Good morning, Pike County. The air is thick with competition as nine local high school marching bands prepare to face off at the 17th Annual Battle of the Bands next week. Chillicothe High School enters as the two-time defending champion, while Unioto's musicians are fine-tuning their performances to reclaim their former glory after consecutive runner-up finishes. The September 5th showdown at Pickaway-Ross gives career center students a unique opportunity to vote for their hometown heroes while welcoming community members to witness the musical spectacle.
In county leadership news, Merit Smith has completed his first month as Scioto County Commissioner after being appointed to fill the seat left vacant by Cathy Coleman's passing. As Smith familiarizes himself with governmental responsibilities, the Chillicothe VA Medical Center looks ahead to next year's Third Annual 9/11 Memorial 5K—a poignant event that will unite veterans, staff, and community members to honor those lost in the 2001 attacks.
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🎵 Marching bands battle for bragging rights at Pickaway-Ross next week. The 17th Annual Battle of the Bands will feature nine local high school marching bands competing for the traveling trophy on September 5th. Chillicothe High School enters as the two-time defending champion, while former winner Unioto looks to reclaim the title after back-to-back second-place finishes. The competition, which begins at 9:30am at the Pickaway-Ross main campus, allows career center students to vote for their favorite performances while maintaining connections with their home schools. Community members are welcome to attend with their own lawn chairs.
🏃♂️ Chillicothe VA honors 9/11 with memorial 5k run next year. The Third Annual 9/11 Memorial 5k will take place on September 11, 2025, bringing together veterans, staff, and community members to remember those lost in the 2001 attacks. The event will feature opening remarks from the VA Fire Chief and a Navy veteran who was in New York during the attacks. Starting at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center, registration opens at 8:00 a.m., with the ceremony at 8:46 a.m. and the race beginning at 9:03 a.m. Participants can pre-register online or sign up on-site the morning of the event.
🏛️ New commissioner settles in after replacing late county leader. Merit Smith has been serving as Scioto County Commissioner for one month after being appointed by the Republican Party to fill the seat left vacant by Cathy Coleman's death. Smith, from South Webster, was sworn in on July 26, 2025, by Judge Mark E. Kuhn of the Scioto County Court of Common Pleas. Since taking office, the new commissioner has been familiarizing himself with his governmental responsibilities and learning the operations of county leadership.
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-Deuteronomy 31:6
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