Chillicothe  (Friday, September 2, 2016) -  Contractors for the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Pike County Engineer's Office will undertake a pavement rehabilitation project on County Road 84 (Wakefield Mound Road) in Pike County, with construction starting next week.

Crews from Allard Excavation will begin work to resurface and rehabilitate Wakefield Mound Road from just south of the Department of Energy entrance to just north of Township Road 603 (Seif Road). The project also includes replacing a culvert just north of the route's junction with Seif Road, and this is where construction will start.

On  Tuesday, September 6, Wakefield Mound Road will be closed at Seif Road, and the closure is anticipated to be in effect for up to two weeks. During this initial phase of construction, motorists will be detoured by way of Seif Road, U.S. Route 23 and state Route 32. At all other times during the project, traffic will be maintained in one lane with the use of flaggers.

Allard Excavation, of South Webster, was awarded a contract in the amount of $403,926 to complete the project, and all work is scheduled to be completed by mid-fall.

For information on additional lane and road closures caused by construction, accidents, weather or other related traffic events visit on ODOT online at www.Ohgo.com. And f ollow ODOT District 9 on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ODOT_SouthOhio and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ODOTDistrict9.

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by ODOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 11, 2015, and executed by FHWA and ODOT.

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For more information contact: 

Kathleen Fuller, Public Information Officer

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio - The Chillicothe Paints are excited to announce a new event at VA Memorial Stadium. The Chillicothe Paints Craft Beer Festival will take place at the ballpark Saturday, October 15 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

"We are looking forward to this unique event! The initial feedback we've received has been overwhelmingly positive," said Chillicothe Paints President Bryan Wickline. "If we get the response and participation in this initial year, it's an event we are hopeful builds over the years."

The Paints partnered with The Portsmouth Brewing Company to include more than 15 craft beers on tap.

"We are proud to partner with the Paints and hope you come out to enjoy a wonderful craft beer experience," said Tyler Mault, Director of Operations at The Portsmouth Brewing Company.

The festival will also include live music from 1 - 4 p.m., featuring the band Six to Noon, ribs, BBQ and brats from The Scioto Ribber, VA Memorial Stadium concessions, and football on a big-screen TV.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and tailgating games like cornhole. 

"With the inclusion of The Scioto Ribber's wonderful food and live music provided by Six to Noon, we wanted to have an exceptional experience for all of our patrons," Wickline said.

General Admission tickets are $25 and include unlimited tasting, souvenir tasting glass, $5 in Ballpark Bucks (good for use at the VA Memorial Stadium Concessions, not valid at The Scioto Ribber grill). 

Designated Drivers can purchase a $10 ticket to gain access to the event and entertainment and includes free water and soda, thanks to Pepsi, and $5 in Ballpark Bucks. Designated Driver tickets are limited to the first 100.

Tickets can be purchased beginning Monday, August 29, at 10 a.m. online at ChillicothePaints.com and the Paints mobile app, in person at 15 East Second Street in Chillicothe or by phone at (740) 773-TEAM.