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Ross County Fair names Homemaker of the Year
CHILLICOTHE — From potholders and quilts to iced brownies and canned broccoli Terri Cory of Frankfort does it all which is why she was named the 2024 Homemaker of the Year at the Ross County Fair when she received 405 points for her entered pieces. See last year: Homemaker of the Year...
Massive “Super Load” to Travel Through Southern Ohio En Route to Licking County
Chillicothe, OH – A massive industrial load, known as a “super load,” is currently making its way across Southern Ohio as part of a complex transport operation. This load, the fifteenth of nearly two dozen planned shipments, is an air processor called a cold box, essential in the silicon chip manufacturing process. The cold box measures a staggering 23 feet tall, 20 feet wide, 268 feet long, and weighs 798,486 pounds.
ABCs of Ross County: Imp
CHILLICOTHE— From Adena Mansion to Zane's Trace Ross County is filled with a rich history. When looking at the ABCs of Ross County the I stands for Imp the racehorse. Imp was a champion racehorse from Ross County who was born in 1894 on Highbank Farm. She was owned by Dan Harness and...
Fluor-BWXT gives $9,500 to Seal Township for upkeep to Mound Cemetery
PIKE COUNTY – Fluor-BWXT (FBP) presented a check for $9,500 to Seal Township for the upkeep and ongoing beautification program at Mound Cemetery. The township has an easement with the former Gaseous Diffusion Plant for utilities. “We know there is a lot that goes into keeping the cemetery mowed and clean,” said FBP...
Alpacas come to the Ross County Farm
CHILLICOTHE — Walking around the Ross County Fairgrounds this year you might notice a new animal in the pens. These alpacas are part of Amy Francis's goal of having an official 4-H alpaca project presented at the Ross County Fair in the future. The children who brought the alpacas...
Small Animal Showman of Showmen contest takes place at Ross County Fair
CHILLICOTHE — As members of 4-H compete against each other they vie for the title of showman for their animal. On Thursday the small animal showmen competed for an even bigger title — Showman of Showmen. See last year: Small Animal Showman of Showmen winners named ...
ABCs of Ross County: Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks
CHILLICOTHE— From Adena Mansion to Zane's Trace Ross County is filled with a rich history. When looking at the ABCs of Ross County the H stands for Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks. The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks are a collection of large earthworks built by Native Americans in the area nearly 2,000 ago. These sites...
Construction of the canals is the topic of lecture at Adena Mansion and Gardens on Sunday
CHILLICOTHE – Join Tom O’Grady at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, as he discusses the construction of the canals and how they opened up Ohio to world commerce. The lecture will take place in the classroom of the Visitor's Center of Adena Mansion and Gardens. ...
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