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Ross County Among Recipients of $22.4 Million in Housing Grants …
21 hours ago · Ross County is set to receive a $750,000 grant as part of a $22.4 million statewide initiative to improve housing and quality of life across Ohio. The funding, announced by the Ohio Department of Development, aims to enhance access to housing, provide homeownership support, and offer rental assistance to low- and moderate-income families. The grant […]
Winter Storm Set to Impact Southern Ohio with Snow, Ice, and …
Jan 4, 2025 · (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohioans are being urged to prepare for a significant winter storm expected to impact the state starting Sunday, with heavy snow, ice, and dangerous travel conditions forecasted across central and southern Ohio. An upgrade to a Winter Storm Warning has been issued for counties south of the I-70 corridor, while counties near […]
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Scioto County Declares Local State of Emergency Following Severe …
Portsmouth, OH – September 30, 2024 – In response to destructive high winds and flash flooding that ravaged Scioto County on Friday, the Board of Scioto County Commissioners has called a special meeting for 9:30 a.m. today to declare a Local State of Emergency. The severe weather event left over 12,000 AEP customers without power […]
More Insight on $36M Balanced Ross County Budget
Jan 9, 2025 · Ross County -- The commissioners passed their budget for 2025 on December 30th. I asked Ross County Auditor Jeff Lehner for some details on it. He responded: It is a $36.4 million balanced budget, with county operations financed without any reliance on the prior year's cash carryover. Ther
Ross County Announces Public Input Process for Comprehensive …
6 days ago · Ross County, Ohio – Ross County Planning and Development Director J. Devon Shoemaker announced the launch of the process to develop the county’s first comprehensive plan since 1978. The plan will provide a shared vision and strategic framework for economic growth and development in the region over the next 10 to 20 years. Topics covered […]
Nine Ross County and State Officials Sworn In at End of 2024
Jan 1, 2025 · Two of the officials will be dealing with the killing of a prison guard at the Ross Correctional Institution on Christmas Day. Officer Andy Lansing, who was working overtime on the December 25th holiday shift, was assaulted by inmate Rashawn Cannon, who has a “troubling record of confrontations” with correctional officers since being incarcerated in 2023.
Gov. Mike DeWine Appoints Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to U.S. Senate Seat
5 days ago · Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on Friday that he has selected Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to fill the U.S. Senate vacancy left by Vice President-elect JD Vance, who will be inaugurated on Monday. The appointment was made during a press conference, where DeWine expressed confidence in Husted’s qualifications and deep connection to the state. Husted, […]
Winter Storm to Impact Ohio Valley Friday, Additional Snowfall …
Jan 8, 2025 · LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Just as many residents are still digging out from the weekend’s winter storm, another system is set to bring more snow to the Ohio Valley on Friday. The incoming storm is expected to deliver widespread snowfall of 2 to 5 inches across southern Ohio and central regions. Southern counties are predicted to […]