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.

6 days ago · Use this link to search for obituaries posted to www.newswatchman.com prior to Dec. 1, 2016. See older obituaries >>>>

Nov 1, 2024 · Pike County: Construction UpdateThe following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Pike County next week.All outlined work is weather permitting. Projects with active or future traffic impacts are linked to OHGO.com.

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 27, 2024 · PIKETON MAYOR’S COURT

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 t…

Dec 3, 2024 · I am writing to express my sympathy for the people of Pike County as they endure the involvement of Retired Judge Jonathan P. Hein in the high-profile Wagner murder trials.

5 days ago · Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated.

2 days ago · Groundhog Day on February 2 is when we ask are we in for six more weeks of Winter? Only a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil knows for sure. Each year on Groundhog Day, people flock to Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to await the forecast of the local rodent celebrity.

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 ...