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'I honestly didn't expect it, I was shocked'
Vinton County Fair Queen and Court were crowned Saturday at the Terry Fout Stage at the Vinton County Fairgrounds. Gabby Champion was crowned as the 2024 Queen with First Attendant being Makayla Harris, and Second Attendant as Camdyn Ackley. Other Fair royals who were crowned include as King, as Prince, 3rd and 4th Grade Attendant-Paige Robinette, 5th and 6th Grade Attendant-Olivia Case, and 7th and 8th Grade Attendant-Lily Hurne. No prince was named this year, but maybe that’ll change at the next fair. ...
Ross County humane agents, deputies, Scioto Twp. firefighters work to save kitten from storm drain
CHILLICOTHE — On Tuesday at 9:56 p.m., the Fayette Regional Humane Society (FRHS) humane agents responded to a report from a Ross County Sheriff's deputy regarding a kitten trapped in a storm drain on the 200 block of S. Watt St. in Chillicothe. Humane Agents Brad Adams and Sidney Ford arrived at...
Facts to help you better understand Tecumseh!
CHILLICOTHE— The outdoor drama Tecumseh! is a Ross County staple drawing in local and out-of-town visitors to Sugarloaf Mountain throughout each season. While some people enjoy the production every year others are seeing it for the first time. If that is the case for you here are four things you might want to know about Tecumseh and his life before you watch the performance. ...
Pike County Fair Ready for 2024 Run
(Piketon) – The 2024 edition of the Pike County Fair is here. While opening ceremonies are set for 5pm Sunday, July 28th, there are activities on the grounds Friday and Saturday. That opening ceremony on Sunday is followed by the Royalty Contest, Non-Livestock Awards and Scholarship Recognition. Junior Fair...
Chillicothe Council Spends $23,000 to Outfit Five New Firefighters
Chillicothe — Council voted to spend $23,000 for necessary expenses to keep the city’s new firefighters safe. On Monday, Chillicothe Council passed the ordinance to pay for the protective clothing for five new employees, on first reading. Safety Service Committee chair Jeff Creed explained to me that the...
Wellston, Montgomery Trucking benefit from grant
WELLSTON — Fluor-BWXT and the Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio have provided a $17,613 grant to the City of Wellston and Montgomery Trucking and Prime, Inc. — to aid in the expansion of the trucking company that provides support to three large manufacturing companies in the area.
Southern Ohio Council of Governments to meet Aug. 2
The Southern Ohio Council of Governments (SOCOG) will hold its next board meeting Friday, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. at the SOCOG office, located at 167 West Main Street in Chillicothe. For more information, or to join the meeting virtually, call (740) 775-5030. SOCOG provides administrative support for the County...
DOE announces progress on Piketon Atomic Plant demolition amid local concerns
PIKETON, Ohio — The United States Department of Energy (DOE) announced earlier this month that plans are on track to begin the demolition of the X-333 Process Building at the site of the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. In a press release on July 9, 2024, the DOE confirmed...
Mosquito spraying set in Navarre, Hills and Dales, Jackson Township
The Stark County Health Department will spray for mosquitoes next week according to the following schedule: Wednesday: Navarre, Hills and Dales Thursday: Jackson Township, with north boundary of Hills & Dales Road NW and Fulton Drive, south boundary of township limits, east boundary of Lakeside Avenue NW and west boundary of Brunnerdale Avenue NW ...
New pavilion opens in township
SUNBURY — The big news in Kingston Township is that the new pavilion next to Township Hall is open. A ribbon cutting and open house took place on June 22 at the pavilion, 4063 Carters Corner Road, Sunbury. Several age-friendly benches will be part of the pavilion, thanks to a grant from the Delaware Public Health District.
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