Harold William McKinley John Thomas Stevenson, born December 13, 1938, entered into eternal rest November 15, 2021 at the age of 82 years, 11 months and 2 days with his wife of 35 years, Ms. Kathy, and his daughter Stephanie at his bedside. Harold retired from Pickaway Correctional Institution after 30 years, enjoyed deer hunting […]
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Barbara Ann Crackovich
Barbara Ann Crackovich, 77, of Chillicothe, died 8:24 am, November 14, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born June 25, 1944 in Uniontown, PA. On January 21, 1966 she married Ronald M. Crachovich, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Ronda (Todd) Landrum, Chillicothe, Dawn (David “DJ”) Johnson, Dickson, TN, and Heather […]
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Helen Irene Bragg
Helen Irene Bragg, age 91, of Leesburg, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. She was born August 28, 1930, in Leesburg, Ohio, the daughter of Stanley and Rosetta (Flack) Cox. Helen was a graduate of Fairfield High School and a homemaker. She is survived by one […]
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Linda L. Mattingly
Linda L. Mattingly, 79, went home to be with her Lord at 4:49 a.m. on November 15, 2021 in Chillicothe. She was born April 7, 1942, in Dorton, Kentucky and was the eighth of ten children. She spent about 50 years of her life in Georgia, only recently moving in 2020 to be near […]
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Donald W. Poole
Donald W. Poole, 59, of Chillicothe, died 4:20 p.m. Friday, November 12, 2021 in Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born September 16, 1962 in Chillicothe to Charles E. and Lillie M. McDade Poole. Surviving are his wife, Crystal Myers Poole, of Circleville; mother, Lillie M. Poole, of Chillicothe; […]
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Another sexual incident reported on Union-Scioto school bus
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Unioto student was allegedly caught “pleasuring himself” on a school bus full of students, and video of the incident has landed two other teens in hot water. Deputies met with Superintendent Matthew Thornsberry and the High School Principal Nathan Caplinger about the situation. According to school officials, a student had […]
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Drone video released of Easyrider Rodeo “security risk”
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Guardian has obtained the drone video that the local Sheriff says spawned the county’s decision to ban the annual biker rodeo from Ross County. The Easyrider Rodeo has been held annually at the Ross County Fairgrounds for decades. The event draws thousands of motorcyclists from all over the country for the […]
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Children facing possible criminal charges after causing a train derailment in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Investigators say two kids may face criminal charges after they caused a train derailment in Chillicothe. According to Chillicothe Police, officers were dispatched to Douglas Avenue last week after a train that had jumped the tracks. Officers spoke with a CSX Railroad employee who said he had been working in the area. […]
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Two kids reportedly swept away in Ross Co. creek
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Emergency personnel responded to Star Drive in Chillicothe on reports of a water rescue. The call came in shortly before 11 a.m., Sunday morning. According to the 9-1-1 caller, he saw two kids attempting to cross a creek who were swept away by the rushing waters. Crews from multiple townships responded to assist […]
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Deputy escapes injury after fleeing drunken suspect attempts to run him over
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio —- Deputies were involved in a short pursuit Friday evening in Chillicothe. Deputies attempted to stop a white Toyota Corrola, but the driver fled. Reports say the vehicle was stopped once but took off again, nearly dragging a deputy behind it. The deputy, according to dispatch, was not seriously injured. Officers from […]