📆 Free Microsoft Office training workshops coming to Pike County in November. The Community Action Committee is offering no-cost Word and Excel classes to help participants strengthen computer skills and gain workplace knowledge. Registration is required for the limited seats at the New Boston location. Meanwhile, community events include Halloween costume contests in Piketon and Waverly, a noodle dinner fundraiser at Mary Chapel Church, and regular meetings for various township boards and support groups. The Pike County Outreach Food Pantry has also announced its weekly schedule, providing essential services to local residents.
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🚓 Ohio checkpoint screens 409 vehicles for impaired drivers. The Ohio State Highway Patrol conducted an OVI checkpoint on SR 73 near West Portsmouth, resulting in no diversions but leading to several arrests during surrounding area patrols. In other local news, Portsmouth's November Civil Service Commission meeting is canceled, while free Microsoft Office training workshops are being offered by the Community Action Committee of Pike County. Additionally, Motorcycle Ohio has announced grant funding opportunities for 2027 to organizations interested in providing certified motorcycle rider training programs.
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🌳 Market Street's splash park nears completion with successful fountain test. The Burnside Brankamp Park in Portsmouth recently finished concrete work after demonstrating its pop fountain plumbing, previewing what visitors can expect by summer 2026. Phase two construction includes both the fountain and a performance stage, representing more visible progress than the underground infrastructure of phase one. Construction crews are now focusing on building the stage, which they hope will be ready to showcase performances during this year's Winterfest celebration.
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Remodel heaven private backyard: This ranch home in remodel heaven has three bedrooms, a family room, and an eat-in kitchen for $149,000. The move-in ready property features a private fenced backyard perfect for gatherings.
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