Good morning, Pickaway County. The overnight hours brought a dramatic scene to US-23 when two semis collided at a stoplight around 12:30 AM Tuesday. The highway closed temporarily after one truck rear-ended another, causing significant damage to both vehicles. While the investigation continues into potential injuries, cleanup crews have since reopened the roadway to traffic—a relief for morning commuters navigating through the area.
Summer festivities are ramping up across the county with eleven local teens preparing to compete for the Miss Ashville 4th of July crown on July 1st. The pageant kicks off Ashville's five-day Independence Day celebration, complete with parades, 2,500 pounds of fried perch, and culminating fireworks. Meanwhile, motorists should note that Lancaster Pike will host an OVI checkpoint tonight from 8-10 PM, with additional patrols deployed throughout the area as part of a multi-agency effort to reduce impaired driving.
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🚚 Two semis collide at stoplight, closing US-23 overnight. The crash occurred in Pickaway County, Ohio around 12:30 AM on Tuesday when one semi rear-ended another, causing significant damage to both trucks. Officials reported the cab of one truck was seriously damaged, though details about injuries remain unknown pending a full investigation. The highway was partially closed for cleanup operations but has since reopened to traffic. The Pickaway County Sheriff's Department is expected to provide additional updates as more information becomes available.
👑 Eleven teens vie for Miss Ashville 4th of July crown. The candidates, aged 14-17, will compete in a pageant featuring private interviews and on-stage questions at the Ashville Village Park on July 1st. The winner and her two attendants will spend a year representing Ashville at festivals throughout Ohio. The pageant kicks off the town's five-day Independence Day celebration, which includes parades, 2,500 pounds of fried perch, live music performances, and concludes with fireworks on July 4th.
🚓 Circleville sets up OVI checkpoint tonight on Lancaster Pike. The checkpoint, scheduled from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025, is a collaborative effort between Ohio State Highway Patrol, Circleville Police, and Pickaway County Sheriff's Office. Additional saturation patrols will be deployed to help reduce impaired driving incidents. The checkpoint is funded by federal grants and aims to deter drunk driving while removing impaired drivers from roadways. Authorities urge those planning to drink to arrange for designated drivers, emphasizing that public notice is legally required to prevent impaired driving before it happens.
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Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
-Deuteronomy 31:6
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