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Harcum House in Lancaster Gets $50,000 State Grant to Help Trafficking Survivors

LANCASTER — Harcum House in Lancaster will receive $50,000 in state grant funding to support services for survivors of human trafficking, the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette reported, citing a community announcement on the awards. The Lancaster award is part of more than $2 million the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services is distributing through its Direct Services […]

Lancaster, OH · 2d

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Circleville to close S. Pickaway Street block for weeklong work

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A block of South Pickaway Street in downtown Circleville will be closed to through traffic for five days later this month, the Circleville Police Department said. The 200 block of South Pickaway Street will be shut down starting Monday, Nov. 16, and reopen Friday, Nov. 20,...

Circleville, OH · 2d

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

Daily Meal

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The Vintage Dishware Brand Worth Hunting Down At Thrift Stores

When you're digging through the many types of dishware at your local thrift store, make sure to keep an eye out for this potentially valuable brand.

Lancaster, OH · 2d

NewsForce 24/7

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$32,000 Award to Turn Historic Chillicothe Building Into Business Incubator

CHILLICOTHE — A $32,000 award will help turn a historic downtown Chillicothe building into business incubator space that could support 10 new jobs, the Chillicothe Gazette reported. The Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio announced the award from Mission Conversion Services Alliance to local developer Kevin Winegardner, according to a community announcement reported by […]

Chillicothe, OH · 2d

Chillicothe Gazette

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Pump failure threatens toxic plume in Chillicothe

CHILLICOTHE — Chillicothe residents are being warned about a pump failure in a well being run by the U.S. Paper Mill, which could cause issues with the toxic plume beneath Chillicothe. On Nov. 12, the U.S. Paper Mill alerted the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to a pump fracture on a water well that has been containing a toxic plume of underground chemicals. The decades-old, 90-foot pump will need replaced, which will cost thousands of dollars. More about the Plume: Will the toxic underground plume in Chillicothe be affected by new owner of mill site? The migration of this plume, which was caused by a cookware manufacturing plant that closed in the 1990s, was a concern for many when the Pixelle paper mill announced it was closing down. Since then, the new owners have been pumping water into the well to keep the underground water tables away from the plume. In a news release, the U.S. Paper Mill said that migration of the plume could, over time, contaminate land and groundwater in farmland, residences, and the Scioto River. U.S. Paper Mill is working on a solution, but they are not sure how long it will take to solve this problem. "As

Chillicothe, OH · 19h

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

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

Newark Advocate

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Former Etna Twp. employee sues, says age discrimination led to resignation

A former Etna Township administrator, more than a year after calling the township’s culture toxic , is suing the township, alleging trustees discriminated and retaliated against him because of his age. Bill Spurgeon, 63, became the township’s third administrator in 16 months in April 2025, but left just two months later after saying he would resign if the township didn’t change its culture . His lawsuit, filed in August, alleges that trustees made his working conditions so hostile that he felt no other choice than to quit. The township’s attorney, Patrick Kasson, declined to comment, but mentioned that Spurgeon didn't cite his allegations during his resignation. “We definitely think age was the deciding factor in why they made it so miserable for him,” Spurgeon’s attorney, Mike DeWitt, told The Advocate. “They wanted to get rid of him, so then they made his life miserable, so he quit.” In court records, the township denied the allegations, asked Licking County Common Pleas Judge David Branstool to dismiss the lawsuit because Spurgeon chose to resign. Spurgeon alleges he was constructively discharged, meaning people made his working environment so bad that it was intolerable. The lawsuit states Spurgeon seeks relief because he suffered damages,

Etna Township, OH · 1d

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Chillicothe Mobile Golf Simulator Gets $18,000 Boost to Serve Four Counties

A mobile golf simulator based in Chillicothe has received $18,000 to help it launch across four southern Ohio counties, the Chillicothe Gazette reported on Wednesday, November 11, in a story crediting a community announcement from the Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio. Hot Shots Entertainment LLC received the funding from Mission Conversion Services Alliance, […]

Chillicothe, OH · 1d

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Pickerington levy failure leads to cuts to athletics, extracurriculars

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — For students in Pickerington, a second straight failed income tax levy is already having an impact beyond the classroom. With the district facing a growing budget deficit, athletics and extracurricular activities are among the first things being cut. The reality now facing students in Pickerington Local...

Pickerington, OH · 1d

athensindependent.com

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Broken water main leaves The Plains without water

THE PLAINS, Ohio — A water main break in The Plains today, Wednesday, Nov. 11, has drained its water supply, leaving residents without water. The source of the break is unclear. In The Plains/Chauncey Neighborhood Facebook group, Oscar Carson, superintendent of the Athens County Water and Sewer District, said that the district had to let the water tanks drain completely so that the leak could be fixed.

Athens County, OH · 1d

WOWK 13 News

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The growing season ends after weekend snow & freeze

(WOWK) — The National Weather Service in Charleston, West Virginia, announced this week they will stop issuing frost and freeze alerts for their coverage area after several nights of hard freeze are expected this weekend. For gardeners, farmers, and houseplant extraordinaires, it means the growing season will officially end for all of West Virginia, Southeast […]

Charleston, WV · 2d

mxdwn.com

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Dark Star Jubilee 2027 Lineup Announced Featuring Greensky Bluegrass, The Allman Betts Band & More

It has been announced that Dark Star Jubilee will return to Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio, May 28-30, 2027, by bringing together three nights of Dark Star Orchestra and a wide-ranging lineup spanning from bluegrass, Southern rock, funk, roots music and the broader jam community for the festival’s 14th annual edition. General festival information, ticket packages, camping […]

Thornville, OH · 15h

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Larry Cox Turkey Trot Returns for 21st Year Thanksgiving Morning in Chillicothe

CHILLICOTHE — Southern Ohio Crime Stoppers is marking the 21st year of the Officer Larry R. Cox Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving, and anyone who picks up a race packet this week will be entered into a free raffle for a 54-inch smart TV, the organization said in a Facebook post reported by the Scioto Valley […]

Chillicothe, OH · 2d

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NAMI Six County Welcomes New Executive Director, Launches Mental Health Survey

ZANESVILLE, OH – A local organization dedicated to mental health support and education is entering a new chapter with a new leader. Sarah Lang stepped into her role as the new executive director of NAMI Six County on October 1st. And she’s already working to make a difference! Lang is leading a community-wide mental health survey to hear directly from residents in Muskingum, Morgan, Perry, Coshocton, Guernsey, and Noble counties.

Perry County, OH · 3d

Chillicothe Gazette

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Army captain to community orthodontist, Brad Pendell's unexpected journey home

CHILLICOTHE— Dr. Brad Pendell thought he knew exactly how his life would unfold when he left Waverly for college. Instead, a scholarship sent him around the world, introduced him to lifelong friends, led him to his future wife and ultimately brought him back home to build the orthodontic practice he'd dreamed about since middle school. More from the Gazette: Chillicothe veteran turned his darkest moment into lifeline for others While in college, Pendell met with recruiters for several branches of the military who were offering scholarships to dental students. Despite his father and grandfather having both served, joining the military wasn't something Pendell had ever really thought about. However, a two-year scholarship helped change his mind. Soon he was serving as a dental captain in the Army and training to become an orthodontist. He served from 1992 to 2000 and traveled to various bases in the United States and was even stationed in Japan and Korea for multiple years. While much of his day-to-day work revolved around dentistry, Pendell was still a service member and had to train like one. He said going into the military taught him a lot of new skills; it also showed him what he was

Chillicothe, OH · 3d

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Critics say Ohio EPA ‘stretching the rules’ in permitting data-center power plants less efficient and more polluting than ‘best available technology’

The “Fairfield Energy Center” proposed for a data-center site on 450 acres upwind from Buckeye Lake would produce an estimated 2,164 tons of air pollutants annually, according to the applications by Advanced Power Services of Boston to the Ohio Power Siting Board and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

Ohio · 2d

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Veterans Day event in Hebron pays tribute to those who paused their civilian lives to serve the United States

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, peace came to Europe as World War I ended. It was then known as Armistice Day to commemorate the signing of peace accords. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of...

Hebron, OH · 1d

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Dollar General Opens Near New Marshfield, With Grand Opening Saturday

A new Dollar General store near New Marshfield in Athens County is now open, giving residents of the area a closer place to buy household essentials. Dollar General announced the opening of the store at 3981 State Route 56 in Athens, and the company plans a grand opening event on Saturday, November 14, at 8 […]

Athens County, OH · 18h