Monthly Archives: March 2021

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ODOT Weekly Road Reports

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The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Ross County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.

Scioto Trails State Park Culvert Replacement – Scioto Trails Forest Road 5 will be closed for 60 days near the intersection with Stony Creek Road starting March 22. Estimated completion: Spring 2021

Tar Hollow State Park Slide Repair – Park Road 10 will be closed for 30 days in Tar Hollow State Park for a slide repair project starting March 15 at 7 AM. Estimated completion: May 14.

Ross County Guardrail Replacement – Various county roads will be reduced to one lane daily from 7 AM to 5 PM starting March 1. Traffic will be maintained using flaggers. Estimated completion: Summer 2021

U.S. 23 Slide Repair – U.S. 23 northbound will be reduced to one lane immediately south of S.R. 372 beginning at 7 AM on March 15. Estimated completion: Spring 2021
The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Pike County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.

U.S. 23 Signal Upgrade – U.S. 23 will be reduced to one lane in each direction daily from 7 AM to 5 PM on either side of the intersection with Second Street immediately south of the village of Waverly beginning March 24. Estimated completion: Summer 2021

S.R. 772 Slide Repair – S.R. 772 will be reduced to one, 13-foot lane between S.R. 124 and McKinney Road starting March 15 at 7 AM. Traffic will be maintained using temporary signals. Estimated completion: Summer 2021

Pike Lake State Park Resurfacing – Various park roads in Pike Lake State Park will be reduced to one lane daily from 7 AM – 5 PM starting March 15. Traffic will be maintained using flaggers. Estimated completion: Spring 2021

S.R. 32/Shyville Road Intersection Improvement – Beginning March 15, traffic lanes on S.R. 32 will be shifted in advance of construction of a new RCUT intersection design. Additional traffic impacts will be communicated as the project progresses. Estimated completion: Spring 2021
The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Highland County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.

NEW* S.R. 134 Culvert Replacement – S.R. 134 will be closed north of S.R. 138 in Buford for two days starting April 5 at 7:30 AM. Traffic will be detoured via S.R. 138 and S.R. 131. Estimated completion: April 6 by 3:30 PM

NEW* U.S. 62 Resurfacing – U.S. 62 will be reduced to one lane between the village of Hillsboro and Warlamount Road daily from 7 AM to 5 PM starting March 29. Traffic will be maintained using temporary signals. Estimated completion: Summer 2021

NEW* Chillicothe Avenue Tree Trimming – The city of Hillsboro will close U.S. 50 (Chillicothe Avenue) between Bowers Avenue and S.R. 124 daily from 8 AM to 4 PM beginning March 29 for tree trimming operations. Traffic will be detoured via Bowers Avenue and S.R. 124. Estimated completion: March 23 by 8 PM

For more information about this work contact: The city of Hillsboro at 740-708-6743
The following construction and maintenance projects are anticipated to affect highways in Adams County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.

NEW* S.R. 32 Resurfacing – S.R. 32 will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Tranquility Pike and S.R. 73 starting April 5. Estimated completion: Fall 2021

District-wide Reflective Pavement Marker Installation – Currently working in Adams County. Beginning March 22, work will commence on various routes throughout the district from 7 AM to 5 PM daily. Traffic on two lane roadways will be maintained in one lane using flaggers. Traffic on four lane roadways will be maintained in at least one lane in each direction during work hours. Estimated completion: Summer 2021
The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Brown County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.

NEW* Village of Aberdeen Sidewalk Upgrades – This project will install new pedestrian facilities in the village of Aberdeen at the intersection of U.S. 52 and Elm Street starting March 29. Traffic on U.S. 52 will be maintained in one lane in each direction throughout construction, with minor traffic impacts possible. Estimated completion: Summer 2021
The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Scioto County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.

NEW* U.S. 52 Culvert replacements – This project will replace two culverts along U.S. 52 starting April 1. The first culvert is located east of Upper Twin Creek Road. The second culvert is located between Pond Run Road and Ziegler Lane. Construction for both culverts will occur simultaneously. For both locations, traffic on U.S. 52 will be maintained in one lane using temporary signals. Estimated completion: Summer 2021

NEW* Riverfront Multi-Use Path – This project will construct a multi-use path between Front Street and Offnere Street beginning April 1. Traffic on affected city streets and school roads will be maintained in one lane using flaggers as needed. Restrictions may occur daily between 7:30 AM and 5 PM. Estimated completion: Fall 2021

U.S. 23/Feurt Hill Road Intersection Improvement – Feurt Hill Road may be reduced to one lane as needed during construction, with traffic maintained using flaggers. Two lanes in each direction will be maintained on U.S. 23 throughout construction. Estimated completion: Fall 2021
The following construction and maintenance projects are anticipated to affect highways in Lawrence County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.

NEW* S.R. 378 Culvert Replacement – S.R. 378 will be closed for five days between Trace Creek – Marion Ridge Road and S.R. 141 starting at 7:30 AM on April 5. Traffic will be detoured via S.R. 141 and S.R. 217. Estimated completion: April 9 by 3 PM

NEW* S.R. 243/S.R. 378 Resurfacing – This project will resurface segments of both S.R. 243 and S.R. 378, as well as replace a culvert on S.R. 378. Traffic on the affected routes will be reduced to one lane daily from 7 AM to 5 PM beginning April 1. Traffic will be maintained using flaggers. Estimated completion: Fall 2021

NEW* U.S. 52 Bridge Repair and Maintenance – This project will perform various maintenance and repair work to several bridges along U.S. 52 starting April 1. Traffic will be maintained in one, 10-foot lane in each direction of U.S. 52 throughout construction. This project will include two, 14-day ramp closures at the U.S. 52/S.R. 93 interchange. During the ramp closures, traffic will be detoured via U.S. 52 and S.R. 141. Estimated completion: Fall 2021

State Route 7 Rockslide Remediation – S.R. 7 southbound between Buffalo Creek Road and Tallow Ridge Road is reduced to one, 12-foot lane. Additional traffic control measures may be necessary as construction progresses. Estimated completion: Spring 2021

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ODH COVID-19 Update For March 25th

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Ohio COVID-19 Update stats were late being released Thursday, March 25th due to technical problems with the data website. Details are now up and can be found below.

CORONAVIRUS NUMBERS:

Statewide as of 2pm ET Thursday, March 25, 2021 (difference since Wednesday at 2pm ET): Ohio has had 1,006,171 (+1,501) total COVID-19 cases, (Not Available) 957,675 (+1,747) presumed recoveries, 52,539 (+67) hospitalizations and 18,382 (+0) virus related deaths. *Ohio now only releases COVID-19 death totals on Tuesdays and Fridays*

Cases by county in the Scioto Valley Region since the count began in March 2020: As of Thursday, there had been (49,870 cases since March 2020) in the 10 county region over the last 24 hours, the most being in Fairfield County (+21), Ross County (+13), Scioto County (+11), Pickaway County (+7), Pike County (+4), Fayette County (+3), Highland County (+3), Jackson County (+2), Hocking County (+2), Vinton County (+2). There have been 3 new hospitalizations (2,753 total since March 2020)

FAIRFIELD, (RED/Level 3): 15,016 cases (+21), 14,444 recoveries (+24), 664 Hospitalizations (+1), 195 deaths (+0).

FAYETTE, (ORANGE/Level 3): 2,735 cases (+3), 2,645 recoveries (+1), 223 Hospitalizations (+0), 47 deaths (+0).

HIGHLAND, (RED/Level 3): 3,395 cases (+3), 3,220 recoveries (+6), 178 Hospitalizations (+0), 56 deaths (+0).

HOCKING, (ORANGE/Level 2): 2,020 cases (+2), 1,889 recoveries (+4), 138 Hospitalizations (+0), 57 deaths (+0).

JACKSON, (ORANGE/Level 3): 2,973 cases (+2), 2,853 recoveries (+0), 178 Hospitalizations (+0), 50 deaths (+0).

PICKAWAY, (RED/Level 3): 8,252 cases (+7), 7,941 recoveries (+10), 284 Hospitalizations (+0), 116 deaths (+0).

PIKE, (RED/Level 3): 2,231 cases (+4), 2,141 recoveries (+3), 159 Hospitalizations (+0), 30 deaths (+0).

ROSS, (RED/Level 3): 6,369 cases (+13), 6,025 recoveries (+8), 497 Hospitalizations (+2), 140 deaths (+0).

SCIOTO, (RED/Level 3): 6,161 cases (+11), 5,876 recoveries (+9), 450 Hospitalizations (+0), 94 deaths (+0).

VINTON, (YELLOW/Level 2): 785 cases (+2), 750 recoveries (+1), 74 Hospitalizations (+0), 13 deaths (+0) 

OHIO CORONAVIRUS DASHBOARD:

https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/dashboards

PRISONS DASHBOARD: (Numbers below are from the 3/25/2021) 

CCI: 166 staff cases, 0 currently testing positive, 166 recovered; 0 inmates testing positive, 11 confirmed COVID-19 related deaths, 6 pending result, 272 inmates have recovered.

RCI: 144 staff cases, 1 currently testing positive, 143 recovered; 0 inmate testing positive, 6 pending results, 0 confirmed COVID-19 related deaths, 35 inmates have recovered.

See all the ODRC numbers here: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/DRCCOVID-19Information.pdf

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Maughmer Named To NCCAA All American Team

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(CEDARVILLE) – Cedarville University’s Branden Maughmer has been chosen a NCCAA Men’s Basketball All-American for the second consecutive year.

The 6-foot-3 junior guard from Chillicothe, Ohio was one of five players named to the First Team after being voted the Midwest Region Player of the Year.

Maughmer, who was a second team choice last winter, averaged team-highs of 16.2 points and 4.2 assists per game.

He topped the club with 38 steals, ranked second in rebounding (5.7), and shot .813 at the charity stripe. He also became the 56th player in school history to surpass 1,000 career points.

For more details on Branden Maughmer and other Cedearville players honored, go to our link to Cedarville University website. CLICK HERE:

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Chillicothe COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic Among 11 To Open Week Of March 29th

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(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted Thursday, March 25th provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

REGIONAL MASS VACCINATION SITES

Next week, Ohio will open 11 stationary mass vaccination sites and four mobile clinics that will travel throughout specific regions of the state. The stationary mass vaccination sites will be held at:

  • The Knights of Columbus, Lima, Ohio
  • The Lucas County Rec Center, Maumee, Ohio
  • Dayton-Montgomery County Convention Center, Dayton, Ohio
  • The Celeste Center, Columbus, Ohio
  • The Summit County Fairgrounds, Akron, Ohio
  • The site of the former Dillard’s at Southern Park Mall, Youngstown, Ohio
  • The Cintas Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
  • The Wilmington Airpark, Wilmington, Ohio
  • Adena Medical Education Center, Chillicothe, Ohio
  • Wayne Street Medical Campus, Marietta, Ohio
  • Colony Square Mall, Zanesville, Ohio

Additionally, an Ohio Northern University mobile clinic will start next week and travel between Wyandot, Marion, Union, Logan, Crawford and Hardin counties.

The Ohio University Mobile Clinic will travel between Lawrence, Meigs, Vinton, Washington, Morgan and Perry counties. 

(Southeast Ohio Mobile Clinic Schedule)

Additional details about the stationary and mobile clinics will be available at coronavirus.ohio.gov.

Appointments can be scheduled by visiting gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov. or by calling 1-833-427-5634 (1-833-4-ASK-ODH). Appointments will be available for Ohioans ages 16 years and older. 

VACCINE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

The Ohio Department of Aging has created the Vaccine Maintenance Program to ensure new residents and employees, and established residents and employees who previously decided not to receive a vaccine, can still choose to receive one. 

“We are eager to partner with facilities across the state to ensure our long-term care residents and their caregivers are protected from COVID-19,” said Governor DeWine.  

The list of facilities includes nursing homes and assisted living facilities who have not indicated their willingness to participate in the Vaccine Maintenance Program or how they would make vaccinations available to their residents and staff.  

BMV WEBSITE REDESIGN

Lt. Governor Husted and the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) today announced the launch of a vastly improved, more user-friendly BMV website. The redesign allows Ohio customers to have a faster, easier and more streamlined experience when they are using this resource.  

“We’ve already heard from many Ohioans who have found the newly redesigned site to be cleaner, more efficient and much easier to use,” said Lt. Governor Husted, who also serves as Director of InnovateOhio. “The teams at InnovateOhio and the BMV built this site with the customer in mind so that when someone visits BMV.Ohio.Gov, they can quickly find what they’re looking for, get their question answered, and go on with their day.”

The newly redesigned website features a number of enhanced tools including a simplified authentication process for logging in, a dynamic search function to help customers explore by keyword, and a new “My BMV” profile allowing the user to see the status of their driver’s license, organ donation options, driving record, and more, all on one page as compared to the more than ten pages it was previously. Additionally, Ohioans will have an easier time utilizing the site on their mobile device.

TEAM OHIO RECOGNITION

Lt. Governor Husted also announced that this week, Government Technology Magazine named its annual Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers. This program annually recognizes the work of innovators around the country to improve state and local government through technology.  

Along with 21 individuals, the magazine recognized four teams. Among those teams was “Team Ohio,” including Lt. Governor Husted and Ervan Rodgers, the State Chief Information Officer and Assistant Director of the Ohio Department of Administrative Services.

The magazine focused on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, along with Ohio’s ongoing focus on making use of technology assets to improve the well-being of Ohioans and their health, property, security, livelihood, and prosperity.

OHIO PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY SYSTEM

New health data compiled by the Ohio Department of Health shows declining rates of COVID-19 exposure and spread in ten counties. 

Dropping from Alert Level 3 to Alert Level 2: Brown, Columbiana, Coshocton, Fulton, Lawrence, and Logan. 

Dropping from Alert Level 2 to Alert Level 1: Holmes and Van Wert. 

JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES UPDATE

Governor DeWine today announced a new agreement between the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Google to conduct data analytics on all outstanding claims. Google will review claims for markers and patterns of fraud. This will allow the department to prioritize and quickly process legitimate, outstanding claims. 

Additionally, Governor DeWine announced that David DeVillers, former United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, will join the Public-Private Partnership Team (P3) as the law enforcement subject matter expert.  He will serve as a liaison between the department and local, state and federal law enforcement. 

CASE DATA/VACCINE INFORMATION

In-depth COVID-19 data for Ohio: coronavirus.ohio.gov. 

Ohio’s central scheduling system: gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov

All vaccine providers: vaccine.coronavirus.ohio.gov

More vaccine information: coronavirus.ohio.gov/vaccine

Video of today’s full update, including versions with foreign language translation, can be viewed on the Ohio Channel’s YouTube page. 

For more information on Ohio’s response to COVID-19, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov or call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH.

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Ohio University Confirms Spring Commencement Dates

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(ATHENS) – Ohio University is pleased to confirm the dates and times for the Spring 2021 Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies. All ceremonies will take place rain or shine at Peden Stadium, with gates opening to the public 90 minutes prior to each ceremony start time. 


Friday, April 30 at 9:00 a.m.

Graduate Commencement Ceremony

Masters and Doctoral Candidates – All Colleges
 

Saturday, May 1 at 9:00 a.m.

Undergraduate Ceremony

College of Business 

College of Communication
 

Saturday, May 1 at 4:00 p.m. 

Undergraduate Ceremony

College of Arts & Sciences 

College of Education 

College of Engineering and Technology
 

Sunday, May 2 at 2:00 p.m. 

Undergraduate Ceremony

College of Fine Arts 

Honors Tutorial College 

College of Health Sciences and Professions 

Center for International Studies 

University College
 

Students who participate in the ceremonies must wear regalia. Students should order regalia here by April 17, to ensure delivery by their Commencement ceremony.  

Students who RSVP’d by the deadline will be emailed instructions on how to obtain two mobile tickets for their guests. Seating is general admission.

Students who plan to participate virtually will be able to access the live stream link on the day of their ceremony at www.ohio.edu/commencement.

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Ohio Primary Election Voter Registration Deadline Approaches

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Ohioans needing to register to vote for the May 4th Primary, have a deadline fast approaching.

The deadline is April 5th for anyone that has never voted, had a name change or change of address.

If you are already registered to vote but have moved within Ohio and/or changed your name, you must update your voter registration by submitting a new voter registration form.

Ohio’s voter registration form also serves as a change of address and change of name form. It can be submitted through the mail or in person. For change of address purposes only, all Ohio voters also have the option of using the Secretary of State’s Online Change of Address System at www.VoteOhio.gov. Here, you can also check your voter registration and find other important voting information.

If your change of name and/or address form is completed properly, the board of elections will update your registration and send you a notice reflecting your new name and/or address. If your form is incomplete, the board will send you a notice of the information necessary to update your registration. If your valid change of name and/or address form is received or postmarked by the voter registration deadline, then you will be eligible to vote a regular (rather than a provisional) ballot at that election.

You may also update your registration during the 28 days immediately before, or on the day of, an election, but this may require you to vote a provisional ballot. For more information about provisional ballots, click here.

If you are already registered to vote but have changed your name after the voter registration deadline, you may appear at your polling location on Election Day, provide proof of legal name change, complete SOS-prescribed form 10-L and cast a regular ballot.

You must register or update your voter registration no later than 30 days prior to an election.

Upcoming voter registration deadlines:

  • April 5, 2021 for the May 4, 2021 Primary and Special Election
  • July 5, 2021 for the August 3, 2021 Special Election
  • October 4, 2021 for the November 2, 2021 General Election

If you register or update your information after the deadline, the change will apply for the next election.

For more information on voter registration, here is a link to the Ohio Secretary of State Question/Answer page. CLICK HERE:

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17 Year Periodical Cicada Due To Emerge This Spring

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2021 is the year for the next appearance of the 17 Year Periodical Cicada.

Massive brood emergence, usually in May and early June, is believed to overwhelm predators, typically birds. This ensures that enough survivors will be left behind to reproduce. Male cicadas are capable of making a loud buzzing noise, and they squawk when disturbed. The males often synchronize their buzzing in trees. Within each brood there are four or more species. Each species has a different call. It is believed that such droning and squawking is effective in deterring predators.

Annual cicadas usually emerge from June through August. Their emergence is scattered over this time, and they rarely emerge in noticeable numbers. Annual cicada males also sing to attract females. The cicada killer wasp often captures these insects to provision its nest in the ground.

Periodical Cicada Brood Map (Courtesy of OSU.EDU)

Periodical cicadas damage trees above and below ground. The most obvious damage is that caused by egg-laying in small twigs. This damage causes twigs to split, wither and die, causing a symptom called “flagging.” Flagging is especially serious on young plants (four years or younger) because more of the branches are of the preferred size for oviposition, ¼- to ½-inch in diameter. Some of the more favored trees for oviposition include maple, oak, hickory, beech, ash, dogwood, hawthorn, magnolia, willow, apple, peach, cherry and pear. Flowers, vines and shrubs include Rose of Sharon, rose, raspberry, grape, black-eyed Susan, hollies, spirea, rhododendron, viburnum, junipers and arborvitae. More than 270 species of plants have been noted as hosts for egg-laying periodical cicadas.

For more information on this year’s cicada emergence in the region, go to our link to the Ohio State University College Of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences website. CLICK HERE…

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FNB Baseball Classic Returns To V.A. Memorial Stadium

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(CHILLICOTHE) – The Chillicothe Paints will host the week-long 8th Annual First National Bank of Waverly Baseball Classic beginning Saturday, March 27.

A total of 31 high school teams will compete in an 18-game schedule over the seven-day period. “Opening Day” for Ohio High School baseball is Saturday, March 27, and there will be five games slated at VA Memorial Stadium, starting at 9 a.m.

There will be two games on Monday (29th), Tuesday (30th), Wednesday (31st) and Thursday (April 1st). One game will be played Friday (2nd) and the event will wrap up Saturday, April 3, with four more games, starting at 10 a.m.

The “Classic” was established in 2013 with the idea of providing local baseball fans the opportunity to watch some of the elite prep programs from around the state and southern Ohio. Many of the teams are perennial powers, making this week-long event one of the top showcases of high school baseball in Ohio.

A number of the players featured in these games are already committed to top Division I collegiate baseball programs, and many more are being heavily recruited to further their respective careers in baseball.

Mile Tree Screen Printing of Chillicothe is also a contributing sponsor.

Each day’s admission is $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for students. Concessions will be available. 

COVID-19 measures will be in place and fans are required to maintain physical distance of at least six feet from those they do not live with or a face covering must be worn. 

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GAME SCHEDULE:

Saturday, March 27

9 am – Dublin Coffman vs Westerville North

11 am – Westfall vs Buckeye Valley

1:45 pm – Zane Trace vs Canal Winchester

4:30 pm – Gallia Academy vs Jackson

7 pm – Wheelersburg vs Hilliard Darby

Monday, March 29

4:30 pm – Piketon vs McClain

7 pm – Southeastern vs North Adams

Tuesday, March 30

4:30 pm – Huntington vs Waverly

7 pm – Circleville vs Hillsboro

Wednesday, March 31

4:30 pm – Miami Trace vs Circleville

7 pm – Adena vs Lebanon

Thursday, April 1

4:30 pm – Jackson vs Unioto

7 pm – Paint Valley vs Portsmouth Clay

Friday, April 2

5:30 – Adena vs Pickerington Central

Saturday, April 3

10 am – Vinton County vs Heath

12:45 pm – Amanda Clearcreek vs Athens

3:30 pm – Wheelersburg vs Fort Loramie

6 pm – Washington CH vs Circleville

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Chillicothe V.A. Medical Center Serving Multiple Needs & Locations In Southern Ohio

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(CHILLICOTHE) — The Chillicothe VA Medical Center is the provider of choice for military veterans in the Southeastern Ohio region.

Along with a full hospital, the Chillicothe site also offers a wide array of services and specialties, as well as six community clinics. The Chillicothe VA is regularly preparing for disasters- including the transporting of staff and equipment, and working with community partners at the local, regional and national level. As their staff crossed over the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, they continue to see the impact of this training.

The Chillicothe V.A. Medical Center has had medical personnel and staff deploy all over the country to hotspots to assist with the pandemic as part of VA’s Disaster Emergency Medical Personnel System (DEMPS) and their Fourth Mission responsibility to back up the national health care system. During the past year, Chillicothe staff supported COVID deployments to Long-Term Care Facilities and State Veterans Homes in Hawaii, Maryland, Missouri, and New Jersey. They also supported other VA facilities located in Louisiana, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas. In August and September, staff deployed to Lake Charles, Louisiana to assist with Hurricane Laura recovery operations. The widespread devastation brought to the region by the category 4 hurricane during a worldwide pandemic provided an unprecedented challenge to everyone on the ground.

In December 2020, the Chillicothe VA began a rapid deployment of the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine to high risk Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare utilizing the VA’s Vaccination Plan. The plan and staff, more than 13,200 doses have been administered to Veterans and VA staff to date.

Over the past year, VA staff have continued to provide exceptional healthcare to area Veterans. As part of an online survey, VA Signals, Veterans are asked specifically about their preference in health care. For Fiscal Year 2021 to date (October 1 – now), the Chillicothe VA Veterans rate their trust of the medical center at 93.0%; this is 3.1% above the national average for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities and 19th in the nation out of 140 facilities.

Enrolled Veterans can schedule a vaccination appointment by contacting the Chillicothe Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 17273 State Route 104 Chillicothe, Ohio 45601-9718

VA at 740-773-1141, extension 5575, or one of the following VA Clinics. Veterans who have received a vaccination outside of the VA can also call extension 5575 to include in their medical record.

Athens 740-592-7220

Cambridge 740-432-1963

Lancaster 740-653-6145

Marietta 740-568-0412

Portsmouth 740-353-3236

Wilmington 937-382-3949

In order to receive VA health care, Veterans must enroll and meet certain eligibility requirements under current law, which may include income limits. Veterans not enrolled in the VA health care system are encouraged to visit www.chillicothe.va.gov/enrollment.asp to register or call 740-772-7170 with questions.

Veterans can get the latest information and sign up to receive updates on VA’s COVID-19 vaccine webpage (www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/stay-informed) or contact your VA healthcare team.

For more information about the Chillicothe VA, visit our webpage (www.va.gov/chillicothe), follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/ChillicotheVAMC) and twitter (@chillicothevamc).

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Ohio Extending Income Tax Filing Deadline

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(COLUMBUS) – The State of Ohio has extended their income tax deadline filings to May 17, 2021- following the federal government’s lead. 

The announcement came Wednesday morning from Ohio Tax Commissioner Jeff McClain, stating Ohio will extend the tax deadline from April 15th to May 17th, to match what the IRS had already announced for federal returns. The state will waive penalties on late payments during the extension.

Ohio is expected to make other changes to fall in line with federal reforms, like waiving taxes on unemployment payments up to $10,200, but that will require approval from the legislature. 

However, first-quarter estimated income tax payments for the tax year 2021 must still be completed by April 15th.

The City of Chillicothe has already extended the deadline for filing city income tax forms to May 17th.