VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters from Vinton and Ross County responded to a motor vehicle crash along route 50 shortly after 10:30 a.m. According to initial reports, one person was trapped inside the wreckage. The Guardian could not independently confirm the extent of any injuries. The names of those involved were not immediately […]
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Firefighters battle barn fire in New Holland
PICKAWAY COUNTY— Firefighters responded to a reported large barn fire in the New Holland area this morning. The call came in shortly before 9:30 a.m. According to dispatchers, multiple surrounding fire departments responded to the 26000 block of Locust Grove Road. Responding crews stated that smoke from the blaze could be seen several […]
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Accident ties up traffic on busy Ross Co. highway
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters in Ross County responded to the area of routes 23 and 207 on a single-vehicle accident. The crash occurred around 8:30 a.m. According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, at least one person was trapped inside the vehicle following the crash. The names of those involved and the extent of any […]
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The trial of George Wagner IV begins this week
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — The trial of George Wagner IV is scheduled to begin this week in a Pike County courtroom. Wagner, his brother, mother, and father are all accused of planning and executing what has been called the “worst crime” in Ohio history. It has been 6 years since the slaughter of Dana Manley […]
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SNAP, and EBT services down across the United States
NATIONAL — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (also known as Food Stamps) recipients in multiple states across the nation are experiencing a temporary service outage. According to reports, SNAP EBT systems in several states, including Ohio, are unable to process payments. SNAP is a program through the United States Department of Agriculture that provides […]
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Multiple townships responded to a large fire in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio—-Firefighters in Pickaway County responded to a large structure fire Friday night. According to dispatchers, the fire was located along the 2300 block of Weigand Road. Crews from multiple townships responded to assist in putting out the blaze. The Guardian could not independently confirm if there were any injuries as a result of […]
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Biden declares next week as “Overdose Awareness Week”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden this week issued a proclamation declaring next week as “Overdose Awareness Week”. The President in a statement said, “The overdose epidemic has taken a heartbreaking toll on our Nation, claiming the lives of far too many Americans and devastating families and communities across the country. During Overdose Awareness Week, we […]
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Report: Semi trailer stolen from Kenworth
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Deputies are investigating a report of a stolen trailer. It allegedly happened on Friday at Kenworth outside of Chillicothe. A driver with a contracting company named Aki Logistics Group, LLC, called deputies from the nearby Pilot truck stop to report the theft. The driver told them the trailer was stolen sometime today […]
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Vinton Co. teen becomes victim of a hate crime
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — One parent in Vinton County is demanding accountability as the local school district tries to calm families who are asking for answers regarding an alleged hate crime. A Vinton County father took to social media this week to tell his daughter’s story. The father, in an online statement, said, “She was […]
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MedCare to discontinue emergency services in Pike Co.
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — In a major announcement affecting Pike County residents, MedCare said that they would no longer be providing emergency services for the county. MedCare has been providing 9-1-1 services for the past 18 months. The services were provided after a countywide EMS system started to run out of money. MedCare, which is […]