Pike County Sheriff Tracy D. Evans reports that on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 8:25 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Curtis Lane in reference to a reported shooting.

Innovative Solutions Unlimited, LLC, (dba InSolves) headquartered in Piketon, has announced plans to expand its operations in Pike County, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and Pike County Economic & Community Development. The woman-owned small business will invest over $225,000 to purchase new equipment, creating seven new jobs.

On Sept. 18, the Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes Task Force, in coordination with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Scioto County Sheriff’s Office, Pike County Prosecutor’s Office, Pike County Sheriff’s Office, Waverly Police Department and the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, executed multiple search warrants as part of an investigation into the alleged distribution of drugs obtained illegally on the black market and sold to customers as purported weight-loss medications.

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) this week awarded $11 million to 32 projects through its Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative, which aims to address workforce gaps and economic challenges due to the impact of substance use disorder (SUD) in Appalachia.

Valley View Health Centers (VVHC), operated by the Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC), is proud to announce it has been awarded a Three-Year Accreditation from CARF International — the global gold standard for quality health and human services.

The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) is excited to announce a one-day Community Book Sale on Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the CAC main office, located at 941 Market Street, Piketon.

The Workforce & Business Development Program of the Community Action Committee of Pike County, is offering a two-hour Basic Computer Training Workshop Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 1-3 p.m., at the OhioMeansJobs Center in Piketon.

The Workforce & Business Development Program of the Community Action Committee of Pike County is offering a one-day Microsoft Office Excel 2013 Level 2 Training Workshop on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the OhioMeansJobs Center in Piketon.

Pike County Prosecuting Attorney Michael A. Davis and Pike County Sheriff Tracy D. Evans jointly announced that over the last several months, there have been multiple operations and investigations into sexual crimes involving children in Pike County. Below is a synopsis of those operations and investigations.

A Piketon resident received a life sentence without parole eligibility for the next 60 years following his convictions for four counts of murder and a host of related charges following a three-day bench trial which concluded July 9.

The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual fundraiser, “A Taste of Pike County,” scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Pike County Senior Center.

In an effort to provide the residents of the Pike County area with information about job and training services and resources that are available through the OMJ Career Center Pike County, the Workforce & Business Development Program of the Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be visiting various locations throughout the area each month in the OMJ Van.

Budget cuts at the federal and state level have the potential to raise the uninsured rate in Ohio and put health coverage in jeopardy for a large part of the state.

In recognition of In-Demand Jobs Week, the OhioMeansJobs Pike County Career Center (OMJ) operated by the Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will host a dynamic and engaging event designed to connect local job seekers with high-demand employment opportunities, career training programs and essential support services.

On Saturday, March 15 at approximately 10 p.m., the Jackson Police Department and Ohio State Highway Patrol were involved in a high-speed pursuit entering Pike County on state Route 32. Pike County Deputy Gullett also responded and joined the pursuit.