GREENFIELD, Ohio — A Greenfield man previously indicted on seven counts of rape earlier this year was sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison Wednesday in a separate bill of information. During a status hearing in Highland County Common Pleas Court, Harold H. Willis, 44, waived his right to prosecution by indictment, with […]
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Deputies catch man after foot chase in Bourneville
BOURNEVILLE, Ohio — Deputies captured a man after he ran from them early Sunday evening. It happened at around 7:30 p.m. along route 50 near the Valero gas station in Bourneville. Deputies engaged the man when they were patrolling the area and saw him take off. Leading deputies through a nearby creek, the man was […]
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Woman arrested after child falls from second story window
GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio — A southern Ohio woman is in jail after a child fell from a second-story apartment in Gallia County on Saturday. The Gallia County Sheriff’s Office says that someone had seen a small child fall from what appeared to be a window of a second-story apartment at the Gallia Metropolitan Estates. Emergency […]
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Kayaker rescued in Paint Creek after overturning in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A woman is alright after she overturned her canoe on Saturday. It happened along Paint Creek in Ross County after the woman reportedly launched from Waters Edge on route 772 at around 4 p.m. Water rescue crews were able to launch to the area and worked to get the woman out […]
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Impaired driver kills motorcyclist in Pike Co., troopers say
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — For the second time this week, a life has been claimed in a fatal accident near Waverly. It happened Saturday on Coal Dock Road near the intersection of Straight Creek Road in Union Township, troopers said. The Highway Patrol told the Guardian that Joshua C. Haislop, 22, Waverly, went left of […]
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Volunteers needed for the 2022 Ghost Walk
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Ghost Walk Committee is seeking volunteers for the 2022 event, which will be on Saturday, September 17th from 10 am to 6 pm through four locations in the Downtown area. This year’s event will showcase the ghostly stories about the Odd Fellows Lodge, First Capitol Brewery, the Bogg’s House, and the Majestic […]
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Traffic Alert: Rollover accident along route 23 in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Fire and Rescue responded to the area of route 23 southbound just north of route 361 on a two-vehicle crash shortly before 3 p.m. According to reports, a pickup truck involved in the crash had rolled into the median. Officials have not released the name of those involved or the extent […]
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Man arrested after firing a gun outside of a Wilkesville Family Dollar
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — According to the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office, a man is in jail today after attempting to use a gun during an altercation at the Family Dollar in Wilkesville. The Sheriff’s Office said yesterday, June 2, deputies responded to a call of a received a fight at the Family Dollar involving a firearm. […]
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Ohio’s free fishing days scheduled for June
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced Ohio’s “Free Fishing Days.” ODNR says residents will be able to fish on June 18 and 19 without a license. An ODNR spokesperson said, “All Ohio residents are invited to experience Ohio’s fantastic public fishing opportunities without purchasing a license.” Officials say all size and bag […]
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ODOT announces three new road projects in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation announced three new road projects in Ross County this week. According to ODOT, route 207 between Dodd Road and Westfall Road will be closed for the next 21 days as crews work to replace a culvert. Traffic during the construction will be detoured, officials say, via […]