CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ohio University will be holding a “Recycling Collection Day” at their Chillicothe campus. The drop-off will begin at 10 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m. this Wednesday. The “Collection Day” is open to the public and is being held by Rural Action. Items that are permitted for drop-off include clothing & […]
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Gas prices continue to soar across the region
OHIO — Gas prices continue to remain high across the United States. With the national average of $4.48 a gallon for regular unleaded. On Monday, AAA recorded record high unleaded fuel prices, with diesel fuel hitting $5.25 a gallon in Ohio on Friday. Prices, AAA said, averaged $2.88 a gallon, this time last year. Across […]
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Multiple overdoses reported Sunday at Chillicothe Trade Days
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — On Sunday, deputies with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Fairgrounds off of route 104 near Chillicothe for multiple overdoses. According to initial reports from the Sheriff’s Office, upon arrival deputies found “three individual’s in an overdosed state.” Dispatchers shortly before 11 a.m. notified deputies that three individuals were […]
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Investigation into the death of a hiker continues in Hocking Co.
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — A hiker lost their life Sunday after ODNR officials said the person fell from an overlook at Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve. The Hocking County Coroner’s Office has not released the identity of the hiker nor the circumstances surrounding their fall. Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve is located off of route […]
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Chillicothe family asks the public for help in finding their stolen truck
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe family says their truck was stolen and they are asking the public for help in finding it. According to the family, the vehicle was stolen early Saturday morning from the corner of Church and Arch Street on the city’s west side. The vehicle is described as a white 2006 Nissan […]
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Attorney General Dave Yost releases investigative documents on Kevin Giesel case
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cuyahoga County grand jury declined to indict law enforcement officers in the death of Kevin Giesel, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced this week. “The grand jury determined that the officers involved in this shooting should not face any criminal charges,” Yost said. “In full transparency, BCI’s case files have now been […]
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The chance of severe weather returns this evening
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service has placed the Scioto Valley under a marginal risk for severe weather Sunday. According to NWS, showers and a few strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible this evening into the overnight hours. Gusty winds will be the primary threat with these storms. Residents should have multiple means […]
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Greenfield High School gears up to graduate class of 2022
GREENFIELD, Ohio — The McClain High School class of 2022 is preparing to head on to life beyond high school, and this year the activities to honor the milestone are beginning. Things started off on May 11 with the honors convocation for seniors, which was held in the auditorium. The event was live-streamed on the […]
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One killed in Highland Co. back country road crash
HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — The Wilmington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a traffic crash which occurred on Martinsburg Road involving a deceased male. On Saturday, May 14 at 4:27 p.m., the Wilmington Highway Patrol Dispatch Center was informed of a traffic crash which occurred on Martinsburg Road in Highland County […]
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A note to the community about our Editor-in-Chief
The below letter was written by the Guardian’s Editor-in-Chief, Derek Myers. This is going to be a long letter, but it is one that is needed because many people have been hurt, and that is not okay. I had spent a couple of weeks out of town during the first part of May. It was […]