The American Farm Bureau Federation County Activities of Excellence awards celebrate unique, local, volunteer-driven programs that serve as models of innovation for local program development. The winning counties, including 12 from Ohio, receive a grant to fund participation in the Farm Bureau CAE Showcase at the 2025 American Farm Bureau Annual Convention & Trade Show Jan. 24-29, in San Antonio.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Wednesday declared a state of emergency for Lawrence, Jackson, Pike and Scioto counties, following severe weather on Friday, Sept. 27 that caused high winds, flooding, power outages and downed trees impacting roadways and residences.

The Workforce & Business Development Program of the Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) is again providing the Free Tax Assistance Program through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program.

The Transitions Program of the Workforce & Business Development Program (W&B) at the Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be hosting a community event, “RISE ABOVE: An Event Celebrating Recovery in Pike County,” on Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 5-8 p.m. at the Pike County Fairgrounds (311 Mill Street, Piketon).

The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated fourth annual Community Trunk-or-Treat event, scheduled to take place Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 5-7 p.m. This exciting event will be held at the Multi-Purpose Building at the Pike County Fairgrounds, located at 311 Mill Street, Piketon.

On Monday, Sept. 16 at 8:19 p.m., Pike County Sheriff Tracy D. Evans reports that his office received a complaint of shots fired in the area of Fairview Road and Lapperell Road. This complaint allegedly stemmed from a road rage issue between drivers.

The Transitions Program of the Workforce & Business Development Program (W&B) at the Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be hosting a community event, “RISE ABOVE: An Event Celebrating Recovery in Pike County” on Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Pike County Fairgrounds (311 Mill Street, Piketon). This event will focus on uniting the community in celebrating the commitment of those who are continuing their sobriety from Substance Use Disorder (SUD).

Pike County Sheriff Tracy D. Evans reports that on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 8:35 a.m., the Pike County Sheriff's Office was contacted by the Ohio Highway Patrol Internet Watchdog Group regarding a threat of safety to one of the local county schools which had allegedly been posted over a social media app.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik Friday announced $106.9 million in state support to help clean up and redevelop 61 hazardous brownfield sites in 22 counties.

The OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) Pike County, Workforce & Business Development Program (W&B) of the Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) is excited to announce its upcoming annual Career Fair event scheduled to take place Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 5-7 p.m. at the Pike County Fairgrounds.

Ohio Attorney General David Yost, Pike County Sheriff Tracy D. Evans, Pike County Prosecutor Michael A. Davis, Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman, Portsmouth Police Chief Debby Brewer, New Boston Police Chief Carl Compton and Scioto County Prosecutor Shane Tieman announce Operation Burning Sun, which involved the Southern Ohio Organized & Major Crimes Task Force, the Pike County Sheriff’s Office, the Pike County Prosecutor’s Office, Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Portsmouth Police SWAT Team and the Chillicothe Police SWAT Team serving numerous search and arrest warrants in Pike County.

The next “OMJ Van On-the-Road” event will be Monday, Aug. 19 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Raidiger Field Parking Lot (located at 409 East 2nd Street, Waverly).

Pike County Sheriff Tracy D. Evans, Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman, Portsmouth Police Chief Debby Brewer, Scioto County Prosecutor Shane Tieman, Pike County Prosecutor Michael A. Davis and New Boston Police Chief Carl Compton announced that on June 4, the Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes Task Force was contacted by the U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) in reference to possible illegal narcotics located while they were serving an arrest warrant.

The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) is excited to announce its annual Yard Sale fundraiser, taking place on Friday, July 19, starting at 8 a.m. Held at the CAC's Piketon location (941 Market Street), the event offers a treasure trove of everyday household items at incredible prices.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik Friday announced $122.7 million in grant awards to help improve water infrastructure in 59 counties.