Good morning, Pike County. As the nation approaches another September 11th anniversary, the Chillicothe VA Medical Center prepares to honor fallen heroes with their third annual memorial 5K. Veterans, staff, and community members will gather Thursday to remember lives lost during the 2001 attacks, with an opening ceremony featuring poignant remarks from a Navy Veteran who experienced that fateful day in New York City firsthand. The event welcomes participants of all abilities to traverse the medical center's scenic grounds—a fitting tribute to both tragedy and resilience.
On a somber note, the local aviation community mourns the loss of Timothy Williams, a 35-year-old paraglider from Georgia who tragically crashed near the Ohio River on Sunday morning. Meanwhile, in neighboring Scioto County, newly appointed Commissioner Merit Smith has hit the ground running, discovering more economic development initiatives than initially expected as he settles into his role following Cathy Coleman's passing.
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🏃♂️ Chillicothe VA honors 9/11 with annual memorial 5K run. The third annual September 11th Memorial 5K will take place Thursday, September 11 at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. Veterans, staff, and community members will gather to remember lives lost during the 2001 attacks and recognize the bravery of first responders and military personnel. The event includes an opening ceremony featuring the VA Fire Chief and a Navy Veteran who was stationed in New York City during the attacks. Participants of all abilities are welcome to run, walk, or ride the clearly marked route on the medical center's scenic grounds.
🏛️ Merit Smith hits the ground running as new Scioto County Commissioner. Appointed by the Republican Party after Cathy Coleman's death, Smith has spent his first month learning intensively through meetings and personal conversations with courthouse officials. He's familiarizing himself with commissioner committee roles including the Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce and Southern Ohio Port Authority. While initially concerned about economic development in the region, Smith has discovered "there is a lot more economic development going on than I originally thought" and believes good things are coming for Scioto County if current initiatives continue.
🪂 Tragic plunge claims Georgia paraglider's life in Ohio. A 35-year-old man from Byron, Georgia, identified as Timothy Williams, died Sunday morning when his paraglider crashed near the Ohio River in Scioto County. Witnesses reported seeing the aircraft fall from the sky while flying over a field near Earl Thomas Conley Park in West Portsmouth. Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to the scene around 9:35 a.m. after receiving reports of the crash off U.S. Route 52. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the fatal accident.
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