COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol has entered the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) “Best Looking Cruiser” contest. Through August 25, Ohioans can visit the Patrol’s Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram pages and click the link in any of their contest posts. Residents can also visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QHXV8ZS to cast their vote for Ohio […]
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Clinton Co. man sentenced to prison for burning hazardous materials
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Clinton County man was sentenced to two years in prison for crimes related to burning hazardous materials. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost called the man an “environmental terrorist.” Jason Wallace, 46, was sentenced on August 9 after being found guilty in July of two counts of illegal open burning of solid […]
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Local surgeon to host a free informational seminar
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Dr. Brian Cohen, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, will host a free informational seminar for the community. The seminar will be held on Thursday, September 15, at 6 p.m. at the Christopher Inn and Conference Center. Everyone attending will receive a special gift. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. According to Dr. […]
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PACCAR to offer new natural gas-powered engines
BELLEVUE, Washington — On Monday, PACCAR announced its partnership with Cummins Inc. to place the first natural gas engines into Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. Representatives for the company said the new X15N engine will be specifically designed for heavy-duty trucks. “PACCAR can help customers achieve their business goals by offering sustainable, affordable power solutions that […]
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Police responded to an early morning shooting on Chillicothe’s east side
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On Monday, shortly after 1 a.m., dispatchers received a call of shots fired in the area of East Water and North Brownell Streets. According to reports obtained by the Guardian, officers made contact with a witness who stated that a large group of people were in the intersection and appeared to be […]
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Person of interest in recent Pike Co. death appeared in court today
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio —- Charles Meddock was arraigned in a Ross County court today. Meddock was indicted earlier this month on charges of aggravated trafficking. He is also a person of interest in the recent death of Deric Lansing of Pike County. On Thursday, August 4, the Pike County Sheriff’s Office was called to the […]
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Closure of the N. Poplar Street bike path parking lot announced by city officials
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The City of Chillicothe Utilities Director Brad Long announced today that the bike path parking lot on North Poplar Street will be closed. According to Long, the city’s utility department will be using the area to install a mobile pump. The pump will be used during the sewer repairs on E. Water […]
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Former attorney pleads guilty to stealing $882,000 from elderly woman
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A former Belmont County attorney pleaded guilty to crimes related to stealing more than $882,000 from an elderly woman with dementia while purporting to act in her best interests under a Power of Attorney. Mark Alan Thomas, 62, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, pleaded guilty to mail fraud, a federal crime punishable by […]
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Ohio pill mill doctor found guilty in federal court
OHIO — A federal jury in the Southern District of Ohio convicted an Ohio physician on Friday for unlawfully distributing opioids from his Martin’s Ferry clinic. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Thomas Romano, 72, of Wheeling, West Virginia, owned and operated a self-named pain management clinic where his clients traveled hundreds […]
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Joseph Warren Hoffman
Musician 1st Class Joseph Warren “Hope” Hoffman, age 24, passed away December 7, 1941, while serving aboard the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Joseph was among 429 sailors on that ship who perished, of which only 35 were identified. His remains were recovered during World War II, but could not be identified until […]