CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On July 22, officers with the Chillicothe Police Department were dispatched to the 700 block of Monroe Avenue in response to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a resident who reported hearing two or three shots but did not see any vehicles or individuals fleeing the scene. The resident told officers […]
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Devastating late-night semi fire wreaks havoc on route 35
RICHMOND DALE, Ohio — A semi caught fire early Tuesday morning, which wreaked havoc along route 35. It happened at around 3 a.m. between Richmond Dale and Musgrove Road in the westbound lanes. The fire ignited under the hood near the engine, which almost early engulfed the cab. Firefighters responded to the scene and were […]
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White House issues statement after Circleville K9 mauling as BLM protesters plan rally
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House announced on Monday that they are aware of the Circleville Police Department’s K9 mauling an unarmed black man and that President Joe Biden has been briefed. NBC Chief White House Correspondent Kelly O’Donnell asked the White House press secretary during Monday’s regularly scheduled press briefing if President Biden had […]
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Chillicothe man wanted for attempted murder after trying to kill two with SUV
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man is wanted for attempted murder after trying to kill another person with an SUV. The Guardian broke the story back on July 11 that a man was found on the ground in front of Cheap Tobacco on the corner of East Main and Bridge Streets at around 3:30 a.m. […]
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“Black Lives Matter” plans Circleville protest after K9 police mauling
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Those who support the “Black Lives Matter” movement have planned a large protest in Circleville after a police dog mauled an unarmed black man. Black Lives Matter is a decentralized political and social movement that seeks to highlight racism, discrimination, and racial inequality experienced by black people. Its primary concerns are incidents […]
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Minor crash restricts route 35 after bikes fall off camper
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A crash involving a pickup truck pulling a camper restricted a portion of route 35 Saturday evening. It happened at around 7:30 p.m. near the Clarksburg exit when two bicycles and their hauling rack fell off the back of a camper. The bicycles were laying in the middle of the highway […]
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Sofidel faces scrutiny over labor and safety issues
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — In the heartland of America, an unexpected crisis has unfolded within the seemingly innocuous world of toilet paper production. Sofidel, a prominent manufacturer operating in central Ohio, has found itself enmeshed in a complex web of serious allegations involving labor rights violations and safety breaches. Workers at the facility have stepped forward […]
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Two vehicles collide head-on in Ross Co. near Nipgen
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Troopers are investigating a crash that closed down route 772 on Friday. It happened in Ross Co at the end of Camelin Hill at around 5 p.m. when two sedans collided. No serious injuries were caused in the crash, but the highway was closed as crews worked to investigate the scene. […]
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Black man who was mauled by K9 called 911 before attack saying, “They’re trying to kill me!”
ROSS COUNTY, OHIO — The man who was mauled by a Circleville K9 dog while complying with law enforcement had called 911 moments before saying he was afraid he was going to be killed. The Guardian was the first to break the story earlier this week that Jadarrius Rose, 23, of Memphis, Tenn., was involved […]