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Ellery Elick keeps on rolling
Pickaway County Treasurer Ellery Elick gets around, whether it is in political circles or riding around town on his Can-Am Spyder. So, it was a privilege to connect with him and review his 21 years in public service. Prior to serving in public office, Elick worked for a local bank. In 2003, the county treasurer retired from office for health reasons, and the Pickaway County Republican Central Committee (PCRCC) was tasked with the responsibility for finding a replacement, because it was a Republican who was...
Governor DeWine signs Capital Budget Bill
COLUMBUS —Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and members of the Ohio General Assembly announced Friday significant investments contained in House Bill 2, the capital budget bill. “This capital budget is all about creating jobs, growing our economy, and directly impacting the people of Ohio where they live and work,” said Governor DeWine. “The investments we’re making today impact our schools and universities, our hospitals, our parks and recreational spaces, and our communities. We know these needed investments will continue to make Ohio...
Public Meetings
Editor’s note: According to ORC 121.22 (f), every public body, by rule, shall establish a reasonable method whereby any person may determine the time and place of all regularly scheduled meetings and the time, place, and purpose of all special meetings. A public body shall not hold a special meeting unless it gives at least twenty-four hours’ advance notice to the news media that have requested notification, except in the event of an emergency requiring immediate official action. In the event of an emergency, the member or members calling the meeting shall notify the news media that have requested notification...
Public Meetings
Editor’s note: According to ORC 121.22 (f), every public body, by rule, shall establish a reasonable method whereby any person may determine the time and place of all regularly scheduled meetings and the time, place, and purpose of all special meetings. A public body shall not hold a special meeting unless it gives at least twenty-four hours’ advance notice to the news media that have requested notification, except in the event of an emergency requiring immediate official action. In the event of an emergency, the member or members calling the meeting shall notify the news media that have requested notification...
'Never been more embarrassed to be an American'
First, the Herald will provide the local reaction before sharing the Associated Press’ story about the Presidential election debate between President Joe Biden and former President Trump. From Travis Ricketts, chairman of the Pickaway County Republican Party: Dozens of Pickaway County Republicans gathered at Gibby’s Eatery and Sports Bar in Circleville Thursday night to watch the first Presidential debate of the 2024 election. ...
Ohio congressman wants weight-loss drugs covered by Medicaid
(The Center Square) – Americans on Medicaid moved closer to receiving coverage for weight loss treatments nearly a year after an Ohio congressman introduced legislation to expand access. Rep. Dr. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, has wanted U.S. taxpayers to pay for weight loss drugs through Medicare since he introduced the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act in July. Wenstrup, a physician, also introduced the Ensuring Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, which...
Economic Development strategies openly discussed at City Council
At last Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Lexi Heidish, the Asst Director of Pickaway Progress Partnership (P3), briefly touched on the use of incentive policies such as tax abatements during her discussion of economic development. But this important topic deserves a deeper exploration, as do the details of the Sofidel JEDD. The subject of tax abatements often brings forth a strong reaction. It is widely understood that a “tax abatement” is...
Associated Press News Briefs
A halting Biden tries to confront Trump at debate but sparks Democratic anxiety about his candidacy ATLANTA (AP) — A raspy and sometimes halting President Joe Biden repeatedly sought to confront Donald Trump in their first debate ahead of the November election. But Biden’s uneven performance crystallized the concerns of many Americans that at, age 81, he is too old to serve as president. It sparked a fresh round of calls for the Democrat to step aside. Meanwhile, the 78-year-old Trump’s rhetoric offered Americans an...
Rep. Stewart secures $2.95 million for Pick. Co. in Capital Budget Bill
COLUMBUS — The Ohio House of Representatives passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state. The Capital Budget will make historic invests in local community projects, announced State Rep. Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) on Wednesday. “I am very pleased to have been able to successfully fight for Pickaway County’s local projects at the Statehouse,” said Stewart. “These projects will make positive changes in...
City Council to set goals on housing, redevelopment strategies
With a Special Council meeting and three committee meetings scheduled for Tuesday night, the City Administration and City Council addressed and made progress on a variety of issues. The longest and most informative was the Strategic Planning Committee meeting. Chairman Sheri Theis welcomed Lexi Heidish, Assistant Director of the Pickaway Progress Partnership (P3) to present an update to the City’s strategic plan. The City Administration, especially Mayor Michelle Blanton, Service...
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The Circleville Herald is a multimedia news organization with a community newspaper that publishes three days per week (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) serving Pickaway County Ohio and the surrounding region. The Circleville Herald also produces the website, www.circlevilleherald.com. Established in 1817 as The Olive Branch, the Circleville Herald began publishing under its current name in 1832 as a weekly publication. Daily publishing began in 1894.
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