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Chillicothe mayor receives second “Notice of Violation” from Ohio EPA
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney was informed this week of a second notice of violation from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning the Chillicothe Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). In a letter addressed to Mayor Feeney, the Ohio EPA’s Division of Surface Water (DSW) outlined multiple issues...
Hocking County road construction update
The following projects are anticipated to affect highways in Hocking County. Outlined work is weather permitting. Click on each route to see its location at OHGO.com. State Route 328 culvert replacement A culvert replacement project is taking place on state Route 328 between Vickers Road (Township Road 399) and Moore Road (County Road 333). One lane is closed and traffic is being maintained with temporary signals. The intersection of Vickers...
'I honestly didn't expect it, I was shocked'
Vinton County Fair Queen and Court were crowned Saturday at the Terry Fout Stage at the Vinton County Fairgrounds. Gabby Champion was crowned as the 2024 Queen with First Attendant being Makayla Harris, and Second Attendant as Camdyn Ackley. Other Fair royals who were crowned include as King, as Prince, 3rd and 4th Grade Attendant-Paige Robinette, 5th and 6th Grade Attendant-Olivia Case, and 7th and 8th Grade Attendant-Lily Hurne. No prince was named this year, but maybe that’ll change at the next fair. ...
Pickaway Court of Common Pleas News
Cases recently adjudicated before Pickaway Court of Common Pleas Judge P. Randall Knece: Margaret M. Adams, 58, 522 E. Ohio St., of Circleville, pleaded guilty to Illegal Conveyance of Drugs onto the Grounds of a Detention Facility. Disposition: 12 months in prison, $1,000 fineSamuel D. Good, 45, of 11590 Hayesville Rd., Kingston, pleaded not guilty to Aggravated Possession of Drugs, Improperly Handling Firearms in a Motor Vehicle. Disposition: Motion hearing set for 8/14/24 at 2:30 p.m.John V. Graves, 45, of 682 E. Mound St., Circleville, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Possession of Drugs. Disposition: PSI orderedAustin R. Hatfield, 51, 15708 McConnelsville Rd., Caldwell, pleaded not guilty to Complicity in Illegal Conveyance of Drugs onto the Grounds of a Detention Facility. Disposition: Pretrial 8/9Roni J. Schiff, 39, of 10620 Dozer Rd., Stoutsville, pleaded guilty to a Violation of Terms of Intervention. Disposition: Defendant to complete in-patient drug programSkier D. Ward, 29, of 604 Princeton St., Ashville, pleaded not guilty to Possession of Cocaine, Tampering with Evidence, Corrupting Another with Drugs. Disposition. Pretrial 8/9
Six people achieve milestone at drug court commencement
LOGAN — The Hocking County Common Pleas courtroom was packed with people on Wednesday, but not for a trial or hearing. The audience that filled the courtroom’s benches — and included multiple county and state officials — was there to watch and cheer on the biggest graduating class so far from the court’s drug court program. The drug court, according to its coordinator Jessica Conley, is a four-phase program lasting 12-18 months. It involves intensive intervention and treatment, designed to individually meet the needs of...
Ross County humane agents, deputies, Scioto Twp. firefighters work to save kitten from storm drain
CHILLICOTHE — On Tuesday at 9:56 p.m., the Fayette Regional Humane Society (FRHS) humane agents responded to a report from a Ross County Sheriff's deputy regarding a kitten trapped in a storm drain on the 200 block of S. Watt St. in Chillicothe. Humane Agents Brad Adams and Sidney Ford arrived at...
Facts to help you better understand Tecumseh!
CHILLICOTHE— The outdoor drama Tecumseh! is a Ross County staple drawing in local and out-of-town visitors to Sugarloaf Mountain throughout each season. While some people enjoy the production every year others are seeing it for the first time. If that is the case for you here are four things you might want to know about Tecumseh and his life before you watch the performance. ...
Ross County Veteran of World War II Honored at 104th Birthday
Chillicothe, Ross County, and the European Theater of WWII — Possibly the last Ross County veteran of World War II celebrated his 104th birthday Thursday with about 100 friends and family. Robert Leslie Parker received well wishes and honors at the Golden Corral smorgasbord on Bridge Street. He now...
As fourth defendant in gun confiscation suit, Moritz asks court to rule in his favor
COLUMBUS — The fourth of four police defendants being sued in federal court by a Murray City man over confiscation of his guns has filed a motion asking for judgment in his favor. The other three defendants had already done so. The latest defendant to ask the court for a favorable ruling, in a motion filed Tuesday, is Caleb Moritz, former chief deputy of the Hocking County Sheriff’s Office. The other three defendants, who are current or former Hocking County Sheriff’s deputies, filed a motion...
Yost sues Bremen contractor accused of taking $11K from consumers
LANCASTER — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a local contractor accused of pocketing almost $11,000 in payments from three consumers but not completing the work. The lawsuit – filed in Fairfield County Common Pleas Court against Jeff Grimes, of Bremen, and his company, In and Out Creations – cites violations of the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act and the Home Solicitation Sales Act. ...
Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week was celebrated past week
Circleville Municipal Court Probation Department is helping celebrate the 2024 Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week (PPPS Week) on July 21-27. The theme Wellness Unveiled: Navigating the Journey highlights how community corrections professionals are working to create opportunities for POs at all levels to heal together and to find solutions to the challenges we face in our field. The annual Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week (PPPS Week) campaign is...
Chillicothe Unveils New Mural and Plans for Interactive Kiosks
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe’s long-awaited mural project has reached completion, marking the first initiative in the city’s Alley Beautification series. The new mural, located in the alley between High Five Cakes and Lievita, features a vibrant cartoon-style depiction of Bennett Hall, local hills, canal boats, and Ohio University’s mascot, Rufus the Bobcat. This eye-catching artwork is designed to encourage community engagement and provide a fun backdrop for selfies.
Lancaster Non Profit Connexion West To Receive State Literacy Grant
Article Presented By Accurate Heating, Cooling & Plumbing…. (Lancaster, Ohio) – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions has announced that Connexion West in Lancaster is one of four institutions across the state that will receive a total of $50,000 in grant funding divided amongst them to provide financial literacy education to Ohio teenagers and young adults. Each grant award is worth $12,500.
Bowen House events on tap for July and August
LOGAN — Upcoming scheduled events at the Bowen House,196 N. Market St., Logan, include: For the Love of Fiber and Needlework art exhibition, meet and greet reception with the fiber artists, Saturday, July 27, 2–4 p.m. Concert, Ten Hearts, followed by Douglas McArthur & the Hocking River String band. Gate opens at 4:30 p.m., music starts at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are available at www.bowenhouse.org or at the Bowen House the...
Southern Ohio Council of Governments to meet Aug. 2
The Southern Ohio Council of Governments (SOCOG) will hold its next board meeting Friday, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. at the SOCOG office, located at 167 West Main Street in Chillicothe. For more information, or to join the meeting virtually, call (740) 775-5030. SOCOG provides administrative support for the County...
Sean Fowler replaces the late Joe Kemmerer as Pleasant Township Trustee
PLEASANT TOWNSHIP − Sean Fowler, will replace the late Joe Kemmerer as a township trustee. Kemmerer died on July 13 and Fowler said he died of natural causes. Kemmerer had been a trustee for 30 years. ...
New community garden at Lancaster Camp Ground
LANCASTER - The Fairfield County Health Department (FCHD) is excited to announce Lancaster’s new community garden located at Lancaster Camp Ground. The garden contains six garden beds that have been rented out by community members, as well as one garden bed being used for educational purposes by the county’s Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program. ...
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