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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 · 1d
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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 · 1d

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 · 17h

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God does not like ugly

It is the feeling of invisibility being felt by our youth. It is where they feel disregarded or overlooked by society. During the 2015 riot in Baltimore, the late Congressman Elijah Cummings walked the streets in West Baltimore to de-escalate the civil unrest following the death of Freddie Gray in police custody.

Baltimore, MD · 1d
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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 · 19h

Chillicothe Gazette

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Mobile golf simulator gets $18,000 boost in Chillicothe

Hot Shots Entertainment LLC received $18,000 to help launch a mobile golf simulator serving four southern Ohio counties. The funding from Mission Conversion Services Alliance will support the Chillicothe-based entrepreneurial venture, according to a community announcement from the Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio . Hot Shots Entertainment plans to bring the interactive golf simulator to events in Ross, Pike, Scioto and Jackson counties. The business will be available for fundraisers, fairs, festivals, weddings, parties and other private events. The simulator is the first of its kind in the region, according to the announcement. Investment supports a new regional business “Hot Shots Entertainment is a great example of southern Ohio’s entrepreneurial spirit and the expansion of niche markets that are emerging across southern Ohio,” said Tammy Eallonardo, director of Greater Chillicothe & Ross County Development. “MCSA is a respected partner of economic development and is keen to support small business across a wide range of industries. We appreciate their willingness to invest in our local economies.” More information about the business is available at thehotshotsentertainment.com . Hot Shots Entertainment can also be found on Facebook . This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were

Chillicothe, OH · 2d

Chillicothe Gazette

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Regional effort targets growth around DOE Portsmouth Site

A new regional planning effort aims to help southern Ohio communities prepare for growth around the U.S. Department of Energy's Portsmouth Site in Pike County. Ohio University's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service PORTSfuture Program and national planning firm Planning NEXT are launching the initiative through a U.S. Department of Energy grant, according to a community announcement. The effort will focus on preparing communities for growth through coordinated planning for housing, workforce and infrastructure needs. "The PORTSfuture Program is rooted in expanding community stakeholder engagement through outreach efforts and partnerships that foster long-term economic vitality," PORTSfuture Director Stephanie Howe said. "Planning NEXT represents a natural progression of this effort to turn years of community insights into real-world readiness." Ohio University has worked in the region through PORTSfuture since 2010, supporting community engagement and planning related to reuse of the Portsmouth Site. Communities will develop regional priorities Planning NEXT will lead a community-driven process intended to create a shared vision for long-term growth. The work will identify priority projects and policies involving housing, workforce and infrastructure and help local leaders pursue state and federal funding. "When this work is done, communities around the Portsmouth Site will have a unified plan

Pike County, OH · 1d

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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 […]

Chillicothe, OH · 11h

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Baby On The Way For Mom Charged In Ohio ‘House Of Horrors’ Case

Elizabeth Siders Elizabeth Siders, the mother accused alongside three family members of subjecting 16 children...

Hamden, OH · 2d

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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 · 14h

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Great Seal Medical Campus breaks ground in Chillicothe

The Great Seal Medical Campus broke ground in Chillicothe on Oct. 25, marking the start of a shift in access to medical care in Ross County and the Southern Ohio region. The campus was led by orthopedic physician Dr. Brian Cohen, Great Seal Medical Group and ValueHealth, and helps address concerns about healthcare access in Appalachia.

Chillicothe, OH · 3d

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Portsmouth Site Demolition Clears Way for $37 Billion Energy Hub in Piketon

PIKETON, Ohio — The U.S. Department of Energy’s Portsmouth Site is moving from decades of Cold War-era cleanup into a new phase as the centerpiece of a $37 billion energy and computing hub, according to the department’s Office of Environmental Management. Crews are now tearing down former uranium enrichment buildings on the Piketon site to […]

Piketon, OH · 1d

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Pike County Measles Cases Rise to 24 as Infant Is Hospitalized

Measles cases in Pike County have climbed to 24 confirmed infections, with two more cases suspected, and an infant has been hospitalized with the virus, the Pike County General Health District announced Monday, the Scioto Valley Guardian reported. The health district said the infant’s hospitalization underscores the danger measles poses to the county’s youngest residents. […]

Pike County, 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 · 1d

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Adena Health Opens First Scioto County Clinic in Lucasville on Monday

Adena Health opened its first physical location in Scioto County on Monday, cutting the ribbon on Adena Family Medicine-Lucasville and seeing its first patients the same afternoon, the Scioto Post and the Scioto Valley Guardian reported on November 9. The clinic, at 37B Lucasville Minford Road in Lucasville, provides family medicine for patients of all […]

Scioto County, OH · 3d

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Lake Hope Dining Lodge in McArthur, Ohio, Serves Hearty Meals in a Cabin-Style Setting Inside a Forested State Park

Deep in the woods of southeast Ohio, past winding park roads and tall trees, a wooden lodge sits on a hillside above a quiet lake. Hikers come here after long days on the trails, and cabin guests stroll over when nobody feels like cooking. The menu leans hard into smoked...

Mcarthur, OH · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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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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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 · 20h

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Chillicothe Voters Reject Street Tax Again, Leaving Paving Funds Short

CHILLICOTHE — Chillicothe voters have rejected a 0.2 percent municipal income tax for street repairs for the second time in 2026, leaving the city’s income tax rate at 1.8 percent and its paving program without the dedicated funding city officials sought, the Chillicothe Gazette reported. The measure, decided in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election, […]

Chillicothe, OH · 2d