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Rio Grande Community College offering College Credit Plus courses for Pike students

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PIKETON—With the opening of its new center this summer, Rio Grande Community College is currently enrolling students into their College Credit Plus program. Classes at the Pike Center will begin in mid-August, located at the former site of Piketon High School on West Street. The newly renovated center will offer general education and social services courses, along with CCP.

Scioto County Sheriff’s Reports

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FIRE—Report from Jones Run Road of a house fire. Rarden Fire Department on scene. 1:44 p.m., Monday, March 11.

Scioto County Grand Jury returns 25 public indictments on March 1

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Scioto County Prosecutor Shane Tieman announced that the Scioto County Grand Jury met March 1 and returned 25 public indictments. The defendants indicted are charged as follows:

Local St. Patrick events offer something for everyone

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The 7 Nations Celtic Club is sponsoring or cross-promoting the 2024 St. Patrick’s festival events. The local activities include an Irish festival, Irish breakfast, a special paint night, an Irish-themed toast contest, music and Irish dance, the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, an Irish-themed “Pot Luck” dinner, and more and more music.

OhioMeansJobs van to be at Waverly Walmart March 26

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The OhioMeansJobs Career Center in Pike County, The Workforce & Business Development Program of the Community Action Committee of Pike County will be visiting various locations throughout the area each month in the OhioMeansJobs Pike County van.

Free summer immersive STEM program for students in grades 6-8 at SSU

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PORTSMOUTH- Shawnee State University is partnering with Verizon and the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) to offer a free project-based immersive STEM program, Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers, for middle school students starting June 10.

Meadows to serve remainder of sentence at STAR

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SCIOTO COUNTY- A local man convicted of two counts of sexual battery was in court this week for a judicial release hearing. Instead of being released into the general public, he will continue serving out the rest of his term at STAR Community Justice Center.

Alley, Jenkins, Mault are candidates for Scioto County Recorder’s Race in 2024 Primary Election

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SCIOTO COUNTY- While leaders like county commissioners, judges, the sheriff, and others are often a focal point when considering how well the local government is functioning. There are many other offices just as important in keeping the operations of the county successful. One of those offices includes the Scioto County Recorder’s Office. The seat is up for vote in 2024 and the primary will determine who will lead the race for the Democrats and Republicans.

Commissioners declare March 17-23 Ag Week

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The Scioto County commissioners have proclaimed March 17-23 as Agriculture Week locally in celebration of the contributions of farmers and those in agriculture to area communities.

Community Calendar

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SATURDAY, March 16

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