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33 arrested at George Washington University as DC mayor’s congressional hearing is canceled WASHINGTON (AP) — The House oversight committee has canceled a hearing with the Washington, D.C., mayor over a university encampment shortly after 33 protesters were arrested. Police have been clearing a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University since dozens of protesters left the site and marched to President Ellen Granberg’s home. The District of Columbia’s Metropolitan Police Department says arrests were made for assault on a police officer and unlawful entry....
Logan Elm FFA Equine team earns top 10 at States
A huge part of the Future Farmers of America is the competitions, these competitions allow members of the FFA to experience and participate in agriculture careers they are interested in. The Logan Elm chapter of the FFA is proud to honor our 2024 equine team for their amazing job at the Ohio State Equine Career Development competition. They earned 2nd place out of 106 equine teams. Now the equine team will get to participate in the national equine competition in Texas. ...
Patrol plans OVI checkpoint this week
The Circleville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be conducting a OVI checkpoint to deter and intercept impaired drivers this week. On the day prior to the checkpoint, the county where it will take place will be announced, and the location will be announced the morning of the checkpoint. If you plan to consume alcohol, please use a designated driver or make other travel arrangements before you drink. Don’t let another life be lost for the senseless and selfish act of getting behind the wheel impaired. Operational support for the sobriety checkpoint will be provided by local law enforcement and safety partners.
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Israeli army tells Palestinians to evacuate parts of Gaza's Rafah ahead of an expected assault JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli army has ordered some 100,000 Palestinians to begin evacuating from the southern city of Rafah in Gaza. That signals that a long-promised ground invasion there could be imminent and would further complicate efforts to broker a cease-fire. The looming operation in Rafah has raised global alarm and Israeli’s closest allies have warned against it. More than 1 million Palestinians are sheltering in the city and...
Celebrating Childcare Professionals: Nurturing the Future
In the active landscape of economic development, the relationship between workforce and childcare is critical. This Economic Development Spotlight highlights the provision of quality childcare, not only as a necessity for working parents, but also as a method for nurturing a robust workforce. While more jobs are created in and around our community, there is a rise in the need for childcare for people heading to work. May 10th is Childcare Professionals Day. This day is dedicated to honoring individuals who play a crucial role in nurturing and shaping the future of children in our community. Childcare professionals provide essential...
'You have a dream that God placed in your heart'
Ohio Christian University celebrated graduation Saturday with Dr. Ron Smith, President of the University, serving as the Master of Ceremonies. Smith started the Commencement Ceremony by greeting all of the attendees, saying, “Welcome to Ohio Christian University’s 74th Commencement. What a great day to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of our graduates. At Ohio Christian University, Commencement recognizes both academic achievement and the spiritual growth of our students. We are passionate about and proud of the educational experience received by every student at Ohio Christian...
New Planning position to be approved by council
Tuesday, Circleville City Council will hold its first regular meeting of the month, and on the agenda will be a discussion and a vote on a proposal to create a new City administrative position, a City Planner. A week ago, on April 30th, the Finance Committee, working with City Auditor Mark Bidwell and Service Director Jim Stanley, found money in the budget for the position. The Finance Committee members, Katie Logan Hedges, Chairperson, and Tom Duvall, both voted to create the new position, approve the...
Ohio University students ask OU to divest from Israel
ATHENS — Students for Justice in Palestine organized a march to call attention to current events in the Middle East and to send a message to Ohio University to divest from Israel. Nearly 200 protestors participated in a peaceful protest that began Wednesday at Bicentennial Park and ended at Cutler Hall, the longtime home of OU’s administration. There were OU professors who joined the march but there didn’t appear to be any top administrators in the crowd. ...
Three candidates have applied for Director of Public Safety
Circleville Mayor Michelle Blanton said three candidates have applied for the position of Director of Public Safety. The deadline for submitting an application for the job was April 26. “The City of Circleville has received three applications for the Director of Public Safety position,” Mayor Michelle Blanton told the Herald this week. “Applicants have been contacted and interviews will take place in the next couple of weeks.” ...
Dire Straits: Across the country, communities continue to navigate high housing costs
Hannah Edwards is on the frontlines of America’s housing crunch in the southernmost reaches of the U.S, and it’s a very tough battle. Edwards works for Habitat for Humanity in the Florida Keys. The archipelago of small tropical islands offers some of the most expensive and housing constrained communities in the country. “It’s pretty dire down here,” said Edwards, who is assistant director for the housing group’s affiliate in Key...
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Michael Cohen hasn’t taken the stand in Trump’s hush money trial. But jurors are hearing his words NEW YORK — The second week of testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money case will wrap up after jurors heard a recording of the Republican ex-president that’s central to the case. Prosecutors have used detailed testimony about meetings, email exchanges, business transactions and bank accounts to build on the foundation of their case. Trump’s defense has worked to poke holes in the credibility of prosecutors’ witnesses and show...
Pick. Co. celebrates National Day of Prayer
More than 30 citizens of many denominations of faith gathered for the 73rd National Day of Prayer celebration on a sunny Thursday in front of the Pickaway County Courthouse. It was one of over one thousand such celebrations taking place in all 50 states and two territories. A national day of prayer dates back to 1775 when the Continental Congress issued a proclamation recommending a day of fasting and prayer be observed. ...
Back the 'Blue' in the Light Ohio Blue Memorial Caravan
The Light Ohio Blue campaign will have its annual Memorial Cruiser Caravan on Wednesday, May 8. The caravan consists of officers and the families of law enforcement who died in the line of duty. The Memorial Cruiser Caravan kicks off the annual Light Ohio Blue campaign. This year’s campaign runs from May 8 through May 18. The annual statewide campaign honors law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty, and their surviving family members, as well as shows support for current law...
Pickaway Court of Common Pleas News
Cases recently adjudicated before Pickaway Court of Common Pleas Judge P. Randall Knece: Margaret M. Adams, 58, of 522 E. Ohio Street, Circleville, pleaded guilty to Illegal Conveyance of Drugs onto the Grounds of a Detention Facility. Disposition: PSI orderedJesse Bartley, 18, of 640 Island Rd., Circleville, pleaded not guilty to Harassment with a Bodily Substance (x2), Assault (x2). Disposition: Pretrial 5/10Spring A. Gordon, 31, of 1012 S. Washington St., Circleville, pleaded not guilty to Theft, Forgery. Disposition: Pretrial 5/10Jason A. McGowen, 44, of 115 N. Washington St., Circleville, pleaded not guilty to Aggravated Possession of Drugs. Disposition: Pretrial 5/10Matthew S. Morgan, 70, of 604 Princeton Dr., Ashville, pleaded not guilty to Permitting Drug Abuse (x2). Disposition: Pretrial 5/10Cleasha H. Sheetz, 39, of 809 S. Pickaway St., Circleville, pleaded guilty to Violation of Community Control — Nonsupport of Dependents. Disposition: Community Control continued, 30 days in County Jail Dominic Vartorella, 18, c/o Indian Valley Juvenile Center, pleaded not guilty to Felonious Assault, Assault, Harassment with a Bodily Substance. Disposition: Pretrial
Opportunities for high school graduates in construction
Many soon-to-be high school graduates will have already applied for and been accepted into college. But for those who have not, there has never been a better time for an attractive alternative to college, as explained by Ohio State Senator George Lang (R-West Chester) in a recent speech at the Business First Alliance in the Ohio Statehouse Atrium on April 23. Lang spoke to young adults just entering the workforce about the opportunities in the construction industry. The topic of his speech, and other speakers...
OhioHealth Berger Hospital honors organ, eye and tissue donors
Hospital associates gathered recently for a flag raising at OhioHealth Berger Hospital to celebrate Donate Life Month in partnership with Lifeline of Ohio, part of a slate of events across the nation that bring awareness to the importance of organ, eye and tissue donations each April. “What donation means to many of our donor families is indescribable,” said Jessie Borden, Lifeline of Ohio donation program coordinator. “To watch your loved one continue to impact the world years after they are gone is priceless. Hospitals like...
Goshen woman dies after vehicle crash in Pickaway County
HARRISON TWP — A Goshen woman dies after a vehicle crash Friday in Pickaway County. The Pickaway County Communications Center received a 911 call around 8:14 p.m. April 26 about multiple vehicle crash, with possible ejection at the intersection of State Route 762 East and Ashville Pike, in Harrison Township. When Pickaway County Sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene, they located a two-vehicle crash. During their investigation they learned that a...
PICKAWAY PROGRESS: New Hope Christian Academy: A community of believers
New Hope Christian Academy has been providing students with a Christ-centered education for over 20 years. Head of Schools (the private school version of school superintendent) Jamie King has led the New Hope Statesmen for seven years. Students are exposed to the school mission through announcements, conversations, and posters in every classroom, and is the greeting heard when calling the school: We are here to disciple, educate, and commission our students to go into the world determined to live out the gospel of Jesus Christ. ...
Circleville man charged with assault
A Circleville man was charged with felonious assault after he allegedly stabbed someone in Vinton County. Vinton County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a stabbing around 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Wyman Park in McArthur. The victim was transported by Vinton County EMS and later flown to Grant Hospital in Columbus to be treated for their injuries, according to VCSO. The person’s name has not been released to the...
Circleville PD reports shots fired at Man Street Pub
Circleville Police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred about 3 a.m. Sunday at the Main Street Pub. Officers discovered an unknown male fired shots into the front and rear of the building located at 207 West Main Street, according to a CPD social media post. Presently, CPD is attempting to identify the male. If anyone has any information about the shooting or can help identify the male, please contact the Circleville Police Department at 740-474-8888. You can also report any information about this incident anonymously to 740-477-3784 or drugtips@circlevillepolice.com.
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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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