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Chillicothe Gazette
Yoctangee Park traffic plan set for July 4 fireworks
Drivers heading to Yoctangee Park for Independence Day events should expect traffic changes and plan extra time as the city prepares for larger crowds during the fireworks display. Chillicothe officials announced a series of July 4 activities, including fireworks, a pool party and trolley rides, according to a community announcement. Organizers emphasized traffic adjustments and exit routes as key information for visitors who plan to attend the evening events. The annual fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 9:45 p.m., with spectators encouraged to arrive early and be set in place by 9:15 p.m. Fireworks will launch from the Yoctangee Park Annex and will continue in the same location used in prior years. Traffic changes and park exits after fireworks City officials said motorists traveling to Yoctangee Park should anticipate delays because of ongoing construction combined with increased holiday attendance. Park entrances will close once fireworks begin so vehicles already inside can exit more efficiently. Drivers leaving the park after the display will be routed to Mulberry Street, Back Road or Paint Street. Police will be present to direct traffic and enforce no-parking zones, according to the announcement. An exit routing map has been provided by the city to help
WTAP
Parkersburg mayor found at fault in accident involving city vehicle
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A Parkersburg Police Department report details a traffic accident involving Mayor Tom Joyce and a city-owned vehicle. According to the report, Joyce opened the door of a city vehicle parked in front of 1407 19th St. around noon on June 16, striking a vehicle traveling westbound on the same street.
The Logan Daily News
Bust of Chief Logan unveiled, free transit announced at city council meeting
LOGAN — A bust of Chief Logan was unveiled at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Chief Logan is historically known for being a leader of the Mingo people, a group of Iroquoian people who migrated from their land in New York state into what was then called the Ohio Country, an area made up of land from most of Ohio and parts of Pennsylvania, Indiana and West Virginia. After several Mingo people were murdered by Virginian settlers, including several members of Logan’s family, he and other Mingo people retaliated, marking a shift in once-friendly relations between Logan and European settlers. Following these attacks, Logan delivered a speech that became known as “Logan’s Lament.” The speech will be available for listening directly next to the bust, which will be displayed in a shadow box in the park. The bust is the work of local resident (and Logan Daily News columnist) Bud Simpson, and was cast in Alan Cottrill’s bronze foundry in Zanesville. The city council also heard from Carrie Beck, who was speaking on behalf of Logan Public Transit. Beck announced that they have partnered with AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio to make public transit completely fare-free from July 1, 2026 to July 1,
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Report on accident involving Parkersburg mayor released
PARKERSBURG – An accident report filed by the Parkersburg Police Department says Mayor Tom Joyce opened the door of a city-owned vehicle into traffic, and it was struck by a passing motorist on June 16. The report’s narrative said Joyce was at fault for opening his car door into...
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Video Insights Into Chillicothe’s Bridge Street Construction
Chillicothe — If you’ve seen the progress on rebuilding Bridge Street at US 35 in the last couple of weeks, here is a lot of backstory on that. Matt Bruning, former local radio newsman and now press secretary for ODOT, offered me a tour of the work on Bridge Street…as a giant paving machine was being assembled on June 5th, 2026 to recreate the southbound lanes.
WSAZ
Crews address road buckling in Lawrence County, Ohio
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Ohio 'BBQ Tasting' Train Rides
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway operates a wide variety of themed excursions throughout the year, offering visitors the opportunity to ride historic trains through the scenic hills of southeastern Ohio. Among its most popular special events is the “Starbrick BBQ Ribs and Wings Dinner Train,” a culinary-themed excursion that combines classic barbecue cuisine with a relaxing evening rail journey through the Hocking Valley.
Chillicothe Gazette
Hometown History looks at the impact the railroad had on Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE— The introduction of the railroad changed the game for those shipping out goods and traveling to new places. This is especially true in Chillicothe. To remember the railroad and the important role it played in the development of Ross County Historical Society has a working train model on display that delights visitors of all ages. Before the railway came to town, farmers and merchants relied on the canal. Trains, however, were quicker and more reliable. The railroad first came to Chillicothe in the 1800s, but it made such an impact they remained popular throughout the Camp Sherman days. Today, trains are still used to transport goods in the community, but as train companies have closed, they are no longer a reliable way for people to travel. Still, many people are fascinated by the railroad. Those at the historical society say they often hear stories from those who rode trains locally or had family members who worked on them. The diorama at the historical society helps take people back to the 1930s and shows how trains ran throughout the eastern part of town. Depots, houses and businesses can be seen on the miniature streets. Much has changed in the area
Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
State funding boosts Logan roads tied to Hocking Hills growth
A state investment of more than $1.5 million in Logan is expected to support a major Hocking Hills tourism project and improve traffic access. The funding is part of more than $11.7 million the Ohio Department of Development is distributing statewide through multiple programs, including funding for roadwork tied to economic development, according to a community announcement. Logan project targets tourism growth The city of Logan will receive $1,566,655 through the Roadwork Development Grant Program to support infrastructure tied to the Grand Village at Hocking Hills development to be located near the Hocking Hills Tourism Association visitor center. Work will include about 6,000 linear feet of new roadway within the development, located along Ohio 664 south of U.S. Route 33. Plans also call for a turn lane of roughly 375 linear feet on southbound Ohio 664. The improvements are aimed at handling increased traffic tied to tourism once the development is complete, according to the announcement. The project is expected to create 426 jobs. Road funding tied to economic development The Roadwork Development Grant Program provides support for public road improvements connected to business expansion or job creation efforts. Funding helps local jurisdictions build infrastructure needed to support economic growth
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Chillicothe Mayor’s Briefing Focuses on Yoctangee Activity, Traffic, and Construction
Clint Boggs, Chief of Staff for the mayor, sat in for Luke Feeney to give a four-minute briefing to council on June 8th, 2026. The city successfully navigated recent downtown street closures for Gus Macker, Feast of the Flowering Moon, and Chillicothe Half Marathon. Street closures coming up this week...
Times Recorder
I-70 lanes temporarily closed after crash near Pleasant Grove exit
ZANESVILLE – Interstate 70's westbound express lane near the Pleasant Grove exit was closed for around two hours the morning of June 10, and the eastbound lanes were restricted to just one after a tractor-trailer left the roadway and struck some barriers. The 2022 Volvo 760 semi-truck pulling a trailer hit the guard rail while traveling I-70's eastbound lanes at around 7:18 a.m., before it veered across the lanes and collided with some center barriers. More: Two horses die after being struck by vehicle on Ohio 60 The Zanesville Police Department said it happened near the Pleasant Grove exit. The driver, Martha Rivera Saucedo, 59, of Eagle Pass, Texas, was not injured. Shawn Digity is a reporter for the Zanesville Times Recorder. He can be emailed at sdigity@gannett.com or found on X at @ShawnDigityZTR. This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: I-70 lanes temporarily closed after crash near Pleasant Grove exit
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Ongoing traffic for week of June 8, 2026
U.S. 33 Athens-Meigs expansion: Two-lane to four-lane expansion from Athens to Darwin and Five Points to Ravenswood. Estimated completion: 2028. Shoulders are closed and side roads are closed intermittently for equipment crossing on U.S. 33 between Rocksprings Road and Oxley Road through 2028. Rolling road blocks will be in place...