A crashed 1929 mail plane just became a museum exhibit ✈️
Good morning, Ross County. The local humane society is officially at capacity, and they need your help — whether you've got room for a foster pup, a spare bedroom for a cat, or connections to a rescue partner, now's the moment to step up. On the economic front, that data center proposal is back on the table, with Chillicothe City Council set to dig into the developer's pitch and weigh what it could mean for the area's future.
History lovers, mark your calendars: the Bissell-Tucek Museum opens October 17th with some genuinely cool exhibits — including a salvaged wing from a 1929 mail plane crash. Nationally, diesel hitting $5.85 a gallon is quietly making everything more expensive. Sports scores, fresh real estate listings, and a packed events calendar — including an Autumn Paint Night — are all waiting inside.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
Ross County Humane Society Shelter Beyond Capacity
🐾 The county’s humane society is asking for help because the shelter is packed. Officials are looking for adopters, rescue partners, and foster homes to ease overcrowding and give animals a better shot.
Chillicothe Council Review Session to Hear Data Center Developer Presentation
💼 Chillicothe is getting a closer look at a data center proposal, with council set to review the developer’s presentation. That means another potentially big economic development conversation is moving forward in town.
Bainbridge Township Historical Society museum to be open Oct. 17
🏛️ A free local museum opens its doors on Oct. 17. The Bainbridge Township Historical Society will welcome visitors to its Bissell-Tucek Museum from 1 to 4 p.m. at 17870 Chillicothe Road. Highlights include a salvaged wing from a 1929 mail plane crash, exhibits on a historic local racetrack, and the story of the Gradall excavator — invented by two Bainbridge residents. October is also the final month to catch those special exhibits, so history buffs won't want to miss it. Read more
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🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
🌈 Sep. 08 - LGBTQ+ Book Club
Grab your latest read and join the Friends of Dorothy Book Club for a lively LGBTQ+ book discussion at Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library on September 8!
📚 Sep. 09 - Children's Story Hour
Little ones, get ready for a magical morning of stories at the Paxton Branch Library in Bainbridge! Join us September 9 for a delightful children's story hour that sparks imagination and a love of reading.
🍂 Sep. 10 - Autumn Paint Night
Unleash your inner artist at the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library Northside Branch this September 10! Join this fun painting class and create your own autumn masterpiece in a welcoming, creative atmosphere.
🐦 Sep. 11 - Pigeon's Book Birthday Celebration
Celebrate a feathered milestone at the Northside Branch Library on Sep 11 as a delightful new children's book takes flight! Join the fun for the release of *Happy Bird-Day, Pigeon!*
🛍️ Sep. 19 - Free Community Market Exchange
Swap, share, and score some treasures at the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library's Free Market on September 19! This community exchange is the perfect way to connect with neighbors while finding new-to-you gems.
🐾 Sep. 19 - W.O.W. On The Prowl
Get wild at the Chillicothe Farmers Market on Sep 19 as W.O.W. On the Prowl brings an exciting nature event to life! Come explore and connect with the natural world right in your community.
💚 Sep. 20 - Suicide Prevention 5K Run
Lace up your sneakers for a meaningful cause at Yoctangee Park in Chillicothe! Join the Suicide Prevention 5K walk/run on September 20 to show your community support and help save lives.
🤟 Oct. 03 - ASL Coffee & Chat
Sign, sip, and socialize! Join fellow ASL enthusiasts for a relaxed Coffee & Chat gathering at the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library on October 3rd — a welcoming space to connect and practice together.
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, giving the labor market a surprisingly sturdy late-summer pop.
ADP said private payroll growth slowed to 38,000 in August, hinting the private sector may be catching its breath.
U.S. manufacturing sector eased in August as new orders softened and input prices stayed sticky, keeping factory managers on edge.
U.S. stocks slid as higher yields and rising oil prices rattled markets and kept the September mood appropriately ugly.
diesel fuel prices hit a record $5.85 a gallon nationwide, threatening to sneak higher transportation costs into everything else.
CNN Business reported that U.S. mortgage rates jumped to a new 2026 high, pushing the housing market even closer to the pain cave.
🙏 In Remembrance
John Scott Boggs
John Scott Boggs passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026. The family is being cared for by Hill Funeral Home - Kingston.
Jerry Claytor
Jerry Claytor November 22, 1946 - September 1, 2026 Jerry Claytor, 79, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 6:45 a.m. on Monday, September 1, 2026, following a long fight with Parkinson's disease. Born November 22, 1946, Jerry joined the United States Navy straight out of high school...
Douglas M Colvin
Douglas M. Colvin 82, of Chillicothe passed 12:08 a.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at OSU Wexner Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born December 24, 1943 to the late Emmitt and Marguerite Colvin. On July 12, 1973 he married Carolyn Wallace who survives. Also surviving are a...
John W. Ritchhart, Jr.
John W. Ritchhart Jr., 78, of Chillicothe, passed away suddenly on September 2, 2026, following a heart-related event while at the farm—a place where he spent his days doing the work he loved. John was born March 22, 1948, to the late John W. Ritchhart Sr. and Rose Bush Ritchhart. On April...
Ruth Ellene Daniels
Ruth Ellene Daniels passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The family is being cared for by Haller Funeral Home & Crematory - Chillicothe.
Marcia Jean Lindsey
Marcia Jean Lindsey passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The family is being cared for by Haller Funeral Home & Crematory - Chillicothe.
Brenda Kay Dunn
Brenda Kay Dunn 72 of Chillicothe died 5:51 am Friday, August 28, 2026, at her home. She was born July 30, 1954, in Chillicothe, to the late Hobart D. “Bud” and Kathleen A. (Cutright) Muntz. In November 1984 she married Paul Harrison Dunn, who survives. She is also survived by...
Orville Morton Lemaster
Orville Morton LeMaster passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026. The family is being cared for by Hill Funeral Home - Kingston.
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."
— Romans 12:12
Remember that hope lifts your spirit, patience steadies you through challenges, and prayer keeps you connected to a source of strength.
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