Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Monday named Nikki Guilford to head the State of Ohio's new office in Washington, D.C.

State Senator Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) on Wednesday recognized the 140th anniversary of the Chillicothe Fire Department.

State Senator Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) on Wednesday recognized the 140th anniversary of the Chillicothe Fire Department.

Central to its deep commitment to honor the most innovative and meaningful advances worldwide, the Japan Prize Foundation Monday awarded the Japan Prize to groundbreaking scientists in the fields of “Materials and Production” and “Biological Production, Ecology.” Two scientists are being recognized with the 2019 Japan Prize for original and outstanding achievements that not only contribute to the advancement of science and technology, but also promote peace and prosperity for all mankind. 

The Appalachian Recovery Project (ARP), Ohio University’s College of Health Sciences and Professions (CHSP) and key university partners will soon be able to provide increased support to women across five Appalachian counties in their fight to overcome addiction through a $1.1 million POWER grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC).

Kelsey Turner of Bellevue has been named leadership development program specialist for Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, as part of the organization’s newly created Strategic Partnerships department.

To accommodate the community’s growing need for close-to-home specialty care, Adena Health System will open its second location in Circleville this month.

Ohio lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow law-abiding citizen 21 and older to carry a concealed firearm without a permit.

Adena Health System Chief Operating Officer Katherine Edrington has announced that Karen Jenkins has been named the new Vice President of Adena Regional Medical Center.

U.S. Air Force National Guard Airman William K. Walker recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

Lieutenant Colonel Richard S. Fambro was ceremonially promoted to the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s highest rank Monday by Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Thomas J. Stickrath.

Lieutenant Colonel Richard S. Fambro was ceremonially promoted to the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s highest rank Monday by Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Thomas J. Stickrath.

Peoples Bank recently announced the appointment of Jason Phipps as executive vice president, West Regional president.

Adena Health System has partnered with the Chillicothe Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center to offer a fully-accredited Psychiatry Residency Program through its Graduate Medical Education (GME) Program. This is the only behavioral health residency program in the region.

Lt. Governor Jon Husted highlighted the surge in Ohio oil and gas production in recent years at the Ohio Oil and Gas Association Annual Meeting Friday.