Pickaway News Journal

05/08/2026

Former Trustee John Maynard spoke recently at the Commercial Point meeting on property rights and the data center.

05/08/2026

ig news for Lancaster! 🏗️💰 The Lancaster Port Authority has officially been awarded an AEP Ohio LEAP Grant for 2026. This funding is all about making our city "business-ready" and attracting the next generation of employers to Fairfield County. 📈✨

LANCASTER, OH — Prosperity is getting a power boost in Fairfield County. AEP Ohio announced today that the Lancaster Port Authority is one of the select recipients of the 2026 Local Economic Advancement Program (LEAP) grant, a key initiative designed to supercharge local economies and prepare indu...

05/08/2026

Ashville Police Chief Cline and Captain Thress are officially back on duty! 👮‍♂️⚖️ Following a January officer-involved shooting on Duvall Road, a Grand Jury has returned a "no bill," clearing the officers of any wrongdoing. The department is back to full strength today.

ASHVILLE, OH — For the first time in months, the Ashville Police Department is back to full strength at the top. Chief Jeffrey Cline and Captain James Thress officially returned to duty today following a grand jury review of a fatal officer-involved shooting that took place early this year. The r

05/08/2026

The X-Files are officially open! 🛸🔓 President Trump launches PURSUE, a massive declassification of UAP (UFO) files. Videos, photos, and intel docs are now live at WAR.GOV/UFO. No clearance required—see what the government has been seeing for years. 👽✨

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a historic shift in government policy regarding the unexplained, the Department of War (DOW) announced today the launch of the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE). The initiative marks the first time in U.S. history that a "whole-of-governm...

05/08/2026

Investing in the future! 🎓🩺 Adena Health just awarded a record $230,000 in scholarships to 46 local students across 20 high schools. From nursing to finance, these students are the future of healthcare in our region. See if someone from your school made the list! 📝✨

CHILLICOTHE, OH — In a major push to bolster rural healthcare, Adena Health has announced its largest-ever scholarship distribution, awarding $230,000 to 46 local high school students. The funds, distributed through the Jack Berno Hope for Our Future scholarship program, are designed to support t

05/08/2026

🚨 Breaking: AG Dave Yost says "No" to political investing. 📉 In a new formal opinion, Yost warns that county funds must be invested for profit, not to influence foreign policy or social agendas. Lucas County’s recent move regarding Israeli bonds is under the microscope. Read the breakdown! 📄⚖️

COLUMBUS, OH — In a formal legal opinion released today, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost clarified that county investment decisions must be driven by the "best and safest return" for taxpayers rather than social or political ideologies. The opinion, issued May 8, 2026, comes in response to a requ

05/08/2026

May in Chillicothe is officially here! 🍦🎡 From the Feast of the Flowering Moon to Gus Macker, the Chillicothe Trolley is your free ticket to all the action. Just keep an eye out for park construction and use the Ride Pingo app for real-time updates! 📲🔴

CHILLICOTHE, OH — As the city gears up for a month of festivals and outdoor events, the City of Chillicothe Transit System (CTS) has released the May 2026 Trolley Schedule. While the iconic red trolley remains free to ride and fully wheelchair accessible, officials are warning passengers that ongo...

05/08/2026

Start your engines! 🏎️🏍️ The Ashville Car and Motorcycle Show is taking over Station Street on June 6th. Trophies, bounce houses, and a 50/50 raffle make it a must-see for the whole family. Think your ride has what it takes to win "Celebrity Choice"? 🏆✨

ASHVILLE, OH — The streets of Ashville are about to get a lot more colorful—and a lot louder. The Ashville Business Association has officially announced the return of the Ashville Car and Motorcycle Show, scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026. The event, which has become a staple for local gearhe...

05/08/2026

A "Triple" semi-truck transport was caught in a chain-reaction crash yesterday in Monroe Township! 🚛💥 Three vehicles were involved after a failure to yield at Five Points Pike and SR-56. Thankfully, everyone walked away, but the clean-up took over four hours.

MONROE TOWNSHIP, OH — A failure to yield the right-of-way triggered a complex three-vehicle collision Tuesday afternoon, involving a pickup truck and a specialized "triple-header" semi-transport. The crash occurred at approximately 3:18 PM on May 5, 2026, at the intersection of Five Points Pike a

05/01/2026

ASHVILLE, OH — A primary election for the Republican Central Committee has taken a sharp and personal turn this week as a candidate mailer containing homophobic rhetoric and religious condemnation has surfaced in the Ashville North area. The mailer, sent by candidate Richard Ward, targets fellow