Apr 5, 2008 | Newark Advocate
“It's a beautiful park, and there is a lot we can do with it”
Plus : The Newark Rotary's Club Camp Enterprise is in the works for another year. via Newark Advocate
Special report: Motorcycle helmet laws in Ohio, nation raise controversy
“You know, the wind in your hair type thing -- but I'm bald so that doesn't help me any”
The law may not require it, but Steve Theohares said one of the best ways to stay safe on a motorcycle is to wear a helmet. via MansfieldNewsJournal.com
Ron Malin was presented the Melvin Jones Award at the Adena Lions Club ladies night held at the Adena Fire Hall. via Herald Star Online
It's all right here in Chillicothe, Ohio
Editor, the Gazette: I heard on the news that the recent gas prices have made us rethink our summer travel plans. via Chillicothe Gazette
Club to sponsor banquet honoring basketball team
The Newark Rebounders Club will sponsor a banquet to honor the Division I champion Newark boys basketball team from 6:30 to 9 p.m. April 6 at Adena Hall on the Newark campus of Ohio State University and Central ... via The Advocate
Native Americans celebrate life, culture during spring powwow
“Serenity -- that's what it's all about.”
A beating drum at a Native American powwow means more than rhythm: It represents culture, tradition, honor and peace. via Newark Advocate
Two-day powwow to celebrate native culture
“It's definitely an educational event. A lot of people don't know what a powwow is”
NEWARK - Area residents can get a peek at American Indian life this weekend at a two-day Mound Builders spring 2008 powwow. via The Advocate
ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Max & Erma's restaurant, 10 River Trace Lane. via Chillicothe Gazette
Red Cross blood shortage hits urgent level
“The First Capital District chapter partners with the Central Ohio Blood Region to supply 39 hospitals, including Adena Health Systems, in 29 counties”
The severe snow and ice that has swept through central and southern Ohio over the past few weeks, including last weekend's blizzard conditions that dumped around a foot of snow in the region, have put the ... via Chillicothe Gazette
Valley bracing for more snow, ice
“I wish they had just closed the schools in the morning, but then, there really wasn't any snow this morning.”
Snow, ice and minor car crashes dominated a Friday that could wind up being part of the worst winter storm of the season in the Scioto Valley. via Central Ohio
Chillicothe VA will get renovations
The new director of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center told a group Thursday there are plans for big changes at the Chillicothe facility. via Chillicothe Gazette
Boy Hit by Car Getting Off of Bus in Adena, Ohio
Posted Friday, March 7, 2008 ; 10:51 PM Updated Friday, March 7, 2008 ; 11:07 PM Highway patrol said road is tricky in the area where it happened. via WTRF-TV Wheeling
Teen pianist tickles ivories in Adena Area Concert Series
“Piano extraordinaire. Her performances are breathtaking, exquisite, passionate, and all from memory!”
A Laurelville teen pianist with significant experience performing for an audience will perform as part of the Adena Area Concert Series Monday at the Adena High School auditeria in Frankfort. via Chillicothe Gazette
Ohio repeats with development honor
“The fact that tax reform was passed by a Republican governor and legislature and is now embraced by a Democratic governor says there is predictability and stability in terms of our business climate”
Ohio has received Site Selection Magazine'sGovernor's Cup Award for 2007, and projects in Ross County and southern Ohio have played a role in the honor. via Chillicothe Gazette
The American Red Cross with funding from Adena Health Foundations has announced they we will hold Super "CPR" Saturday on March 15th to help celebrate "Red Cross Month". Adult CPR will be taught in two ... via WBEX-AM Chillicothe
Police: Gunman shoots ex-girlfriend, self after 4-hour standoff
Police say a man upset over a breakup held his former girlfriend and a 1-year-old girl hostage for four hours before shooting the woman in the face and then turning the gun on himself. via WDTN-TV Dayton
State gives $1M to PACCAR center
“We're going to work with students through high schools, and tell them if you get good grades, we will have a scholarship for you”
Local nursing opportunities got a $1 million boost from governmental grants on Tuesday. via Chillicothe Gazette
Local news briefs: Mansfield Altrusa Club auction supports Tools for Schools
Altrusa will auction fine art, sports and music memorabilia, and more at 8 p.m. March 1 at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 116 Park Avenue West, to raise money for the organization's community service projects, ... via News Journal
“It was kind of my fault too because I had left my trash on the porch the night before and that's what he came after he drug it off the porch and underneath the window, he ate the Wendy's baked potato, basically.”
Imagine looking out your window and seeing a bear sitting on your front porch! That's exactly what an Adams County woman recently found, and she's not alone. via WKRC-TV Cincinnati