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Good morning, Ross County. Measles is now confirmed in neighboring Pike County — a good reminder that the MMR vaccine is doing a lot of quiet, unglamorous heroism out there. Closer to home, a multi-vehicle pileup on Western Avenue rattled Western Avenue near the U.S. 50 ramp, and in perhaps the most audacious local crime of the week, one Chillicothe woman tried to sneak ribeye steaks out of Walmart in a backpack. Points for ambition, zero points for execution. On the brighter side of your Friday, Financial Friday has a genuinely painless savings tip worth two minutes of your time, local sports scores are in, and fresh real estate listings are waiting if you've been daydreaming about a new address. It's a full edition — let's get into it. ☕️ What's Brewing Locally  Multi-vehicle crash injures several in Chillicothe 🚗 A possible impaired driver triggered a chaotic multi-vehicle pileup in Chillicothe. The crash on Western Avenue near the U.S. 50 ramp involved four to five vehicles, with a gray Nissan sedan reportedly swerving before striking another vehicle. Multiple patients required triage, and small children were among those in the involved vehicles. Ross County EMS, a mutual-aid squad, and Ohio State Highway Patrol all responded, with crews noting at least two vehicles suffered heavy front-end damage. No fatalities were reported, and it remains unclear whether charges will be filed. Read more Measles Case Confirmed in Pike County, Health District Says 🦠 Measles has arrived in Pike County, Ohio. The Pike County General Health District confirmed a laboratory-positive case on Oct. 8, 2026, and is investigating potential exposures. Measles spreads easily — even before symptoms appear — and the virus can linger in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves an area. About one in five unvaccinated people who contract measles are hospitalized, with complications ranging from pneumonia to brain swelling. Residents with concerns can call the Pike County General Health District at 740-947-7721, and two doses of the MMR vaccine offer roughly 97% protection. Read more Woman Arrested for Shoplifting Steaks, Merchandise at Chillicothe Walmart 🥩 A Chillicothe woman hid ribeye steaks in backpacks to dodge Walmart's checkout. Karan Ross was arrested on Oct. 7 after store loss prevention caught her using a rigged handheld scanner that rang up a lamp as a $3.00 T-shirt. When staff moved to intercept her, she abandoned her cart and fled the parking lot as a passenger in a gray SUV, only to be pulled over nearby. Police recovered 10 stolen items totaling $399.04, and Ross was booked into Ross County Jail on a theft charge. She has been permanently banned from Walmart. Read more 🏆 SCOREBOARD | Date | Sport | Matchup |
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| 10/8 | 🏐 G. Volleyball | Adena Warriors 3vs Paint Valley 0 | | 10/8 | 🏐 G. Volleyball | Chillicothe Cavaliers 3@ Jackson 0 | | 10/8 | 🏐 G. Volleyball | Southeastern Panthers 2vs Westfall 3 | | 10/8 | 🏐 G. Volleyball | Zane Trace Pioneers 3@ Unioto 2 | | 10/7 | 🏐 G. Volleyball | Southeastern Panthers 3@ Eastern 0 | | 10/6 | 🏐 G. Volleyball | Adena Warriors 3@ Huntington 0 | | 10/6 | 🏐 G. Volleyball | Chillicothe Cavaliers 1vs Miami Trace 3 | | 10/6 | 🏐 G. Volleyball | Southeastern Panthers 3@ Paint Valley 0 | | 10/6 | 🏐 G. Volleyball | Unioto Shermans 3@ Piketon 0 | | 10/6 | 🏐 G. Volleyball | Zane Trace Pioneers 1@ Westfall 3 | | 10/8 | ⚽ B. Soccer | Chillicothe Cavaliers 0@ Jackson 6 | | 10/8 | ⚽ B. Soccer | Unioto Shermans 2vs Wheelersburg 3 | | 10/8 | ⚽ B. Soccer | Zane Trace Pioneers 0vs Waverly 3 | | 10/6 | ⚽ B. Soccer | Chillicothe Cavaliers 2vs Miami Trace 0 | | 10/8 | ⚽ G. Soccer | Unioto Shermans 0vs Wheelersburg 2 | | 10/8 | ⚽ G. Soccer | Zane Trace Pioneers 2vs Waverly 1 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals  Secluded 84 acre trophy hunting haven — Pricer Ridge Rd — $349,000 84 acres · 4 miles of trails · Cabin/camp site potential Nestled in the rolling hills of South Salem, this secluded 84-acre hunter's paradise offers incredible whitetail habitat with abundant deer sign, miles of trails, and a perfect cabin site waiting to be discovered! 🌎 What Else Is Brewing Microsoft got suspended from a green-card program after officials accused the tech giant of abusing employment-based immigration rules. US Treasury Department sanctioned 27 companies, six people, and 22 vessels in a fresh effort to disrupt Iran’s oil-trading shadow fleet. USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego after a record 265-day deployment supporting the Iran war, with crew conditions drawing scrutiny. Texas carried out the nation’s first execution since Tennessee’s botched lethal injection of Christa Pike. Hurricane Isaias threatened a potentially catastrophic Gulf Coast landfall Friday as residents prepared for dangerous weather. Wall Street finished mixed as rising oil prices added another wrinkle to investors’ already complicated market mood. 💰 Financial Friday Consider directing a small, consistent portion of each paycheck into a high‑yield savings account; the steady accumulation of interest can grow your nest egg without demanding extra effort. 🙏 In Remembrance Karen Vandegriff Karen Elaine "Satch" Vandegriff, age 70, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Piketon Nursing Center due to complications from Alzheimer's. She was born on December 14, 1955, in Chillicothe, OH, the daughter of Alvin and Renie Vandegriff. Karen was a 1973 graduate of Piketon High School, a 1977... Read full obituary |  |
| Judy Whalen Judy Whalen, who was born on August 25, 1935, in Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on October 7, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio. Judy will be remembered as a happy, caring, and deeply family-oriented woman who took great care of those she loved. She was known for being dependable, someone others could count... Read full obituary |  |
| Richard Warren Buchanan Richard Warren Buchanan passed away peacefully October 6, 2026, 12 days shy of his 95th birthday at Mirabella ASU Tempe, AZ. He was born in Chillicothe, OH on October 18, 1931 to the late Harry and Clara (Cydrus) Buchanan. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years Joyce (Schrader) Buchanan.... Read full obituary |
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb "This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." — Psalm 118:24 Each new day is a gift, inviting us to find joy and gratitude no matter our circumstances. Embrace it with a hopeful heart. |
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