CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Thoryn Sizemore, a local man, will learn his fate today in court. Sizemore was indicted last year on one count of gross sexual imposition. The victim was under the age of 13 at the time of the incident, according to court documents obtained by The Guardian. Sizemore has been in custody at […]
Recent Chillicothe restaurant inspections
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Health District has released its recent restaurant inspection report, which includes an incident involving Los Mariachis on 28 Stoneridge Drive. The restaurant received a complaint stating that a child was given sour milk between 6-8 PM on February 26, 2023. During the complaint investigation on February 28, 2023, the […]
Ohio to receive $1.2M in federal grants for substance use disorder treatment programs
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) in Ohio has announced that local governments, state agencies, and state-supported universities with residential substance use disorder treatment programs will receive $1.2 million in federal grants through the Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (RSUDT). The program aims to help prepare individuals with substance use […]
Mayor Feeney to host “Neighborhood Office Hours”, Armory renovations on display
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney is set to host his first Neighborhood Office Hours of 2023, offering citizens of Chillicothe a chance to chat with him about their ideas for the city. The event is scheduled to take place one week from today and will provide residents with an informal setting to engage […]
Family files lawsuit against a Chillicothe nursing home
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A family has filed a lawsuit against a Chillicothe nursing home saying that negligence played a contributing role in their loved one’s death. The family of Goldie M. Baker filed a nearly $1 million suit this month against Signature Healthcare, located at 60 Marietta Road. The complaint obtained by the Guardian, […]
Honda and LG break ground for new EV battery plant in Fayette Co.
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio —– Honda and LG Energy Solution have broken ground on a new joint venture electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Fayette County, Ohio. The 2 million square foot facility will produce lithium-ion batteries to support Honda’s plan to build EVs in North America. The companies will invest $3.5 billion in the new […]
Dog dragged behind a truck in Chillicothe; police investigate
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A disturbing scene of animal cruelty occurred at a Kroger parking lot on Western Ave, where witnesses saw a dark-colored Pitbull mix being dragged behind a tan/silver Chevy S10 truck. According to reports, a witness traveling behind a truck noticed something being dragged behind it. Upon closer inspection, the witness realized it […]
Police in Chillicothe investigate a shooting on the city’s east side
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police officers responded to reports of a possible shooting and active burglary in the areas of East Water St and North McArthur St on Tuesday, February 28. As additional reports of a shooting were received, officers arrived at a residence on North McArthur, where the residents reported hearing someone trying to get […]
Oak Hill man charged with child pornography
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — An Oak Hill man has been taken into custody for allegedly possessing child pornography materials. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputies, in collaboration with the Oak Hill Police, acted on a tip and took 76-year-old Allen J. Deverick of Morgan St. in Oak Hill into custody on Saturday, February 25, 2023. According […]
NWS confirms tornado hit northern Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado struck Pickaway County on Monday afternoon, causing damage to several properties in the area. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado began south of Darby Creek Road in the Fox Lair Farms neighborhood. Two single-wide manufactured homes were flipped on their […]
