ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a high-speed pursuit Friday morning. According to initial reports, the deputies were chasing a vehicle around 7:45 a.m. The driver of the vehicle, according to dispatchers, went off the roadway, crashing into Paint Creek near the Paint Valley Local Schools in Bainbridge. Additional […]
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Search underway for alleged arsonist in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office, with firefighters, responded to the 4000 block of route 138 near Greenfield on a possible structure fire. According to initial reports from dispatchers, a domestic dispute turned into a possible arson situation after a woman allegedly set her boyfriend’s belongings on fire in a garage near […]
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Frankfort man skips hearing on charges of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Frankfort man is currently wanted after officials say he failed to appear for his trial. 72-year-old Lowell W. Earles was indicted in 2018 on ten counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor under 16. According to court documents, Earles was allegedly involved with the minor back in 2015. He […]
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Horizon and Guardian award third $100 gas card
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Horizon Telecom and the Guardian has awarded the third of five free gas cards in a community wide giveaway. The $500 gas card giveaway campaign is a partnership between the two local companies in an effort to giveback during sky rocketing fuel prices. The third winner was Paul Martin of Chillicothe, who […]
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Horizon and Guardian award third $100 gas card
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Horizon Telecom and the Guardian has awarded the third of five free gas cards in a community wide giveaway. The $500 gas card giveaway campaign is a partnership between the two local companies in an effort to giveback during sky rocketing fuel prices. The third winner was Paul Martin of Chillicothe, who […]
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Police department issues statement regarding “emaciated” K-9
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The local police department has issued a statement regarding the allegations of a malnourished K-9. The statement is in response to a national animal rights group who claimed the dog was “emaciated.” The story was originally covered by the Guardian this week, who reported that the animal rights group was concerned for […]
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An overnight crash in Chillicothe left several in the dark
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A serious crash overnight left many Chillicothe residents in the dark. The crash happened around 1 a.m. along South Watt Street in the city’s east end. According to reports, a vehicle was traveling along the roadway when it crashed into an electric pole. The pole, officials said, was broken from the impact. […]
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Local racer to compete in world premier off-road racing series event
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Otway resident Bentley Groves will compete with the best off-road racers in the world on Saturday, May 21, 2022 . The 7-year-old ATV racer will compete at the John Penton GNCC, in nearby Millfield OH, round 7 of the 13-stop Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Specialized, an AMA National Championship. More than 1,500 racers […]
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Local law enforcement say recent drug sweep was a success
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol released a statement on the joint task force sweep on May 6 and 7 in the city of Chillicothe. The Guardian broke the story on the multi-agency coordinated operation to remove drugs and weapons from Ross County. “The use of narcotics and other harmful illicit substances continues […]
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Voluntary recall of Mrs. Miller’s Homemade Jams
FREDERICKSBURG, Ohio— Mrs. Miller’s Homemade Jams in Fredericksburg, OH is voluntarily recalling its Smokey BBQ Bacon Jam and Spicy Chili Bacon Jam, packaged in 9 oz. glass jars. The recall is due to an undeclared soy allergen found in the Worcestershire Sauce and Hickory Smoke ingredients used in these jams. This recall has been initiated due […]