Hocking County News
- Candy, Money & Booze Used In Attempt To Lure Children Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:19AMThe Hocking County sheriff is looking for two men who tried to lure four children into a SUV.
- Home games aplenty for Ohio OVP schools Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:40PMWeek 2 of the gridiron season will be in full swing for both Gallia and Meigs counties this Friday night, as four of the six area programs will be playing at home. Gallia Academy, Eastern and Sout...
- Mason County looking for success in Week 2 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:32PMTwo-thirds of Mason County will be making its football debut this Friday night as Point Pleasant and Wahama will both be on the road for their season openers, while Hannan will try to rebound at ho...
- 2010 Outdoor Marijuana Eradication Season A Busy One Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:19PMIn just the first six weeks of the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation’s Outdoor Marijuana Eradication program more than 50,000 marijuana plants have been seized.
- FHLBank Cincinnati Awards $6.1 Million for Affordable Housing in Ohio Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:00AMCINCINNATI -- Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati President and CEO David H. Hehman and Sen. Sherrod Brown today announced more than $6.1 million in funding for 12 affordable housing projects in Ohio.
- Ohio University-Lancaster hopes college fair will offer options, answer questions Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:03AMLANCASTER -- When it comes to picking a college or university, sometimes the options can seem overwhelming, especially for a student who is just beginning to research different schools.
- Volleyball Roundup Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:16AMLady Raiders beat Southern in 3 RACINE, Ohio — The River Valley Lady Raiders (1-1) earned their first win of the 2010 volleyball season on Tuesday evening with a three set victory over Southern....
- Meigs artist featured presenter at ‘Women Speak’ Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:59PMPOMEROY — Meigs County Artist Cathy Cultice Lentes, will be a featured presenter at the Appalachia project “Women Speak,” to be held Sept. 16 in the ARTS/West Performance Center in Athens. Lentes ...
- Jobless rates up in Meigs and Mason, down slightly in Gallia Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:05PMGALLIPOLIS — Unemployment rates in Meigs and Mason counties increased in July, while the Gallia County jobless figure dropped slightly. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) repor...
- Yuma soldiers in 855th coming home Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:23PMAfter a year in the Middle East, 53 soldiers of the Yuma- and Phoenix-based 855th Military Police Company are scheduled to return from their yearlong deployment late Monday night.
- Jobless rates up in Meigs and Mason, down slightly in Gallia Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:14PMPOMEROY — Unemployment rates in Meigs and Mason counties increased in July, while the Gallia County jobless figure dropped slightly. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) reported...
- Some local districts improve, while some drop on school ‘report cards’ Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:20AMStudents at area school districts received their end-of-the-year grades in June. Similarly, every school system in the state gets a report card of its own every August from the Ohio Department of Education, and the five school districts in Athens County have now received their marks.
- H.S. football: Week 1 scores from around Ohio Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:01PMSunday, Aug. 29Cin. Moeller 35, Huber Hts. Wayne 28
- Rare raptor in Ohio comeback Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:11PMCOLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Ohio birdwatchers have discovered the nest of a rare Mississippi kite raptor, proving the birds are returning to a former habitat, researchers say. Ohio - Mississippi - Recreation - Bird - United States
- Revamped site launched today Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:51PMThe Norwalk Reflector will debut a redesigned Web site today, according to an announcement by Publisher Andy Prutsok. The new site will feature more free content, including select local stories and brief information, an interactive calendar of events and Associated Press news and video.
- PREP FOOTBALL - OHSAA awards state finals to both Stark County and Columbus Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:08PMCOLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors Wednesday voted to award Stark County and Columbus the opportunity to host the state football finals for two years each beginning with the 2012 season.
- Rare raptor found nesting in Hocking County Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:01AMThe kite is about the size of a peregrine falcon, but lighter. It hunts insects on the fly, swooping in on cicadas and dragonflies at 70 mph.
- Fallen cyclist honored Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:23AMMichelle Kazlausky knew there was more riding on the Pelotonia Tour than the few hundred dollars she hoped to raise to fight cancer.
- Potosi Woman Faces Sexual Assault Charges Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:59PMMADISON, Wis. -- An 18-year-old Potosi woman has been charged with three counts of sexual assault of a child under 16 years of age, according to court records.
- Officials discuss spread of addiction Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:43AMCHILLICOTHE - U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown got a bit of an eye-opener Thursday during a roundtable about prescription drug abuse.
- OVP area opens football season with 7 games Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:51PMThe 2010 gridiron season officially begins for seven of the nine football teams in the Ohio Valley Publishing coverage area this Friday night, including a full slate of six contests on the northern...
- Runaway bride back in Comanche Co., behind bars Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:39PMThe runaway bride who convinced her fiancé and law enforcement that she had been kidnapped is behind bars in Comanche County Thursday night.
- Coroner: Pelotonia Bicyclist Death A Homicide Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:13AMA coroner on Wednesday called the death of a Pelotonia bicyclist a homicide, but it is still not clear if that label will have any impact on charges in the case.
- Anchor Hocking Plant, Harrison Warehouse Up for Auction Friday Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:12PMHarrison County Court has ordered the properties be auctioned.
- MVHS grad killed on bike Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:29AMMOUND CROSSING -- Mount Vernon native Michelle (Richert) Kazlausky was killed after being struck by a pickup truck Saturday afternoon, in Hocking County, while riding in the Pelotonia, a bike ride to raise funds for cancer research.
- Tributes pour in for caring cyclist killed during Pelotonia Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:36AMAll the cancer patients she met on the job made Michelle Kazlausky want to help.
- Colleagues, Strangers Remember Fallen Cyclist Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 11:34PMFriends and strangers remembered Michelle Kazlausky, who died during Pelotonia in Hocking County after an accident.
- PELOTONIA RIDER STRUCK, KILLED IN HOCKING COUNTY Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:47AMROCKBRIDGE -- A Reynoldsburg woman riding in the Pelotonia bicycle tour died Saturday after being struck by a vehicle in Hocking County, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said.
- Cycle for cancer Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:36AMLast year, she rode to give her aunt strength during cancer treatment. This year, she rode to honor her memory.
- Truck misses signal, kills cyclist Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:22AMMichelle Kazlausky had trained for months for her first Pelotonia Tour.
- Pelotonia Bicyclist Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:19PMA Pelotonia bicyclist dies after being hit by a pick-up truck along the route in Hocking County.
- Pelotonia Bicyclist Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 5:04PMA Pelotonia bicyclist dies after being struck by a pick-up truck along the route in Hocking County.
- Extended broadband access coming to SE Ohio Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:50PMCHILLICOTHE — Federal funding for a new fiber optic broadband network connecting Ohio’s Appalachian counties has been awarded to Chillicothe-based Horizon Telcom. This $66.4 million Broadband Tec...
- Arrests made in Ohio mail theft ring Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 6:48AMLOGAN -- Four people have been arrested in the investigation into mail thefts from homes in southern Ohio.
- SWAT training Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:12AMA four-day training course for regional police and firefighter medics was held in Minot this past week to educate on assisting the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team.
- Arrests Made In Hocking, Fairfield Co. Mail Thefts Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:19AMFour people have been arrested in the investigation into mail thefts from homes in Fairfield and Hocking counties.
- Police Name Persons Of Interest In Mail Thefts Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 7:19AMInvestigators in Central Ohio are trying to figure out who has been going through and stealing mail from dozens of mailboxes.
- Rollover Accident On Ohio Route 7 Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 10:27AMUPDATE: A Little Hocking woman suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident between Mariettta and Belpre, which resulted in the rollover of an SUV.
- County leads state in people working, but still poor Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 9:05AMAthens County truly is the “working poor” capital of Ohio. The latest available U.S. Census figures show that Athens has the highest percentage in the state of employed civilians working in service occupations and the lowest percentage of those employed in manufacturing. With service-industry jobs paying minimum wage or only slightly above it, the financial hardships of many living in this area ...
- untitled story Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 6:42AM8000 Horsehoe Rd.; Fannie Mae; $172,000.
- COMMENT ON THIS STORY Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 2:33AMWill there be a wind farm in Ellis County in the next three years?
- Hazy, Hot Conditions Return Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 7:43AMFLOOD ADVISORY/HEAT ADVISORY: A heat advisory is in effect today, as we return to hot and humid conditions. Get the latest forecast from Live Doppler 10 meteorologist Josh Poland.
- Bear spotted in Marietta Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 4:38AMA black bear was spotted Friday afternoon near a house on Gilman Avenue, the second sighting in the area in as many days. Marietta Police Officer Braden Wenzel and Washington County Dog Warden Greg Sturm responded around 3 p.m.
- AEP sheds light on outage Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 11:04PMA second power outage, unrelated to one that affected Tuscarawas County Wednesday, hit the Sugarcreek area Thursday.
- Patchen: Performance should determine salaries Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 6:58AMNewspapers building market share and folks upset with big government and property taxes have been enjoying recent media coverage about high salaries paid to administrators of public agencies. Concern has been expressed about California city managers, police and fire chiefs and Illinois school superintendents.
- Lights back on after storm Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 6:35AMLANCASTER -- Power crews worked through the night to restore power to about two-thirds of Fairfield County after a storm knocked it out Wednesday afternoon. As of 6:30 a.m., all county customers had electricity again, according to utility websites.
- AFL teams fior round 20 Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 3:06AMAll the ins and outs for round 20 of the AFL season.
- Problem with AEP grid leaves thousands in dark Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 11:34PMThunderstorms in central and south central Ohio Wednesday afternoon caused widespread power outages throughout the state, including a three-hour loss of electricity that affected Tuscarawas County and a large portion of New Philadelphia.
- Storms knock out power in Meigs, other counties Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 10:31PMMIDDLEPORT — Yesterday afternoon heavy rains along with persistent thunder and lightening combined to knockout power to over 2,000 American Electric Power Ohio customers in Meigs County, most of th...
- Central Ohio storms cause damage, power outages Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 8:17PMCOLUMBUS, Ohio -- Storms have damaged a middle school roof, knocked down trees and caused power outages for thousands of customers in central Ohio.
