FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — A bomb scare in Fayette County has led to mass evacuations. According to the Jefferson Township Fire Department, a bomb threat was called into the Starbucks along Old Route 35 near the Outlet Mall. Officials say nearby businesses have been evacuated at this time, and a 1/2 mile perimeter is being […]
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Investigation continues into an apparent murder-suicide in Adams Co.
ADAMS COUNTY, Ohio — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating what is being called a “murder-suicide.” According to initial reports, the incident happened Saturday morning. WLWT in Cincinnati reports that dispatchers received a 9-1-1 call from a minor at the home of Kathleen Newkirk and […]
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DAY 29: Jake Wagner takes the stand against his brother in the Rhoden slaying trial
WAVERLY, Ohio — The man who has been proclaimed as the mastermind behind the slaughter of eight people in Pike County, Ohio took the stand Monday morning against his brother. As the trial of George Wagner IV, 31, enters the 29th day, his brother has turned the state’s evidence against him. Jake Wagner, who was […]
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Chillicothe City Council meets in regular session
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe City Council will meet in regular session this evening. Here are some of the items listed on tonight’s agenda: Tonight will be the third reading of two proposed ordinances. The first asks for the appropriation of $4,000 toward purchasing a credit card machine and monthly service fees for the remainder of […]
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Officials announce the closure of London Rd. in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Pickaway County officials announced the temporary closure of London Road in Derby. According to the Indiana & Ohio Railway, the closure will last for 5 to 7 days for track repairs. Motorists are encouraged to find an alternative route during that time.
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$2.5 million available to conduct motorcycle rider training in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio —– Motorcycle Ohio today announced $2.5 million in funding for 2023 for entities that want to offer motorcycle rider training. Interested government agencies and not-for-profit organizations such as career centers and institutions of higher learning can apply by Dec. 31 to offer certified motorcycle rider training. For more information, visit the Motorcycle Ohio […]
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Firefighters battle a large structure fire in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — On Sunday afternoon in Ross County, several township fire crews were called to a structure fire. According to initial reports, the fire was located in the 400 block of McDonald Road. The Guardian could not independently confirm if the structure was occupied at the time of the blaze. The cause of […]
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Firefighters respond to a structure fire in downtown Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Firefighters in Chillicothe have responded to a reported structure fire in downtown Chillicothe. Multiple fire companies responded to the area near the Majestic Theater on West 2nd Street. The Guardian could not independently confirm if the structure was occupied at the time of the fire. Residents are advised to avoid the […]
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Athens Co. fugitive taken into custody
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — A man wanted by the Athens County Sheriff’s Office has been taken into custody. According to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office, the Southeast Major Crimes Task Force located and arrested Randall Deeds, Jr. Deeds had been wanted on burglary and drug possession charges. The Task Force said that […]
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Firefighters battled an early morning fire in Fayette Co.
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters in Fayette County battled an early morning structure fire. The call came in shortly after 2 a.m. in the 6700 block of White Oak Road NE in Bloomingburg. Multiple fire crews were requested to assist in putting out the flames. The fire remains under investigation. The Guardian could not […]