CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Ross County woman is now wanted by authorities after failing to appear in court for the start of her trial this week. Taniya Froe, who was scheduled to face multiple charges including theft, receiving stolen property, drug possession, and having weapons under disability, did not show up in the Ross County […]
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Chillicothe police daily activity report: August 19, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Officers responded to various calls on Monday. Case Number: PD-P2404563Offense: Theft _ without consentReported Date/Time: 08/19/24 00:02Street Name: N Bridge StInitial Narrative: While at 61 N Bridge Street, a passerby handed me a Social Security card stating she had found it. Investigation continues. Case Number: PD-P2404564Offense: DUS – FRA & Random Verification […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: August 19, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Deputies in Ross County responded to a variety of calls on Monday, August 19, 2024. Police Blotter for August 19, 2024 Case Number: SO-P2404089 Case Number: SO-P2404090 Case Number: SO-P2404092 Case Number: SO-P2404091 Case Number: SO-P2404093 Case Number: SO-P2404096 Case Number: SO-P2404097 Case Number: SO-P2404099 Case Number: SO-P2404098 Case Number: SO-P2404100 Case […]
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One injured in motorcycle crash in Ross Co.
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Rescue crews responded to a serious motorcycle crash on Route 23 near the Eastern Avenue exit Monday evening. It happened around 9:30 PM. According to preliminary reports, the motorcycle collided with a deer. The motorcyclist was transportedd to a Adena Regional Medical Center. The condition of the rider has not yet been […]
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SWAT team raids Chillicothe home
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio— A significant tactical law enforcement presence was observed earlier today in the 200 block of South Mulberry Street in Chillicothe. According to initial reports, tactical units executed a search warrant at a residence on the street Neighbors told the Guardian that police were executing a drug raid. Local law enforcement has yet to […]
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Chillicothe’s annual Ghost Walk set for September 21
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 21st, as Chillicothe’s highly anticipated Ghost Walk returns for another spine-chilling year. Running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., this annual event takes participants on a haunting journey through some of downtown Chillicothe’s most mysterious and storied locations. This year’s Ghost Walk will offer rare, behind-the-scenes […]
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FDA approves first at-home Syphilis test
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on August 16 that it has granted marketing authorization to NOWDiagnostics for the First To Know Syphilis Test, marking the first over-the-counter, at-home test to detect Treponema pallidum (syphilis) antibodies in human blood. While the test offers users a way to check for syphilis antibodies […]
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Minford woman sentenced to life for murder of boyfriend
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — A Minford woman has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 34 years after being convicted of aggravated murder and 11 other charges in connection with the death of her boyfriend, authorities said. Brooklyn Frazie, 42, was found guilty after a weeklong trial that ended on […]
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Christian ministry with nuclear industry ties to turn radioactive Pike Co. school into STEM charter
PIKETON, Ohio — A Christian ministry with ties to the nuclear industry plans to convert the recently auctioned Zahn’s Corner Middle School into a STEM-based Christian charter school, sparking outrage and concern among local residents and activists. The sale of the radioactive-contaminated school was first reported by The Guardian on Saturday, leading to widespread criticism. […]
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Law enforcement to hold OVI checkpoint in Athens Co.
ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, in collaboration with the Athens Police Department and the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, will be holding an OVI checkpoint this week to prevent and stop impaired driving. The county where the checkpoint will occur will be announced the day before, and the exact […]