ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio —- The Athens County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with multiple agencies iniated a sweep on Tuesday, targeting drug traffickers and those with outstanding warrants. According to Sheriff Rodney Smith, agents with deputies conducted several knock and talk stops. During the operation, illegal narcotics, including fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine, were seized. Arrested was […]
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Second case of children found walking the streets alone in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio— The Chillicothe Police Department is investigating an alleged case of child abuse after two young kids were found wandering a west side neighborhood. This the second reported case this week of children being found walking the streets alone. According to a report obtained by the Guardian, officers were dispatched to the Chillicothe Intermediate […]
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Husband of Portsmouth woman accused of rape and kidnapping also arrested
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — The husband of a Portsmouth woman accused of the rape and kidnapping of a 12-year-old child now faces multiple felony charges. According to Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman, Dusty A. Polachek, 31, was arrested for three counts of child endangering, two counts of disseminating matter harmful to a juvenile, attempted sexual […]
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U.S. Senate Candidate J.D. Vance goes one-on-one with the Guardian in an exclusive interview
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — There are two starkly-different candidates running to be Ohio’s next United States Senator. A ten-term Congressman from northern Ohio, and a former Silicon Valley executive who was raised in the south. Republican J.D. Vance has received the endorsement of former President Donald Trump, but his critics — including his Democratic opponent, Tim […]
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Injury crash along Western Avenue in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Troopers from the Ohio Highway Patrol responded to an injury crash along the 2000 block of Western Avenue in Chillicothe. Medics and rescue personnel from Scioto and Union Townships responded to the scene. The Guardian could not independently confirm the extent of any injuries. The names of those involved have not been […]
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Name of intruder killed by a Pickaway Co. homeowner released by authorities
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office released the name of the intruder killed by a homeowner along Thrailkill Road on Sunday evening. Richard S. Taylor Jr, 27, of Hillard, was pronounced dead at the scene. According to initial reports from law enforcement, a man gained entry into a house in the 1000 […]
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Complete Streets Policy coming soon to Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Creating Healthy Communities (CHC) program (funded by Ross County Health District) is partnering with the City of Chillicothe to develop a Complete Streets Policy. Our Complete Streets Policy will help make Chillicothe streets safe and streamlined for all users by implementing and maintaining projects such as bike lanes, crosswalks, green spaces, […]
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Three young children found wandering the streets of Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio— According to reports, officers with the police department were dispatched to the 500 block of East Main Street after a caller stated that they had found three small children walking down the sidewalk alone. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the individual, who said she found the young kids (ages 6, 4, and 3) […]
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Mega Millions jackpot rises to over $1 billion
NATIONAL— There were no big winners in last night’s Mega Million drawing. Lottery officials say the jackpot now rises to over $1 billion with a cash payout option of $602 milllion. This will be the third largest jackpot prize in Mega Millions history. The next drawing will be Friday at 11 p.m.
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Search and rescue operation continues for missing teen
LUCASVILLE, Ohio — The search continues for a teenager who went missing yesterday near the Scioto River in Lucasville. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman told the Guardian that shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a call regarding someone who had fallen into the Scioto River near route 348. Witnesses say the teen […]