(Washington CH) – Three new retail stores are locating in the former K-Mart building in Washington Court House, off U.S. Route 62.
(Image Courtesy of WCH Economic Development)
According to a press release on the WCH Economic Development Facebook page- “To the residents of WCH, this property is known as the former K-Mart building. Now with three new tenants, Dollar Tree, Harbor Freight, and recently signed, Roses Department Store, this property can take on a new identity, and help deliver new life to this area of town.”
Retailer Family Farm & Home is already located there.
Pennmark’s CEO Don Cafiero had this to say “When we acquired this property several years back we saw the possibilities and believed in the market, through our persistent efforts the property is in line with our original vision”.
Piketon High School’s Musical Department announces their spring production as Tuck Everlasting, March 4th-6th at thee New PIketon High School Auditorium.
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(Image courtesy of Piketon H.S. Musical Department)
(Piketon) -This week, Fluor-BWXT (FBP) celebrates Engineers Week. As a large employer in southern Ohio requiring expertise from diverse engineering careers, FBP is proud to have employees who are dedicated to mentoring others. Today, February 24, is “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (Girl Day).”
(Caption (photo 1): Ellen Stone progresses uphill through dense foliage in 2007 to the end of the pipeline on Fog Road; (photo 2): Ellen Stone leads a STEAM Ahead presentation in Jackson during Rio Grande’s Manufacturing Camp in 2021.
Although there are approximately 192,000 engineers in the U.S., only about 15% of them are women. Ellen Stone is one of Fluor-BWXT’s civil engineers. As a mom of three girls, Stone has more than just one reason to be a mentor.
(Photo Courtesy of Fluor-BWXT)
“With engineering, the possibilities are endless,” Stone said. “There’s a lot of math, science and problem-solving. You’re always trying to help people and the people you work with and help become like your family.”
Her interest in engineering was sparked during a junior high field trip to Ohio University that featured women of science. When she started working at the site in 2007 with her mentor, Roger Steckel, she felt ready to take on the world. Her first big assignment involved figuring out how to remedy a fallen pipeline on Fog Road. Stone recalls traversing through a jungle-like overgrowth and climbing a hill to the end of the pipeline for a closer look.
“We discovered that a wooden support on one end of the pipeline had rotted, causing it to fall down. The pipe was replaced with an underground high density poly ethylene (HDPE) line.”
Since then, Stone has become an ambassador for the engineering profession, sharing her experiences during STEAM Ahead presentations, career day, and tours. STEAM Ahead is an interactive program that exposes students to careers in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). Stone has also worked with several co-op students and summer interns to promote engineering. Since 2012, FBP’s engineering group has hired 33 interns, 23% of whom were female.
What is her best advice to future engineers?
“Research the opportunities, visit companies and talk to a variety of engineers to decide which field is right for you.”
Engineers Week was founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) in 1951. March 4 is World Engineering Day. According to NSPE, nearly 70% of girls are inspired to pursue engineering careers by Girl Day mentors.
(Future Farmers of America) – On February 24, you can help by participating in this annual day of giving and investing in the future of FFA members, the organization and Ohio agriculture.
“In honor of Give FFA Day, Sunrise Cooperative will make your gift go twice as far with a matching contribution to the Ohio FFA Foundation. With your help, we can double the impact, and, together, we can reach our initial $25,000 goal.”
For more than 90 years, FFA has been making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Join the movement on February 24 and help ensure this tradition will continue for years to come.
“The first 50 donors to join our monthly giving program on February 24 will receive a “Proud to Support the Future of Agriculture” coffee mug! Monthly gifts can be as low as $5 with a transaction processing fee automatically applied each month. Just select a “Recurring donation” with the frequency set to “Monthly” when giving through the form below.”
(Waverly) – There’s been a slight change of plans, but for the better.
The Pike County Fairgrounds will play host March 5th, 2022, for a Back the Blue Concert. The event gets underway at 7pm.
A winner of the Henry American Beauty .22 will be held, along with the selling of raffle tickets for additional prizes, and tickets for Split the Pot.
Tickets are only $10 per person at the event. Children 10 years old and younger are FREE.
Gatti’s Pizza is bringing their food truck. All you’ll have to bring is a cooler for your drinks and a lawn chair if you prefer.
All money collected during this event will be given to the Auxiliaries of the Waverly Police Department, Piketon Police Department, and the Reserves of the Pike County Sheriff’s Office.
(Hillsboro) – Hillsboro High School has hired assistant coach Nathan Horne as their new had football coach, replacing Jack O’Rourke, who retired after last season.
Horne, who went to school at Hillsboro through his junior year, graduated from Wilmington High School in 1998. He later became Hillsboro High School’s wrestling coach and had served as the Indians’ football defensive coordinator last season as part of 9 seasons on the Indians football coaching staff.
Nathan’s dad, Jim, was football head coach for Hillsboro for 15 successful seasons. He won several conference titles and had multiple playoff appearances,
(Columbus)– If your idea of a good day at the office includes positive customer engagement, creative problem-solving, and working with recreational professionals in an outdoor setting, then the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) encourages you to apply for one of 12 assistant park manager positions.
Successful assistant park manager applicants will be required to attend state park management academy, which will cover a variety of related issues necessary for successful day-to-day park operations including communications, stakeholder engagement, land management, and hiring.
“We are committed to providing the training and mentorship needed for a rewarding career with ODNR’s Division of Parks and Watercraft,” said Chief Glen Cobb. “Our new assistant park managers will spend their first year learning all facets of the job, which will give our new managers the tools they need to succeed.”
Assistant state park managers will manage special park events, train, and supervise frontline staff, and assist their park managers with all aspects of park operations, such as facilities management, customer service, and recruiting and hiring seasonal personnel.
Hiring locations for the assistant park managers include: Buck Creek, Burr Oak, Deer Creek, Delaware, Dillon, East Fork, Maumee Bay, Mohican, Punderson, Pymatuning, Rocky Fork, and West Branch state parks.
The State of Ohio offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance and pension plan. To learn more about the job description, employment benefits, and to apply by March 13 click here.
Mrs. Machelle Uhrig of Huntington and Kendra Grimm of Zane Trace have been recognized as Outstanding Educators.
(Photo: Machelle Uhrig from @HuntingtonLocal)
Mrs. Uhrig and Mrs Grimm were recognized at the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools Awards Luncheon.
(Kendra Grimm in the center. Photo from Zane Trace Local Schools)
The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) honored Elementary teachers in Cambridge, Ohio this week.
CORAS consists of 32 Ohio counties and over 125 public school districts in the Appalachian region of Ohio. The teachers received the award for continued dedication, commitment, and compassion for helping students during the Pandemic.
Waverly Police Chief John says excess speed by motorists is creating a high rate of crashes on Emmitt Avenue.
“I am requesting assistance from the community after reviewing the number of crashes that occurred in the year 2021 on Emmitt Avenue. The Waverly Police Department has handled 64 traffic crashes last year on Emmitt Avenue alone. The majority of those crashes were non-injury. So far this year, we have handled 12 crashes on Emmitt Avenue with one being an injury accident on 2.21.22.”
The major causes of these accidents along Emmitt Avenue are Red Light Violations or Speed related.
“My officers and I will be aggressively patrolling Emmitt Avenue. I have directed officers to focus on Red Light Violations, Speeding Violations, and aggressive driving on Emmitt Avenue. I want the community to be aware of what the department is doing; this is not an attempt to see how many citations the department can write, but an attempt to reduce the number of traffic accidents.”
Chief Winfield concluded with- “I am asking for the community to help by obeying the posted speed limit of 35 mph. I encourage the community not to attempt to beat the light, especially while making a left turn. Please, slow down and be patient.”
Statehood Day Chillicothe will be observed on Saturday, March 5th.
Celebrate the founding of the State of Ohio at some of Chillicothe’s historical museums and genealogical library.
Lucy Hayes Heritage Center at 90 West Sixth Street will be open that day from 10am-4pm, featuring tours of the home from 11am-3pm, special living history program featuring Ohio’s first governor- Edward Tiffin- portrayed by David Tillis from 3pm-4pm.
There will also be special artifacts and documents on display with a period room setting featuring mid 19th century home furnishings and decorative arts.
Photo Courtesy of Lucy Webb Hayes Heritage Center
The Ross County Geneological Society at 303 South Paint Street will be open 9am-4pm.
Meet society members and learn about the number of resources they offer researching your family tree.
The Ross County Heritage Center at 45 West Fifth Street will be open noon-4pm.
It features a special one day exhibit of original Ohio statehouse documents including Thomas Worthington’s personal draft of the 1802 Ohio Enabling Act displayed on Ohio’s Constitution Table.
There will also be a special Ross County Samplers & Needlework Exhibit, a special one day exhibit of antique military arms and armaments. Special living history presentations by Ohio War of 1812 reenactors.
All other museum exhibits will also be open and traditional live dulcimer music will be played through the day.
