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Correction
In the Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 edition of the Pike County News Watchman in the front page article about the YMCA, the headline incorrectly referred to the YMCA’s annual campaign as the capital campaign. The Pike County YMCA recently completed capital improvements to the facility with money from a capital campaign. The YMCA is now asking for support with its annual campaign to help with operations.
Pike County YMCA asks for community support with annual campaign
For nearly a quarter of a century, the Pike County YMCA has offered services to the community that make it a gathering place for those who utilize the facility and services provided. In the past couple years many changes have been made to the building and the management at the facility to expand and provide those services. Joey Kuntz, a 2010 Waverly High School graduate, became the interim executive director...
Pike County YMCA asks for community support with annual campaign
For nearly a quarter of a century, the Pike County YMCA has offered services to the community that make it a gathering place for those who utilize the facility and services provided. In the past couple years many changes have been made to the building and the management at the facility to expand and provide those services. Joey Kuntz, a 2010 Waverly High School graduate, became the interim executive director...
AAA: Gas prices tumble in Ohio
The average price of gasoline across South Central Ohio is 11 cents lower this week at $3.480 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: South Central Ohio Average: $3.480 Average price during the week of July 29, 2024 $3.592 Average price during the week of August 7, 2023...
DeWine lost all credibility when he repeatedly voted for illegally gerrymandered maps
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine clutching his pearls Wednesday morning about predetermined partisan outcomes after he forced unconstitutional district maps on voters that gave his party 67 out of 99 Ohio House seats and 26 out of 33 Ohio Senate seats in a 56-44 state was hilarious, absurd and pathetic. Even more striking was how condescending and insulting it was for DeWine to lecture Ohio voters about gerrymandering after he went along with the unconstitutional gerrymandering of districts seven times in defiance of Ohio voters and...
DeWine lost all credibility when he repeatedly voted for illegally gerrymandered maps
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine clutching his pearls Wednesday morning about predetermined partisan outcomes after he forced unconstitutional district maps on voters that gave his party 67 out of 99 Ohio House seats and 26 out of 33 Ohio Senate seats in a 56-44 state was hilarious, absurd and pathetic. Even more striking was how condescending and insulting it was for DeWine to lecture Ohio voters about gerrymandering after he went along with the unconstitutional gerrymandering of districts seven times in defiance of Ohio voters and...
Ohioans can start buying recreational marijuana in some dispensaries this week
Ohioans will be able to legally purchase recreational marijuana starting this week. The state’s first recreational marijuana sales will took place Tuesday at some dispensaries across the state, sources confirmed to the Ohio Capital Journal. “We are stepping into a new future for Ohio where citizens will have access to safe products and communities will feel the benefits of this growing industry through tax revenue and job opportunities,” Ohio Cannabis...
Ohioans can start buying recreational marijuana in some dispensaries this week
Ohioans will be able to legally purchase recreational marijuana starting this week. The state’s first recreational marijuana sales will took place Tuesday at some dispensaries across the state, sources confirmed to the Ohio Capital Journal. “We are stepping into a new future for Ohio where citizens will have access to safe products and communities will feel the benefits of this growing industry through tax revenue and job opportunities,” Ohio Cannabis...
New judge assigned in Billy Wagner murder trial
In the murder case of George Washington “Billy” Wagner a new judge has been assigned. The trial cannot be heard by Pike County Common Pleas Court Judge Rob Junk, because Junk was prosecutor and assisted in the investigation and trial of Wagner’s son, a co-defendant. R. Alan Corbin, a retired judge from Brown County was originally chosen by the Ohio Supreme Court to be the judge to hear the case,...
Pike County Fair Bus Derby 2.0 lives up to billing
It was a much anticipated battle for county bragging rights. The second annual Pike County Fair School Bus Derby was a smashing success Tuesday evening as spectators packed the grandstand and the additional seating in bleachers on the other side of the arena. Those who didn’t make it into seats stood, lined the fence, or climbed onto whatever they could to get a better view including a large dirt pile and some huge tires. ...
Last of four extra-large super loads to move to central Ohio
COLUMBUS — The fifteenth of nearly two dozen “super loads,” and last of four loads that exceed 900,000 pounds, will depart the dock site in Adams County on Wednesday, August 7. The convoy will head to New Albany to deliver the load to the site of the new Intel plant in Licking County. Like the last three loads, this is an air processor known as a cold box used in the silicon chip manufacturing process, measures approximately 23’ tall, 20’ wide, 280’ long, and weighs...
River Valley cheerleading coach, substitute teacher convicted on four felony charges
GALLIA COUNTY — After several months of hard work by criminal investigators and two special prosecutors, Gallia County resident Michal Paige Huck, formerly a cheerleading coach and substitute teacher at River Valley High School in Gallia County, today pleaded guilty to two counts of Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor and two counts of Sexual Battery. One of the victims with whom Ms. Huck had sex was 13 years old, one was 15, and the other two were 17. They were former students at Gallia...
Truck overturned on US 23 Tuesday morning
The Portsmouth Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol was dispatched to US Route 23 in Piketon at 1:41 a.m. Tuesday morning in reference to a semi-tractor that overturned. According to Dispatcher Supervisor Saunders of the Portsmouth Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the truck was traveling southbound on US 23 when it failed to negotiate a curve, struck a guardrail and then overturned. The driver of the semi-tractor was taken to Adena Pike Medical Center with non life-threatening injuries. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the accident. Pike County Sheriff Evans sent messages via text and email to citizens signed up for alerts on their mobile devices that US 23 was shut down because of the accident. At 9:29 a.m., Evans sent a message that said US 23 was reopened.
Pike County road construction
The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Pike County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. Projects with active or future traffic impacts are linked to OHGO.com. NEW County Road 57 Culvert ReplacementWork is set to begin on August 12 for a culvert replacement project on C.R. 57 (Beaver Pike) between Meadow Run Road and Bumgardner Road. Work will occur daily for this construction. C.R. 57...
Planning Commission proposes changes to rules
The Pike County Commissioner met in regular session and one item on the agenda was a meeting with Ally Motz with the Pike County Planning Commission. Motz brought a list of possible changes that the Planning Commission Board would like to implement, following the board’s most recent meeting. Commissioner Jeff Chattin the question was posed to Prosecutor Mike Davis, “If we make amendments to the rules, are they enforceable?” Chattin...
Wilkin announces millions for Southern State Community College
COLUMBUS—State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) announced that Southern State Community College will receive $2,575,000 from the state capital budget process to establish the Information Technology Center of Excellence. Southern State is receiving $1,000,000 in capital budget funds and an additional allocation of $1,575,000 from redirected older capital projects that cannot move forward. The funds will be utilized to renovate the space, labs, and classrooms that will make this new center a hub for students studying information technology and cybersecurity. ...
Wilkin announces millions for Southern State Community College
COLUMBUS—State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) announced that Southern State Community College will receive $2,575,000 from the state capital budget process to establish the Information Technology Center of Excellence. Southern State is receiving $1,000,000 in capital budget funds and an additional allocation of $1,575,000 from redirected older capital projects that cannot move forward. The funds will be utilized to renovate the space, labs, and classrooms that will make this new center a hub for students studying information technology and cybersecurity. ...
Arrest made after watercraft collision on Lake White
The Waverly Fire Department was dispatched to Lake White near Rittenour Road at 9:23 p.m. in reference to boat with a person missing possibly in the water, according to a report from the WFD. On arrival, personnel met with law enforcement to gather information. Pike County Sheriff’s Office, Waverly Police Department and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources all responded to the scene. The WFD then launched a rescue boat in the lake. WFD personnel searched the water using sonar and doing a visual search...
Former leader of Scioto Valley Realtor Group indicted in embezzlement case
COLUMBUS — A former executive officer of the Scioto Valley Association of Realtors has been indicted by a Ross County grand jury on two felony counts related to theft from the organization, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. Brenda Free, 58, of Chillicothe, was arraigned today in Ross County Common Pleas Court for allegedly using her position to steal $53,968 from the association and forging a $1,500 check with her secretary’s signature to benefit herself. The charges include one count of theft (fourth-degree felony)...
Klinker named 2024 Ohio History Teacher of the Year by Gilder Lehrman Institute
PIKETON — Andy Klinker, a teacher at Piketon Jr./Sr. High School, has been named the 2024 Ohio History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Established in 2004, this prestigious award recognizes exceptional elementary through high school teachers for their outstanding contributions to American history education. Presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to K–12 American history education, this award honors one K–12 teacher from each state, the District of Columbia,...
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The seed that yielded The Pike County News Watchman was planted in the early 1800s, perhaps as early as the founding of Jefferson (present-day Piketon, which served as the first Pike County government seat) in 1814, though this very early portion of Pike County history is not altogether clear. The earliest publication known to have existed is the Waverly Democrat, which was first printed in 1832 and served, as its name implies, as a staple for the early Democratic settlers in the county. In 1861 name of the publication changed from the Waverly Democrat to the somewhat conventional Waverly News. The name would remain until the early 1900s when yet another change, this time reflecting the opinion of another political party, took place. The Republican Herald served as the county's news source. In this incarnation, the paper would keep people abreast of news concerning births, deaths, and perhaps most importantly, the happening of soldiers fighting overseas in two world wars. In 1954, the publication adopted the name of the Waverly Watchman, though Republican Herald was still printed on the header of the front page. Finally, around the year 1960, a variation of the present name was set in place; the Waverly Watchman. This paper, like the current Pike County News Watchman, was published twice weekly and focused on the local news and personal interest stories of citizens of that time. The Pike County News Watchman is available online at newswatchman.com
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