Magistrates reviewed a tentative budget for Lewis County Fiscal Court during a regular session on Monday. The total budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, is just over $6 million. The bulk of the amount, $2.8 million (about 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
Officials on hand for the opening of MCTC’s new Rowan Campus included Trace Creek Construction CEO Sam Howard (in front) and MCTC President Dr. Stephen Vacik, State Representative Rocky Adkins, and Lewis County Judge Executive Todd Ruckel (standing). – Tammie Continue reading
Todd Ruckel
Anthony Todd Ruckel has announced his candidacy for re-election to the office of Lewis County Judge Executive.
Ruckel has served in the county’s highest elected position for the past five years, winning a race to complete the term Continue reading
Workers work to place a concrete deck on the new Garrison bridge. – Brandon Howe Photo
The new Garrison bridge over Kinniconick Creek is open to traffic but the project isn’t complete, leading to some safety concerns.
Judge Executive Todd Continue reading