Cops, canvases & a book party 🎉 Your weekend plans just got better
Good morning, Ross County. Turns out, the best way to serve your community is sometimes to swap the badge for a 9-iron. Local officers and deputies hit the links in Chillicothe to raise holiday shopping money for kids through Shop With A Cop — equal parts heartwarming and impressive, assuming anyone actually made par. Meanwhile, Ohio University Chillicothe is celebrating 80 years of higher education built quite literally from the ground up, by regular citizens who pooled their money and sheer stubbornness to make it happen.
On the national front, Wall Street is having a rough September — bond yields up, rate-cut dreams down. Closer to home, things are considerably more cheerful: an Autumn Paint Night, a book birthday bash, and a Walk Against Animal Cruelty are all on this week's calendar. Fresh real estate listings are inside too.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
Chillicothe police golf outing raises money for Shop With A Cop
⛳ Local officers and deputies swapped patrol gear for golf clubs in Chillicothe to raise money for kids who’ll take part in Shop With A Cop this Christmas. It’s a feel-good fundraiser that puts a little extra holiday help on the way for area families. Read more
Created by community: OHIO Chillicothe celebrates 80 years
🎓 A community bought a hilltop — and built a college on it. Ohio University Chillicothe marks 80 years since its first classes, tracing its roots to local citizens who purchased 43 acres in 1960 and raised $200,000 to convince the state legislature they were serious about higher education. Bennett Hall, the campus's first permanent building, opened thanks to those grassroots donors — their names still hang on a plaque inside. Today the 96-acre campus serves south-central Ohio through a community-led Regional Coordinating Council, carrying forward the same citizen-driven spirit that built it. Read more
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🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
🍂 Sep. 10 - Autumn Paint Night
📍 Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library Northside Branch, Chillicothe, OH · 🕒 4:00 PM
Unleash your inner artist at the Northside Branch Library in Chillicothe this September 10th! Join this fun painting class and create your own autumn masterpiece in a welcoming, creative atmosphere.
🐦 Sep. 11 - Pigeon's Book Birthday Bash
📍 Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library Northside Branch, Chillicothe, OH · 🕒 11:00 AM
Celebrate a feathered friend's big day at the Northside Branch Library on Sep 11! Join the fun as a brand-new children's book, "Happy Bird-Day, Pigeon!" makes its debut in Chillicothe.
🐾 Sep. 12 - Walk Against Animal Cruelty
📍 Washington Park, Washington Court House, OH · 🕒 10:00 AM
Lace up your sneakers and show some love for our furry friends! Join the 14th Annual Walk Against Animal Cruelty on Sep 12 at Washington Park in Washington Court House, OH, and help make a difference.
🛍️ Sep. 19 - Free Community Market
📍 Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library, Chillicothe, OH · 🕒 12:00 PM
Swap, share, and score great finds at the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library's Free Market on September 19! This community exchange is your chance to give treasures a new home — and it won't cost you a thing!
🐾 Sep. 19 - W.O.W. Nature Prowl
📍 Chillicothe Farmers Market, Chillicothe, OH · 🕒 8:00 AM
Get wild at the Chillicothe Farmers Market on Sep 19 as W.O.W. On the Prowl brings an exciting nature experience to the heart of the community!
💚 Sep. 20 - Suicide Prevention 5K Run
📍 Yoctangee Park, Chillicothe, OH · 🕒 2:00 PM
Lace up your sneakers and make a difference at Yoctangee Park in Chillicothe! Join the Suicide Prevention 5K walk/run on September 20 to show your support for mental health awareness in our community.
🤟 Oct. 03 - ASL Coffee & Chat
📍 Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library, Chillicothe, OH · 🕒 12:00 PM
Sign, sip, and socialize at the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library on October 3! This welcoming ASL Coffee & Chat gathering is the perfect place to connect with fellow signers over a warm cup.
🌈 Oct. 13 - LGBTQ+ Book Club Meet
📍 Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library, Chillicothe, OH · 🕒 6:00 PM
Rainbow pages await at the Friends of Dorothy Book Club, an LGBTQ+ book discussion happening October 13 at the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library! Come share stories, perspectives, and great conversation with your community.
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
U.S. labor market added 162,000 jobs in August, giving Wall Street a caffeinated jolt and making another Fed rate move look likelier.
Federal Reserve saw markets price in a higher chance of a September rate hike after strong jobs data and stubbornly hawkish expectations.
U.S. manufacturing sector slowed in August as new orders cooled and higher input prices kept manufacturers grumbling about costs.
Wall Street kicked off September with a rough slide as bond yields climbed, oil spiked, and rate-cut dreams got a reality check.
S&P 500 fell Tuesday as AI jitters hit software names and investors braced for inflation data with the Middle East still rattling markets.
Adobe slipped in trading after naming a new CEO, another executive shuffle in a market already on edge.
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
— Matthew 11:28
Jesus invites us to lay down our worries and find peace in His gentle care, reminding us that a quiet moment with Him can refresh our spirits.
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