Good morning, Ross County. Jaycee Golf Course just earned Ohio's top water conservation honor — which is a great reminder that sometimes the most impressive scorecard isn't about birdies. The Chillicothe course snagged the 2026 Ohio Water Conservation Excellence Award, and it's the kind of quiet, unglamorous win that actually matters. On a heavier note, investigators are working a fatal pedestrian crash on Rozelle Creek Road, and the paper mill revival at the former Pixelle facility is officially picking up steam again — jobs included.

Meanwhile, consumer confidence just hit a near 12-year low nationally, and Wall Street is having another rough go of it as bond yields climb. Closer to home, fresh real estate listings are waiting inside if you're in browsing mode.

Trump administration let deportations to third countries keep rolling, as the Supreme Court hit pause on a legal fight over the policy.

U.S.-Canada trade dispute escalated after the United States banned nearly $1 billion in Canadian imports, with booze, dairy, and motorcycles caught in the crossfire.

Federal prosecutors in Texas filed assault charges against a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by immigration agents, adding more heat to an already ugly case.

U.S. stocks slipped again as bond yields climbed, leaving investors staring down fresh inflation data and a jittery Fed path.

Labor Department reported that August job openings fell more than expected, a small but loud sign the labor market is cooling.

Conference Board said consumer confidence sank to a near 12-year low, with households bracing for worse business and job conditions ahead.

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."

— Psalm 23:1

This reminds us that God provides for our needs, so we can walk through the day with confidence and peace.