HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio— The Athens Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a Vinton County man. The crash happened shortly before 6 a.m. on Thursday. Ethan Cole Fout, 19 of McArthur, was traveling along route 93 in Hocking County when his 2000 Ford F-250 pick-up veered […]
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Chillicothe woman threatens to kill local judge
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Chillicothe woman found herself in hot water after allegedly threatening to kill a local judge. According to a report obtained by the Guardian, dispatchers received a call from a woman who stated that another female subject was demanding to see Judge Jeff Benson. Benson presides over the Probate and Juvenile Division […]
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Community to honor fallen sailor killed at Pearl Harbor
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — On Saturday, the Scioto Valley will honor a fallen sailor who was killed on the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Multiple torpedo hits caused the USS Oklahoma to capsize quickly. Hoffman was among the 429 crewmen who died in the attack. From December 1941 to June […]
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Multi-vehicle crash backs up traffic along route 50 near Londonderry
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Fire and rescue personnel responded to the 3000 block of route 50 near Londonderry for a three-vehicle accident. According to initial reports, one vehicle was on its top. The call came in shortly after 7 a.m. First responders on the scene said that at least two people were injured in the […]
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DeWine awards $3 million to strengthen Ohio food supply chain
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced that 12 meat processors have been awarded a total of nearly $3 million to implement processing efficiencies, expand or construct facilities at existing sites, assist in training and certification, and improve harvest services. This is the third round of awards made […]
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Chillicothe’s parking enforcement officer arrested for alleged beating
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The top meter maid for Chillicothe was arrested last week after it was alleged he beat the mother of his child. Gerald Logan, 55, was taken into custody on Thursday after the woman reported to police that she was beaten so badly that she was hospitalized. According to law enforcement, the woman […]
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Former Circleville school nurse indicted on sexual assault charges
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A former Pickaway County school nurse was indicted earlier this month on several charges related to an inappropriate relationship she had with a student. Rachel Knapp, 40, of Circleville, was a contracted nurse for the district. The Guardian broke the story in January of the investigation into Knapp’s conduct. Police say she […]
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Suspects drive into pond following high-speed pursuit
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Deputies in Pickaway Counrt were involved in a pursuit shortly after midnight on Tuesday. According to reports, the driver of a box truck ran from law enforcement in the area of route 104 and Beth Page Blvd. The driver, deputies said, drove the vehicle into a nearby pond at the “Players […]
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ATV accident sends one by medical helicopter in serious condition
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Fire and rescue personnel responded to the 3900 block of Harris Station Road for an ATV accident Monday afternoon. According to initial reports, one person was injured in the accident. Medics arrived at the scene and found an individual suffering from a serious arm injury. The Guardian could not independently verify […]
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Cyber-attack exposed the personal data of thousands of Americans
PORTLAND, Oregon — In April, OneTouchPoint, Inc. learned of an attack on its systems. The company provides printing and mailing services to providers and health insurance companies across the nation. OTP officials said, “On April 28, 2022, OTP discovered encrypted files on certain computer systems. Our investigation determined that there was an unauthorized access to […]