WAVERLY, Ohio — It was a long day for the jury in the Goerge Wagner IV trial, who caps off their fourth week of trial in Pike County. The three-day weekend is welcomed by all, including the judge, jury, counsel, and yes, even the media. Friday, the jury saw two witnesses take the stand; two […]
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Medics respond to a two-vehicle crash in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Rescue personnel responded to Route 28 at Maple Grove Road in Ross County on a two-vehicle accident. The call came into 9-1-1 shortly after 12 p.m. this afternoon. According to dispatchers, one person suffered injuries related to airbag deployment. Authorities did not immediately release the names of those involved […]
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Chillicothe announces fall curbside leaf pickup schedule
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Mayor Luke Feeney, Safety and Service Director Jeff Carman, and the Service Department have announced the City of Chillicothe will have a full curbside leaf collection program again this year starting the week of October 17, 2022. Safety Director Jeff Carman asks that residents prepare their leaves in the following manner to […]
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Police looking into Chillicothe home invasion
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department is investigating a home invasion that occurred during the early morning hours on Thursday. According to reports, officers responded to the 600 block of Eastern Avenue after a caller said two people broke into his residence, robbed, and assaulted him. The victim told police that shortly before 6 […]
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Car crashes into hazardous building in Bainbridge
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Fire and rescue personnel, deputies from the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, and troopers from the Ohio Highway Patrol responded to a crash in the 100 block of Fifth Street in the village of Bainbridge where a vehicle crashed into a building. According to initial reports, the driver crashed into a Nutrien […]
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Inmate found hanging at RCI in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio— Medics from Union Township responded to the Ross Correctional Institution on an inmate who attempted suicide. According to dispatchers, it was unknown at this time if the inmate was breathing. The individual was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center. Stay with the Guardian for the latest on this developing story! If you […]
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West Portsmouth man faces multiple child rape charges
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — A West Portsmouth man is in jail today, charged with the rape of four children in Ohio and Virginia. According to Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman, 36-year-old Gary W. Cook III, is being held on a $550,000 bond. Detectives along with the Scioto County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit identified four […]
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Camper a total loss in Ross Co. fire
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio— Firefighters in Ross County were busy Thursday afternoon. Following a grain silo fire on route 104, township personnel responded to the 15000 block of route 772 for a fully engulfed camper fire. Additional assistance was requested to battle the blaze. The cause of the fire, officials said, remains under investigation. No further […]
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Pike Co. firefighters responded to a structure fire near Beaver
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters responded to a reported structure fire in eastern Pike County. According to initial reports, the call came in around noon along Gravel Washer Road in Beaver. Crews on the scene said heavy smoke was showing from the residence. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. […]
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Columbus police officer sentenced to prison
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A former Columbus vice officer was sentenced in the U.S. district court today to 18 months in prison for conspiring to violate an individual’s constitutional rights. Steven G. Rosser, 46, of Delaware, was convicted following a jury trial in February 2022. Rosser was employed with the Columbus Division of Police for 19 […]