$442K just changed lives here 👀 + spooky road closures ahead
Good morning, Ross County. Nearly half a million dollars just landed in Ross County to tackle the opioid crisis head-on — $442,000 in grants funding everything from a 24/7 crisis stabilization unit in Chillicothe to mental health services for youth at the juvenile detention center. Real, meaningful investment in the people who need it most. And if that's not enough good news, the Chillicothe City School District just completed Ohio's 29th and final Appalachian school health clinic, capping a $64 million statewide push that's already logged 33,000 patient visits.
On a lighter note, Halloween season is officially here — Yoctangee Park has road closures coming as the festival rolls into town October 9-10, so plan your route now. Local sports scores, fresh real estate listings, and this week's obituaries are all waiting inside.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
Ross County Projects Receive More Than $442,000 in OneOhio Recovery Foundation Grants
💊 Ross County just landed $442,000 to fight the opioid crisis. Three local projects received grants through the OneOhio Recovery Foundation's second Regional Grant Cycle, funded by Ohio's opioid settlement dollars. The largest award — $250,000 — will establish a 24/7 crisis stabilization unit in Chillicothe offering walk-in and emergency behavioral health services. Additional funding will bring mental health treatment to youth at the Ross County Juvenile Detention Center and expand one-on-one mentoring for at-risk teens. The grants are part of nearly $2 million awarded across an eight-county region in southern Ohio. Read more
Chillicothe School District Opens Final Clinic Through Appalachian Children’s Health Initiative
🏥 Ohio just brought healthcare to every Appalachian schoolchild's doorstep. The Chillicothe City School District opened the 29th and final clinic funded through Ohio's Appalachian Children's Health Initiative, completing a $64 million effort to expand healthcare access across the state's Appalachian region. The school-based clinics offer primary, dental, vision, and mental health care across 34 school districts, and have logged nearly 33,000 patient visits since the first clinic opened in 2024. State officials estimate the clinics save students an average of over three hours of learning time per visit by eliminating long travel for medical appointments. Read more
Enderlin Circle to close for Halloween Festival
🎃 Chillicothe is closing a key road for its Halloween Festival. Enderlin Circle and the Paint Street Park entrance at Yoctangee Park will be shut down from Oct. 8 through Oct. 11 to accommodate the annual event. The festival itself takes place downtown on Oct. 9-10, with the city's free trolley skipping its Enderlin Circle stop both nights. The closure marks the second time this fall the road has shut down for a park event, following a September closure for the Ruck 22 veterans event. Drivers are asked to use alternate routes through Yoctangee Park. Read more
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🌎 What Else Is Brewing
Donald Trump announced automatic enrollment of 60 million children in Trump Accounts, bringing total participation to 70 million and turning savings into a national headline.
Department of Homeland Security proposed charging international students up to $70,000 for Optional Practical Training, adding another hefty hurdle to America’s visa system.
Wall Street slipped from record highs as rising Treasury yields revived inflation and debt worries, giving investors a fresh reason to clutch their spreadsheets.
U.S. Treasury watched 10-year yields approach 5.3% as officials blamed strong growth and higher energy costs for the bond-market squeeze.
New York City vigil was disrupted by more than 200 pro-Palestinian protesters during a Union Square remembrance for victims of Hamas’s October 7 attack.
Donald Trump rallied Texas voters behind Ken Paxton despite repeated protests, while clarifying comments about bombing an American city during the Iran war.
John Paul Miller, 86, of Chillicothe passed 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born May 19, 1940 in Allegheny, PA to the late Paul and Ruth Cox Miller. On November 21, 1990 he married Susan Newberry who survives. Also surviving are children, John... Read full obituary
Tiffany McLaughlin, 44, of Kingston passed away on October 5, 2026. She was born on November 20, 1981 in Circleville, Ohio to John and Tamara (Tatman) McLaughlin. Tiffany attended Open Door Church in Chillicothe, Ohio. In addition to her parents she is survived by her children Christina (Joey),... Read full obituary
Keith A. Richter, 87 of Chillicothe, passed at 10:52 a.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin, Ohio following an extended illness. He was born April 29, 1939 in Massieville, Ohio to the late Alvin R. and Helen Ingham Richter. Surviving are a son, Eric (Laura)... Read full obituary
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God."
— Micah 6:8
This verse reminds us to live with integrity, kindness, and humility each day, trusting that small acts of justice and love honor God.
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