incident occurred around 10:30 AM. According to dispatchers, a driver crashed into a home in the 200 block of South Lock Street. The driver was reportedly actively seizing following the crash. The Guardian is working to […]
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FTC report exposes data practices of major social media giants
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff examines the data practices of major social media and video streaming companies, focusing on how they collect and use personal information. The report, which includes data from nine major companies—Amazon (Twitch), Facebook (Meta), YouTube, Twitter (X Corp.), Snap, ByteDance (TikTok), Discord, Reddit, […]
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Vance spread Springfield rumors even after his staff was told they were false, news report says
MARTY SCHLADEN, Ohio Captial Journal — More than a week ago, Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance’s staff was told by Springfield officials that a racially charged rumor Vance had been amplifying was false, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. Despite a wave of death and bomb threats directed at the community, Vance, a U.S. senator […]
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Police seize gun after Chillicothe Middle School student makes threat
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A middle school student was arrested yesterday after allegedly threatening to shoot another student. According to the Chillicothe Police Department’s media statement, officers responded to the Chillicothe Middle School after learning that a student had made threats against another. The student who allegedly made the threat did not have a weapon in […]
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Chillicothe Police Department activity log: September 18, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Officers responded to a variety of calls on September 18, 2024, ranging from traffic violations to criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, and a reported death. The day kept officers busy with multiple arrests, ongoing investigations, and enforcement of warrants. Below is a breakdown of the incidents: At 1:56 AM, officers initiated a traffic […]
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Ross County Sheriff’s Office responds to 16 incidents on September 18, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On September 18, 2024, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a wide variety of calls, including telecommunications harassment, domestic violence, burglary, and false reports. Deputies were dispatched across Frankfort, Chillicothe, and Bainbridge, working diligently to investigate both criminal and non-criminal complaints. Below is a summary of the incidents handled that day. […]
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Attempted robbery of armored vehicle reported in Ross County, suspects flee scene
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Authorities responded to a potential robbery attempt on Tuesday afternoon after reports of a suspicious vehicle trailing an armored truck near a business on Hospital Road. The incident, involving a silver Nissan and an armored vehicle, occurred at Classic Brands in Ross County, with suspects fleeing the scene before law enforcement […]