Surviving WWII Veterans honored on Patriot Day. Pictured, left to right, are State Representative Rocky Adkins, Mart Dummitt, Forrest Cooper, Hank McCane, WoodmenLife Representative Shirley Williams, and Judge Executive Todd Ruckel. – Dennis Brown Photo
Lewis County’s surviving World War Continue reading
A test of outdoor warning sirens in Lewis County will take place this Thursday, August 2, at 10:00 a.m.
The monthly test will also promote public awareness of four of the warning sirens located in Lewis County.
These sirens are Continue reading
The second week of April is recognized each year as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, bringing well deserved attention and recognition to the public safety dispatchers who are an invaluable part of every emergency response team.
This week of recognition, Continue reading
Predicted local rainfall amounts have been reduced.
Weather forecasters are now predicting the Ohio River will not exceed minor flood stage by the time it crests here on Monday. Rain heading our way tonight may alter that forecast should the Continue reading
The current Ohio River forecast calls for minor flooding with a crest of about 58 feet expected on Tuesday. The crest level may change depending on the amount of rain through the weekend that will drain into the river.
State of Emergency in Lewis County
Judge Executive Todd Ruckel has declared Lewis County under a State of Emergency.
We are experiencing flash flooding in some areas of Lewis County, especially west of Herron Hill and in the Cabin Continue reading