Winter Hike Returns to Hocking Hills for 51st Run
The 51st Winter Hike in Hocking Hills spans six miles from Old Man’s Cave to Ash Cave on Saturday January 16. Start time 9 to 11 a.m. at Old Man’s Cave with buses back to the lot, Cedar Falls midway amenities, and hot drinks. Participants urged to dress in layers, bring water, and check forecasts. Norv Hall led the first hike 51 years ago with about 60 hikers. now up to 5,400. For details contact Hocking Hills State Park 740-385-6842 or visit parks.ohiodnr.gov/hockinghills.
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Go Ohio Valley app listings highlighted this week
The Go Ohio Valley feature spotlights current app listings for the region. Hocking Hills Tourism Association is the official travel and tourism organization for Hocking Hills. Contact 1 800 Hocking or visit 1800hocking com for details. Address 13178 State Route 664 South Logan Ohio 43138. Phone 740 385 2750.
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Armed robbery reported in The Plains Athens County
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office reports an armed robbery at a Whispering Pines Drive residence in The Plains. An older man allowed entry to a white male suspect in late 20s wearing a red handkerchief and black hoodie. wallet with $5 handed over and retrieved. No injuries. Footprints found. wallet sent for processing. possible video review ongoing.
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Kasich pushes tax cuts and energy tax revamp in Ohio remarks
Ohio Governor John Kasich, a Republican White House hopeful, urged deeper income tax cuts and a revised tax code to tax consumption. He touted a balanced budget, strong rainy day fund, and rising wages while backing a higher severance tax for oil and gas. He spoke at the Westerville Chamber of Commerce with Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor and other leaders present. The event included a $1 million donation to local poverty programs.
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York Two trustees re organizational meeting set
The York Two trustees will hold their re organizational meeting on January 6 at 4 30 p m at the township office on Elm rock Road Nelsonville The Columbia Two trustees will meet Monday at 7 p m for its regular meeting The organizational meeting for 2016 will follow
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Millfield man pleads guilty to multiple charges
Charles D. Dearth, 32, pleaded guilty to two counts of felonious assault and one count each of disrupting public services domestic violence and criminal damaging. He previously faced aggravated robbery and intimidation charges tied to an April incident with his wife. Judge Lang sentenced him to two years for felonious assault plus five years of community control and a nine and a half year underlying sentence, 90 days for criminal damaging, with three years post release. Restitution of 773 dollars to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail was ordered and mental health counseling mandated.
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Jay Edwards declares 94th District candidacy
Athens area voters learn of Jay Edwards entering the race for the 94th District. Campaign notes and district map details appear as part of local political coverage.
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