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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...
Quail Run residents object to proposed apartment buildings
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE — Over 30 local residents attended the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting in Washington Court House City Council chambers at the administration building on Wednesday. They were there to object to the proposed 74 unit apartment buildings to be built on a six-acre piece of land owned by JLB1 Properties (Jaret Bishop).
Fayette Co. Title Dept. computers still down following global IT outage
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — The Fayette County Title Department is still experiencing complications from the global IT outage. The outage, which began last week, is reportedly linked to a problem with the cybersecurity program CrowdStrike. It has affected Microsoft systems globally, causing disruptions for various organizations. Authorities say...
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...
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.
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