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Take a look at the 2024 Ross County Fair schedule
CHILLICOTHE — As August approaches 4-H participants and the local community are getting ready for the Ross County Fair. To best plan your trip to the fair make sure to take a look at the fair schedule. Saturday, August 3 8:30 a.m.- Jr Fair Dog Show10 a.m.- Antique Tractor Pull5 p.m.- Judging for Home...
What you need to know: ODOT projects in Ross and Pike counties this week
The following Ohio Department of Transportation projects are expected to impact Ross and Pike counties. U.S. 23 Resurfacing: Work has begun as of June 10 for a resurfacing project on U.S. 23 between S.R. 207 and the Pickaway County line. Work will occur daily for this construction. At least one lane of U.S. 23 will be maintained. Estimated completion: Summer 2024. In Pike County - Work has begun as of July 1 for a resurfacing project...
Pioneer Center hosts iCan Swim Camp to teach water safety skills
ROSS COUNTY – The Pioneer Center recently hosted iCan Swim Camp at the YMCA of Ross County. The program, managed by iCan Shine, teaches individuals with disabilities ages three and up water safety skills. “Individuals with certain disabilities have an increased risk of drowning,” said Superintendent of the Pioneer...
7-mile Bluegrass Festival coming to Pickaway County July 25-27
CIRCLEVILLE — The Pickaway Agriculture and Event Center is gearing up to host the one-of-a-kind 7-mile Bluegrass Festival from July 25-27. This is the 6th year of the festival, and this year event organizer Billy Self chose to bring it to Pickaway County, where he has personal roots. Self emphasized the significance of choosing the Pickaway Agriculture and Event Center as the venue, saying in a news release, "We searched for a new upgraded location, but...
Accessibility Availability Conversation Scheduled for July 30th
(Chillicothe) – The Chillicothe Ross County Public Library has been selected as a recipient of the American Library Association’s Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities initiative. The public is invited to weigh in on this initiative — whether you have a disability, or advocate for someone...
The Pike County Fair will be hosting its annual country concert, featuring Jackson Dean
The Pike County Fair will be hosting its annual country music concert again this year. The concert will be on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Jared Allman who is one of the members of the fair’s entertainment committee said, “So we are going to have a local guy … his name is Moose Miller. He’s actually from Pike County, and he attended school at Eastern. Then we are having a guy named River Dan, and the headline act will be Jackson Dean.” ...
Hostetler Truss receives $25,000 grant to support expansion of its business
CHILLICOTHE — On June 13, Fluor BWXT and the JEDISO Partnership (Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio), in coordination with Greater Chillicothe & Ross County Development, presented Ross County manufacturer Hostetler Truss with a $25,000 grant to support expansion of their business, located on Ohio 159 in Chillicothe.
Safety Committee hears safety report and addresses nuisance animals
Circleville City Councilman and Chairman of the Safety Committee Chairman Jeff Hallinin asked for a mid-year report from both the City’s Acting Chief of Police Kenny Fisher and Fire Chief Brian Thompson. “We are doing well. Morale is improving, and we’re moving forward in a progressive manner, “ said Fisher during Tuesday’s Safety Committee meeting. Fisher discussed staffing levels at the police department, stating that there were five vacancies within...
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