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Soap-n-Hope mobile hygiene unit launched to serve homeless in Pickaway County

PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Pickaway County Community Action (PICCA) recently introduced the Soap-n-Hope Mobile Hygiene unit, a 32-foot trailer offering essential services like showers and laundry to those in need, especially the homeless. The unit was made possible through an $85,000 grant from Circleville’s opioid settlement fund. At the dedication event on Oct. 22, Mayor […]

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Keeping Scioto Valley’s Athletic Fields in Prime Condition: A Guide to Modern Line Marking

Discover how local sports facilities are embracing advanced line marking techniques to maintain their fields. From Ross County to Athens County, groundskeepers are revolutionizing field maintenance with cutting-edge technology and methods, ensuring year-round playability for local athletes and teams. The Scioto Valley region’s commitment to sports excellence begins from the ground up. As local athletics […]

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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily log – October 21, 2024

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ross County deputies responded to a variety of calls throughout the area on October 21, 2024. Below is a summary of significant reports from that day. Case Number: SO-P2405095Offenses: Alleged to be Mentally IllReported Date/Time: 10/21/24 3:26 AMAddress: Blue Lick Rd, LondonderryNarrative: Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Blue Lick Rd […]

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Chillicothe Police Dept. daily log – October 21, 2024

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe police officers responded to several incidents throughout the city on October 21, 2024. Below is a summary of the more significant reports from that day. Case Number: PD-P2405919Offenses: Aggravated Menacing; Criminal TrespassReported Date/Time: 10/21/24 12:30 AMStreet Name: Scioto AveNarrative: Officers responded to a report of disorderly conduct at 209 Scioto Ave […]

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Halloween display warns of nuclear dangers in Pike County

PIKETON, Ohio — Nuclear activists have created a haunting Halloween display to raise awareness about what has been called the most serious accident in the history of the Piketon Atomic Plant. The display reflects the March 7, 1978, incident when a cylinder carrying a dangerous and radioactive material was dropped, rupturing and releasing hazardous substances […]

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