KELCIE MOSELEY-MORRIS, Ohio Captial Journal — Sriha Srinivasan remembers how surprised her mom was two years ago when she learned that birth control pills weren’t sold in stores without a prescription in the United States. “My parents are immigrants from India, and it’s been over the counter there since my mom can remember,” said Srinivasan, […]
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No charges filed against prison lieutenant who ran over female inmate at Ohio women’s prison
MARYSVILLE, Ohio — No charges will be filed against a prison lieutenant who allegedly ran over a female prisoner with a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville, Ohio, according to the Ohio Highway Patrol. The Guardian, which first broke the story, obtained body cam footage from the incident. The […]
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Licking Co. man pleads guilty to distributing monkey torture videos
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A plea agreement was unsealed today in the case of a Licking County man who pled guilty to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys. Ronald P. Bedra, of Etna, pleaded guilty to conspiring to create and distribute “animal crush” videos. According to court documents, […]
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Ross Co. garage fire under arson investigation
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A garage fire in Ross County is currently under investigation for possible arson, according to local authorities. The incident occurred on May 9 at a residence on Pam Lane, just south of downtown Chillicothe. Upon arrival, deputies found the garage fully engulfed in flames. Fire crews from multiple townships were called to […]
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Chillicothe physician’s alleged confession to child sexual abuse captured in disturbing audio
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Last week, the Guardian broke the story of a local clinic being shut down after a Chillicothe physician had his license suspended as part of a state investigation into whether Rose Medical Clinic, located at 14 Health Drive, in Chillicothe, operated as an illegal pill mill. A pill mill is an unlawful operation […]
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Oberer releases first campaign video for Ross Co. Sheriff after board certifies his candidacy
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Isaac Oberer, a former Ross County deputy Sheriff, has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the position of Ross County Sheriff, setting the stage for a showdown with his former boss, George Lavender, in November’s election. The announcement came following the certification of Oberer’s petition for candidacy by the local […]
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Two women rescued from house fire in rural Ross County
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Two women were pulled from a burning home on Sunday in Ross County. It happened just before 2 p.m. at 3951 Hallsville Pike. Firefighters were called to the residence after it was engulfed in flames, according to authorities. Two women were trapped inside, but a neighbor was able to make entry and […]
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Authorities search for missing elderly man in Gallia Co.
GALLIA COUNTY, OHIO — The Gallia County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance in finding 86-year-old Howard Moore. Moore, who authorities say has a history of stroke, passing out, and onset of dementia, left his residence on foot to walk his dog earlier today. According to authorities, Moore was last seen leaving his home […]
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Chillicothe medical clinic shut down amidst drug scandal
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Guardian broke the story of the sudden closing of Rose Medical Clinic, a local healthcare provider in Chillicothe, located at 67 E. Water St., following the suspension of Physician Assistant Rufus Frank Lowman Jr’s medical license. The State Medical Board of Ohio took action against Lowman on May 8th. The Board’s […]
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Ross Co. grand jury hands down indictments
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Ross County Grand Jury has indicted two individuals on several charges, including grand theft and receiving stolen property. Chad A. Benarth, 44, of Chillicothe, faces charges of grand theft, breaking and entering, and receiving stolen property.The charges stem from incidents alleged to have occurred on April 12 and April 19, 2024. Benarth faces a potential prison sentence of up to 18 […]