The Ohio River Valley Chapter of American Red Cross will have a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, at Clay High School, 44 Clay High St., and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, at Ohio River Valley Youth Center, 4696 Gallia Pike, Franklin Furnace.

For an appointment at the youth center, call Kelly Madasci at (740) 354-7000.

All donors will need identification.

Resurfacing begins in Lewis County, Ky.

Department of Highways District 9 in Flemingsburg, Ky., have announced new blacktop is coming to Ky. 59 in Lewis County, Ky.

Contractors began milling - or the removal of old asphalt - and road shoulder work Monday, on a five-mile section of Olive Hill-Vanceburg Road from Ky. 344 north to Ky. 9.

Full paving operations should be under way later this week. The project could take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Mountain Enterprises Inc., was awarded a $349,930.88 contract for the resurfacing work.

During construction, lane closures and delays are likely. Motorists should use caution in work zones, and watch for warning signs and flaggers.

Workshop is Wednesday

Southern Ohio Procurement Outreach Center present an informative workshop geared toward small businesses Wednesday.

"Marketing 101 Series: An Introduction to Government Procurement" workshop is designed to give business owners an overview of the government procurement process. They will discuss many different ways of how they can help you with expanding a business market to include local, state and federal buyers. This is a perfect event for those looking for a refresher and for those businesses just getting into the market!

The workshop will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, at Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, 216 Collins Ave., South Point, OH 45680. Registration is $5 to cover refreshment costs.

To register, call Southern Ohio Procurement Outreach Center at (740) 377-4550 or e-mail to sopoc@zoominternet.net.

Budget hearings are set

The annual budget hearing for the fiscal year beginning Jan. 1, 2009, for Rush Township Board of Trustees will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the township office, 24 Maple St., McDermott.

The annual budget hearing for the fiscal year beginning Jan. 1, 2009, for Scioto County Ambulance District Board members will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the district office, 24 Maple St., McDermott.

From PDT staff reports