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Chillicothe awarded Safe Streets for All grant through U.S. Dept. of Transportation
CHILLICOTHE -- Mayor Luke Feeney recently announced that, during National Bike Month, the City of Chillicothe received funding from the Safe Streets for All grant program through the United States Department of Transportation. The funding is for communities to improve roadway safety by increasing protections for bicyclists and pedestrians while...
Chillicothe is the Location of Three “Juneteenth” Events
Three events will celebrate “Juneteenth” this month. The Pump House Center for the Arts, Majestic Theatre, and Yoctangee Park will mark the anniversary of the final freeing of slaves at the end of the Civil War. President of the Ross County NAACP Adrienne D’Souza, and first vice president...
Ross County home listings asked for more money in May – see the current median price here
The median home in Ross County listed for $269,200 in May, up 7.5% from the previous month's $250,500, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to May 2023, the median home list price decreased 0.3% from $272,250. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Ross County, not houses...
Blind veteran runs in Chillicothe half marathon
CHILLICOTHE— Recently hundreds of runners partook in the Chillicothe Half Marathon & 5K, while many were running for fun or for the love of competition one man was running for a cause near and dear to his heart. Jose Centeno from Dayton is a blind retired veteran from the...
New mobile unit ready to hit the road from the Ross County Health District
CHILLICOTHE— Last week the Ross County Health District held its Homebase Health Fair which gave community members a chance to connect with the health district, learn about what they offer and snag some free goodies. Various programs were set up outside the health district office handing out their giveaway items and teaching visitors...
Jail funding awarded to five counties through state program
In May, Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) Director Annette Chambers-Smith announced recipients of grant funding through Ohio’s Jail Safety and Security Program. Five counties received funding including Jackson County and Adams County. Adams County received $21,611,312 to support the construction of a new jail, according to release from ODRC. The release states the project will increase the numbers of beds in the jail and provide additional beds for males females with special needs. ...
Changes coming to area businesses shown in May permit report
CHILLICOTHE— A new month means a new monthly permit report from the Ross County Building Department. In May 75 permits were reported, these permits help show what construction work is going on in the area. Several businesses received permits regarding signage and storefront changes including Chillicothe Floral, Total Media,...
Travel: Ohio artifacts can be seen in England
Many travelers and history buffs are aware that the British Museum in London is, controversially, the repository for the ancient Parthenon Marbles, also known as the Elgin Marbles, removed from the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, and brought to England in the early 19th century. But the museum also holds many...
Weekly construction update
CHILLICOTHE — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Pike County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. Projects with traffic impacts are linked to OHGO.com NEW State Route 772 Culvert Replacement Work is set to begin June 10 for a culvert replacement project between S.R. 220 and Strickland Road. Work...
Commissioners talk IT, network issues
Joe Corbin from Compass Integration. an information Technology and Building Maintenance services provider, who works with the Pike County Commissioners on information technology (IT) issues as well as some maintenance issues, met Monday with the Pike County Commissioners to give them updates on the progress on some of the projects he has been working on. Corbin started by addressing the generator at the Pike County Sheriff’s Office. Corbin said the new radiator should be in now and hopefully it can be scheduled by the end...
Community Action Committee of Pike County to host annual yard sale fundraiser in Piketon
The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) is excited to announce its annual Yard Sale fundraiser, taking place on Friday, July 19, starting at 8 a.m. Held at the CAC's Piketon location (941 Market Street), the event offers a treasure trove of everyday household items at incredible prices. This...
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