Good morning, Ross County. Ross County is waking up to a somber reminder this Tuesday — a 24-year-old Frankfort man lost his life early Sunday morning after his Jeep overturned on County Road 550. It's the kind of news that hits close to home, and our thoughts are with his family. Nationally, Wall Street is in a mood: bond yields climbing, the Fed gearing up for another rate decision, and traders nervously watching the ticker like it owes them money.
On a warmer note, Ross County's week has considerably more going on than market jitters. STEAM Explorers hits the library tomorrow, Budding Bookworms Storytime follows right behind, and Tuesday brings a Tulle Wreath Craft Night for those with a creative streak. Local sports scores and fresh real estate listings are inside too.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
Frankfort Man Killed in Early-Morning Rollover Crash on County Road 550
🚗 A young Ohio man died after being ejected from a rolling Jeep. Collin Fout, 24, of Frankfort, lost control of his 2023 Jeep Wrangler on County Road 550 in Ross County's Concord Township at approximately 3:47 a.m. on Sept. 15, 2026. The vehicle failed to navigate a curve, ran off the road, overturned, and struck a utility pole, ejecting Fout on impact. He was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the cause of the crash. Read more
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🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
🔬 Sep. 16 - STEAM Explorers Library Event
📍 Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library, Chillicothe, OH · 🕒 4:00 PM
Young minds ignite at STEAM Explorers on September 16 at the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library! Join us for a hands-on adventure blending science, technology, engineering, art, and math in one exciting afternoon.
📚 Sep. 16 - Budding Bookworms Storytime
📍 Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library, Chillicothe, OH · 🕒 10:00 AM
Little ones, it's time to dive into a world of imagination at the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library! Join Budding Bookworms Storytime on September 16 for a fun-filled reading adventure perfect for your tiny bookworm.
🎀 Sep. 17 - Tulle Wreath Craft Night
📍 Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library Paxton Branch, Bainbridge, OH · 🕒 4:30 PM
Get crafty this September at the Paxton Branch Library in Bainbridge! Join us on Sep 17 to create a beautiful tulle wreath you'll be proud to display at home.
🍎 Sep. 18 - Apple Harvest Storytime
📍 Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library Northside Branch, Chillicothe, OH · 🕒 11:00 AM
Celebrate the season of apple picking at the Northside Branch Library on September 18th, where little ones enjoy a cozy apple harvest storytime perfect for budding bookworms and autumn enthusiasts alike!
💚 Sep. 20 - Suicide Prevention 5K Run
📍 Yoctangee Park, Chillicothe, OH · 🕒 2:00 PM
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 support and stride together as a community.
🎃 Sep. 21 - Spooky Tree Painting Workshop
📍 Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library Paxton Branch, Bainbridge, OH · 🕒 5:00 PM
Unleash your inner artist this fall at the Paxton Branch Library in Bainbridge! Join this spooky tree painting workshop on September 21 and create a hauntingly beautiful masterpiece just in time for the season.
♻️ Sep. 23 - Upcycle Craft Night
📍 Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library Northside Branch, Chillicothe, OH · 🕒 4:00 PM
Turn your trash into treasure at the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library Northside Branch on September 23! Join this fun DIY Upcycle Craft Night and get creative with repurposed materials in a welcoming community setting.
🎨 Sep. 25 - Afternoon Drop-In Art Session
📍 Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library Northside Branch, Chillicothe, OH · 🕒 1:00 PM
Unleash your inner artist at the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library Northside Branch on September 25! Drop in anytime for a free, no-strings-attached art session perfect for all creative souls.
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
U.S. Treasury auctioned $13 billion in 20-year bonds at a record-high yield, sending longer-dated borrowing costs into fresh headache territory.
U.S. Senate blocked a crypto market structure bill after a razor-thin procedural vote, leaving the industry's big Washington wish list stuck in limbo.
Federal Reserve kicked off its policy meeting as investors braced for a widely expected rate hike and another round of higher-for-longer drama.
U.S. stocks closed lower Tuesday as traders dumped riskier bets and waited nervously for the Fed to make its move.
Bank of America slid after its CEO warned investment-banking fees will drop at least 10%, knocking Wall Street’s mood a notch.
Oracle fell on capital-spending worries after Larry Ellison canceled a planned $7.5 billion stock-sale program, spooking investors.
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new each morning."
— Lamentations 3:22-23
Each new day brings fresh grace, reminding us to trust God's unfailing love and start fresh with hope.
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