ELECTION RESULTS: Pike County - Scioto Valley Guardian
Nov 5, 2024 · PIKE COUNTY, Ohio -- The polls have closed across the state of Ohio and the results are starting to flow in. Early votes have been counted first in Ohio, and the only race contested in Pike County is the Office of Sheriff, where incumbent Independent Tracy Evans faces off with Independent Brock Clemmons. While Evans
Governor DeWine declares state of emergency for four Ohio …
Oct 3, 2024 · COLUMBUS, Ohio — In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has declared a state of emergency for four counties in southern Ohio: Lawrence, Jackson, Pike, and Scioto. The declaration, made on Wednesday, aims to expedite state assistance to these …
Chillicothe slated to ban marijuana dispensaries
Nov 25, 2024 · CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The City of Chillicothe is set to discuss a temporary moratorium on new marijuana dispensaries within its city limits.The measure, titled “An Ordinance to impose a moratorium on the location of Adult Cannabis Operators within the City of Chillicothe, as defined by Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3780, and declaring an emergency,” will be debated at a city council meeting on ...
ELECTION RESULTS: Athens County - Scioto Valley Guardian
Nov 5, 2024 · ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio -- Athens County has only one contested race across their county: county commissioner. You can click here to see the latest results out of Athens County. DISCLAIMER: Results will continue to change throughout the night. Keep refreshing this page for the latest.
New details released in Ross County gunshot death investigation
Oct 21, 2024 · CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — New details have emerged in the investigation of the man found dead from a gunshot wound in his home on Rozelle Creek Road on October 20, 2024. According to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, authorities are continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the incident as they await further forensic results. Initial reports
School Principal stabbed by angry parent in southern Ohio
Oct 24, 2024 · SOUTH POINT, Ohio — The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing that took place at South Point Elementary School on Thursday afternoon. At approximately 1:41 PM, authorities received a call from the school reporting that Principal William Christian had been stabbed by a parent of a student. The suspect, identified as …
Vehicle fire causes damage to Chillicothe restaurant
Oct 27, 2024 · CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A local Chillicothe fast food restaurant suffered significant damage following fire. It happened Sunday afternoon at the Arby’s on North Bridge Street. Firefighters were called to the scene after a vehicle erupted into flames in the drive thru. The fire then quickly spread to the building causing extensive damage. It is unclear
Judge drops death penalty in Billy Wagner case, sparking outrage …
Nov 21, 2024 · WAVERLY, Ohio — The trial date for Billy Wagner, accused in the 2016 Pike County massacre where eight members of the Rhoden family were killed, is set for January. However, recent developments at a pre-trial hearing have thrown the case into uncertainty. Presiding over the trial is Judge Jonathan Hein, the third judge in this case due to the retirement of the previous judges due to age.
ELECTION RESULTS: Vinton County - Scioto Valley Guardian
Nov 5, 2024 · VINTON COUNTY, Ohio -- Ohio's smallest populated county surprisingly saw two contest races during a year when usually some seats remains vacant. Two people were vying for Court of Common Pleas: Incumbent James Payne, who was appointed by the Governor of Ohio recently to fill an unexpired term was facing longterm county resident Laina Rogers.
ELECTION RESULTS: Ross County - Scioto Valley Guardian
Nov 5, 2024 · ROSS COUNTY, Ohio -- There were a few contested races in Ross County countywide, but none that were expected to be any bombshells. Republicans were expected to sweep the slate. Two closely watched races included county recorder, where Kathy Dunn, a Democrat has held the position for decades and who was being challenged by a