It is with a mix of emotions that I write this to you today, announcing my resignation as the Editor-in-Chief of the Scioto Valley Guardian. Over the years, it has been an incredible honor and privilege to serve as your source of news and information for southern Ohio. From covering the firehouse to The White […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Chillicothe winners unchanged in official results as ballot tampering investigations continues
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In Chillicothe, election results for the local city council race remained unchanged on Thursday during the official certification — despite a scandal involving potential voter tampering. Republican Greg McKeever was initially declared the unofficial winner for the 5th ward on election night, and Dan DeMint for the 6th. However, an anonymous tip […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Piketon, Waverly
Toddler fires handgun inside Waverly Wal-Mart
WAVERLY, Ohio — A toddler caused a scare Thursday in Waverly after shooting his mother’s gun. It happened on Thursday, when the Waverly Police Department got a 911 call about a gunshot at Wal-Mart. When officers arrived a woman explained that her two-year-old accidentally fired her Taurus 9mm from her purse, hitting the ceiling. The […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Piketon, Waverly
Man just released from prison robs gas station, steals car, and leads pursuit in Waverly
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A man led officers on a chase in Pike County after a robbery minutes after getting out of prison. Waverly Police Department arrested Zachary Boone, the prime suspect in a string of criminal activities. The culmination of this intense pursuit unfolded at 10:56 a.m. The chain of events commenced with a […]
Posted inFEATURED, Local News, Pike County, Piketon
High speed chase results in barricaded situation in Pike Co.
PIKETON, Ohio — A standoff ended outside Piketon along Route 32 with an armed gunman on Thursday. Troopers said they were in a high speed chase with a man named Dakota Lansing, from Pike County. He was wanted for felony fleeing out of Jackson. Troopers tried to make a traffic stop on a vehicle he […]
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Annual “Business Expo” draws hundreds at local family fun center
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Over 500 participants have been estimated to have attended the annual Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. On Wednesday, nearly 50 businesses set up tables to advertise their services and products for guests. Triple Crown Family Fun Center, owned by Chillicothe resident Kevin Ross, hosted the event for the 7th year, […]
Posted inLocal News, Vinton County
Vinton Co. man arrested for enticing a minor online, child pornography
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — A man has been arrested for enticing a minor online. The Vinton County Sheriff’s Office has acted on information provided by a private organization called “Predator Poachers” based in Houston, Texas. The organization reported engaging with an individual from Vinton County through a decoy online account, revealing concerning exchanges where explicit […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Pickaway County, Ross County
Columbus man guilty of having illegal firearms
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Antoine Dwayne Riley, 37, of Columbus, has been found guilty by a federal jury for the illegal possession of firearms, a violation stemming from a prior conviction in the Southern District of Ohio. In 2009, Riley was convicted of conspiracy to distribute over five grams of cocaine and possessing a firearm in […]
Posted in-Scioto County, Local News, Ross County
Serious two-vehicle crash closes route 104
LUCASVILLE, Ohio — Two people were injured in a crash on Route 104. The Highway Patrol responded to a report of a commercial vehicle versus car crash on State Route 104, located south of the Big Bear Creek Road intersection in Morgan Township. According to authorities, Robert Cyrus, 47, Lucasville, was south on State Route […]
Posted inChillicothe, Jackson County, Local News, Pike County, Ross County
Chillicothe woman hurt in crash involving Waverly man
JACKSON, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is actively investigating a single-vehicle injury crash that unfolded on route 35 near milepost 36 in Jefferson Township. James Ramey, 43, Waverly, lost control of his 2016 Dodge Ram while attempting to make a left turn onto Elam Road, resulting in the vehicle overturning. Ramey sustained minor […]