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TV East Middle School's 3rd Nine Weeks Honor Roll
Editor’s Note: Academic excellence should be applauded and praised as much as throwing the game winning pass Friday night, so we’re going to publish each school’s Honor Roll starting on the front page. Congrats to these Teays Valley East Middle scholars who made good grades in the Third Nine Week’s A Honor Roll and A/B Honor Roll. A Honor Roll 6th GradeClay, Ami ...
PICKAWAY PROGRESS: Bright future ahead for Pickaway County
Pickaway County has had a banner year within the last 12 months, so maybe it’s time to chronicle some of the amazing progress that’s been made. For many years, the belvedere atop Circleville City Hall has needed repair. That all changed when the belvedere was lovingly restored to its former glory this spring. The completion of this restoration project celebrates the rich history and architectural heritage of Circleville. Through a...
Arbor Day
The Circleville Tree Commission and the Circleville High School chapter of Future Farmers of America planted 40 trees Friday at Ted Lewis Park and along North Court Street. The trees on North Court Street were planted where some diseased trees were recently removed near Forest Cemetery. The Tree Commission is striving to maintain and revitalize the tree canopy in our community. ...
PROGRESS EDITION: Pickaway County is a great place to do business
Herald’s Editor wanted to know more about The Savings Bank and ask some questions about Pickaway County’s economy and banking sector for the annual Progress Edition. None other than The Savings Bank CEO/President Jeff Farthing took time to answer these questions. Thanks for your time. A bit about Farthing — he has been leading the bank since 2014. Farthing holds a bachelor of science in business administration from Bowling Green...
Walnut Elementary students electrified by science
Andi Koch’s fourth grade class at Walnut Elementary did an amazing experiment with electricity and conductivity — her students got to be human circuits! “The students have been so excited to learn about electrical energy! We started by becoming human circuits and then we worked with wires, batteries and light bulbs to figure out how to make a closed circuit,” she said. “The students found it to be more challenging than they thought, but they loved solving the problem! Next, we added random materials to...
Dr. Mahaffey to retire from SPVMHC
The Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health Center (SPVMHC) will soon search for an Executive Director to replace retiring Executive Director Dr. Barbara A Mahaffey, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision credential. The new hire will be expected to oversee the community mental health agency’s services that include 6 outpatient clinics, 3 residential facilities, several residential and community-based case management treatment services, and its Crisis Center that is located at 4449 SR 159, Chillicothe. ...
From ‘the big one’ to big relief for Adena Health heart attack patient
CHILLICOTHE — Jesse Patterson has always been more of a self-treatment type of guy when it comes to dealing with his health. So, when the normally active 73-year-old New Holland resident started getting short of breath and felt his lungs burning when he walked any distance, he figured he just needed to exercise a bit more. But Jesse, who lived in Chillicothe at the time, realized his problem was more serious one day when he experienced what felt like really bad indigestion across his entire...
Stewart, Barhorst introduce Community Pharmacy Protection Act
COLUMBUS — State Representatives Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) and Tim Barhorst (R-Ft. Loramie) held a press conference to introduce House Bill 505, known as the Community Pharmacy Protection Act. The legislation will address pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices and the current state of prescription drug access in Ohio. The legislation comes in response to numerous closures of small, local pharmacies shutting down across the state due to PBM practices towards drug...
PICKAWAY PROGRESS: We have worked really hard
Westfall District Superintendent Jeff Sheets is proud that the school district he has led for five years caters to its roots — a rural community — while meeting expectations of all of its stakeholders. “This district does a very good job of meeting the expectations of the Ohio Department of Education, our community, and our students,” said Sheets. “We have worked really hard to follow those expectations while recognizing the specific needs of our students as they grow up in the Westfall community.” ...
PICKAWAY PROGRESS: Braves' nation continues to succeed
Logan Elm District Superintendent Tim Williams is pleased with the successful transition from six standalone buildings to the new campus of two buildings on Tarlton Road. “I could not be happier with the progress we are making and the opportunities we can now provide for our students,” said Williams. Upon entering the new buildings, the amount of light in the classrooms is a huge upgrade. ...
PICKAWAY PROGRESS: 'We continue to raise the bar'
Superintendent Kyle Wolfe has led the Teays Valley Vikings for three years. In that time, he has watched the district grow year over year. In fact, the district has 898 more students this year than in the 2014-2015 school year, for a 23.7% hike in enrollment numbers. Teays Valley has not approved new open enrollment students for the past three years but does extend open enrollment to staff only. “We have the same number of buildings as almost 10 years ago. We built well for...
PICKAWAY PROGRESS: Circleville Tigers take pride in education, vision for success
Dr. Kimberly Halley has been the superintendent of Circleville City Schools for three years and is very proud of the Portrait of a Circleville Tiger initiative implemented one year ago. This initiative to transform classroom instruction shows the commitment made by the schools to equip students with the skills they need to succeed in the future. “We convened a small design team of staff, parents, and students and we asked ourselves about the most important competencies that will prepare our students for success. That design...
PICKAWAY PROGRESS: OhioHealth is investing Pick. County's future
There’s no denying that OhioHealth Berger Hospital is an institution in Pickaway County. Circleville’s hospital joined the OhioHealth system in 2019. And about a year aog, OhioHealth Berger Hospital president, Casey Liddy joined the hospital as interim president in February of 2023, moving to a permanent capacity in May 2023. Online version of this story contains a link to the story announcing Liddy's success. ...
Pickaway Court of Common Pleas News
Cases recently adjudicated before Pickaway Court of Common Pleas Judge P. Randall Knece: Jesse W. Harmon, 30, of 1730 Parsons Ave., Columbus, pleaded guilty to Fleeing & Eluding. Disposition: 24 months in prison, $3,628.42 restitution, 10 year ODL suspensionMichael W. Hartzell, 32, of 180 E. Main St., Wilmington, pleaded guilty to a Violation of Community Control. Disposition: 36 months in prisonRobert D. Nungester, III, 30, of 207 ½ West Main St., Circleville, pleaded guilty to a Violation of Terms of Intervention. Disposition: 18 months in prison (suspended), 3 years community control, 6 months at CBCFLogan C. Ritchart, 29, of 302 Sherman Park, Chillicothe, pleaded guilty to Having Weapons Under Disability. Disposition: 12 months in prisonRoni J. Schiff, 39, of 10620 Dozier Rd., Stoutsville, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Possession of Drugs. Disposition: 3 years intervention
Associated Press News Briefs
Columbia University cites progress with Gaza war protesters after encampment arrests NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University says that it is making “important progress” with pro-Palestinian student protesters who set up a tent encampment and the university has extended a deadline to clear out. The university said early Wednesday that student protesters “have committed to dismantling and removing a significant number of tents.” A smaller encampment remained on campus Wednesday morning. The university says that there was “constructive dialogue” and it will continue conversations for...
PROGRESS EDITION: Tour showcases Circleville's growth and potential across the county
Pickaway Progress Partnership (P3) hosted members of Circleville City Council and administration on a tour of areas experiencing development across Pickaway County. With help and coordination from Sheri Theis, Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, and Barry Keller, Council President, the tour highlighted the strides made in and around Circleville and across Pickaway County. The tour stops highlighted the collaborative efforts of community stakeholders along with our business, state, and federal partners. ...
Ashville Viking Festival offers fun for everyone
The Ashville Viking Festival is a blend of history, entertainment and family fun! “We want you to have a fantastic time at the Ashville Viking Festival while also supporting our community,” said Elizabeth Furniss, Executive Director of the Pickaway County Visitors Bureau. “Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you there!” The annual festival will be Ashville Community Park, which is located 165 Walnut Street. Festival...
Ohio unemployment rate rises in March
The Center Square — Ohio’s job market continues to cool. The state’s unemployment rate rose again in March, while the labor participation rate remained steady, according to figures released by the state Department of Job and Family Services. The unemployment rate grew to 3.8% in March, up from 3.7% in February. The national average is also 3.8%. ...
As Pickaway County grows, so too does Adena Health
A growing community needs a health system that grows alongside it. In Circleville, Adena Health has taken its longstanding commitment to the health and well-being of those living in Pickaway County and expanded upon it to become a partner in that growth. In just the past few years, Adena has expanded its Circleville presence from one clinic to four locations, offering a wider variety of providers and services than ever before. ...
PICKAWAY PROGRESS: Excited about what the future holds for the Pickaway County Chamber
EDITOR’S NOTE: Published below is speech from Krista Bower, Executive Director of the Pickaway County Chamber of Commerce, that she gave during the Chamber’s annual dinner held at Flora and Field. Bower’s remarks speak to the Chamber’s progress during the past year — hence why the speech is being published in our annual Progress Edition. Good evening. I’m Krista Bower, the Executive Director of the Pickaway County Chamber of Commerce. Thank you for joining us tonight. I’m delighted to see so many of you. I’d...
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