ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – The search for a missing man in Nelsonville may have ended after detectives discovered human remains on Wednesday. On June 7, 2021, Bryan Bridgeman, 30, of Nelsonville, was reported missing. The Athens County Sheriff’s Office said that he left his residence on June 4. Since then, the sheriff’s office has looked […]
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Local woman hopes her recovery story will inspire others to seek help
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Overcoming addiction is possible, and one local woman says she is making it her mission to inspire others with her story. Misty Stonerock, 33, Chillicothe, is a proud mother and current peer support specialist with Ross County Community Action. The Guardian sat down with Misty, who shared her journey on the road to […]
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One hurt as fire ravages Chillicothe apartment building
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — One person was injured after a massive apartment building fire in Chillicothe. Crews responded to Dogwood Apartments on Western Avenue Wednesday evening around 7 p.m. According to initial reports, a fire broke out in one of the units and quickly spread through the building. One person, according to EMS, was burned in […]
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Train derailment causes street closure in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A minor train derailment caused traffic to detour in Chillicothe on Wednesday. It happened at around 3 p.m. on Douglas Avenue. The police department released a statement saying that the street would be shutdown until crews could re-track the derailed cars. No injuries were reported.
Posted inLocal News, Pike County
Power outage reported in Pike Co.
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Residents in parts of Pike County are sitting in the dark after a power outage hit the area. According to American Electric Power, nearly 2,000 residents were in the dark Wednesday afternoon. The power company reported that emergency crews were dispatched to the area. The exact cause of the outage was […]
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Jackson Co. man goes on reported drug fueled rampage
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — A Jackson man is facing multiple charges after Jackson County Sheriff Deputies found him under the influence of drugs while shooting at his grandparent’s residence on route 93, Wellston, Friday night. Reports said deputies arrived at the residence after a caller said that 37-year-old Aaron Jones had a gun and was […]
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November 14-20 declared Winter Safety Awareness Week
COLUMBUS, Ohio — This fall, Ohio has already seen a variety of weather, from warm days to sweater weather to tornadoes and snowflakes. It’s time to start preparing for winter in the Midwest. The Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness, along with Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted, has declared November 14-20 as Winter […]
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Police say a Columbus man threatened a local woman with a gun
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe Police are searching for a Columbus man who allegedly threatened his girlfriend with a firearm. Police responded to Sherman Park Saturday after a caller said a man with a gun was threatening them. When officers arrived, the victim said her boyfriend was arguing about some money that was stolen. Witnesses said […]
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A Franklin County million dollar lottery winner pleads guilty to tax fraud
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Mustafa Shalash, of Hillard, Ohio, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court toone count of filing a false tax return with the IRS. Shalash was charged by bill of information onOctober 22, 2021. According to court documents, in 2015 Shalash won $1,000,000 on a single lottery ticket. Hereceived $710,000, and $290,000 was withheld […]
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Harrison and Union Townships in Ross County to receive grant money
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Division of Emergency Medical Services (Ohio EMS) will be awarding $20,288 to the Harrison Township Fire Department and $33,960 to the Union Township Fire Department. State officials say that the money is part of the Ohio Division of EMS’ Supplemental Grant Program. The grant program supports […]