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Public Records: Ross County restaurant inspections
The following are restaurant inspections with critical violations, as reported by the Ross County Health Department in April. April 10 Bainbridge 1st Stop, 432 E. Main St., Bainbridge. Observed items stored in front of and inside the hand wash sink. ...
Ross County Artist Completes Smokey Bear Mural Promoting Wildfire Prevention at Western Elementary School
CHILLICOTHE, May 14, 2024 – Pam Kellough, a celebrated artist hailing from Chillicothe, has added another masterpiece to her portfolio with the completion of the Smokey Bear mural at Western Elementary School in Pike County. The vibrant mural, adorned with the intricate strokes of Kellough’s brush, serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of wildfire prevention while celebrating the natural beauty and resources of Ohio’s State Forests.
Unlocking the Archive: Track photos from 1969 pose a small mystery
This week's photos come with a small mystery. We digitized a packet of negatives which was marked as COL track meet (dist) May 11, 1969. There was a selection of track photos in it. However, the mystery is that we don't know who is in the photos. Checking in our...
Looking Back: Chillicothe declares war on rats in 1924
Early evening, April 14, 1924, John Knecht stood behind the counter of the South End Meat Market at Paint and 8th streets and dropped a chunk of hamburger steak on the butcher’s block. Wiping his left hand on his bloody apron, his right hand picked up a large knife off the counter. The veteran butcher made a sweeping motion with his arm and skillfully sliced off a small piece of the meat. Next, he reached for...
Paw-some news: Ross County Humane Society officially breaks ground on new shelter
CHILLICOTHE — After years of fundraising, planning and hard work the Ross County Humane Society has officially broken ground on its new facility. The new facility, which will be located near the current shelter which will later be demolished, will provide a safer, cleaner and overall more habitable space for the dogs to live while they are waiting to be adopted. This includes separate wings for animals to be housed in with better air quality and natural light, a private area for the dog warden, a small clinic and more.
Make sure to vote in the current Readers Favorite poll
CHILLICOTHE — Last month we asked readers where they like to visit in Chillicothe to get a specialty drink. With over 100 votes the results are in with Steiner's Speakeasy winning with around 36% of the votes. Located in Downtown Chillicothe Steiner's Speakeasy was created in 2014 by Tara...
Aces of Trades: Cristy Renner gets creative at Amarissa Woods Teas & Spices
CHILLICOTHE – She knows computers – and food, teas and spices. “I wanted to be a designer growing up,” recalled Cristy Renner. “Interior, fashion, it didn’t matter because I loved variety, color, architecture, history of design, costumes, sewing, painting. The shop is a reflection of that passion. I never thought I would own a tea and spice business, but I know creating mixes and recipes was in my blood.”
Taylor’ed Esthetics opens in Greenfield
Greenfield City Manager Todd Wilkin welcomed Carolyn Taylor into the Greenfield community on May 8, with family and friends by her side. Taylor is the owner of Taylor’ed Esthetics, LLC, which is located at 328 Jefferson St. in Greenfield. The shop currently offers facials, waxing, sugaring, last lifts and tints, and brow lamination and tint.
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