Good morning, Pickaway County. Move over, Hollywood—Circleville is sending one of its own to the silver screen! Local businessman Richie Verito is trading boardrooms for film sets with his role in "Down to the Felt," a darkly comic action movie premiering April 30. Catch his radio appearance this Sunday for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Ohio's burgeoning film industry and how this entrepreneur found himself rubbing shoulders with established actors in a sold-out premiere.
While Verito steps into the spotlight, Circleville itself has landed a starring role in environmental conservation. The community recently secured funding through the Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program, joining 27 other projects across the state dedicated to preserving natural resources for generations to come. Meanwhile, healthcare logistics company MedSpeed celebrates 25 years of transforming medical transportation from simple delivery to strategic asset—proving that sometimes the most important innovations happen behind the scenes.
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🎬 Local businessman Richie Verito steps into Hollywood spotlight. The Circleville entrepreneur will appear on radio this Sunday to discuss his acting role in the indie film "Down to the Felt." Directed by Jon Osbeck, the darkly comic action movie follows a desperate gambler who hires a hitman after losing everything. The film, starring Michael Stahl-David and Michael Weston, premieres April 30 at Columbus' Southern Theatre with tickets already sold out. Verito's radio appearance offers insights into his unusual career transition and participation in Ohio's growing film scene.
🌳 Ohio funds 28 conservation projects across 23 counties. The Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program announced significant grant awards in March for environmental preservation efforts. Circleville is among the communities receiving funds dedicated to acquiring green space and protecting rivers and streams. Recipients must maintain these properties in perpetuity to benefit future generations. The projects were carefully evaluated by 19 regional natural resource assistance councils before approval.
🚚 Healthcare logistics pioneer celebrates 25 years of industry transformation. MedSpeed, which began as a University of Chicago class project, has grown from a small Chicago startup to a nationwide operation with 3,400 employees across 33 states. The company revolutionized healthcare logistics by turning transportation from a mere cost center into a strategic asset that enables better integrated care delivery. Today, MedSpeed serves 29 of the top 100 health systems in the country, with nearly 65% of Americans living within 50 miles of a MedSpeed hub. To mark its anniversary, the company is hosting celebrations at its hubs and participating in 25 volunteer events through its MedSpeed Cares program.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
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Westfall (6-1) | ||
@ Miami Trace | L 6-2 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
Logan Elm's Braves delivered a resounding 12-0 shutout against the John Glenn Little Muskies, improving their record to a solid 7-2 on the season. The Braves' bats were scorching hot in New Concord as they continue their impressive campaign heading into Monday's showdown with the 9-1 Liberty Union Lions.In a battle of Mustangs, Westfall emerged victorious with a tight 2-0 win over visiting Lynchburg-Clay in Saturday's non-league matchup. Westfall (4-4) looks to build momentum against Southeastern on Monday, while Lynchburg-Clay (8-3) will try to bounce back when they face the 7-2 Manchester Greyhounds in their next contest.
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Circleville (2-7) | ||
vs Sheridan | L 13-5 | |
Logan Elm (7-2) | ||
vs Hillsboro | L 7-0 | |
vs John Glenn | W 12-0 | |
Westfall (4-4) | ||
vs Lynchburg-Clay | W 2-0 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Affordable Columbus area manufactured home: This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom manufactured home priced at $48,900 features an open floor plan, energy-efficient appliances, and a private deck, all within a 30-minute drive to Downtown Columbus.
Ranch Paradise On Two Acres: This 3-bedroom ranch home in Teays Valley School District is up for online auction with a $217,600 reserve. The property sits on 2 acres and features custom kitchen cabinets and an enclosed back porch.
Countryside ranch pristine storage paradise: Priced at $299,000, this rural Teays Valley Schools ranch offers three bedrooms, renovated kitchen with granite counters, fenced yard with firepit, patio, deck, storage shed, and oversized garage to meet your storage needs.🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
-2 Timothy 1:7
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