Good morning, Pickaway County. Creativity and community spirit are shining brightly this summer! Emma Sims has brought double honors home with her remarkable Best of Show wins at the Pickaway County Fair, where her intricate Lego construction and detailed colored pencil artwork captured judges' attention. Both masterpieces remain on display at the Ankrom building for fairgoers to admire—a testament to the artistic talent flourishing in our community.
The entertainment calendar is filling up nicely as Circleville's inaugural Movie in the Park drew over 150 residents for a magical evening under the stars watching Moana 2. Hampton Inn's fresh waffle station proved to be the unexpected hit of the night, serving up 300 sweet treats while children explored fire trucks and collected glow sticks. With three more films scheduled in the coming months, these community gatherings offer a perfect counterpoint to the week's more sobering news of a high-speed chase that ended in a dramatic arrest near Tim Hortons.
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🏆 Talented resident wins double Best of Show at Pickaway County Fair. Emma Sims claimed top honors for her impressive Lego display and striking colored pencil picture at the 2025 Pickaway County Fair. Both award-winning entries are currently on display at the Ankrom building on the fairgrounds. The competition judges entries based on originality, neatness, construction, and presentation. The fair is open to Pickaway County residents and those within a 25-mile radius of the business shopping area.
🎬 Circleville's first Movie in the Park dazzled with waffles and glow sticks. Over 150 residents gathered on a perfect summer evening to watch Moana 2 under the stars at the community event hosted by the city and local sponsors. Hampton Inn won hearts by serving 300 fresh waffles topped with whipped cream and sprinkles, while other businesses provided pizza, popcorn, and drinks. Children explored fire trucks, received toys and glow sticks from local businesses, and enjoyed the festive atmosphere. The successful event kicks off a summer movie series with Guardians of the Galaxy, Shrek, and Sonic 3 scheduled for upcoming months.
🚨 High-speed chase ends in dramatic Taser takedown after drug smoking standoff. A routine traffic stop spiraled into chaos when David Rhoden refused to pull over his Ford Taurus in Pickaway County on Wednesday evening. The 41-year-old led police on a pursuit through South Bloomfield before finally stopping near a Tim Hortons, where he began smoking drugs while allegedly preventing three passengers from leaving the vehicle. Officers eventually subdued Rhoden with a Taser and arrested him on multiple charges including kidnapping, failure to comply with law enforcement, and unlawful restraint. He remains in Pickaway County Jail awaiting court appearances.
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Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
-Romans 12:2
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