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.

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.

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.

Dec 22, 2024 · The Shawnee State Athletic Department announced its 2025 Hall of Fame Class Friday, with six individuals — including women’s basketball talents Bailey Cummins and Madison Ridout Jones, cross country and track and field alums Anna Havranek Kirkpatrick and Joe Stewart and standout pitching ace Derek Moore, along with former Shawnee State baseball coach Pat Rigsby — being elected.

Dec 26, 2024 · The holiday season is upon us! Hopefully, this time of year brings joy and togetherness with friends and family; however, quite often, the festivities can create hustle and bustle, stress, and a drain on our mental, physical, and emotional resources.

Jan 21, 2025 · Use this link to search for obituaries posted to www.newswatchman.com prior to Dec. 1, 2016. See older obituaries >>>>

Jan 17, 2025 · The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold watch in effect from late Sunday night through Wednesday morning for southern Ohio, southeast Indiana and northern Kentucky. Dangerously cold temperatures as low as zero to five degrees below zero and wind chill readings as low as 10 and 15 ...

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.

Jan 17, 2025 · In January 1892, Canadian school instructor James Naismith published the first official rulebook for his latest game invention - basketball. The game soon became a favorite among his students and quickly rose t become one the world's most. beloved sports ...