CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Another cornerstone of the Chillicothe community is closing its doors for good. C&J Electric, a locally owned business that has served the Chillicothe area since 1963, announced it will permanently close — marking the end of more than six decades of service to the families, homes, and businesses of Ross County. The […]
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State Senator wants to gut environmental protections in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio state senator wants Congress to dismantle the federal environmental review system that protects Ohio’s air, water, and wildlife — and he wants it done fast. Senate Concurrent Resolution 20, introduced by Senator Shane Wilkin, calls on Congress to roll back the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Water Act, the […]
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Ohio bill would make it a felony for public officials to obstruct ICE
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A bill introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives would make it a fifth-degree felony for any public official in the state to interfere with ICE and federal immigration enforcement — a measure that critics say could criminalize local officials who enact sanctuary-style policies and supporters say is necessary to ensure cooperation […]
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Ohio man sentenced to more than 14 years for robbing the same bank twice
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Morrow County man who robbed the same bank twice at gunpoint in the spring of 2025 has been sentenced to 171 months — more than 14 years — in federal prison. James Travis Scurlock, 44, of Cardington, stole a combined $41,000 from a Huntington Bank branch near the Polaris mall in […]
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Circleville Police Calls for Service – April 17-19, 2026
The Circleville Police Department responded to 92 calls for service between April 17 and April 19, 2026. Notable incidents included a theft, multiple accidents, breaking and entering, trespassing complaints, and several well-being checks resulting in hospital transports. Officers also made two arrests during the period. On April 17 at 1:04 a.m., a theft was reported […]
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19-year-old Chillicothe man dies following motorcycle crash in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A 19-year-old Chillicothe man is dead following the motorcycle crash at the intersection of Veterans Parkway and US Route 50 that the Guardian was first to report Sunday evening. Ryan Hayes, 19, of Chillicothe, was pronounced deceased at Adena Regional Medical Center after being transported by Union Township EMS. He did not […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – April 19, 2026
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 14 incidents on April 19, 2026, ranging from traffic enforcement and warrant services to disorderly conduct complaints. The day included multiple arrests on outstanding warrants, several traffic citations for speeding and safety violations, and investigations into theft, trespassing, and behavioral complaints. Vehicle Fails to Stop at Sign; Driver […]
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Pedestrian struck by vehicle near homeless shelter in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Sunday night in the 800 block of Eastern Avenue near the Community Action homeless shelter, according to initial reports. The crash was reported at approximately 9:29 p.m. The pedestrian reportedly sustained a head injury. The extent of that injury is not yet known. Emergency crews […]