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Public Meeting(s) Tonight on Part of Massive Data Center Planned for Pike County

Piketon Vicinity, Pike County — What are the facts about the proposed data center(s) in and around the former Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Pike County – especially with another public hearing or open house tonight? (Two of them?) One source lists an Ohio EPA “public information session and...

Pike County, OH · 3d

Chillicothe Gazette

Bridge Street construction to pause for the holiday season

CHILLICOTHE— After a long summer of construction for drivers and workers, Bridge Street construction will officially be on a break this holiday season. This pause has been planned for the holiday season throughout the entire project. The Ohio Department of Transportation recently announced that the street should reopen fully by Nov. 20, 2026. More from Bridge Street: Wing lovers rejoice. Wingstop opens its first Ross County location Drivers will be able to drive in the northbound and southbound lanes to reach their destinations during the pause. Crews, however, will still be working on smaller projects like the sidewalks and the shared-use path over the holidays. ODOT released additional details on Nov. 13, including: Crews will need to paint temporary lane markings for the new traffic pattern. Because temperatures must be warmer for the paint to be properly applied and dry, the work must be done during the day and cannot be completed at night. Beginning at 7 a.m. Nov. 15, crews will begin prepping the concrete for painting the lane markings on the new northbound lanes for Bridge Street between Riverside Drive and Marietta Road. Traffic will be reduced to a single northbound lane during this operation, so expect long

Chillicothe Gazette

Public records: Ross County marriage licenses for October 2026

The following couples applied for marriage licenses in Ross County between Oct. 1-31, 2026: Grace Joann Marlowe, 23, of Chillicothe and Dallas Lee Moore, 23, of Chillicothe Silas O'Dale Alberts, 32, of Columbus and Jessika Lynne Imboden, 34, of Ross County Joseph Samuel Stiles, 43, of Chillicothe and Lindsay Renee Rhoades, 30, of Chillicothe Dalton Lee Black, 22, of Chillicothe and Kylee Jo Kellough, 23, of Chillicothe Candace Gayle Unger, 44, of Chillicothe and Robert Russell Whitlock, 38, of Chillicothe Patrick John Beachy, 23, of Laurelville and Shari Erma Miller, 21, of Frankfort Tina Marie Kendrick, 53, of Chillicothe and Jenny Lynn Ashworth, 50, of Chillicothe Holly Nichole Edler, 40, of Chillicothe and Travis Keith Bledsoe, 45, of Ray Michael Robert Riley, 31, of Chillicothe and Rachael Olivia Smith, 26, of Chillicothe Micah Alexander Thompson, 23, of Kingsland and Keyera Symone Hatfield, 21, of Chillicothe Candace Rae Kellough, 34, of Chillicothe and Corey Tyler Grubb, 35, of Chillicothe Donavin Nichalous Dillon, 27, of Circleville and Tiana Star Leist, 24, of Chillicothe Brian Lewis Hertenstein, 22, of Chillicothe and Gracie Marie Tisdale, 21, of Chillicothe Natalie Renee Phillips, 34, of Chillicothe and Dylan Scott-Wayne Pauley, 25, of Chillicothe Charles Michael McQuirt,

Ross County, OH · 2d

NewsForce 24/7

Regional Plan Aims to Ready Southern Ohio for Growth Around Portsmouth Site

PIKETON, Ohio — Southern Ohio communities around the U.S. Department of Energy’s Portsmouth Site in Pike County are getting a new, coordinated push to prepare for growth, as Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service and the national planning firm Planning NEXT launch a regional planning initiative funded through a U.S. Department of […]

Pike County, OH · 2d

Chillicothe Gazette

Waverly tabs familiar face to lead girls basketball program

WAVERLY — When Waverly’s girls basketball program officially begins its season, it’ll be doing so with a new head coach for the first time in 18 years. However, the Tigers won't have to look far for familiarity. Mark Hannah has been tabbed to replace John Bonifield as the Tigers’ leader. Hannah has spent the last eight seasons as an assistant coach under Bonifield. Before that time, he helped with both Waverly and Piketon’s boys hoops programs. And, in the offseason, he runs the Arctic Rush AAU program. RELATED: Introducing 10 girls basketball players around Chillicothe to keep an eye on this winter Needless to say, he fits into his new position like a glove. “I’ve been around these girls since they were just starting basketball in the third grade. I see them every day in the building. With that, the familiarity is there,” Hannah said. “They know my personality, they know how I communicate, they know how I want to play, and most importantly, they know that I trust and believe in them. If you can build that relationship with your players, and they know you genuinely care, I believe they’ll run through a brick wall for you.” In his

Waverly, OH · 3d

NewsForce 24/7

Pike County Power Plant for Data Center Gets Dec. 10 Hearing Near Piketon

The Ohio Power Siting Board will hold a local public hearing on Thursday, Dec. 10, on a proposed 1.77-gigawatt natural gas-fired power plant near Piketon that would supply behind-the-meter power to a nearby data center, the board announced in a release issued through the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. The hearing starts at 5 p.m. […]

Piketon, OH · 23h

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Piketon Workers’ Golf Outing Raises Nearly $50,000 for Southern Ohio Charities

PIKETON, Ohio — A golf tournament organized by employees at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant has raised nearly $50,000 for charities across southern Ohio, continuing a giving campaign that has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years. The tournament was organized through the Southern Ohio Cleanup Company Employee Giving Campaign, according to […]

Piketon, OH · 3d

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Athens council to address Piketon data center

ATHENS, Ohio — The city of Athens will prepare a petition to intervene with written comments to the Ohio Power Siting Board, involving an artificial intelligence company’s plans to construct two gas power plants near Piketon in Pike County, in order to power a data center campus. Athens...

Athens, OH · 3d

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Historic Portsmouth Property to Sell at Auction Across From $34.2M Riverfront Project

A historic property in downtown Portsmouth will sell to the highest bidder next month, no matter the price. Auction Ohio Real Estate will sell the property at 605 Front Street and the adjoining commercial lot at 613 Front Street at absolute auction on Thursday, December 10, at 2 p.m. ET, the company announced in a […]

Portsmouth, OH · 3d

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Groundwater contamination risk rises after pump fracture in Ohio

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WSYX) — A damaged pump on a critical water well is raising new environmental concerns for residents near the Scioto River. U.S. Paper Mill alerted the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency after a fracture was discovered in the decades-old, 90-foot pump that helps contain a toxic underground chemical plume. This pump will require a replacement costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Chillicothe, OH · 1d

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Chillicothe Downtown Incubator Gets $32,000 Boost Toward 10 New Jobs

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A historic building near the western entrance to Chillicothe’s Downtown Historic District is set to become a home for new businesses, backed by a $32,000 award announced this week, the Chillicothe Gazette reports. The Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio announced the award from Mission Conversion Services Alliance to local developer […]

Chillicothe Gazette

New Adena clinic brings primary care to Lucasville

Adena Health has opened its first location in Scioto County, giving Lucasville-area residents a new option for primary care close to home. Adena Family Medicine-Lucasville is now seeing patients at 37B Lucasville Minford Road, according to a community announcement. The clinic provides family medicine services for patients of all ages, including annual physicals, pediatric care, sports physicals, wellness visits, immunizations and preventive screenings. Providers also manage chronic conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma. The new clinic marks Adena Health's first physical location in Scioto County. "I've been hearing about Lucasville since I joined Adena in 2017, so I'm especially excited to see this come to life," Adena President and CEO Kathi Edrington said. "Having primary care close to home is so important. This clinic gives residents a place to turn for preventive care, help managing chronic conditions, and the everyday healthcare needs that come with every stage of life. And, as part of the Adena family, patients will also have access to a much broader network of care and specialties when they need them.' Clinic offers primary care for patients of all ages Adena Family Medicine-Lucasville focuses on care throughout a patient's life, from routine checkups and screenings

Scioto County, OH · 3d

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Head To This Timeless Ohio Diner For A Mouthwatering Cheeseburger That Deserves Its Own Fan Club

If cheeseburgers could have fan clubs, the one at Carl’s Townhouse in Chillicothe, Ohio would have a waiting list for membership and a newsletter that people actually read. This timeless diner has been doing things right for over 80 years, and the cheeseburger it produces is the kind of thing that inspires genuine loyalty in people who are not generally the loyal type.

Chillicothe, OH · 10d

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Free Food, Haircuts and Health Help at Ross County Rural Health Day Nov. 19

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Free food, free haircuts and a room full of health help will be waiting in Chillicothe next week, as the Ross County Health District marks National Rural Health Day with a free community resource event on Thursday, Nov. 19, according to the health district’s announcement reported by J News Network. The event […]

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Introductions and Tours of the Yoctangee Park Renovations in Chillicothe

Chillicothe — The grand reopening of Yoctangee Park on November 7th and 8th, 2026, after 2 1/2 years of planning and renovation, included open houses of the two major park buildings. The news is getting old now, after two Farmers Markets and a Chillicothe Council session there – but...

Chillicothe, OH · 16h

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Demolition at Piketon Clears Way for $37 Billion Energy and Computing Hub

The Cold War is coming down in Piketon to make room for what federal officials call the nation’s largest energy megasite. Crews are now tearing down former uranium enrichment buildings at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Portsmouth Site to clear ground for a $37 billion energy and computing hub, according to the department’s Office of […]

Piketon, OH · 10h

WSAZ

Looking at ATV/UTV safety after deadly incidents

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Two deaths related to ATVs and UTVs have occurred in our region this week. Abel Sims, 12, of Cabell County, died Wednesday night. Levi Risner of Scioto County, Ohio, died Tuesday. Riding off-road vehicles is a popular pastime in the Tri-State. Jack McNeely, director of...

Cabell County, WV · 2d

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Portsmouth Reopens Scherer Hollow Road After Months-Long Hillside Closure

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Scherer Hollow Road has reopened to traffic, ending a closure that lasted more than three months while crews completed a roadway improvement project on the narrow hillside route, the city said in a social media post reported by the Scioto Valley Guardian. The road closed on Aug. 3 for the extended project, […]

Portsmouth, OH · 3d

WSAZ

Mexican-fusion chain to expand across the region

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio. (WSAZ) - An award-winning Mexican-fusion restaurant chain is expanding across Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Bubbakoo’s Burritos says it has signed a three-unit franchise development agreement to open new restaurants in Portsmouth, Ohio; Ashland, Kentucky; and Barboursville, West Virginia. The first restaurant is planned for 2133 11th...

Portsmouth, OH · 3d

Chillicothe Gazette

Let there be lights. Chillicothe set to kick off the holidays

CHILLICOTHE— Every year, thousands of people visit Yoctangee Park to see the light display put on by Shine On Chillicothe. Before this year's display lights up, here is what you need to know about the event. What is it? The tree lighting is a holiday tradition in Chillicothe that kicks off Shine On Chillicothe's display in Yoctangee Park. To start the holiday season, Santa will help light up the park. When is the tree lighting? The tree lighting event will start at 6 p.m. on Nov. 20. Santa Claus will arrive and help light up the park at 6:30 p.m. Where is the tree lighting? Lights can be seen around Enderlin Circle in Yoctangee Park. The tree lighting will take place at the new amphitheater in Yoctangee Park. What else is going on? At the same time, Downtown Chillicothe will be hosting its annual holiday open house. From Nov. 20 to Nov. 22 local businesses will celebrate the open house with specials, sales and more. Will Santa be there? Santa will be at the tree lighting and is scheduled to make frequent returns to the park. You can meet him at his house in Yoctangee Park at the following times: