Jan 21, 2025 · By Jim Henry. Pike's Past is a column that runs in the News Watchman every Wednesday. He has been writing for the publication since September of 1976 and is renowned for his knowledge of Pike County history.

3 days ago · Playing their second straight non-conference game Tuesday night, the Waverly Tigers suffered their second straight two-point loss, falling 52-50 to the hosting Eastern Brown Warriors. Waverly pushed out to a 20-12 lead after one quarter of play and remained in front at halftime by a mark of 28-22 ...

3 days ago · The Piketon Redstreaks snapped a six-game losing streak Friday night, Jan. 24, when they knocked off the Westfall Mustangs 54-45 in front of the home crowd at PHS. The Redstreaks gained the early lead and stayed in front at every stop the rest of the way. They started by building an 11-5 advantage ...

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RIO GRANDE, Ohio — Trey Robertson missed one of two would-be game-tying three-pointers in the closing seconds of Saturday’s loss at Brescia.

Dec 27, 2024 · PIKETON MAYOR’S COURT

Dec 29, 2024 · Found especially on inland waters, Lesser Scaup are one of North America’s most abundant, widespread diving ducks. Often, you will see them with Canvasbacks and Redheads.

Jan 22, 2025 · Sawbills or Common Mergansers are America’s largest mergansers, a type of diving duck. The sawbill nickname comes from the jagged edge of their long, thin bill. These serrations help them hold onto slippery prey. Some call them fish ducks because they eat a lot of small fish. In Europe and Asia ...

Dec 17, 2024 · As a retired 25-year member of the Ohio State Bar Association’s Professional Conduct Committee investigating judicial misconduct I cannot fathom a more egregious case of ethical wrongdoing than what is happening in Pike County with Judge Jonathan P. Hein in the high-profile Wagner murder trials.

Nov 25, 2024 · Judge Jonathan Hein ruled Monday that “The Defendant’s amended motion for change of venue will be granted,” according to filings made with the Pike County Common Pleas Court.