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Friday May 17 | The Columbus Dispatch

South Bloomfield mayor won't OK low-income housing proposal

South Bloomfield Mayor Rick Wilson's refusal to sign a piece of paper has undercut a proposal to add low-income housing to the Pickaway County village.

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Related Topix: South Bloomfield, OH

Thu May 16, 2013

WBNS

3 In Custody After Leading Authorities On Multi-County Chase

Pickaway County Sheriff's deputies said they tried to stop a vehicle that was involved in a minor hit-skip crash, and it took off on Thursday evening.

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Related Topix: Columbus, OH

Wed May 08, 2013

WBEX-AM Chillicothe

The income tax issue passed by 34 votes. See results also for Pike and Pickaway counties

The future for Chillicothe City Schools looks a little brighter today, after voters approved a tax levy increase by a margin of only 34 votes.

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Related Topix: Ross County, OH

Tue May 07, 2013

The Columbus Dispatch

Orient votes 38-30 to make village vanish

Orient, or at least its village government, soon will be no more. Residents of the northwestern Pickaway County village voted 38 to 30 today to dissolve its government and become part of Scioto Township after 50 years as an incorporated village.

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Related Topix: Orient, OH

WBEX-AM Chillicothe

Teen Seat Belt Use Up in Pickaway

Pickaway County schools have gone from being among the worst to the among the best for seat belt use among teen drivers.

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Fri May 03, 2013

WBNS

Two Teenagers Struck By Suspected Drunk Driver

Pickaway County Sheriff's deputies said 59-year-old Jack Tirey was driving down Era road near U.S. 62 Thursday night when he veered out of his lane and struck two teens who were walking down the road.

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Related Topix: Family, Teenagers

WBEX-AM Chillicothe

A Grove City man was arrested for DUI and aggravated vehicular assault.

Authorities in Pickaway County are investigating a hit-skip pedestrian crash, Thursday evening.

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Thu May 02, 2013

Chillicothe Gazette

Logan Elm High School evacuated after threat

Principal Shawn Haughn told 10TV the school briefly was evacuated as a precautionary measure and the district was working with the Pickaway County Sheriff's Office on an investigation into the threat.

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Chillicothe Gazette

Concealed carry permits nearly doubled in first quarter

The number of concealed carry licenses issued in Ohio has spiked in the first three months of 2013, nearly doubling the amount issued during the same period in 2012.

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Related Topix: Ross County, OH

Wed May 01, 2013

The Columbus Dispatch

Pickaway County sheriff's employees get raises

Unionized employees of the Pickaway County sheriff's office will receive raises in the resolution of a contract dispute.

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Mon Apr 29, 2013

Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

Ohio 159 resurfacing project begins

The resurfacing of Ohio 159 from the Pickaway County line to U.S. 22 in Clearcreek and Amanda and Hocking townships began Monday.

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Related Topix: Amanda, OH

Sat Apr 27, 2013

The Columbus Dispatch

Vikings invade Pickaway County

ASHVILLE, Ohio - Hordes of Vikings have descended on Pickaway County. But unlike the bands of howling marauders who terrorized northern Europe in the 10th century, these Vikings are a peaceful lot intent on providing a little education and a lot of entertainment.

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Related Topix: Ashville, OH, Pataskala, OH, Mud, Take Shelter, The Big Wedding

Thu Apr 25, 2013

Chillicothe Gazette

Fund aids victims of certain crimes

Victims of brutal crimes can't erase what happened, but they can erase some of the effects with the Crime Victims Compensation Fund, which has leveled off in recent years after funding dropped by more than $26 million since 2000.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Prison, Ross County, OH

WBNS

Extra Security At Teays Valley H.S. After Threat Found

Extra security is on hand Thursday at Teays Valley High School in Pickaway County as police investigate a threat.

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Mon Apr 22, 2013

Chillicothe Gazette

Youth hunters' turkey harvest up

Youth hunters across the state had a successful two-day wild turkey hunting season during the weekend, bagging 1,784 birds, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

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Related Topix: Ross County, OH