HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — A Hocking County couple remains in jail today. Investigators say the two were allegedly involved in the death of a young child. According to reports, the child was taken to Nationwide Children’s Hospital and was in critical condition until their passing on Wednesday. Sources close to the situation told the Guardian that […]
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Governors make wager on rivalry game
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer placed a friendly wager ahead of the rivalry football game between The Ohio State University and the University of Michigan, commonly referred to as “The Game.” “With Ohio State and Michigan both undefeated entering The Game, and with Big Ten Championship Game and College Football Playoff […]
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West Virginia police department at risk of falling into a giant sinkhole
HINTON, West Virginia — The Hinton Police Department in West Virginia is at risk of falling into a giant sinkhole. According to the West Virginia Department of Transportation, the sinkhole first formed in June. The hole, officials said, was about “six feet wide and about 30 feet deep when it opened.” A spokesperson for WVDOT […]
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Troopers respond to two-vehicle crash in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Troopers with the Ohio Highway Patrol are investigating a two-vehicle crash in Chillicothe. The call came in shortly before 11:30 a.m. today in the 1900 block of Western Avenue. According to initial reports, at least one person was injured in the crash. Motorists are advised to avoid the area while crews work […]
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Multiple injuries reported in Ross Co. crash
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Rescue crews responded to a serious crash just outside of Chillicothe. The call came in shortly after 7:00 p.m. for a two-vehicle crash in the 3000 block of Polk Hollow Road. According to initial reports, there were multiple injuries in the crash. Medflight was requested to the scene to transport the most […]
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Police investigate several dead animals dumped in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A property owner made a grisly discovery on his property on Wednesday. According to reports, the caller found several dead animal carcasses that had been dumped alongside his driveway in the 1700 block of Anderson Station Road. Initially, the sheriff’s office was dispatched to the address but was later turned away, […]
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Firefighters respond to a structure fire in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters in Pickaway County responded to a structure fire shortly after 4 p.m. this afternoon. The fire was located in the 13000 block of Route 23 just north of South Bloomfield. According to initial reports, the fire was originally located in a shed but quickly spread to the adjacent residence. Several […]
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Police seize guns and drugs in Pike Co.
WAVERLY, Ohio — Drugs and guns were seized following a traffic stop in Waverly. According to the Waverly Police Department, officers were called to the Ameristay Hotel on the evening of November 17, 2022, on reports of two people in a white automobile using drugs. After arriving on the scene, officers detained two individuals and […]
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Police search for Portsmouth double homicide suspect
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Police are searching for the suspect involved in a double homicide in Portsmouth. In the early morning hours of Sunday, officers responded to a call of shots fired in the area of Frank N Steins Bar at 707 Chillicothe Street. Upon arrival, reports say, officers located two deceased Hispanic males, both suffering […]
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Crews battle a large brush fire in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters in Ross County battled a large brush fire Wednesday afternoon. The call came in shortly after 12 p.m. in the area of Harris Station Road. Several departments were called to the area to help each other put out the fire. According to reports from the scene, the fire was beginning […]