Chillicothe, Ohio Archives - Scioto Valley Guardian

Missing-person poster showing a photo of Rita Puckett, 79, who was last seen at a Chillicothe residence.

Ross County Sheriff seeking public help locating missing 79-year-old woman last seen Saturday

by The Guardian May 25, 2026June 7, 2026

The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a 79-year-old woman who has been missing since Saturday.

Scioto Valley Guardian headline card, labeled Ross County, on rabies confirmed in a local bat with two dogs exposed.

Ross County health officials confirm rabies in local bat — two dogs exposed

by The Guardian May 21, 2026June 7, 2026

Scioto Valley Guardian headline card, labeled Ross County, on a counterfeit $100 bill passed at the Chillicothe Speedway.

Counterfeit $100 bill surfaces at Chillicothe Speedway, suspect not identified

by The Guardian May 20, 2026June 7, 2026

Scioto Valley Guardian card, labeled Ross County, on OU-Chillicothe inviting students to a free nursing event.

Ohio University Chillicothe invites high school students to free nursing camp in June

by The Guardian May 19, 2026June 7, 2026

Scioto Valley Guardian headline card, labeled Ross County, on a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on US 50.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle on US 50 in Ross County, flown to Columbus trauma center

by The Guardian May 19, 2026June 7, 2026

Scioto Valley Guardian headline card, labeled Ross County, on a Chillicothe woman arrested after firing a gun.

Chillicothe woman arrested after firing gun at family gathering, allegedly hiding revolver before officers arrived

by The Guardian May 18, 2026June 7, 2026

Scioto Valley Guardian headline card, labeled Ross County, on a Chillicothe woman killed after being struck on US-35.

Chillicothe woman killed after being struck by vehicle on US-35 in Ross County

by The Guardian May 17, 2026June 7, 2026

Teen arrested after 10-year-old boy stabbed at park during squirt gun dispute

by The Guardian May 13, 2026June 7, 2026

Scioto Valley Guardian headline graphic, labeled Chillicothe, summarizing: Chillicothe officer spearheads legal graffiti.

Chillicothe officer spearheads legal graffiti wall at new skate park

by The Guardian May 12, 2026June 7, 2026

Ohio Highway Patrol helicopter joins Ross County deputies in active search

by The Guardian May 12, 2026June 7, 2026