JEFFERSONVILLE, Ohio — At least one person was killed and others were injured in a crash near Jeffersonville. It happened around 6 p.m. on Monday near the intersections of route 729 and 435. At least one person was pronounced deceased at the scene, while another was flown to an area hospital. Sheriff Vernon P. Stanforth […]
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Ross Co. kidnapper may have more victims, according to police report
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — New details have been released in the case of a Columbus woman who was kidnapped and later escaped in Ross County, which leads to more questions than answers and the possibility that the suspect may be involved in more cases of missing women. According to police reports obtained by the Guardian, […]
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Scioto Co. woman arrested after attempting to abduct a 7-year-old child
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — A New Boston woman is in jail today after law enforcement officials say she attempted to kidnap two children. According to Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman, his office was contacted by the Portsmouth Police Department on Sunday. Detectives say two children, ages 7 and 10, said a woman approached them as […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Lieutenant passes away after cancer battle
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Sheriff of Ross County has announced the passing of a member of his staff. In an announcement on Monday, Sheriff George Lavender said his son-in-law, Lieutenant Mont Steele, passed away after a battle with cancer. Steele, 49, has been with the Sheriff’s office for 22 years, according to Lavender. He […]
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Ohio leading the way with new aircraft tracking system
COLUMBUS, Ohio— As the number of drones grows, so do concerns about how to keep airspace safe for both crewed and uncrewed aircraft. Ohio is pioneering technology to do just that. At low altitudes, detecting manned air traffic with traditional radar is much more difficult due to the presence of ground obstructions such as trees, […]
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Residents asked to conserve water in Jeffersonville
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ohio — Officials with the Village of Jeffersonville are asking residents to conserve water while crews perform maintenance on the community’s large water tower. The advisory begins today and lasts through the remainder of the week. Anyone with questions can contact the village at 740-426-8881.
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Police investigate a robbery at a local cosmetics store in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — According to reports, officers responded to Ulta on North Bridge Street on Sunday afternoon. Employees of the business said two African American females and another unknown subject allegedly loaded bags full of merchandise, and then pushed their way out of the store. Police obtained a description of the suspects from surveillance footage. […]
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Man arrested after two children were found wandering alone
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man was arrested for active felony warrants after officers responded to a call of two young children found alone, playing in the middle of a busy street. Officers responded to the 300 block of East Second Street around 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Reports say officers made contact with the caller, who […]
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Teachers in Ohio’s largest school district voted to strike
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Following failed negotiations with the district, the Columbus Education Association teachers’ union voted to strike Sunday. The union, comprised of over 4,000 members, met for several hours at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Jennifer Adair, Columbus School Board President, released a statement saying, “Tonight’s vote by the Columbus Education Association (CEA) is […]
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Man accused of assaulting a jail corrections officer in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross County man was charged with assault after authorities say he attacked a corrections officer inside the Ross County Jail. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a residence on Pleasant Valley Road on August 12. Reports say 22-year-old Caleb Simmons had gotten into an argument with his grandmother […]