CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On April 29, Chillicothe police were dispatched to 411 E. Second St after a report of a possible death. The caller, reports say, claimed to have seen a dead body through an apartment window. Upon arrival, officers located Apartment 4, as described by the caller. They made contact with Nathan Wolford, who […]
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Chillicothe man claims thugs attacked him and tried to hijack his car
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — An unusual incident unfolded recently in a local alleyway near East Fourth Street, where a man claimed to have been assaulted after confronting two unknown individuals. The man, whose name was not released, stated that he returned home to find the suspects kicking a wooden fence behind his residence. In an attempt […]
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Man stabbed outside a Chillicothe bar
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe police are currently investigating a reported stabbing incident that took place over the weekend outside a local bar. The Guardian obtained reports stating that police were called to Adena Urgent Care on Centennial Blvd. regarding an individual receiving treatment for injuries sustained during an assault. The victim informed officers that they […]
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Hocking County Sheriff’s Office searches for missing teenager
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — The Hocking County Sheriff’s Office is urgently seeking the public’s help in locating a missing endangered juvenile, 15-year-old Brice L. Butcher, who was last seen on Sunday, April 30, in the Logan-Marion township area. Described as being 5’7″ tall, weighing 125 pounds, with sandy brown hair and hazel eyes, Brice was […]
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Drunk man arrested after baring all in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — In a cheeky turn of events, Ross County deputies responded to a rather “revealing” situation on Sunday. Residents on Moss Hollow Road were undoubtedly surprised to see a pants-less man, later identified as Randall Smith Sr., lounging on the concrete and baring it all for the world to see. Deputies were […]
Posted inLocal News, Pickaway County
New road closure announced in Pickaway County
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The Pickaway County Engineer’s Office has announced the temporary closure of Tarlton Adelphi Road between Hayesville Road and State Route 56 for a culvert replacement project. The closure will remain in effect until Friday, May 5. Motorists are advised to plan for alternate routes and expect delays in the area.
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Human remains found in Ross County identified as missing Chillicothe man
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Officials have confirmed the identity of human remains discovered by two mushroom hunters near Chillicothe on Thursday, April 20. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to the grisly find near Paint Creek along Cooks Hill Road on Thursday, April 20. According to the Ross County Coroner’s Office, the remains have been […]
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Employee’s arm caught in machine at Circleville factory
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A man was seriously injured Sunday afternoon when his arm became caught in a machine. It happened at a local toilet paper factory in Circleville. Medics said the man’s arm “became stuck in a machine” inside the plant and that it took more than 45 minutes to extricate the limb from the […]
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Chillicothe man killed in Washington Court House
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — A tragic car accident took place on Sunday afternoon, claiming the life of David Pence Jr., a 58-year-old man from Chillicothe. The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Wilmington Post is currently investigating the incident, which involved two vehicles. According to preliminary investigations, the accident occurred when 18-year-old Jaedamae Geiger, from Zanesville, failed […]
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Minor injuries in Pickaway Co. crash
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Only minor injuries were reported in a crash in Pickaway County over the weekend. It happened Saturday at around 5 p.m. at the interactions of Marcy Road and route 674 in Harrison Township. The t-bone crash caused heavy damage to a Jeep and a minivan. The injuries of those involved were […]