Pike County News

The Pike Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting a free workshop, "Attracting Birds to Your Backyard, with tips and suggestions," on March 13 at the Pike County Government Center in Waverly.

Two Toledo men face drug charges A Toledo man is facing drug charges after he was stopped about 8:05 p A Toledo man is facing drug charges after he was stopped about 8:05 p.m. Friday for an alleged traffic violation in Pike County.

Piketon, OH --- The correct date for racing at the Pike County Fair in Piketon should be Friday July 27, 2012, not Saturday July 28, 2012 as was stated in the nomination mailers.

Steve Shepherd, Executive Director, Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative , is pictured at right, presenting a $150,000 grant to Pike County Commissioners President Harry Rider.

An Ashland, Ky., man is in jail after a traffic stop in Pike County yielded a pound of marijuana from inside the car he was driving.

Crystal R. Rigsby, 29, and Daniel L. Maynard, 36, both of 1909 Salt Creek Road, Lucasville, are charged with illegal manufacture of methamphetamine, a second-degree felony; illegal assembly of chemicals to manufacture methamphetamine, a third-degree felony; and possession of criminal tools, a fifth-degree felony.

At the Feb. 1st Pike County Commissioners Meeting, Delaware Highlands Conservancy representative, Amanda Subjin, reported on the Shop Local, Save Land Program, an initiative that is several years in progress.

Pike County Sheriff's deputies allegedly found an adult female dog dead inside a bag behind the dog pound Jan.

Some police and health agencies in Ohio and Kentucky are offering the public an opportunity to help prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous, expired and unwanted prescription drugs.

Teens and adult chaperones, under the spiritual direction of Father Bill Hahn and representing the parishes of St.

A pair of central Ohio residents captured after a foot pursuit in the Waverly area Sunday afternoon are facing charges of felony possession and trafficking of drugs and obstructing official business.

As drivers prepare to venture out this morning, they should be on the lookout for roads that remain closed because of high water.

LUCASVILLE, Ohio -- Deputies from the Pike County Sheriff's Office have arrested a Lucasville man on drug related charges after finding numerous items used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine in his Lucasville residence.

Maybe now Joe Paterno can be at peace, something that had to be impossible in the last 11 weeks of... It's one thing to plan a budget, buy food, clothe and support a family of four -- but try taking... Pike County Community and Economic Development Director Ken Reed speaks to Pike County Chamber of Commerce members Thursday night, encouraging them ... (more)

With a new year upon us and a lot of change in the air, there are some new opportunities to reach... This photo was taken Oct.

Senator Sherrod Brown was in Pike County today to talk with local leaders about the effort to redevelop the former Piketon Gaseous Diffusion Plant, which if successful could bring hundreds of jobs to the economically depressed region.

PEEBLES, Ohio -- A Pike County man dies six days after a fire completely destroys his home.

The fourth meeting of the Clever Clovers 4-H Club for the 2011/2012 term was called to order by... With a new year upon us and a lot of change in the air, there are some new opportunities to reach... The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a flood advisory for Ross and Pike counties until 3 p.m. At 12:03 p.m., radar indicated ... (more)

For more information about Century Farms, and to see a list of all of the ones registered in Ross County, visit www.agri.ohio.gov and search "Century Farms." Applications also are available on the Century Farm page.