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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 · 1d

Pike County News Watchman

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Airport food storage violates FAA rule, commissioners find

It was recently brought to the commissioners’ attention that they were in violation of an FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) rule due to the storage of food at the Pike County airport. The reason for the food storage at the airport is because the food pantry does not have enough room for freezers to store 600 hundred turkeys for the people who are need and cannot afford to buy a turkey themselves and for their families. “We obviously want to serve the folks who are underprivileged by using the airport as a food bank. But if we’re in violation of the FAA, then we have to address it,” said Jerry Miller, Pike County Commissioner. Miller said that the issue is not whether they agree with the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), but the issue is how they can still serve the underprivileged in Pike County in the short term. “We want to follow the law, and we want to be compliant. So, that’s a challenge for the commissioners and for Pike County Community Action. We were trying to support them,” Miller said. “But the bottom line is we’re going to figure it out if we’re going to be in compliance with the

Pike County, OH · 1d

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Highland County Senior Center Lands $228,000 for Repairs and Security Upgrades

Highland County Senior Citizens Center — Site of Repairs and Security Upgrades. Highland County is getting $228,000 to fix up its senior citizens center, part of a broader round of state funding that is sending nearly $11.1 million to 49 communities across Ohio for infrastructure and public-service projects. The money will go toward repairing the center's parking lot and sidewalks, installing new security equipment and lighting, replacing aging heating and cooling equipment, and upgrading the facility's phone system.

Highland County, OH · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Hillsboro City Council OKs long-discussed sewer rate increase

Months of discussion, questions and revisions led to Hillsboro City Council members approving a sewer rate increase for the city with no further comments at their Tuesday, Nov. 10 meeting. The meeting was held two days early this month due to a scheduling conflict. As previously reported, the city is...

Hillsboro, OH · 1d

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Team of the Week | Ironton Fighting Tigers

IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ) - The Ironton Fighting Tigers are one step closer to getting back to Canton. “We expect a lot out of our kids, but it kind of comes with the territory,” head coach Trevon Pendleton said. The team finished the regular season 9-1, earned a first round...

Ironton, OH · 1d

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Chillicothe’s Western Avenue Bus Route Adds Three Stops Starting Monday

Riders on the Chillicothe Transit System’s Western Avenue route will find three new stops and one relocated stop starting Monday, Nov. 16, the transit system announced. The changes are designed to put the fare-free route within easier reach of several apartment communities, according to the announcement as reported by J News Network. The new stops […]

Chillicothe, OH · 1d

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Wellston Boys Basketball 2026-Presented by Kristin Ludi Shelter Insurance

Wellston boys basketball enters the season with experienced upperclassmen and established production across its featured lineup. Head coach Matt Garner has a returning junior point guard approaching an individual scoring milestone, along with seniors and juniors who have contributed in different areas. Coming off a 21-7 campaign, the team has familiar pieces around which to develop its next rotation.

Wellston, OH · 2d

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Oklo Secures Fuel Supply for U.S. Advanced Reactor Site

The partnership secures fuel to power up to five Aurora powerhouses for multiple years, supporting initial Ohio deployments, future Aurora projects, and additional fuel for the Aurora-INL. Next-generation nuclear power plants require a steady supply of specialized fuel. Advanced nuclear technology company Oklo Inc. locked in that supply by signing...

Pike County, OH · 1d

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Commissioners, Solid Waste District review plans for new recycling site

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades met with representatives from the RPFH Solid Waste District to discuss progress on the county’s new recycling mega site during their Tuesday, Nov. 10 meeting. Their weekly meeting was held a day earlier than usual due to the Veterans...

Highland County, OH · 2d

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Hillsboro Middle School announces October students of the month

Hillsboro Middle School has announced the October Students of the Month. • Kaelyn Carl (7th Grade Social Studies): Kaelyn consistently shows respect, responsibility and a positive attitude in class. She puts forth effort in her work, participates in learning and sets a great example for her classmates. • Payton Boysel...

Hillsboro, OH · 15h

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OPSMA All-Southeast District Football Teams Announced

Article presented by Hometown Motors, Inc. and Rathkamp Financial …. The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association have announced its 2026 All-Southeast District Football Teams. Leading the way locally are Chillicothe’s Cartae Ligon and Miami Trace’s Julian Baker in Division 3. Both players were dual threats offensively and defensively.

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Ross County Advocacy Center Gets $16,335 State Grant to Help Trafficking Survivors

A Chillicothe organization that stands beside survivors of human trafficking will have new state support for that work. The Garden Family Advocacy Center in Ross County has been awarded $16,335.66 through Ohio’s Direct Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Grant Program, according to a community announcement reported by the Chillicothe Gazette. The award is part […]

Ross County, OH · 1d

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Greenfield Theatre Guild: Small community, big talent

Singers, dancers, actors, musicians, writers, artists, stagehands, sound and lighting crew, carpenters, costume makers – and so much more. Greenfield’s wealth of local talent will take center stage in an original Guild production at the Edward Lee McClain Auditorium on Dec. 19-20. Step back in time to 1968,...

Greenfield, OH · 1d

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Drive-thru mobile food pantry Nov. 19 at RFL

On Thursday, Nov. 19, there will be a Food for All Mobile Pantry at the Greater Life Assembly Church, 12145 North Shore Drive. This is near Rocky Fork State Park, Hillsboro. TEFAP eligibility income requirements of 200% at or above the federal poverty line apply. Food will be distributed from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Hillsboro, OH · 1d

Chillicothe Gazette

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Ligon, Hirsch headline area's all-district football honorees

NELSONVILLE — The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association released its Southeast District football honors on Saturday, Nov. 14, and a pair of familiar names headlines the area’s selections. Chillicothe’s Cartae Ligon and Huntington’s Frankie Hirsch have earned District Player of the Year nods after leading their teams through playoff-bound seasons. Ligon is the Division III Defensive Player of the Year while Hirsch has earned the Division VI co-Offensive Player of the Year honor — his second consecutive District POY award. HS WRESTLING: Introducing 10 area wrestlers to keep an eye on this winter In all 11 games, Ligon dazzled fans while leading his Cavaliers to an 8-3 finish. He led the team with 110 tackles alongside seven for a loss of yardage, a sack, four interceptions and two forced fumbles. He was just as good — or better — on the offensive side of the ball, too. He amassed 2,359 all-purpose yards and scored 36 of the team’s 54 touchdowns. Meanwhile, Hirsch led his Huntsmen to their first Scioto Valley Conference title since 1986 and their first-ever home playoff contest. He completed 99-of-178 pass attempts for 1,462 yards and 21 touchdowns while adding 852 rushing yards and 10 scores to

Chillicothe, OH · 8h