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There’s a meteor shower happening tonight across the United States. Here’s how to watch

by The Guardian

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sky gazers are in for a celestial treat as the annual Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Earth’s journey through perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, coincides with a stream of ice and dust from a potentially extinct or shattered comet, creating the dazzling display. Traveling at over […]

Posted inChillicothe, Jackson County, Local News, Pike County, Ross County

$150 million awarded to “Welcome Home” state program

by The Guardian

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik released official program guidelines for the new $150 million Welcome Home Ohio program, which was developed to improve access to affordable housing across the state. “Housing needs are present all across Ohio,” said Governor DeWine. “Through […]

Posted inChillicothe, FEATURED, Local News, Ross County

Ohio secures $12 million in federal food funding

by The Guardian

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has secured $12.6 million through the federal Resilient Food System Infrastructure (RFSI) Program to fortify the state’s food supply chain. This initiative aims to enhance supply chain coordination, expand processing centers, and improve the distribution of Ohio products. ODA Director Brian Baldridge emphasized the program’s significance, […]

Posted in-Scioto County, Bainbridge, Chillicothe, Fayette County, Highland County, Jackson County, Local News, Pickaway County, Pike County, Ross County, Vinton County

Ross County Health District secures $182,245 grant for Medical Reserve Corps coordination

by The Guardian

ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Health District (RCHD) has been granted $182,245 to oversee the coordination of Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) activities in Ohio’s Southeast Central region. RCHD, selected as one of eight regional subrecipients by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Bureau of Health Preparedness (BHP), will play a pivotal role in […]

Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County

Chillicothe gas station employee pepper sprays irate man over cigarettes

by The Guardian

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Drama unfolded at the BP gas station High Street as an employee, found himself in the midst of a shocking confrontation with a furious customer. The chaos began when an unidentified black male demanded tobacco without an ID, leading to a heated exchange. The employee hit the panic alarm after being physically […]

Posted inFayette County

New laws across Ohio went into effect this week. Here’s what you need to know

by The Guardian

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The political landscape in Ohio has undergone a transformative year, marked by significant legislative shifts. Among the notable changes are the approval of Issues 1 and 2 during the November elections, ushering in a new era for Ohioans with expanded access to abortions and the legalization of recreational marijuana. Looking ahead to […]

Posted inAthens County

Athens Co. Sheriff ramping up traffic enforcement for January. Here’s what you need to know to avoid a ticket

by The Guardian

ATHENS, Ohio — In collaboration with the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ohio Traffic Safety Office, and neighboring jurisdictions, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office has initiated a month-long traffic enforcement operation aimed at promoting road safety. The enforcement, which commenced on Monday, is scheduled to persist through January 31, encompassing an intensified law enforcement presence […]

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