ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross County corrections officer was found not guilty on charges of child rape and gross sexual imposition. Brian C. Adeva was indicted by a Ross County grand jury in March on 4 counts of GSI and 5 counts of rape involving a child under the age of 13. This week, […]
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Injury accident causes traffic delays in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Rescue personnel responded to a motor vehicle accident Thursday afternoon in Ross County. The call came in shortly after 3:30 p.m. in the area of Route 104 and Route 35. According to Ross County dispatchers, three people were suffering from minor injuries related to the crash. The westbound ramp to […]
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Firefighters battled a trailer fire in rural Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters in Ross County battle a mobile home fire along Wilson Run Road. According to initial reports, the trailer was not occupied at the time of the fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time. No further details were immediately available.
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Two former Pike Co. deputies indicted by federal grand jury
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two men were charged with civil rights crimes related to the use of excessive force during their employment with the Pike County Sheriff’s Office. Last week, a federal grand jury indicted Jeremy C. Mooney, 47, of Piketon, and William Stansberry, Jr., 46, of Chillicothe. That indictment was unsealed today at the defendants’ […]
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Roses Discount Store set to open in WCH next week
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — Roses Discount Store is coming to Washington Court House. The retail chain, according to the company’s website, operates over 400 stores throughout the United States, bringing discounted household goods and clothing to consumers. The store will be located inside part of the old Kmart building located along Columbus Avenue […]
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Rescue crews respond to a serious crash in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Rescue crews responded to the 16000 block of Westfall Road Wednesday afternoon on a single-vehicle accident. The call came into dispatchers shortly after 2:30 p.m. According to initial reports, the driver involved lost control and struck a tree. It is unknown at this time if there are any injuries. The crash […]
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Fire and rescue respond to crash in the Village of Bainbridge
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Bainbridge fire and rescue responded to a crash in the 400 block of East Main Street in the village. According to initial reports, one vehicle involved was smoking. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. The Guardian could not confirm if there were any injuries as a result […]
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Trial to begin for Ross Co. corrections officer accused of sexually assaulting a child
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The trial of a Ross County correctional officer accused of sexually assaulting a child is scheduled to begin this week. Brian C. Adeva was indicted by a Ross County grand jury in March on 4 counts of gross sexual imposition and 5 counts of rape involving a child under the age of […]
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The Agriculture Education Foundation offers scholarships for future agri-science educators
COLUMBUS, Ohio —The Agriculture Education Foundation is accepting applications for five $1,000 scholarships to be issued to college students enrolling in Ohio’s agriculture educator programs for the spring semester of 2023. This opportunity is open to any student who meets the minimum qualifications and is enrolled or planning to enroll in an agriculture teaching major or […]
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Clorox recalls some of their popular Pine-Sol products for bacteria exposure
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Clorox company has issued a recall for many of their popular products. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Pine-Sol Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners in Lemon Fresh, Sparkling Wave, and Lavender Clean Scents have been recalled for potential bacterial exposure. In a statement released by the CPSC, it says the “recalled products may […]