PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Emergency services are responding to a possible tornado touchdown in Pickaway County. According to reports, the Foxlair Farms Mobile Home Park on Darby Creek Road in Orient suffered extensive damage. Mutual assistance has been requested from all neighboring fire departments. It is unknown if there are injuries at this time. Residents […]
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School bus crash with students closes road in Ross County
FRANKFORT, Ohio — A school bus carrying students from a local school was involved in a crash Monday afternoon. It happened at around 4 p.m. in the 300 block of Owl Creek Road, when the bus carrying five students crashed with a truck. The bus belonged to Paint Valley Local Schools. There were no serious […]
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Grandmother narcans 9-month-old in Ross Co. after fentanyl overdose
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross County grandmother says her 9-month-old grandchild overdosed on suspected Fentanyl after visiting a public restroom at a Bainbridge gas station. According to a report from the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, Nationwide Childrens Hospital alerted authorities after the child tested positive for the illicit drug. The grandmother, reports say, told […]
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John Doe in Fayette Co. is identified as Toledo teenager
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — More than 30 years after an unidentified body was found in a creek outside of Jeffersonville, the Sheriff of Fayette County said on Monday they now know who the person was. Sheriff Vernon P. Stanforth joined Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and other law enforcement members in a news conference to […]
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WEATHER ALERT: Tornado Watch
NORMAN, Oklahoma — The storm prediction center in Norman Oklahoma has issued a tornado watch for portions of Ohio. Forecasters with the National Weather Service said conditions remain favorable for tornadic development during the afternoon hours. Residents are encouraged to have multiple means to receive weather alerts should severe weather occur. Stay with the Guardian […]
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Traffic stop leads to large drug seizure in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A traffic stop in Ross County led to the seizure of a large amount of suspected narcotics. According to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, on Saturday Deputy Oberer of the sheriff’s office was on patrol along Route 23 near Rozelle Creek Rd when he stopped a vehicle for multiple traffic violations. […]
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220 new jobs coming to Chillicothe and Portsmouth, Governor announces
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced Monday the approval of assistance for two projects set to create 223 new jobs in Ross and Scioto counties and retain 165 jobs statewide. During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by […]
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Two men arrested for attempted robbery of an Amazon delivery driver in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Two men were arrested over the weekend for allegedly trying to rob an Amazon delivery driver. The Chillicothe Police Department said officers were requested to East Seventh Street on Sunday. Reports say that officers met with the caller who stated that two men on bicycles approached the driver’s van. Both men, the […]
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Pickaway Co. road closure announcement
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The Pickaway County Engineer’s Office has announced the closure of Harrisburg Pike. According to a statement by the county engineer, Harrisburg Road between Darby Creek Road and Elm Street will be closed until Friday, March 10 for a bridge replacement project. Motorists are advised to find an alternative route during the […]
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Scioto Valley under the threat of severe weather
NORMAN, Oklahoma — The threat of severe weather returns to the Scioto Valley this afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma says the entire region is under the risk of severe weather including damaging winds, and a few isolated tornadoes. Forecasters with the weather service said a quick approaching cold front will trigger showers […]