FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — Tragedy struck in Fayette County on Monday, February 27, as a 26-year-old man lost his life in a single-vehicle crash. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that the incident happened on Old Route 35 in Wayne Township at around 9:30 p.m. Zachary S. Wallace, a resident of Circleville, was driving a […]
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Estate of Ross Co. magistrate files wrongful death suit against Adena
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The estate of Steven Drotleff, a Ross County Magistrate who passed away in 2021, has filed a lawsuit against Adena Health System. The estate is seeking $75,000 from the healthcare provider, citing medical negligence, wrongful death, and the destruction of evidence, according to court documents obtained by the Guardian. The complaint, […]
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Man wanted for kidnapping in Pike County arrested
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Following the investigation of an alleged abduction of a female at gunpoint, the Pike County Sheriff’s Office and the Pike County Prosecutor’s Office have announced the arrest of two suspects, Timothy J. Brown and Jennifer Blanton. On February 26, 2023, deputies found the suspect vehicle which fled and was abandoned on […]
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City implements program to deter geese from Yoctangee Park
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Parks and Recreation Director of Chillicothe, Bill Bonner, announced today that the city has partnered with a certified geese management company to deter the rising population of Canadian geese in Yoctangee Park. According to city officials, the exponential growth in the waterfowl population has resulted in many issues related to cleanliness, […]
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Virginia Mae Deering Ferguson, 98
Virginia Mae Deering Ferguson, 98, of Waverly, Ohio passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children on March 1, 2023 at Pickaway Manor, Circleville, Ohio. She was born August 25, 1924 in Waverly, Ohio daughter of the late Erven Barch and Grace Detty Barch of Waverly. Surviving are her children, Marilyn (Ed) Hatfield of Circleville, Don […]
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Bradlee (Chitwood) Maxwell, 87
Bradlee Maxwell, 87, of Washington Court House passed away on February 22, 2023, at the St Catherine’s Manor. Bradlee (Lee) was born December 27, 1935, in Winfield, TN to the late Lee Bannon and Ethel (Adkins) Chitwood. Along with her parents, Bradlee was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Maxwell, sisters, Alfreida Naranjo, Ionavee Kerber, and brother, Dwayne Chitwood. […]
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Isabelle “Dixie” (Ryckman) Walker, 82
Isabelle “Dixie” Mason Ryckman Walker, a woman of extraordinary depth and warmth, passed away February 26th, 2023 peacefully in her sleep on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon. Born in Ventura, California on March 28th, 1940, Dixie lived a life full of color, love, and kindness. Dixie was a nurse, photographer, gardener, pianist, and most importantly, […]
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Ryan Alexander Mundy, 30
Ryan Alexander Mundy, 30, of Lancaster, passed away on February 27, 2023. Ryan was born June 26, 1992. He was a 2011 graduate from Amanda Clearcreek High School. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Harold and Betty Mundy. Ryan is survived by his loving mother Melissa Mundy, brother Hunter (Maggie) Ricketts, step father […]
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Search underway for a missing toddler in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Search and rescue teams, along with multiple law enforcement agencies, have responded to Seymour Road in Ross County, following reports of a missing toddler. According to initial reports, the 3-year-old child was last seen at her residence shortly after 5 p.m. and it is unclear what led to her disappearance. Authorities […]
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Details released in deadly officer-involved shooting in Circleville
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Authorities are still investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting that occurred on February 25 at a motel in Circleville. The incident began when law enforcement received a call from Pamela Croston, who made suicidal threats and stated that she had a gun to her head. Responding units were advised that Croston was threatening […]