Good morning, Pike County. Mark your calendars for a significant shift in our local landscape—ALDI is officially coming to Waverly after receiving unanimous approval from Village Council. Breaking ground in November 2025 with doors opening by August 2026, this development promises more than just affordable groceries; it's expected to create at least 13 new jobs and potentially attract additional businesses to our community. Mayor Henderson's enthusiasm reflects what many residents have long hoped for: expanded shopping options closer to home.
As one door opens, others extend their reach to those in need. The Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation has launched its 2025 Fall Grant Cycle, with applications open until October 3rd. This year brings special focus to homelessness initiatives, alongside traditional funding for arts, health services, and community development. This announcement arrives during a week of sobering news, as our community mourns two lives lost in Tuesday's tragic head-on collision with a highway patrol cruiser on State Route 104.
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💰 Ross County foundation opens grant cycle with focus on homelessness. The Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation is accepting applications for its 2025 Fall Grant Cycle until October 3rd. Qualified 501(c)(3) organizations serving Ross County can apply for funding across various categories including arts, children, health services, and community development. New this year, the foundation will give special consideration to initiatives addressing homelessness within the county. The foundation aims to support nonprofits that strengthen the community through projects demonstrating broad impact.
🛒 ALDI grocery store is officially coming to Waverly, Ohio. The retail chain received final approval from Waverly Village Council with a unanimous 6-0 vote on an enterprise zone agreement that includes tax concessions. ALDI plans to break ground in November 2025 with a targeted opening date of August 2026, creating at least 13 new jobs for the community. The development will transform a portion of an undeveloped 25-acre lot, increasing property tax revenue from $8,000 to nearly $17,000 despite the tax abatement. Mayor Richard Henderson expressed excitement about the economic boost, noting that ALDI often attracts additional businesses to areas where they establish stores.
💥 Head-on collision with highway patrol cruiser kills two in Ohio. The crash occurred Tuesday morning on state Route 104 in Ross County when a Chevrolet Silverado crossed the center line and struck an Ohio State Highway Patrol vehicle. The Silverado's driver, 45-year-old Harold Smith Jr., died at the scene, while passenger Amber Aills, 29, later died at the hospital. The trooper sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transferred to Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center for treatment. Officials continue to investigate the fiery crash that sent both vehicles off the roadway.
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-Romans 8:38-39
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