Good morning, Ross County. Fresh leadership is coming to Ohio University Chillicothe — the campus has a new dean heading into the school year, a quietly significant move for one of the county's most important institutions. On the funding front, the Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation just opened its 2026 fall grant cycle, which is the kind of announcement that sounds bureaucratic but can genuinely change what's possible for local nonprofits doing real work in the community.
Nationally, it's a busy morning — tariff drama with Canada got a last-minute plot twist, Meta is in a California courtroom over Instagram's impact on kids, and the Federal Reserve is dropping meeting minutes that Wall Street will be parsing like a treasure map. Fresh local real estate listings are also waiting inside if you're feeling inspired to make a move.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
LaFreniere appointed dean of Ohio University Chillicothe
🎓 Ohio University Chillicothe has a new dean, giving the campus a fresh leadership update heading into the school year. The appointment is a notable move for one of Ross County’s key education institutions. Read more
Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation opens fall grant cycle
💰 Local nonprofits in Ross County got a fresh funding opportunity when the Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation opened its 2026 fall grant cycle. It’s the kind of announcement that can quietly make a big difference for neighborhood projects and service groups. Read more
1.5-acre lot · Fire-damaged fixer-upper · Sold as-is
Nestled just outside Chillicothe's city limits, this 1.5-acre level lot offers a rare blend of country charm and city convenience — a true blank canvas brimming with investment potential!
This move-in ready gem on Madison Ave offers a smart layout, bright eat-in kitchen, and all appliances included — a fantastic find in the heart of Chillicothe!
A rare piece of Frankfort history, this lovingly preserved 1916 Sears home has been cherished by five generations — featuring original hardwood floors, stunning woodwork, a working fireplace, and timeless small-town charm!
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
Trump paused the 50% tariff on some Canadian goods after a last-minute deal, briefly dodging a trade spat with bigger teeth.
Disney sued the FCC over a license review, saying the government is using regulatory muscle to punish speech it dislikes.
U.S. Forest Service moved to open millions of national-forest acres to logging, reviving a decades-old fight over how much green space gets chopped.
Meta faces a child-safety trial over Instagram in California, where attorneys general say the platform knew the risks and scrolled anyway.
Federal Reserve is set to release July meeting minutes as markets hunt for clues on where interest rates are headed next.
XTI Aerospace saw its chairman and CEO resign amid an internal review, a corporate-governance twist nobody wanted on the product roadmap.
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