The Scioto County Board of Commissioners, Scioto County Economic Development Office, Southern Ohio Port Authority, JobsOhio and Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) celebrated the groundbreaking of the first spec building at the Southern Ohio Aeronautical Regional (S.O.A.R.) Business Park on Friday, Sept. 24.

Ridge Corporation, an Ohio-based manufacturer of thermoplastic materials, in collaboration with JobsOhio, the Ohio Department of Development, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) and the Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority, has announced it is investing at least $11 million to expand its production facility in Muskingum County, pending approval of state and local assistance.

Chip Nelson of Circleville has been named senior organization director for Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and will serve members in Fairfield, Hocking, Pickaway and Ross counties. He will work with the county Farm Bureaus to address issues important to members and their communities.

Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters has responded to reports alleging possible highway shutdowns along the nation's interstates on Monday, Sept. 27. Deters announced that anyone found intentionally blocking highways in Hamilton County would be arrested.

Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters has responded to reports alleging possible highway shutdowns along the nation's interstates on Monday, Sept. 27. Deters announced that anyone found intentionally blocking highways in Hamilton County would be arrested.

The Ohio Association of County Behavior Health Authorities this week announced the recipients of the 2021 CARES Awards, including Dr. John Gabis of Adena Health System.

The Village of Glouster in Athens County is seeing a surge of new investment and downtown revitalization, thanks to the work of local business and community leaders.

Kyle Smith of South Vienna is serving on the 2021 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee. The committee collects and organizes public policy recommendations from county Farm Bureaus and presents the final policy suggestions to be voted on by Ohio Farm Bureau’s delegates during the state annual meeting in December.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 23 other attorneys general sent a letter to President Biden, warning that litigation will follow the implementation of the proposed mandate on private sector employees to either get a COVID-19 shot, submit to weekly testing, or be fired.

Rocky Brands, Inc., in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) and the Hocking County Community Improvement Corporation Tuesday announced plans to invest over $1,135,000 in distribution center machinery and equipment, creating 60 new jobs.

The Division of State Fire Marshal’s Fire and Explosion Investigation Bureau (FEIB) is seeking tips from the public regarding an intentionally set fire at a vacant home in West Manchester (Preble County).

A new sewer line promises to open new economic opportunities in Scioto and Lawrence County through the commitment of several partners.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Wednesday announced the appointment of Robert W. Parrott to the Marysville Municipal Court in Union County.

On Thursday, Sept. 2, Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) 2021-2022 President David Lefton will be recognizing judicial excellence and innovation when he presents the 2021 Thomas J. Moyer Award for Judicial Excellence to Tenth District Court of Appeals Judge William A. Klatt and the 2021 Innovative Court Practices Award to Akron Municipal Court Judge Ron Cable for RISE Court, a specialty docket program he founded which supports adult survivors of human trafficking. Both awards will be presented at the Ohio Judicial Conference Annual Meeting.

On Thursday, Sept. 2, Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) 2021-2022 President David Lefton will be recognizing judicial excellence and innovation when he presents the 2021 Thomas J. Moyer Award for Judicial Excellence to Tenth District Court of Appeals Judge William A. Klatt and the 2021 Innovative Court Practices Award to Akron Municipal Court Judge Ron Cable for RISE Court, a specialty docket program he founded which supports adult survivors of human trafficking. Both awards will be presented at the Ohio Judicial Conference Annual Meeting.