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Ashville Food Truck & Community Festival July 26-27
(Ashville) – The Ashville Foodtruck & Community Festival will be held July 26th-27th. 1) Some, but not all, of the vendors accept Credit/Debit. Bring cash or there is an ATM close by at Vinton County National Bank. 2) Parking in the downtown Ashville area is limited to street parking,...
Rezoning of Jefferson Twp. property discussed for potential data center
JEFFERSONVILLE — The Jefferson Township Zoning board met Monday night to discuss the rezoning of some township property currently under sales contract from the Janes Family Partnership (JFP). Two parcels — 96.5 acres owned by the Janes Family Partnership, and 23.85 acres owned by Larry and Virginia Maxel —...
London Rhythm & Rib Fest set for Aug. 2-3
The London Community Organization is gearing up for their annual Rhythm & Rib Fest, set to take place 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 2-3. Admission is free. Food, bands, and other activities are on the schedule. The action takes place on Main Street between High and First streets and on Second Street between Union and Oak streets.
Court of Common Pleas: July 27, 2024 Proceedings
Charge: Illegal Conveyance of Drugs onto the Grounds of a Detention Facility. Disposition: Sentenced to 12 months in prison and fined $1,000. Charges: Aggravated Possession of Drugs, Improperly Handling Firearms in a Motor Vehicle. Plea: Not Guilty. Disposition: Motion hearing scheduled for August 14, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. John V....
National Night Out events set for Aug. 6
Four communities in Madison County are holding National Night Out (NNO) events on Aug. 6 as a way for residents to get to know their first responders in family-friendly settings. Plain City – Aug. 6. The Plain City Police Department is holding NNO activities for the first time. The...
Several developments discussed at economic strategies meeting
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE — At the city Economic Strategies and Cooperation meeting Wednesday, it was reported that Jason Langley has been doing a good job in the rehab of the old Rolfe Building at 244 E. Court St. Economic Development Director Chelsie Baker reported that Langley will be moving his real estate business into one side of the building and will rent out the other side. The building will also have several apartments upstairs.
WCH finance director: City finances in ‘good shape’
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE — During the city’s finance and personnel committee meeting, finance director Ron Sockman said the city finances are in good shape at this time. Investment yields are predicted to rise from $1.8 million to $2 million by August 2025. Investments include things like mutual funds, bonds and CDs. A $1.2 million payment was just made on the waste water treatment facility upgrade.
City Council and Administration thank board volunteers
If one wanted to know what a perfect setting for an event would be, they would describe the scene at Ted Lewis Park last Thursday night — a perfect July evening in Ohio with sunshine and temperatures in the high 70’s, a gentle wind, friendly conversation … and Dairy Shed ice cream! City Council member Sheri Theis organized the event, an Ice Cream Social, to express appreciation for those who volunteer on the City’s boards and commissions. City Council members Tom Duvall, Zach Brooks, Jeff...
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...
OHHA to livestream weekend County Fair racing
Grove City, OH — The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will continue its 2024 Ohio County Fair racing season with livestreaming coverage of five race cards across four county fairs beginning on Friday evening (July 26). On Friday, the OHHA will provide live coverage of the Pike County Fair...
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