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Government Offices/Schools & Business Close As Winter Storm Moves Into Ohio

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Schools, local government offices, services and many businesses closed as a winter storm entered the region Thursday.

Every school in Ross, Pickaway, Fayette, Pike, Highland, Fairfield had closed for the day, while Jackson County schools started in session Thursday, but are dismissed early.

All area sports activities for Thursday cancelled.

The National Weather Service added an Ice Storm Warning for the region at 11:23am, going through 7am Friday going along with the Winter Storm Warning for the entire state. Many of the TV meteorologists are saying they “can’t remember this happening in decades, possible as far back as the 1978 Blizzard.”

The Ice Storm Warning covered a line with Ross, Fairfield and Highland Counties to the north, going south to the Ohio River and into Kentucky.

Most area counties went to snow emergency status, including Level 3 for Ross, Pike, Fayette, Pickaway, Highland, Jackson, Hocking and Fairfield counties.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10am FRIDAY MORNING. ICE STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED. Light snow continuing. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Portions of Central, South Central and Southwest Ohio and Northeast and Northern Kentucky.

Friday A chance of snow, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 21. North wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 6.

Sunday Sunny, with a high near 34.

Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

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Youth Mental Health & Addiction Care Grants Awarded To Area Counties

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(Columbus)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced that $14.9 million in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Supplemental Block Grants funds will be used to help strengthen Ohio’s statewide mental health and addiction care services system, specifically in the areas of youth prevention and early intervention services.

“We know that 75% of substance use disorders and mental illness begin before the age of 25, and prevention and early intervention strategies are vital to building resilience and opportunities for long-term health,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “These dollars will make key investments in substance use disorder and mental health prevention programs and treatment services to help Ohioans live their best and healthiest lives.”

“Through close partnerships and collaborations with our community partners, these investments will be targeted in ways that facilitate more responsive, agile, and effective interventions supporting lifelong health and recovery for all Ohioans,” said Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) Director Lori Criss.

The funds will be distributed over the next four years and are broken down as follows:

Primary Prevention

  • $5M ($1.25M per year) for community coalitions and youth-led programs to address marijuana and alcohol prevention. These funds will be awarded on a competitive basis with a goal of reaching up to 250,000 individuals over the next four years.
  • $5.4M to support public health campaigns designed to enhance the perception of harm of alcohol and marijuana use.

Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode Psychosis

  • $2.3M to fund two pilot First Episode Psychosis Coordinated Specialty Care Virtual Teams in year two and six additional teams in years three and four. Using telehealth to expand services, specialists at the Ohio State University Early Psychosis Intervention Center (EPICENTER) will provide medication management, psychotherapy, and family support and education. Individuals with first episode psychosis will access specific coordinated specialty care services through their local community mental health center (i.e., case management, education and vocational support and on-site nursing and medication management). EPICENTER will provide training and ongoing consultation.
  • $1.8M to mitigate losses for uncompensated care at 17 existing First Episode Psychosis/Early Serious Mental Illness teams in the following counties: Allen, Athens, Auglaize, Butler, Clermont, Coshocton, Cuyahoga, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Gallia, Greene, Guernsey, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Lorain, Lucas, Mahoning, Meigs, Montgomery, Morgan, Morrow, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pickaway, Pike, Portage, Ross, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Vinton, Washington, Wood.
  • $307,926 for the purposes of adopting Healthcare, Outcomes, Network, Education (HONE) developed by Yale University to better collect outcomes on Ohio’s First Episode Psychosis clients.

As part of the ARPA block grant funding, OhioMHAS is also this month releasing $2.98 million in COVID mitigation funds to Ohio’s Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Boards (ADAMH) to be used by boards and community behavioral health providers for COVID testing, PPE purchases, contact tracing, healthy environment maintenance, and other efforts to prevent spread of COVID-19, as well as for behavioral health services for individuals in short-term housing who are at elevated risk of contracting COVID. These are one-time allocations to Ohio’s ADAMH boards for local distribution.

“We know our front-line providers continue to struggle with the effects of the variants of COVID-19, and these funds will help them continue to provide critically needed services safely,” added Criss.

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Red Cross Sets Blood Drive Dates/Locations For February

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(Red Cross)- Blood donors are needed to warm patient hearts this winter by giving blood to combat challenges like winter weather, which could impact the blood supply. As a thank-you, all who come to give blood Feb. 1-28, 2022, will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, thanks to Amazon. Restrictions apply. See additional information and details atrcblood.org/together. No matter your blood type, you’re somebody’s type. This is the perfect month to make a heartwarming gesture and donate blood.

Below are the nine blood drives open to the public in Ross County during the month of February.

  • Frankfort Community – Masonic Lodge located at 23 W Springfield Street
    Saturday February 5th             
    9:00am-2:00pm
    To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: FrankfortCommunity
  • Ohio University Chillicothe Campus – Shoemaker Center Gymnasium
    Tuesday February 8th    
    10:00am-4:00pm
    To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: OUChillicothe
  • Bainbridge Community – Tri-County Community Building located at 4715 St. Rt. 41
    Friday February 11th                 
    12:00pm-5:00pm
    To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: Bainbridge
  • Christian Life Tabernacle – 3017 Egypt Pike
    Monday February 14th     
    1:00pm-6:00pm
    To schedule an appointment call Dian Smith at (740)773-6044, 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: CLTabernacle
  • Zane Trace High School -Gymnasium
    Wednesday February 16th
    8:30am-1:30pm
    To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: ZaneTraceHS.
  • Paint Valley High School – Gymnasium
    Thursday February 17th    
    8:30am-3:30pm
    To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: PVHS
  • Adena Regional Medical Center – PACCAR Building
    Tuesday February 18th                
    9:00am-3:00pm
    To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: AdenaRegionalMCSouth
  • South Central Ohio Chapter – Friedman Donor Room
    Friday February 25th                    
    11:00am-5:00pm
    To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: SCOC
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints – 1918 N. Bridge Street
    Saturday February 26th              
    8:00am-1:00pm
    To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: LDSChillicothe

Below are the two blood drives open to the public in Fayette County during the month of February.

  • Jeffersonville Lions Club and Masonic Lodge– 23 S. Main Street
    Saturday February 5th                
    8am-1pm
    To schedule an appointment call Kathy Shriver at (740)463-3521, 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Jefferlions
  • Grace United Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall
    Tuesday February 8th             
    10am-4pm
    To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS, (740)437-7106 or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: GraceUMC
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Ohio Supreme Court To Conduct Hearing At Miami Trace School

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(Columbus)- Twice each year, the Supreme Court of Ohio conducts a Civic Education Program and relocates from the capital city to hold sessions in other Ohio communities. This year, the Civic Education Program is set for Fayette County.

On December 9, Miami Trace hosted an off-site visit from staff members affiliated with the Supreme Court of Ohio.

“Just this week, we received a message from Sara Stiffler, Manager of Civic Education Program for Supreme Court of Ohio, that: Chief Justice O’Connor has selected Miami Trace High School as the location for Fayette County Off-Site Court on April 27, 2022”, according to a social media post from Miami Trace Schools.

“We are both elated and humbled that the Supreme Court of Ohio has chosen Miami Trace Local School District and look forward to hosting in April. This is a unique opportunity for high school students of Fayette
County to learn and have exposure to Ohio’s judicial system. Students from Fayette Christian School, Washington City Schools, and Miami Trace will attend the proceedings and receive the rare opportunity to
participate in the processes leading up to them.”

Curriculum materials, such as summaries of specific cases to be argued, will be provided to teachers and students prior to the session. Attorneys will team with Fayette County educators to review case materials and Ohio’s judicial system. On the day of the court session, selected students will attend a question and answer session with the Justices of the Court, attend one of three oral arguments, and meet with the case attorneys for a debriefing after their assigned case has been argued.

“The Miami Trace Local School District is honored to participate in the Off-Site Court Program and host the Supreme Court of Ohio. We look forward to students of Fayette County joining the more than 32,000 Ohio students who have been granted the opportunity to observe the proceedings of the Supreme Court and interact with justices, attorneys, and court staff.”

Here is a link from The OHIO Channel regarding The Supreme Court of Ohio’s Off-site Program:

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Fayette County December Blood Drives

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(Washington CH) — Your blood donation can help a patient get home for the holidays. The Red Cross encourages donors to make an appointment to give something that means something this month. This time of year, blood drives across the country are often affected by seasonal illness and winter weather. If you’re feeling healthy and well, your blood donation is needed now help meet the needs of hospital patients this holiday season. Give a gift, get a gift!

(American Red Cross)

All who come to give Nov. 29–Dec. 16 will receive a $10 Gift Card by email thanks to Amazon. Those who come to donate December 17th- January 2nd will receive a Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last.

Below are the four blood drives open to the public in Fayette County during the month of December.

  • Fayette County Victim Witness Division – 2nd Floor Conference Room 213 on Friday December 10th between 12pm-6pm.
    To schedule an appointment call (740)335-0888, 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: FayetteVWD
  • Jeffersonville Lions Club and Masonic Lodge– 23 S. Main Street on Saturday December 11th  between 8am-1pm. To schedule an appointment call Kathy Shriver at (740)463-3521, 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Jefferlions
  • Grace United Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall on Tuesday December 14th  between 10am-4pm. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS, (740)437-7106 or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: GraceUMC
  • Adena Fayette Medical Center – Medical Arts Conference Room, Building #2 on Thursday December 23rd  between 1pm-6pm. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: AFMC
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October Blood Drives Scheduled

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In October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month – the American Red Cross reminds donors that blood and platelets are needed to help ensure blood is on the shelves for cancer patients and others who rely on transfusions. Patients are counting on the kindness and generosity of volunteer blood donors this fall.

Below are the seven blood drives open to the public in Ross County during the month of October.

  • Adena Regional Medical Center – PACCAR Building

Thursday October 7th               
9:00am-3:00pm

To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: AdenaRegionalMCSouth

  • Bainbridge Community – 4715 St. Rt. 41

Friday October 15th                 
1:00pm-6:00pm

To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: Bainbridge

  • South Central Ohio Chapter – Friedman Donor Room

Friday October 22nd                  
11:00am-5:00pm

To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: SCOC

  • Christian Life Tabernacle – Fellowship Hall

Monday October 25th     
1:00pm-6:00pm

To schedule an appointment call Diane Smith at (740)773-6044, 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: CLTabernacle

  • St. Mary’s Catholic Church – Family Life Center

Thursday October 28th  
12:00pm-5:00pm

To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: StMarysFLC

  • Tabernacle Baptist Church – 221 E. Main Street

Thursday October 28th               
12:30pm-5:30pm

To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: TBC

  • iHeartMEDIA Blood Bash – South Central Ohio Chapter Friedman Donor Room

Friday October 29th                   
10:00am-4:00pm

To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: iHeartMEDIA

Below are the three blood drives open to the public in Fayette County during the month of October.

  • Jeffersonville Lions Club – 23 S. Main Street

Saturday October 2nd               
8am-1pm

To schedule an appointment call Kathy Shriver at (740)463-3521, 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Jefferlions

  • Grace United Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall

Tuesday October 12th             
10am-4pm

To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS, (740)437-7106 or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: GraceUMC

  • Adena Fayette Medical Center – Medical Arts Conference Room, Building #2

Thursday October 14th             
1pm-6pm

To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: AFMC

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Open House Date Set For Public To See New Fayette County Jail

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You can also watch our Litter Media video tour taken on March 17th.

An open house date has been set for the community to view the inside of the new Fayette County Jail.

Sheriff Vernon Stanforth and the Fayette County Commissioners will host a ribbon cutting at the new Fayette County Sheriff’s Office & Jail on Friday, April 2nd at 11am.

Following the ribbon cutting, an open house of the jail facility will be held from noon until 5pm.

Inmates could be moved to the new complex within a few weeks.

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Fayette Sheriff Seeks Help Finding Culprits Of Fairground Thefts

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The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is investigating numerous thefts that occurred recently at the Fayette County Fairgrounds.   ​

In a press release from the sheriff’s office, it states that members of the Fayette County Agricultural Society reported that multiple camping trailers and motor homes that were stored onsite at the Fayette County Fairgrounds were discovered having been entered and several items reported missing.   ​

Sheriff’s detectives are continuing their investigation and following leads as to the disposition of the stolen property.  

The Fayette County Agricultural Society is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the ARREST & CONVICTION of the person or person(s) involved in said crimes.   ​

Anyone with information related to these crimes are encouraged to contact the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office at (740) 335-6170 or by visiting the Fayette County Sheriff OH mobile app and clicking on “Submit a Tip”.  

For those submitting a tip, you must identify yourself to be eligible for any reward.

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Adena Health System & the Future of Healthcare in Fayette County

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Watch the news conference here.

Adena Health System and Fayette County Memorial Hospital made their agreement official on Monday which brings FCMH into the Adena Health System. The Washington Court House facility becomes known as Adena Fayette Medical Center.

Adena assumes operation management of the 25-bed critical access facility today (Monday), while the acquisition becomes official on May 2nd, 2021.

“In today’s healthcare landscape, strong, regional networks are vital, and we are excited about Fayette County Memorial Hospital becoming part of our Adena family”, said Adena President and CEO Jeff Graham. “By adding FCMH, we ensure close to home access to critical medical services for the residents of Fayette County and further advance our delivery of care across the region. Our goal is to grow the care here and not to have people leave the county.”

Adena President & CEO Jeff Graham shares what the agreement means for the region.

Graham also set a vision for what the future of healthcare in Fayette County will look like in the coming years, “A key component of this agreement is what the future holds for the physicians, advance practice providers and caregivers at Adena Fayette Medical Center and the residents of Fayette County. Through the course of our due diligence, we looked at the investment needed for the current hospital and it really changed our discussions about the future. And that future involves building a new critical access hospital at the current site. We understand the impact localized healthcare has on a community and how a new hospital drives the local economy. Having facilities that allow new services for patient care.”

Graham says further details around Adena Fayette Medical Center’s construction project will be announced at a later time. The new agreement deepens a collaboration between Adena and FCMH and builds on that existing partnership that started in 2018.

Fayette County Commissioner Jim Garland says the agreement is big for the community. “We are very pleased to come to this agreement with Adena Health System. Adena’s commitment to keeping healthcare local and their demonstrated years of partnership in providing specialty care in Fayette County, we believe presented the best possible outcome for our residents. We look forward to a long, successful relationship.”

Fayette County Commissioner explains the benefits to healthcare for county residents.

Fayette County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees Chairman Brian Ream said the agreement is a great one for the Fayette County community. Ream says “Financially, the hospital would not exist. We had overtures from other hospital systems and talking to them they said, O yeah, we”ll triage here and send you to Dayton or Columbus. With Jeff and Adena he said- I’m not interested in building more beds in Chillicothe. I want to keep them where they are. And that was a perfect fit for us.”

Brian Ream, Chairman of the Fayette Memorial Board of Trustees talks about the agreement