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![The sun sets over the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Pike County, Ohio on May 6, 2019. Earlier this week, a number of Pike County residents filed a lawsuit alleging more than 2,000 people are adversely affected by the release of radioactive materials from the plant.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/01-JK_LawsuitHeader-DJI_0254-900x422.jpg)
A uranium enrichment plant in Piketon has plans to become an energy hub for the region and beyond
By: Gabriel Scotto
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PIKETON, Ohio (WOUB) — After undergoing 13 years of cleanup, a former uranium enrichment plant in Piketon is being repurposed as an alternative energy hub and manufacturing facility. As part… Read More
![The sun sets over the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Pike County, Ohio on May 6, 2019. Earlier this week, a number of Pike County residents filed a lawsuit alleging more than 2,000 people are adversely affected by the release of radioactive materials from the plant.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/01-JK_LawsuitHeader-DJI_0254-900x422.jpg)
A man claims in a federal lawsuit that contamination from a Pike County uranium plant caused his cancer
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A Pike County man has filed a federal lawsuit claiming radioactive contamination from a former uranium enrichment plant caused his leukemia. According to the lawsuit, Joshua… Read More
![A row of centrifuges inside a massive facility in Piketon are now enriching uranium.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Piketon-plant-centrifuges-e1697141717329-900x422.jpg)
Piketon is poised to again become a nuclear hub with the launch of a uranium enrichment plant
By: David Forster
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PIKETON, (Ohio) – With the flip of three switches, 16 giant cylinders lined neatly in a row came to life and began enriching uranium that will fuel the next generation… Read More
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Unioto continues successful season as they defeat Piketon at home
By: Jillian Sanders
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WOUB) – Unioto defeated Piketon 45-22 in a second half blowout on homecoming night. Piketon came out hot and wasted no time. The Redstreaks scored in the first… Read More
![An architectural rendering of the design of the nuclear power plant Oklo Inc. is planning to build in southeast Ohio.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Oklo-power-plant-drawing-e1684775483233-900x422.jpg)
A West Coast startup wants to build two nuclear power plants in southeast Ohio
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A California company plans to build two small-scale nuclear power plants near Piketon that will operate under a new model compared with traditional plants. If the… Read More
![The sun sets over the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Pike County, Ohio on May 6, 2019. Earlier this week, a number of Pike County residents filed a lawsuit alleging more than 2,000 people are adversely affected by the release of radioactive materials from the plant.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/01-JK_LawsuitHeader-DJI_0254-900x422.jpg)
Companies: Nix Lawsuit Over Contamination Near Piketon Uranium Plant
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Companies involved in work at a former uranium enrichment plant in Ohio say a federal court should dismiss a lawsuit alleging nearby residents were unknowingly exposed… Read More
![Pike County Sheriff's Deputies](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Pike-County-AP_featured-image-900x422.jpg)
New Search Warrant Executed in Rhoden Family Murder Investigation
By: Associated Press
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PIKETON, Ohio (AP) – Ohio authorities have executed a new search warrant as part of an investigation into the 2016 killings of eight family members. The warrant targets the Flying… Read More
![Zahn’s Corner Middle School in Pike County is framed by the air quality monitor](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/JK_ForumHeaderIMG_0001-e1564173330746-900x422.jpg)
Tests Find No Unusual Radioactive Material at Closed School
By: Associated Press
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PIKETON, Ohio (AP) – State health officials and the U.S. Department of Energy say dust samples taken in late May from Zahn’s Corner middle school showed no radioactivity beyond naturally… Read More