PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Lawyers for George Wagner IV claim that their client was not a shooter in the Rhoden Family Massacre. Wagner’s lawyers argued in recent court documents that he did not kill anyone so the death penalty cannot be applied. Wagner is accused of killing eight members of the Rhoden family in 2016. […]
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Troopers prepare for possible highway shutdowns
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol is preparing for possible highway closures caused by truckers and motorists. Individuals are reportedly protesting recent vaccination rules, according to officials. The protest is expected to start at 7 a.m. on Monday and run for several hours, according to online chatter. The hashtag #patriotshutdown went viral on the […]
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Motorcycle crash closes route 23/35 split
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A motorcycle crashed near Chillicothe on Sunday causing traffic to backup. It happened at around 12:45 p.m. on Sunday along route 23 and route 35 at the Main Street exit. A second vehicle was involved, but troopers did not immediately release how the crash occurred. The highways at the split for route […]
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Woman saved after intentionally driving van into Scioto River
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A woman is expected to be okay after she drove her van into the Scioto River. It happened in Chillicothe on Saturday just before 2 p.m. at the boat ramp in the Yocktangee Park Annex. Police told the Guardian the woman, whose name has not been released, was barreling down the park’s […]
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Firefighters respond to mobile home blaze
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire on Mocassin Road in Pickaway County, Saturday. Initial reports state that a mobile home was completely engulfed by the blaze. There were no occupants in the mobile home at the time of the fire, according to witnesses. The Guardian could not independently confirm […]
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Law enforcement investigating threats made against students at Zane Trace
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Zane Trace High School on Friday around 9:00 a.m. after reports of threats made against students. Sheriff’s deputies said Zane Trace principal Tyler Wertman received an email indicating a student had made threats to “shoot other students.” The email was provided to deputies […]
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One person hit-and-killed in Pike County hit-and-run
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A woman was hit-and-killed in a hit-and-run on Friday. Ohio State Highway Patrol says the crash happened on Morgan’s Fork Road in Pike County just before 4 p.m. on Friday. Morgan’s Fork Road was shut down in both directions as crews worked the scene. Troopers said they believe a silver Jeep […]
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Why did it take three weeks, George?
Earlier this week, the Guardian broke a story that rocked a community: a 6-year-old girl had been molested while riding her school bus by an 18-year-old. Many people asked: why did it take three weeks for the community to learn about the sexual assault, especially since it happened at school? Parents have a right to […]
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Chillicothe man charged with child pornography
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Several charges have been brought against a Chillicothe man for allegedly distributing child pornography. Detectives in Chillicothe arrested Tommy Ellis, 18, on August 10. The Guardian obtained court records showing Ellis faces nearly a dozen felony counts, including five counts of pandering sexually-oriented material involving a juvenile, five counts of felony child […]
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Motorcycle crash shuts down South Court Street in Circleville
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — EMS along with Circleville Police responded to the area of South Court Street on reports of a motorcycle crash. The accident occurred around 8:30 a.m., officials say. According to initial reports, the motorcycle had flipped several times, throwing the rider from the bike. Police say South Court Street from McDonald’s to Crites […]