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In Your Town: Seabolt & Company Modern Apothecary & Spa

MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio (WTAP) -Seabolt & Company Modern Apothecary & Spa is a unique shop located downtown in the heart of Meigs County. They offer spa services, make-up/self care advise, and offer a diverse selection of men and women body care/make-up products. You can visit Seabolt & Company Modern Apothecary...

Meigs County, OH · 22h
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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 · 16h

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

NewsForce 24/7

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Ohio Softball Adds Five Signees, Including Two Ohio Stars, for 2027-28

The Ohio softball team added five athletes during the early signing period, head coach Paige McMenemy announced Thursday, Nov. 12, according to Ohio University Athletics — a class that spans four states and includes two of Ohio’s own standout players. Joining the Bobcats for the 2027-28 season are McKenna Cassidy, Giana Chirpas, Breann Lipold, Harlie […]

Athens, OH · 21h

NewsForce 24/7

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$300,000 Grant to Fund Essential Home Repairs in Hocking, Athens and Perry Counties

Hocking Athens Perry Community Action will receive $300,000 from the Ohio Department of Development to fund essential home repairs and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners in the three Southeast Ohio counties it serves, State Rep. Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) announced in an Ohio House release. The money is aimed at homeowners at or below 50 percent […]

Hocking County, OH · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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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 · 15h

sciotovalleyguardian.com

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Scioto County Dog Pound relaunches foster program ahead of winter

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — The Scioto County Dog Pound is restarting its foster program, hoping to move some of its dogs into temporary homes as the shelter heads into the holidays full to capacity. The shelter said in a Facebook post that it needs fosters “now more than ever,” with...

Portsmouth, 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 · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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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

Chillicothe Gazette

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The Pearl Farmers by Stacey Gordon hits book store shelves

CHILLICOTHE — In 1992, Stacey Gordon graduated as one of the top students in her class from Chillicothe High School. Now, she is a published author celebrating the release of her new book, "The Pearl Farmers." Gordon grew up in Chillicothe before attending Ohio University. She said creative fiction writing has always been something she enjoyed in and out of school. "My lifelong dream has been to write a novel," said Gordon. After graduating, Gordon started working for magazines and quickly started working with organizations as they transitioned into the online era. This led to her working in the tech field, she is currently employed by Meta and has previously worked for Google. When she worked for a magazine, Gordon covered the cultured pearl jewelry industry, where she traveled the world and got to know those involved in the trade. Despite a shift in her career, Gordon said she still had all of this knowledge from her reporting days "rattling around" in her head. She put this knowledge to use when she started her book in 2010. She would continue to work on the project for many years before finally hunkering down and forcing herself to complete the first draft

Chillicothe, OH · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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The Marching 110 Took Athens to Herald Square — Three Times

Only one Ohio college band has ever led the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — and it did it with the whole country watching a band from Athens, Ohio, take the front of the line. Ohio University’s Marching 110 marched in the parade three times — 2000, 2005 and 2017 — and in 2005 it was […]

Athens, OH · 2d

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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

athensindependent.com

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Athens council debates 2027 consulting contract

ATHENS, Ohio — Athens City Council member Michael Wood, 3rd Ward, said Monday night that he does not support renewing the city’s contract with consulting and lobbying firm Sunday Creek Horizons. Wood cited concerns over Sunday Creek Horizons’ political giving to Republicans and its role in turmoil at...

Athens, OH · 19h

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Four area volleyball players earn first-team All-Ohio honors, several others recognized

COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association has announced its All-Ohio volleyball honorees and multiple area athletes have earned recognition. In Division III, Chillicothe’s Evelyn Hamman has earned a first-team All-Ohio nod. Hamman led her Cavaliers to an 18-7 mark, winning a share of the FAC. She posted 579 kills, 216 digs, 83 blocks and 37 aces.

Ohio · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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Chillicothe Unveils $35 Million Yoctangee Park Rebuild for Generations

CHILLICOTHE — After months of construction, Chillicothe’s Yoctangee Park improvements are officially complete, as city officials and parkgoers gathered to open the rebuilt armory, amphitheater, baseball diamonds and multi-purpose building, according to the Chillicothe Gazette. The celebration follows earlier openings in the park of a new skate park, new pickleball courts and refurbished tennis courts, […]

Chillicothe, OH · 2d

Athens Messenger

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Bulldogs bow out of playoffs in shutout loss to Dover

THE PLAINS — Athens did enough in the regular season to earn a first-round bye, but the extended break didn’t translate into a win. The Bulldogs (9-2) wrapped up their 2026 campaign on Friday, falling 41-0 at home to the No. 5-seeded Dover Crimson Tornadoes (10-2). Athens, the No. 4 seed in Division III’s Region 11 bracket, got jumped on early and never recovered as Dover delivered a crushing, season-ending defeat. The Crimson Tornadoes were led by a dominant night from quarterback Dieter Weber, who threw for over 250 yards and four touchdowns in the win. Dover scored five touchdowns in the first half, forcing the running clock rule for the whole second half. Weber connected with Cooper Connare for two touchdowns, and also threw scores to Dailey Rowdy and Brady Hale. Cohen Murray and Dante Clark added rushing touchdowns. It was a night of missed opportunity for the Bulldog offense, playing an aggressive style while behind. The Bulldogs opened with a four-and-out, which Dover made them pay for with a 34-yard catch-and-run by Connare for a touchdown. Murray’s run made it 14-0 later in the first, and the Bulldogs failed to field a short kickoff, giving the ball right

Athens, OH · 1d

thepostathens.com

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Canary Refuge advocates for ‘human canaries’

Canary Refuge, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to bringing awareness to and supporting “human canaries” by improving access to healthcare, safe housing, creativity advocacy and education. "Human canaries” refers to those who are hyper-allergic to pollution and chemicals. Some are affected by complex chronic illness, chemical intolerance,...

Athens, OH · 1d

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

highlandcountypress.com

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Frontier Athletic Conferences announces fall 2026 All-FAC teams

David Woolever, Frontier Athletic Conference Sports Information Director. The Frontier Athletic Conference has announced its 2026 All-FAC honors for the fall sports season, recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of student-athletes throughout the conference. Athletes representing Chillicothe, Hillsboro, Jackson, McClain, Miami Trace and Washington earned recognition following another competitive season of high...

Hillsboro, OH · 1d

sciotovalleyguardian.com

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Boil advisory issued for Oliver Road in Minford

MINFORD, Ohio — Water One has issued a boil advisory for customers along Oliver Road, the Scioto County Emergency Management Agency said in a Facebook post. The advisory covers addresses from 15 to 276 Oliver Road and will remain in effect until further notice, according to the EMA. Customers...

Minford, OH · 19h