CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A teenager from Chillicothe reported that he was attacked by a dog while riding his bicycle. The incident occurred on Monday when police were called to the scene. According to the police report, the victim, a 17-year-old boy, had scratches and puncture marks on his back and buttocks from the dog bite. […]
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Severe Weather Alert: Ohio placed under enhanced risk for high winds, hail, and possible tornadoes
NORMAN, Oklahoma — The Guardian is keeping a close eye on the weather, and we want to make sure everyone in Ohio is prepared for what could be a widespread severe weather day on Wednesday. The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has placed the state under an enhanced risk for severe storms, and meteorologists […]
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ODOT announces new road closure in Pickaway County
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced another road closure in Pickaway County that could cause disruptions for drivers. Route 674/Bell Station Road will be closed today through Wednesday, April 5 for a culvert repair project. In the meantime, motorists in Pickaway County, are urged to find an alternative route during […]
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Trump returns to New York for arraignment
NEW YORK CITY, New York — President Donald J. Trump is set to make a dramatic appearance in a Manhattan courtroom today, where he will face over two dozen felony charges related to a hush-money payment made to a porn star in the final days of the 2016 presidential campaign. This is a historic moment […]
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Three members of one family killed in Pike Co. crash
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — It was a beautiful spring day in Marion Township in Pike County, but tragedy struck on Monday when the Portsmouth Dispatch Center of the Ohio State Highway Patrol received a call of a horrific SUV versus commercial-semi crash. Stephen D. Stapleton, a 34-year-old resident of Waverly, was driving a 2006 Ford […]
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Ohio man charged for fire bombing church hosting drag shows
CHESTERLAND, Ohio — An Ohio man is facing charges for allegedly attempting to burn down a church in Chesterland, Ohio, which was planning to host two drag shows. Aimenn Penny, 20, from Alliance, Ohio, has been accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at the Community Church of Chesterland. According to church representatives, they believe the attack […]
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Ex-Athens Co. recreations director indicted for stealing youth league funds
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio —Former Nelsonville Recreation Director David “Rudy” Schultz has been indicted on two counts of theft for allegedly stealing money intended to support youth baseball and softball leagues during the 2022 season. Schultz is accused of failing to deposit money collected from registration fees and concession sales, taking money out of an account […]
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WANTED: Violent sex offender on the run
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — The Hocking County Sheriff’s Office has issued an urgent appeal for information to locate a dangerous individual, Johnathan R. Allbery, who is wanted for a felony probation violation. Allbery, a violent sexual offender, recently pled guilty to a weapon violation but failed to report to jail on March 20, 2023, as […]
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NASA announces crew for historic moon mission
HOUSTON, Texas — NASA and the Canadian Space Agency have announced the crew members for the highly-anticipated Artemis II mission, which will mark NASA’s first crewed mission to the Moon since the Apollo missions. The four-member crew revealed at an event near NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, consists of Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor […]
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Oil prices soar as OPEC+ producers make unexpected cut
Oil prices saw a significant surge on Monday after OPEC+ producers announced an unexpected decision to cut output. Brent crude, which is considered the global benchmark, rose by 5.31%, reaching $84.13 a barrel, while the US benchmark, WTI, saw a 5.48% increase, reaching $79.83 a barrel. The decision to cut production is a pre-emptive measure, […]