CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A minor head-on crash restricted a portion of High Street in Chillicothe on Friday. It happened at around 5:30 p.m. near Vine Street when a green Mustang and silver sedan collided on the curve near Lost Tribe Motorcycle Club. The sedan continued off the roadway and veered into a nearby privacy fence. […]
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EDITORIAL: Shoemaker and Williams; exposing divisive online forces in Chillicothe
Today, I find myself compelled to speak not only as the publisher of The Guardian but also as a concerned citizen who, like many of you, believes in the power of using our platforms for good. It’s with a heavy heart that I delve into a recent issue that has ignited a fiery debate in […]
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Overdose at Ross Co. high school prompts lockdown
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Students at Unioto High School were under lockdown after a student was transported to the hospital after a reported overdose. Multiple deputies responded to the high school, along with medics from Scioto Township and Union Township at around 1:30 p.m. on Friday. Five ambulances in total were called to the school after […]
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Athens landlord sued by feds for sexually harassing tenants
ATHENS, Ohio — The U.S. Department of Justice has taken legal action against Joseph Earl Lucas of Amesville, Ohio, for alleged sexual harassment of female tenants and housing applicants, violating the Fair Housing Act. Lucas, a landlord who has owned and managed more than 70 residential rental properties in and around Athens County, is facing […]
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Pickaway-Ross CTC hosts 15th annual “Battle of the Bands”
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe’s Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center is gearing up for its 15th annual Battle of the Bands on Friday, September 8th. This popular event will start at 9:30 a.m. and showcase ten home school bands vying for the trophy and honor of having their name inscribed on it. This year’s lineup features […]
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Ohio rural communities awarded $1.1M to combat overdose crisis on Int’l Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. — International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is being observed on today, marking the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose. The day aims to remember loved ones lost to drug overdose, support those affected by substance use and overdose, and raise awareness about overdose prevention strategies. IOAD serves as an opportunity for individuals […]
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The 10 Most and Least Healthy States in the USA
A recent study by Dental expert lighthousedentalcentre.com found that Colorado is the healthiest state in the US! They scored a solid 80 out of 80. On the other hand, Kentucky and West Virginia are the least healthy states, with scores of 41.4 and 40, respectively. lighthousedentalcentre.com took a bunch of factors into account, like air […]
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Route 35 closed in Ross County after semi rollover crash
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently conducting an investigation into a two-vehicle injury collision that took place on the westbound lanes of US-35, near mile post 25, in Ross County. According to reports received by the Chillicothe Post, the incident occurred at approximately 8:54 P.M. Involved in the collision were […]
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Adena Health sued in new class action lawsuit over unpaid overtime
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Adena Health System is facing a federal lawsuit filed by a former employee who claims to have spent 18 years working within the organization. The lawsuit alleges that the healthcare system failed to properly compensate hourly, non-exempt healthcare employees for overtime hours worked. The lawsuit, which is labeled as a class action […]
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Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder transferred to federal prison in Oklahoma
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a bribery scheme, has been transferred to a federal prison in Oklahoma. Householder was sentenced in June after being convicted of conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise involving bribery and money laundering. A […]