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
Blaike Arnold
Blaike Arnold would have turned 35-years-old last week.
She wasn’t here to celebrate that milestone with family and friends and she wasn’t here to celebrate the birth of Christ, a season she loved so much.
Dr. Blaike Branden Continue reading
Lewis County Judge Executive Todd Ruckel says a meeting with ambulance service officials produced promising efforts to improve response times in the county.
Ruckel and other local officials traveled to Portsmouth Ambulance administrative offices to discuss concerns with officials there. Continue reading
Lewis County Judge Executive Todd Ruckel says he is addressing concerns about response times for ambulance personnel to arrive at a location after being dispatched.
Ruckel said he had received reports that at times it takes 30 minutes or longer Continue reading