(Washington D.C.) — The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held Saturday, October 23rd, between 10am-2pm.
Most area law enforcement offices and law complexes are participating, where you can bring in old unused prescription drugs, where they will be destroyed.
The effort addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers, 4.9 million people misused prescription stimulants, and 5.9 million people misused prescription tranquilizers or sedatives in 2019. The survey also showed that a majority of misused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.
The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.
(Columbus) – The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has approved applications filed by Ross County Solar, LLC to construct solar‑powered electric generating facilities in Ross County.
The 120 MW Ross County Solar project will occupy approximately 927 acres within an approximately 1,433-acre project area located in Buckskin and Paint townships in Ross County. The project will consist of large arrays of solar panels and associated facilities including access roads, an operations and maintenance building, electric collection lines, weather stations, inverters and transformers, a substation, and a 138 kV generation interconnection electric transmission line.
In other business, the OPSB granted applications to amend the previously approved Vigo-Pine Ridge 138 kV Transmission Line Project in Jackson and Ross counties, the Madison Fields Solar Project in Madison County, and the Harrison Power Project in Harrison County. Additional information about today’s OPSB decisions is available at www.OPSB.ohio.gov. A recorded webcast of today’s OPSB meeting is available on the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/PUCOhio.
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) Registrar Charles Norman today unveiled Ohio’s next generation of standard license plates.
The Ohio BMV designed the new “Sunrise in Ohio” license plate with input from Governor and First Lady DeWine, who took inspiration from the Great Seal of Ohio, the state’s diverse landscapes, Ohio’s past and present innovations, and the state’s bold, bright future.
“We wanted Ohio’s new license plate to reflect the heart and soul of our state and to encapsulate where we’ve been, who we are, and where we’re going,” said Governor DeWine. “The imagery on our new license plate symbolizes what makes Ohio beautiful, unique, and extraordinary.”
“Growing up and living in Ohio throughout our entire lives, Mike and I love the Ohio story,” said Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine. “With the new license plate, we wanted to feature Ohio’s beauty, talent, and rich history, while emphasizing with each new sunrise in Ohio, comes a new day and opportunity forward for an even brighter future.”
The “Sunrise in Ohio” license plate pays tribute to Ohio’s majestic waterways and rolling landscape. A farm field represents Ohio’s strong roots in agriculture, while a skyline represents Ohio’s momentum as a leader in technology and innovation. The airplane symbolizes Ohio’s history as the Birthplace of Aviation, and a child swinging from a tree with a dog nearby symbolizes Ohio’s youth and future generations.
“We are pleased and honored to be able to offer this new license plate to our customers,” said Ohio BMV Registrar Charlie Norman. “We look forward to seeing the “Sunrise in Ohio” plate proudly displayed on our great state’s roadways soon.”
The new plate will be available to drivers online at bmv.ohio.gov and at all local deputy registrar locations beginning on Dec. 29, 2021.
Over the past 20 years, four new standard license plate designs have been introduced, including the “Bicentennial” plate in 2001, the “Sunburst” plate in 2003, the “Beautiful Ohio” plate in 2009, and the “Ohio Pride” plate in 2013.
The dean of Ohio University-Chillicothe says the regional campus will continue to be a community partner on everything from general college education to being a resource for business.
Roberta Milliken was a special guest on #LitterMediaLIVE Special Edition on Thursday, speaking with interviewer Mike Smith.
Milliken detailed the continuing mission of Ohio University branch campuses and the commitment moving forward, after hearing from new OU President Hugh Sherman, who visited both the Chillicothe and Lancaster regional campuses over the last week. Milliken says there are distinct things about each regional campus, which President Sherman got to see first-hand.
While there about one dozen baccalaureate degrees still offered at OU-Chillicothe, Milliken says there seems to be more desire for post-graduate work from students that would take them on to the Athens campus.
OU-Chillicothe recently celebrated their 75th anniversary.
To see more from our Litter Media Special Edition interview, CLICK HERE:
The long-awaited opening of Second Street in Chillicothe for two-way traffic flow, begins today October 21st.
To see a view from above, watch the Litter Drone coverage above Second and Paint Streets:
Chillicothe City crews worked overnight, putting the finishing touches on asphalt paving, street lining/markings and signage.
Some of the overnight work was using a technique called “Themoplastic” into the crosswalk painting. This applies tiny glass beads into the paint, which illuminates when vehicle lights shine on it, making it much easier for motorists to see the painting lines, such as in crosswalks.
(Litter Media/Mike Smith)
The new two-way Second Street goes the entire length of the street, although metered parking will only extend between the alley at the Majestic Theatre to the alley next to the Elks Lodge.
All-SVC BOYS: Cameron Thompson (So) Unioto Ashton Sigler (Sr) Unioto River Pettigrew (So) Unioto Antonio Cruz (Sr) Unioto Ethan Nelson (Sr) Zane Trace Brayden Jarrell (Sr) Zane Trace Ivan Chavez (Fr) Zane Trace Brady Mullins (So) Westfall Jacob Lenox (Sr) Southeastern Dane Morgensen (Jr) Piketon
Player of the Year: Lucas Hanes (So) Unioto Goalie of the Year: Micah Geise (Jr) Unioto League Champions: Unioto (4-0) Coach of the Year: Brandon Hanes Unioto
ALL SVC GIRLS: Karlee Renner (Sr) Unioto Arielle Pelletier (Sr) Unioto Gracie Heath (Sr) Unioto Jaidyn McKell (Sr) Unioto Whitney Dean (So) Piketon Olivia MacCrae (Jr) Piketon Madison Dean (Sr) Piketon Rachel Morgan (Sr) Southeastern Ashli Allen (Sr) Westfall Brooklynn Wade (So) Zane Trace
Player of the Year: Avery Miller (Sr) Unioto Co-Goalie of the Year: Lily Rose (So) Zane Trace Co-Goalie of the Year: Natalie Cooper (Jr) Piketon League Champion: Unioto (4-0) Coach of the Year: Jeremy Clark (Unioto)
(Columbus) — Construction of the new Hocking Hills State Park Lodge is progressing after beginning on July 1st, 2020.
This new facility replaces the former day-use dining lodge that was destroyed in a Dec. 2016 fire. Exciting features of the two-story lodge include 81 overnight guest rooms, a full-service restaurant, and indoor and outdoor pools.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources anticipate the lodge opening its doors to visitors and overnight guests in October of 2022.
(Columbus)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced that the Ohio Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives is partnering with Operation Warm and other community organizations to distribute brand-new shoes and coats to underserved children living in Ohio.
Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine has worked with Operation Warm to distribute coats in the past. She appreciates their continued efforts that help countless children across the state.
“Working together, this wonderful partnership helps Ohioans take care of Ohioans in their communities,” said Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine. “It’s great to see that not only do these new shoes and coats keep children warm, but also they can deliver self-confidence and a smile!”
In 2020, Operation Warm and OFBCI provided 7,158 coats and 5,004 pairs of shoes to children through 66 organizations located in 38 different counties located throughout Ohio.
“We are excited to once again partner with the Governor’s Office for this program! Thanks to our combined efforts, we have been able to provide brand new coats and shoes to more than 50,000 children around the state,” Executive Director of Operation Warm, Grace Sica said.
If you would like to join First Lady DeWine and the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives in supporting Ohio children in need this winter, please visit https://www.operationwarm.org/ohiogovernor.html.
About Operation Warm
Operation Warm is a national nonprofit that provides warmth, confidence, and hope through basic need programs that connect underserved children to community resources they need to thrive. Over the last 22 years, Operation Warm and our partners have used brand-new coats and shoes as a bridge for families needing to access everything from flu shots to new books.
Former Paint Valley Bearcats Football Coach Pete Hollon will be honored during the Friday, October 22nd final regular season game at Paint Valley.
Hollon led the Bearcats as head coach for 24 seasons, compiling a (152-102-1) record. His Bearcats teams won 6 SVC championships, he was SVC “Coach of the Year” 5 times, was also the Southeast District “Coach of the Year” 4 times and in 2000- he was named the Ohio Associated Press State “Coach of the Year.”
His teams qualified for the state playoffs 8 times over that 24 year career.
(Chillicothe) — You can give a hospital patient something to be extra thankful for in November. The Red Cross encourages donors to give something that means something this month by making a blood or platelet donation. Making a blood or platelet donation is a simple act of kindness with a huge ripple effect. Donate now to help meet the needs of hospital patients this holiday season. In most cases, there’s no blood donation deferral if you received a COVID-19 vaccine and you’re symptom-free and feeling well when you come to give.
[FOR DRIVES NOV. 24-28] Share the warmth! All who come to give Nov. 24-28 will receive an exclusive pair of Red Cross holiday socks, while supplies last.
Below are the Ross County blood drives that are open to the public in November.
Heritage Nazarene Church – Multi-Purpose Room
Monday November 1st
2:00pm-7:00pm
To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: HNC
South Central Ohio Chapter – Friedman Donor Room
Wednesday November 3rd
9:30am-3:30pm
To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: SCOC
South Central Ohio Chapter – Friedman Donor Room
Friday November 12th
9:30am-3:30pm
To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: SCOC
South Central Ohio Chapter – Friedman Donor Room
Friday November 19th
9:30am-3:30pm
To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: SCOC
Lions Club Chillicothe – Drive held at South Central Ohio Chapter
Monday November 22nd
1:00pm-6:00pm
To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: LionsChillicothe
South Central Ohio Chapter – Friedman Donor Room
Friday November 26th
11:00am-5:00pm
To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: SCOC
