Good morning, Pickaway County. Truth really is stranger than fiction in Circleville this week as a man claiming to be "Jesus," "God," and "Alexander the Great" gave homeowners quite the scare during an early morning break-in. The self-proclaimed divine figure—actually 32-year-old Alexander McGonigle with an active felony warrant—forced terrified residents to lock themselves in their bedroom with a firearm before police arrived to find him with over $2,400 in cash and various items that didn't belong to him.
On a more uplifting note, Berger Hospital's surgery center lobby now bears the name of community stalwart John Edgar, honoring his contributions to healthcare and his pivotal role in the OhioHealth integration. The dedication coincides with the hospital's impressive $10 million surgery upgrade project now entering its second phase, which will provide private pre- and post-operative rooms just as local police tackle an exhausting 38 incidents in a single day across the city.
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🙏 Delusional burglar claimed to be "Jesus" while ransacking Circleville home. The 32-year-old Alexander McGonigle broke into a Logan Street residence at 4:52 a.m. Saturday, forcing the terrified homeowners to lock themselves in their bedroom with a firearm. When police arrived, McGonigle had his hands raised but refused to identify himself, insisting he was "Jesus," "God," and "Alexander the Great" while claiming voices instructed him to enter the home. Officers recovered $2,436 in cash and various items from the suspect, who was later found to have an active felony warrant for kidnapping and now faces multiple charges including burglary and theft.
🏥 Berger Hospital names surgery center lobby after community leader John Edgar. The dedication honors Edgar's significant contributions to the hospital, including his pivotal role in integrating Berger with OhioHealth in 2019. As a longtime educator, Air Force veteran, and hospital board member since 2015, Edgar's service extends throughout the Circleville community. The naming coincides with Berger Hospital's $10 million surgery upgrade project now entering its second phase. These enhancements will provide private pre- and post-operative rooms and improved navigation for patients and families.
🚓 Circleville police tackle 38 incidents in single day. Officers responded to traffic accidents, domestic disturbances, and multiple alarm drops across the city on April 8, 2025. The day's notable calls included two North Court Street traffic accidents, a juvenile complaint on Walnut Street, and an assault that required officer intervention but resulted in no arrests. Emergency services also transported one person to the hospital following a 911 hang-up call on Lancaster Pike, while officers handled numerous civil process papers throughout their shift.
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Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
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