CLINTON COUNTY, Ohio — Interstate 71 southbound was closed due to a serious semi-truck rollover crash that occurred near mile marker 57, close to the Greene and Clinton county line on Friday. Emergency responders were on the scene, and a helicopter was requested to transport at least one person involved in the accident. Cause of […]
Posted inLocal News, Pickaway County
Circleville restaurants hit with health code violations
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio – Two Circleville restaurants, Los Camperos and Tim Hortons, recently failed inspections conducted by the Pickaway County Public Health District, raising concerns about food safety practices at the establishments. Los Camperos: Los Camperos, also operating under the name Los Mariachis, LLC, located at 23633 S US 23 Hwy, Circleville, underwent inspections on February […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County
Traffic Alert: ODOT announces upcoming projects in Pike Co.
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 9 office has announced upcoming construction projects affecting roadways in Pike County. State Route 772 Slide Repair: County Road 50 Slide Repair: Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time and use caution when driving through these areas. For questions or concerns, please contact […]
Posted in-Scioto County, Local News
Portsmouth teen reported missing again after being found earlier in the week
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Isaiah Wilson, a 17-year-old teen who was previously reported missing and later found, has once again gone missing. The Portsmouth Police Department issued an alert for the missing/runaway juvenile this morning. Isaiah Wilson, described as 5’7” tall, weighing 150lbs, with brown hair and green eyes, was last seen fleeing from his residence […]
Posted inAdams County, Highland County, Local News
South Central Power completes first phase of fiber internet project – connectSCP
South Central Power Company, a leading electric cooperative, announced the completion of the first phase of its innovative high-speed fiber internet service network, connectSCP. With a commitment to serving its member-owners, connectSCP aims to bridge the digital gap across rural Ohio. Rick Lemonds, President & CEO of South Central Power, expressed the cooperative’s mission, stating, […]
Posted inLocal News, Meigs County
Meigs County Deputies Respond to Various Calls Across the County
POMEROY, Ohio — On February 21st, Meigs County Deputies were kept busy responding to a variety of calls throughout the day. Here’s a rundown of the incidents they attended to: At 4:46 AM, deputies received a noise complaint on Happy Hollow Rd in Middleport. Upon arrival, they addressed the issue with the neighbor, warning them […]
Posted inColumbus, Local News, Regional, Statewide
Hail Mary: Ohio environmentalists make eleventh hour plea for courts to halt drilling on state land
Nick Evans, Ohio Capitol Journal — Ohio environmentalists are urging a judge to halt a state commission preparing to award leases to oil and gas companies who want to frack beneath state parks and other public land. The Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission is set to meet Monday to consider bids for several […]
Posted inColumbus, Local News, Regional, Statewide
A.G. Dave Yost leads bipartisan effort to reform Pharmacy Benefit Managers
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Attorney General Dave Yost of Ohio is spearheading a bipartisan coalition consisting of 39 attorneys general, urging both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to undertake meaningful discussions and reforms regarding the practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). In a bipartisan letter led by Yost along with the Attorneys General of […]
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Senator Sherrod Brown secures grant for Pike County small businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) unveiled today that the Community Action Committee of Pike County has been granted funding to bolster their existing revolving loan funds, catering to small businesses within Pike County. The grant, secured through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program, aims to provide essential technical assistance […]
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Traffic Alert: Rescue crews respond to crash in Circleville
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio – A collision involving two vehicles has occurred at the intersection of Court St. and Main St. in Circleville, prompting emergency response teams to the scene. According to preliminary reports, one of the vehicles involved in the accident has overturned. The cause of the crash and the extent of any injuries is unknown […]