A broadcast veteran of 40 years, including radio stints in Waverly, Circleville, West Union, Chillicothe and Columbus, Dan returned to Chillicothe as host of “Dan & Mike in the Morning” for nearly 25 years. Dan was known as “The Voice of the Chillicothe Cavaliers” for 35 seasons and in 2013 was inducted into the CHS Athletic Hall of Fame.
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.
Mrs. Christina Martin was honored by the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) at their conference to recognize outstanding elementary teachers in our region.
(Photo Courtesy of Adena Local Schools)
The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools serves 110 school districts over 32 counties in the region of Ohio known as Appalachia.
Mrs. Martin received a Outstanding Elementary Teacher Star Polisher Award and a book written by Dr. Jim Mahoney, who spoke at the conference. The book is titled, “To Lead Is to Teach”.
ATHENS, Ohio (Feb. 22, 2022) – The region’s K-12 students now have access to a variety of online STEM educational activities thanks to Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, which recently launched the Appalachian STEM Enrichment Academy, a web-based platform that brings together a mix of STEM topics and activities into a central online location.
The Academy is one of several Voinovich School projects focused on STEM education and outreach that promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Building on topics of interest and relevance to students in southeast Ohio, the Voinovich School has developed online lessons across six “tracks” including water, energy, engineering, technology, remediation, and sustainability. The tracks also align with areas of expertise from the Voinovich School’s more than 40 years of research and engagement in regional issues. The online lessons are free and accessible to the public.
The Academy meets a growing need for virtual content and hands-on activities that can be utilized inside or outside of the formal classroom. Organized into grade bands, the lessons include videos, interactive online activities, and non-screen activity suggestions to appeal to the learning styles of different age groups.
“The Academy will appeal to K-12 students, formal and informal educators, and families providing a variety of activities delivered in a learning model where students gain knowledge through their experiences,” said Jen Bowman, Director of the Voinovich School’s Environmental Program. “The activities are place-based in that they provide an experience for students to apply what they have learned to a familiar, local environment on the topics of water, energy, engineering, technology, remediation, and sustainability.”
Funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office (DOE EM PPPO) PORTSfuture Program, the AEP Ohio Foundation, and Ohio University are making the Academy possible. Supplemental grant funding and partnerships across the region, such as the Ohio STEM Learning Network Southeast Hub and the Ohio University Museum Complex, are enabling additional growth in the number of lessons and topics delivered through the Academy.
“DOE is extremely pleased to continue supporting the communities in our region through academic enrichment opportunities,” said Joel Bradburne, Portsmouth Paducah Project Office Manager. “Ohio University’s Voinovich School has been an excellent partner in developing and sharing resources that educate students and encourage them into future STEM careers.”
Through the Voinovich School, Ohio University is in its 12th year of an ongoing grant with DOE EM PPPO to perform activities related to community engagement, STEM outreach, and informing cleanup and repurposing of public assets at the DOE PORTS facility near Piketon, Ohio.
“For more than a decade, DOE EM PPPO has provided vital resources for the PORTSfuture Program to launch and grow STEM outreach offerings to regional students and teachers,” said Stephanie Howe, PORTSfuture Program Director. “In addition to the online academy, these resources currently support a wide array of initiatives including: in-classroom instruction through our student ASER summary project and other class presentations; expanding the Voinovich School’s support to students for district, state, and international Science Fairs competitions; hands-on Summer STEM Days at county fairs; participating in DOE’s annual Science Alliance; and expanding our collaborations with partners, including site contractors, to support their student engagement activities.”
Since 2004, ongoing support from the AEP Foundation and AEP Ohio Foundation has enabled Voinovich School programs that blend applied research in watershed restoration and renewable energy in the region with STEM training for the next generation of environmental scientists, emphasizing training citizen scientists, making data accessible, and designing environmental education for K-12 classrooms.
Plans are underway for direct engagement with area classrooms later this spring. To learn more about the Appalachian STEM Enrichment Academy and access the online materials, visit www.appalachianstemacademy.org.
Chillicothe (Monday, February 14, 2022)– As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation—District 9’s Planning Department, the district’s Environmental Office is seeking public input for a Landslide Remediation on S.R. 772 in Ross County.
ROS-SR 772-10.60 (PID: 115231) –It is proposed to perform a landslide remediation project on S.R. 772 at the 10.60 mile mark in Ross County. The project includes the construction of a drilled shaft retaining wall, pavement repair and installation of guardrail. The project is located in a rural area of Huntington Township.
The project will require approximately 0.019 acres of permanent right-of-way. The permanent right-of-way is located along the stream channel.
No homes or businesses will be removed by the project.
The roadway will be closed for the duration of the project. The state detour will be S.R. 772 to C.R. 167 (Blain Highway) to U.S. 50 to S.R. 772. The state detour is approximately 15.5 miles
The funding for the project is 80% Federal and 20% State. The environmental commitment date is 4/1/2022. The project is currently expected to be awarded 7/1/2022.
Written comments should be submitted by March 16, 2022, or the deadline date that is posted on the web site, to: Greg Manson, ODOT District 9 Environmental Supervisor, 650 Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 E-Mail: greg.manson@dot.ohio.govThe environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by ODOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2020, and executed by FHWA and ODOT.
The Dublin Jerome Boys and the New Albany Girls were the District team champions at the 2022 D-I tournament at Ohio State University Saturday.
The Lancaster Girls placed 18th overall with the Boys placing 20th. Neither Teays Valley or Marietta swimmers placed as a team.
Meanwhile, the D-II State qualifiers have been announced for area swimmers in the tournament in Canton this Thursday through Saturday. Despite good performances, area swimmers had to wait for other District times from across the state to determine who qualified. Those placing in the top two of their events were guaranteed automatic qualification. The area D-II qualifiers are:
It’s been thirteen years since the boys from Latham, Ohio have celebrated back-to-back Sectional Championships. At that time, some of the current players were just taking their first steps.
Western’s 69-37 win over Miller Friday harkened emotions from 2008 when the Indians last reached the District Final.
Celebrating has been fresh in their minds on the heels of beating Symmes Valley a week ago for a share of the SOC I title.
Coach Doug Williams says his team knows the job’s not done. They’ll face Federal-Hocking in the D-IV District semi-finals at Wellston HS on February 26th at 3:30pm.
Western blistered the nets Friday against Miller, pouring in nine three- pointers in the first half.
The Indians complemented a 21-11 performance in the 1st Quarter with a 15-0 run to open the second. They outscored the Falcons 27-7 for a 48-18 lead at the break.
Western leads Miller thru 1stQ 21-11 on the strength of perimeter shots and inside play like this. pic.twitter.com/0KJSs3jrmf
The offensive attack was led by Noah Whitt’s 16-points. But there was plenty of action spread across the board for the Tribe’s starting five. Kolten Miller added 15-points, Reed Brewster dropped in 12, including three 3’s in the first period while Drew Haggy and Chase Carter had 8-points apiece.
Western opens 2Q on a 15-0 run. Leads Miller at the half 48-18. Noah Whitt nails one of 9 first half three pointers for the Indians. pic.twitter.com/WXsaxaBvbV
Western’s aggressive offensive approach has been their modus operandi in 2021-22. “We always want to go punch somebody in the mouth right off the bat” said Williams. “If that other team is supposed to beat us, it’s a surprise. If they’re not supposed to beat us, maybe they stop playin’. We always want to strike first.”
The moniker displayed on the back of the team’s warmup is “Attack” which is what Williams wants his team to be known for.
“We know we’re not gonna be the biggest team on the floor – we’re not always the most athletic team on the floor, but we talk everyday about being blue collar, workin’ hard, sitting down and guarding” all elements that will help a team win a game.
Equally impressive were the defensive efforts, which frustrated Miller into multiple one-and-out possessions.
The one bright spot for the Falcons came in the fourth when Kylan McClain hit a free throw to reach 1,000 points for his career. McClain was limited to just 6-points.
Western (21-2) heads to Wellston High School next Saturday to face Federal-Hocking, a 68-61 winner over Whiteoak Friday night. The winner advances to the District Final on March 4th.
Columbus School for Girls (314.5) and Columbus Academy Boys (300) were the team winners at the DII District Swimming Tournament at Ohio State’s McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion Thursday.
Southeast District teams found their way into the top ten. Athens (206) placed second and Chillicothe (83) 10th among the Boys teams. Fairfield Christian Academy (86) placed 9th in the Girls tournament.
Grace Barnhart (Sr.) from Fairfield Christian Academy won the Girls 200 Freestyle with a time of 1:57.38 as District Champion for the event. She also placed third in the 500 Freestyle and was part of the 200 Free Relay team that finished 6th and the 200 Medley Relay team that placed 8th. Logan Elm’s Lindsay Bright (Fr.) placed second in the Girls 500 Freestyle, which automatically qualified her for the State Tournament.
Chillicothe had swimmers reach the podium. Individually, Jake Byrd (Jr.) placed 5th in both the 200 and 500 Freestyle events while Ryan Blum (So.) paced 5th in the 100 Butterfly. Both teamed with Michael Lapurga (Sr.) and Andrew Fowler (Jr.) to place 6th in the 200 Medley Relay. The Athens 400 Freestyle Relay team of Kenny Fridrich (So.), Caleb Huebner (Sr.), Campbell Hauschild (Sr.) and Cole Huebner (Sr.) qualified for State with a second place finish. The same boys reached the podium with a fourth place finish in the 200 Free Relay.
Now the waiting is underway for qualifying for next week’s State Tournament at OSU for many of the swimmers. According to the Ohio High School Athletic Association, the top two in each event will advance to the State Tournament. The remaining field of state tournament qualifiers will be at-large qualifiers and advance based on time from all District Tournaments statewide.
Other Southeast District team finishers for the Boys results include Marietta (12th), Warren (18th) and Adena (28th). Among the Girls teams, Logan Elm (16th), Athens (21st), Wheelersburg (25th), Fairfield Union (27th), Portsmouth Notre Dame (31st).
The DI District will be held Saturday.
The State Tournament begins Thursday February 24th-Saturday February 26th in Canton.
(Update: Correcting the location of the tournament. Also clarifying Miami Trace Boys won the tournament, Hillsboro Boys and Girls are regular season champions)
The Hillsboro Girls and Miami Trace Boys were crowned Champions of the Frontier Athletic Conference Bowling Tournament hosted by Hillsboro’s Highland Lanes.
both Indians squads were regular season FAC Champions. The Hillsboro Girls recorded a 15-0 mark while the Hillsboro Boys were 14-1.
In Friday’s FAC tournament, Hillsboro scored a total pinfall of 2414 for the Girls title while the Panthers tallied a pinfall of 2658 on the Boys side. Miami Trace was 13-2 on the season.
Behind the Hillsboro Girls was second place Chillicothe (2066), Miami Trace (2035), Jackson (1562), Washington CH (1536) and McClain (1309).
Following the Miami Trace Boys was second place Hillsboro (2556), Washington CH (2509), Jackson (2480), Chillicothe (2317) and McClain (1614).
FAC All-Conference Girls: Player of the Year – Taylor Jordan, Hillsboro (211 avg.); Madison Tomko, Hillsboro; Onesti Evans, Miami Trace; Julie Lemaster, Chillicothe; Maddy Gilbert, Chillicothe; Brianna Callahan, Hillsboro; Macie Caudill, Miami Trace.
FAC All-Conference Boys: Player of the Year – Jake Manbeavers, Miami Trace (233 avg.); Conner Collins, Miami Trace; Shawn Woodyard, Jackson; Zach Ison, Hillsboro; Hunter Springer, Hillsboro; Mason Mullins, Washington CH and Shaun Rodgers, Hillsboro.
2021-22 Regular Season Standings:
GIRLS: Hillsboro (15-0), Miami Trace (11-4), Chillicothe (8-7), Jackson (5-10), Washington CH (5-10), McClain (1-14).
BOYS: Hillsboro (14-1), Miami Trace (13-2), Washington CH (8-7), Jackson (7-8), Chillicothe (3-12), McClain (0-15).
All-FAC Girls: (left to right) Macie Caudill (Miami Trace), Brianna Callahan (Hillsboro), Maddy Gilbert (Chillicothe), Julie Lemaster (Chillicothe), Onesti Evans (Miami Trace), Madison Tomko (Hillsboro) and Player of the Year Taylor Jordan (Hillsboro). Photo submitted by Knute BonnerAll-FAC Boys: (left to right) Shaun Rodgers (Hillsboro), Mason Mullins (Washington CH), Hunter Springer (Hillsboro), Zach Ison (Hillsboro), Shawn Woodyard (Jackson), Conner Collins (Miami Trace) and Player of the Year Jake Manbeavers (Miami Trace). Photo submitted by Knute Bonner.
