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Buzzard’s Roost Park in Ross County has “Story Trail” to Accent Kid’s Nature Zone
Ross County — The “Storywalk” in Buzzard’s Roost Park had a ribbon-cutting Friday. I explored a little of the story trail and looked over the shoulders of kids who were sometimes excited about everything else but the ceremony. The storywalk is an addition to the trail...
“StoryWalk” Dedicated in Kid’s Nature Zone at Buzzard’s Roost Park in Ross County
Ross County — The “Kid’s Nature Zone” at Buzzard’s Roost park a few miles west of Chillicothe has been upgraded with a “Storywalk” or “Story Trail.”. The Ross County Park District partnered with the Chillicothe-Ross County Public Library on it, and the Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate with a ribbon cutting a few miles west of Chillicothe on June 21st, 2024.
Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: June 20, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to various calls on June 20, 2024. Initial Narrative: The District Manager of the Family Dollar Store in Londonderry reported that a former employee was stealing money while working. Case Number: SO-P2403023. Reported Date/Time: 06/20/24 09:06. Incident Start Date:...
Community Rallies to Honor Fallen Firefighter with Benefit Event
Laurelville – Groups came together in June to help support a local fallen firefighter, some that didn’t even know the hero. In a heartfelt display of community support, various groups came together in June to honor and assist a local fallen firefighter, Brandon Anderson, who lost his battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Goodwill Central Facility in Chillicothe Showcased
Chillicothe, Ross County, and South Central Ohio — The new Goodwill facility just north of Chillicothe was showcased Wednesday. The building at 1285 Industrial Drive in Gateway Industrial Park was the site for the Chamber’s monthly “Business After Business” on June 19th, 2024. Tours of the 50,000-square-foot building showed the meeting rooms, training rooms, and large warehouse / work area.
Appalachian community grant program sparks development
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — It’s been over a month since Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced the state of a major funding initiative across twelve counties to create new opportunities and experiences. As part of the Appalachian Downtowns and Destinations initiative, under the larger Appalachian Community Grant Program, more than...
Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: June 19, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to various calls on Wednesday. Here is a snapshot of those calls. Narrative: Dispatched to Cotterman Lane regarding a structure fire. Upon arrival, a structure was found on fire. Fire Department personnel started fire suppression operations. Case Number: SO-P2403006.
Chillicothe businessess cited for health code violations
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Recent inspections by the Ross County Health District have identified health code violations at several Chillicothe restaurants and assisted living facilities. New Grand Buffet (1220 N. Bridge Street):. Inspectors found critical repeat violations on June 18, 2024, including unclean food-contact surfaces on the ice machine and...
What’s in the water? Ross Co. Health District cites local pools for violations
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Ross County Health District conducted a standard inspection of the Chillicothe Country Club’s main pool on June 13, 2024, and identified several violations. The pool was cited for one critical violation and six non-critical violations, prompting corrective actions. The critical violation concerned insufficient chlorine...
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