Williamsport
GOVERNMENT
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,...
Pickaway Court of Common Pleas News
Cases recently adjudicated before Pickaway Court of Common Pleas Judge P. Randall Knece: Margaret M. Adams, 58, 522 E. Ohio St., of Circleville, pleaded guilty to Illegal Conveyance of Drugs onto the Grounds of a Detention Facility. Disposition: 12 months in prison, $1,000 fineSamuel D. Good, 45, of 11590 Hayesville Rd., Kingston, pleaded not guilty to Aggravated Possession of Drugs, Improperly Handling Firearms in a Motor Vehicle. Disposition: Motion hearing set for 8/14/24 at 2:30 p.m.John V. Graves, 45, of 682 E. Mound St., Circleville, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Possession of Drugs. Disposition: PSI orderedAustin R. Hatfield, 51, 15708 McConnelsville Rd., Caldwell, pleaded not guilty to Complicity in Illegal Conveyance of Drugs onto the Grounds of a Detention Facility. Disposition: Pretrial 8/9Roni J. Schiff, 39, of 10620 Dozer Rd., Stoutsville, pleaded guilty to a Violation of Terms of Intervention. Disposition: Defendant to complete in-patient drug programSkier D. Ward, 29, of 604 Princeton St., Ashville, pleaded not guilty to Possession of Cocaine, Tampering with Evidence, Corrupting Another with Drugs. Disposition. Pretrial 8/9
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...
Authorities rescue kitten from storm drain in Ross County
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Several agencies in Ross County jumped in to help save a kitten that was trapped in a storm drain earlier this week. A Ross County sheriff’s deputy called the Fayette Regional Humane Society about a kitten trapped in a storm drain in the 200 block of South Watt Street in Chillicothe on Tuesday night.
Ross County Veteran of World War II Honored at 104th Birthday
Chillicothe, Ross County, and the European Theater of WWII — Possibly the last Ross County veteran of World War II celebrated his 104th birthday Thursday with about 100 friends and family. Robert Leslie Parker received well wishes and honors at the Golden Corral smorgasbord on Bridge Street. He now...
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...
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.
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.
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...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.