Pike County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New K-9 Deputy

Public Safety

Pike County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New K-9 Deputy

October 15, 2025

The Pike County Sheriff’s Office has a new four-legged deputy joining the force. Sheriff Tracy Evans announced that the office ...

Public Safety

Volunteers Answer the Call After Tragedy in Rarden

by Cyn Mackley

October 14, 2025

A tragic discovery in Rarden underscored both the fragility of life and the dedication of local volunteer fire and emergency services ...

Obituaries

Julia Mae Duke, 83 of Piketon

by Staff Report

October 8, 2025

Julia Mae Duke, 83, of Piketon, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at her home. She was born July ...

Public Safety

Another Arrest Tied to Southern Ohio’s Ongoing Human Trafficking Crackdown

by Cyn Mackley

October 3, 2025

Southern Ohio law enforcement continues to tighten its focus on prostitution and human trafficking operations, with investigators reporting yet another ...

Public Safety

135 Arrested in Statewide Human Trafficking Crackdown — Southern Ohio at the Center

by Cyn Mackley

October 1, 2025

A massive statewide human trafficking sting led by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has resulted in 135 arrests, including one ...

Public Safety

$1.5 Billion Nuclear Plant Expansion Planned for Piketon: But Questions Remain

by Cyn Mackley

September 25, 2025

Centrus Energy Corp. has unveiled plans for a massive $1.5 billion expansion of its uranium enrichment (nuclear) plant in Piketon, ...

Public Safety

Ohio Board of Pharmacy Steps Up Crackdown on Medi-Spas: What’s Legit — and What’s Risky

by Cyn Mackley

September 22, 2025

The Ohio Board of Pharmacy has increasingly targeted medi-spas and wellness clinics selling injectable weight-loss or cosmetic treatments that may ...