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Perry County Tribune

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Junction City asks court for favorable decision in lawsuit over seized police dog

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Village of Junction City and two village officials have asked a federal court to grant them favorable judgment in a lawsuit brought against them by a former interim police chief, after village officials seized a police dog that both he and the village claimed was their property. In a motion filed Nov. 2 in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, the defendants — Junction City, Mayor Edwin Keister and Police Chief Amy English — contend that plaintiff Casey Williams’ case against them relies heavily on his claim that a male Belgian Malinois dog named Apollo belonged to him when English, assisted by Lancaster Police, seized the animal from Williams’ residence with a search warrant. But this is not true, they insist. “Nearly every claim (in Williams’ complaint) depends on Plaintiff’s assertion that he owned Apollo,” the motion states. “He did not.” It notes that in an earlier version of Williams’ lawsuit, the court had “already rejected Plaintiff’s ownership theory,” concluding that Williams’ allegations “more plausibly established that Apollo remained village property.” Williams first filed suit in January 2024, shortly after the dog was taken from him. His case briefly caught the

Junction City, OH · 2d

Times Recorder

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Perry County Courthouse renovation earns state historic preservation award

The transformation of an aging 19th-century landmark into a building equipped for modern use has earned statewide recognition. The Perry County Courthouse was one of 12 historic preservation achievements across Ohio honored Nov. 6 with the Ohio History Connection’s 2026 State Historic Preservation Office Awards. The awards recognize projects that demonstrate the value of historic preservation through rehabilitation, stewardship, research and public engagement. According to the Ohio History Connection, the recipients exemplify how thoughtful preservation can strengthen communities while ensuring historic resources remain accessible for future generations. Built in 1887 and designed by architect Richard Yost, the Perry County Courthouse is an example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. A two-year, multimillion-dollar renovation sought to modernize the building without losing its historical architectural features. Renovations included upgrades to accessibility, restrooms, courtrooms and office space, while preserving and restoring some of the courthouse’s most significant architectural elements. One of the most visible projects was the restoration of the grand interior staircase. Part of the staircase was removed in the 1960s to make room for an elevator. As part of the renovation, new cast iron stringers, balustrades, medallions and newel posts were fabricated to match the historic pieces that remain. The courthouse’s main entrance

Perry County, OH · 1d

Perry County Tribune

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Perry County real estate transfers

Oct. 23-Nov. 5. Listed prices do not necessarily reflect actual property values. • Danielle Treadway, property in section 30, Harrison Township, to Alisa Treadway, exempt, property transferred to or from a person when no money or other valuable and tangible consideration readily convertible into money is paid or to be paid for the real estate and the transaction is not a gift. • Regina M. Dotson, property in section 31, Jackson Township, to Sarah J. Turner, exempt, property transferred to evidence a gift, in any form, between husband and wife, or parent and child, or the spouse of either. • Ruth Yoder, property in section 5, Jackson Township, to Sara Yoder, exempt, property transferred to or from a person when no money or other valuable and tangible consideration readily convertible into money is paid or to be paid for the real estate and the transaction is not a gift. • Sue Vess, property in section 29, Monroe Township, to Sue Vess, exempt, property transferred to or from a person when no money or other valuable and tangible consideration readily convertible into money is paid or to be paid for the real estate and the transaction is not a gift. •

Perry County, OH · 2d

NewsForce 24/7

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Hocking Athens Perry Community Action Gets 00,000 for Essential Home Repairs

Homeowners in Hocking, Athens and Perry counties who have been putting off a failing furnace, a leaking roof or a bathroom they can no longer safely use are in line for help. Hocking Athens Perry Community Action will receive $300,000 from the Ohio Department of Development for essential home repairs and accessibility modifications, State Representative […]

Hocking County, OH · 4d

Perry County Tribune

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County voters approve 19 local tax levies, reject two

In the Nov. 3 election, Perry County voters passed 19 local tax levies — though one, for Roseville current expenses, by a margin of only three votes, making it susceptible to possible change when provisional ballots are counted. Two other tax measures, both for the Village of Somerset, were voted down. Unofficial results on the tax levies, from the Perry County Board of Elections website, are as follows: • A 1-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Perry County Home (Fairview Assisted Living) — PASSED 7,365 votes to 5,014. • A 5-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Village of Corning police department, equipment and personnel, PASSED 51 to 38. • A 2-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Village of Crooksville municipal park and swimming pool — PASSED 350 to 183. • A 3-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Village of Crooksville municipal park and recreation — PASSED 330 to 199. • A 5-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Village of Junction City current expenses — PASSED 153 to 53. • A 1-mill, continuing renewal levy for the Village of New Lexington parks and recreation — PASSED 698 to 401. • A 4-mill, five-year renewal levy for Village of Roseville current expenses

Perry County, OH · 2d

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Nelsonville council president removed, resigns

NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Nelsonville’s charter council has two open seats after it removed the council president from his position Monday, Nov. 9, and as another member tendered her resignation. The council voted to remove former council president Cameron Peck from his position Monday, and he resigned immediately after....

Nelsonville, OH · 16h

Newark Advocate

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Lakewood, Newark Catholic, Northridge, Utica leave Licking County League

Four Licking County League schools are on their way out. Lakewood, Newark Catholic, Northridge and Utica notified league officials Nov. 10 of their plans to leave the LCL and form a new league. “Pending a vote by the school boards at Lakewood, Newark Catholic, Northridge and Utica, those schools will leave the Licking County League beginning with the 2028-29 school year,” LCL commissioner Ron Bowman confirmed via text. “They will become charter members of a new league of like-size schools. The LCL will become an eight-team league which will continue looking at future expansion.” Utica athletic director Howard Hill said details on the new league will be provided soon. Granville, Heath, Johnstown, Licking Heights, Licking Valley, Mount Vernon, Watkins Memorial and Zanesville will remain in the LCL. The LCL re-formed for the 2013-14 school year with 10 Licking County schools, and Zanesville in 2020 and Mount Vernon in 2024 have since been added. This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Lakewood, Newark Catholic, Northridge, Utica leave Licking County League

Utica, OH · 2d

NewsForce 24/7

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ODOT Draft List Puts $15.1 Million Behind Four Central Ohio Road Projects

The Ohio Department of Transportation is proposing to put $15.1 million behind four major central Ohio road projects over the next several years, in a draft funding list released Nov. 10 by the department’s Transportation Review Advisory Council and reported by The Columbus Dispatch. The draft list covers 13 major projects statewide totaling $46.7 million, […]

Ohio · 1d

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State bridge inspector dies working on I-70 in Muskingum County

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A 45-year-old Ohio Department of Transportation bridge inspector died Monday morning while working on the Interstate 70 reconstruction project. Jennifer Donley, who was hired by the department in 2022, passed away on the job, according to an ODOT memorial announcement provided in "Screenshot 2026-11-09 175849.png". State transportation officials have not disclosed the specific cause of her death.

Muskingum County, OH · 3d

WHIZ

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Registration for the 2026 Zanesville Christmas Parade is now open

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – It’s time to build your floats and load up on candy. The Zanesville Christmas Parade is returning to the downtown area and registration is open now. The parade will be on Saturday, Dec. 5, starting at 2 p.m. Jordin Harmer, the Zanesville-Muskingum County Visitor’s Bureau’s manager, explains the process for those wanting to register.

Zanesville, OH · 19h

ClutchPoints

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MiamI (OH) scoreboard operator gets unhinged unsportsmanlike penalty vs. Ohio

The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks had the opportunity to stay in the MAC title game conversation, defeat a hated rival and deliver said rival its first conference loss of the season all in one night. With so much at stake, people will use all sorts of tactics to achieve victory. The players themselves fought valiantly, earning a 34-17 win versus the Ohio […] The post MiamI (OH) scoreboard operator gets unhinged unsportsmanlike penalty vs. Ohio appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Athens, OH · 2d

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All Good Now Is Taking 2027 Off: “The Right Time Will Come”

Concert and festival production company All Good Presents has announced a fallow year for All Good Now, the revived version of its namesake festival. In a statement to fans, company founder Tim Walther stated that “the lineup was not developing to our standards.”. “We take the curating of our...

Thornville, OH · 15h

NBC4 Columbus

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Pickerington community pushes back on school cuts after levy failure

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) — Students in Pickerington are making their voices heard as the Pickerington Local School District figures out its next steps after its latest levy narrowly failed. Monday’s school board meeting was packed. “Sports mean more to me than just a scoreboard or number of wins and losses. Sports, choir, band, theater, all […]

Pickerington, OH · 2d

Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

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See salaries of Baltimore public employees and officials salaries

BALTIMORE − The Eagle-Gazette is publishing the salaries of various local public officials. Previously published were Lancaster City Schools , Amanda-Clearcreek Local Schools , Pickerington Local School District , Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District , Canal Winchester Local School District , Walnut Township Local School District , Fairfield Union Local Schools , county elected and non-elected officials' salaries a nd the Lancaster city elected and non-elected officials' salaries. Now it's time to learn the salary of Baltimore village employee and elected official salaries: Elected Officials Rick Ellas, Mayor - $10,130Jamie Carroll, council member - $4,300Philip MacLean, council member - $4,300Debbie Schaffner, council member - $4,300Brandy McCreery, council member - $4,300Rick Foreman, council member - $4,175Gar Phillips, council member - $4,175 Administration Matthew Nihiser, Village Administrator - $81,370Brian Bibler, fiscal officer - $67,465Jeff Feyko, solicitor, -$69,000Missy Music, administrative assistant - $61,420Connie White, PT administrative assistant - $22,495Kelley Savage, PT social media liaison - $875 Police Department Bret Rogers, police chief - $92,700Devin Skinner, police Officer - $68,557Shane Overla, school resources officer & police officer - $66,415Wes Wagner, school resource officer - $41,760Matthew May, PT police officer - $34,707Nicholas Collins, PT police officer - $4,600Tim Shepard, PT police officer, - $9,100David Wolfel

Baltimore, OH · 1d

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This Secret Ohio Nature Preserve Hides Miles Of Forest Trails With Stunning Views

Tucked into the hills near Lancaster, Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve feels like a hidden world. Quiet forest trails wind past mossy rocks, tall pines, and cliffs with wide views. Many hikers say it rivals far busier spots in Ohio. Here are nine things to know before you lace up...

Lancaster, OH · 3d

NBC4 Columbus

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EPA considers power plant for Fairfield County data centers

BUCKEYE LAKE, Ohio (WCMH) — A data center campus is on its way to Fairfield County, and now the project needs a source of power. “I’m concerned about our lake, our environment, our communities and the future,” Buckeye Lake Village Councilmember Kellie Green said. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency hosted a public hearing on Tuesday […]

Fairfield County, OH · 2d

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Bibibop construction to finish in two months

Bibibop Asian Grill is opening an Athens location at 40 S. Court St. GreenHeart Construction Group anticipates finishing construction in one to two months. Bibibop is a fast-casual restaurant chain that serves customizable and healthy Asian cuisine. “We serve real, unprocessed, high-quality food because we believe that well-being can start...

Athens, OH · 1d

Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

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U.S. 33 widening lands on Ohio's draft funding list

A proposed state transportation funding list would provide $4 million for preliminary engineering on a U.S. 33 widening project in Franklin and Fairfield counties. The funding would be provided in fiscal year 2028, according to a community announcement from the Ohio Department of Transportation. The Fairfield County project is among 13 projects in 12 counties included in a $46.7 million draft funding list approved by the Transportation Review Advisory Council . The council, known as TRAC, reviews funding for major transportation projects in Ohio. Its draft list covers fiscal years 2027 through 2030. Of the overall funding, $37.1 million is proposed for 12 projects, including the U.S. 33 widening project. An additional $9.6 million would completely fund construction of the I-275 SmartLane project in Clermont and Hamilton counties. Public can comment before final vote The U.S. 33 proposal is not yet a final funding commitment. The public can submit comments on the draft list by emailing trac@dot.ohio.gov through Dec. 9. TRAC is scheduled to vote on the final list at its Dec. 17 meeting. How Ohio's transportation funding process works TRAC operates on an annual application cycle and determines funding commitments for projects in Ohio's Major New Construction Program. Projects

Ohio · 1d

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South Zanesville Firefighters Rally Around Family in Need

ZANESVILLE, OH – The South Zanesville Fire Department is getting ready for a chicken dinner benefiting a daughter of one of their firefighters. On Sunday at the Fire Department beginning at 11AM, you can stop in or carry out a chicken dinner consisting of half a chicken, coleslaw, apple sauce, and a roll.

Zanesville, OH · 17h

NewsForce 24/7

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Ohio University Offers Tuition-Free Path for Pell Students in Seven Counties

ATHENS — Ohio University will cover the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying Pell-eligible students from Athens County and its six bordering counties starting in fall 2027, under a new award the university calls the President’s Opportunity Promise Award. The offer applies to first-year students who live in Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, […]

Athens, OH · 17h