One seriously hurt, vaccines questioned & homes for sale 🏡
Good morning, Ross County. Late nights on County Road 87 ended badly this week — a Jeep carrying five people left the roadway and slammed into a concrete culvert near U.S. 35, leaving one person seriously injured. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is still piecing together what happened, and our thoughts are with those involved.
On the national front, health headlines are pulling double duty this morning — experts are raising eyebrows over proposed changes to the MMR vaccine timeline, while immigration policy is generating fresh controversy of its own. It's the kind of morning news spread that makes you grateful for the slower pace of county life. If you're ready to plant some roots here, fresh local real estate listings are waiting inside.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
UPDATE – One Seriously Injured After Jeep Crashes Into Culvert in Ross County
🚗 A late-night Jeep crash left one person seriously injured in Ohio. Five people were involved after a Jeep left the roadway and slammed into a concrete culvert in Ross County's Concord Township. The crash occurred around 11:40 p.m. on July 31, 2026, on County Road 87 near U.S. 35. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. Read more
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🌎 What Else Is Brewing
Reuters reports that U.S. immigration officials want to buy electric shock gloves, sparking fresh alarms from rights advocates.
Reuters says experts warn Trump’s push to split the MMR vaccine could take a decade, which is not exactly a quick fix.
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CBS News rounds up breaking U.S. stories and business updates, with the kind of headlines that make coffee disappear quickly.
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of self-discipline."
— 2 Timothy 1:7
This verse reminds us that we have the power to overcome fear and live with confidence, knowing that God is with us. By embracing His love and self-discipline, we can face life's challenges with courage and strength.
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