Good morning, Ross County. Ross County has a new reason to stand a little taller — John Tepper has been selected for induction into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2026, one of just 20 honorees chosen from across the entire state. It's the kind of recognition that reminds you there are quietly extraordinary people living right next door. Today's edition also pauses to honor two beloved community members, Elsie Schrader and Donald Lee Thompson, whose lives of dedication and family left lasting marks on Chillicothe. On the national front, Wall Street is having a banner year, the Nasdaq hit record highs, and inflation is creeping back into the headlines — so, mixed signals all around. Local sports scores, fresh real estate listings, and full obituaries are all waiting inside. ☕️ What's Brewing Locally  Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Class includes Ross County honoree 🏆 A Ross County veteran earns a spot in Ohio's most prestigious honor. John Tepper has been selected for induction into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2026, joining 19 fellow honorees from across the state. Read more Elsie J. Schrader, 97 🕊️ Elsie Schrader, a beloved Chillicothe matriarch, lived 97 full years. Born in Elliott County, Kentucky on Feb. 2, 1929, she built a life rich with family, faith, and decades of work at Sears before retiring. She married Albert Schrader in 1947 and is survived by a daughter, two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. A member of First Nazarene Church, Elsie passed unexpectedly on Oct. 3, 2026, at Adena Regional Medical Center. Funeral services are scheduled for Oct. 9 at Ware Funeral Home in Chillicothe. Read more Donald Lee Thompson, 85 🕊️ A beloved Chillicothe man lived 85 years of quiet, dedicated service. Donald Lee Thompson, who spent 41 years at Mead Corporation and served his Masonic lodge as treasurer for 23 years, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 2, 2026, at his home. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Margie, their two sons, and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. at Ebright Funeral Home in Frankfort, with a Masonic service included per his wishes. Read more 🏆 SCOREBOARD | Date | Sport | Matchup |
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| 10/5 | 🏐 G. Volleyball | Unioto Shermans 3@ Amanda-Clearcreek 0 | | 10/5 | ⚽ B. Soccer | Unioto Shermans 11@ Piketon 3 | | 10/5 | ⚽ B. Soccer | Zane Trace Pioneers 1vs Westfall 2 | | 10/5 | ⚽ G. Soccer | Zane Trace Pioneers 1vs Westfall 5 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals  Spacious home on a rural acre — 3392 Vigo Rd — $279,900 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,792 sqft Tucked away on a peaceful 1.1-acre lot in Chillicothe's Southeastern School District, this well-designed 3-bed, 2-bath home offers an open layout, a spacious deck, and a detached two-car garage! 🌎 What Else Is Brewing Trump signed an order expanding access to tax-exempt diesel, giving truckers and farmers a little fuel relief with a political bow on top. Wall Street posted $45.9 billion in profits in the first half, putting 2026 on pace for a record year thanks to dealmaking and trading. U.S. services sector cooled in September as price pressures picked up, nudging inflation worries back into the conversation. Zillow Group lost its Supreme Court bid to ditch an investor class-action lawsuit over its failed home-flipping side quest. Treasury Department warned foreign financial institutions that doing business with Iran could trigger sanctions, raising the stakes for global banks. Nasdaq hit a record high while investors kept cheering tech, even as some analysts started eyeing the exit sign. 🙏 In Remembrance Vicki L. Grimm (Rowland) Vicki Grimm, 69, of Lake Waynoka, OH, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026. She was born May 9, 1957 in Chillicothe, OH, to the late Robert and Edna Mae (Butcher) Rowland. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by daughter, Holly Grimm and sister, Cathy Jones. Vicki is... Read full obituary |  |
| Elsie J. Schrader Elsie J. Schrader, 97, of Chillicothe, passed at 9:22 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2026 in the Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly. She was born February 2, 1929, in Elliott County, Kentucky to the late John and Wyona Lewis O’Neal. On October 5, 1947, she married Albert D. Schrader who... Read full obituary |  |
| Glen C. Mustard Glen C. Mustard, 82, of Bainbridge passed 12:56 a.m. Thursday, October 1, 2026 at his home. He was born March 25, 1944 in Pike County, Ohio to the late Alva “Owen” and Florence Hart Mustard. Surviving are twin-sister, Glenna Estep and sister, Goldie Hamilton. Glen was a laborer by... Read full obituary |
| Donald Lee Thompson Donald Lee Thompson, 85, of Chillicothe died unexpectedly on Friday evening, October 2, 2026, at his home. He was born on Sunday, January 26, 1941 in Chillicothe, a son of the late Carvel Daniel and Helen L Thompson. On June 3, 1962, from the halls of Unioto High School he married his sweetheart... Read full obituary |  |
| Carol E. Wheeler Carol Eileen Wheeler, 83, of Chillicothe, passed at 12:08 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2026 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born August 13, 1943, in Ross County, Ohio, to the late Everett and Cordelia Keller Payne. On September 26, 1970, she married... Read full obituary |  |
| Janet B. Thomas Janet Beckett Thomas, 79, of Frankfort, passed from this life into Heaven on Friday, October 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on Tuesday, April 1, 1947, in Beckley, WV, a daughter of the late Raymond and Margie Smith Beckett. Janet married James J. Thomas on April 27,... Read full obituary |  |
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." — Romans 8:28 No matter what comes your way, God is weaving every moment into a bigger picture of good, so you can face each day with confidence and hope. |
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