🚨 Ross County needs your input on disaster planning now. The county is finalizing its 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan and seeking community feedback before the November 15 deadline. This FEMA-required five-year update ensures eligibility for pre-disaster funding for municipalities, emergency services, schools, and businesses. The draft plan is available online at burtonplanning.com/ross-hmp/ or as a hard copy from the Ross County EMA office. Comments can be submitted via email to rosseme@rosscountyohio.gov or delivered to the EMA office in Chillicothe.
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🎭 Historic Majestic Theatre gets new roof after 170 years of performances. The Chillicothe landmark recently completed a significant roof replacement project covering the north, south, and west sections of the building. Funding came from the Robert E. & Genevieve B. Schaefer Fund and the Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation, supporting ongoing preservation efforts. Since 2017, the theatre's Board has overseen multiple major improvements including an accessible entrance, modern restrooms, and a new HVAC system. These projects are part of a long-term plan to ensure this cultural centerpiece continues entertaining Ohio audiences for generations to come.
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🎥 Minford High's broadcasting team evolved from club to class in just two years. The student-run Minford Media now operates as a structured program where upperclassmen take leading roles while involving students and staff from across the district. Their two-week production cycle includes planning, scripting, filming, and editing content that features interviews with new staff and interactions with elementary students. Each episode follows a refined process of creation and reflection, ultimately garnering 400-500 views per episode plus additional views on individual segments.
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Rustic fixer upper needs love: This rustic $159,900 property with a basement garage offers a secluded wooded retreat, though it needs some TLC. The seller has a pre-qualification requirement for non-cash offers and a First Look program for owner occupants.
Spacious country haven with updates: Priced at $289,900, this Lucasville one-level home offers 2-3 bedrooms on 20+ acres with a pond, barn, garage, and modern updates including a spacious kitchen and hardwood floors.
Rural estate investment opportunity: Listed at $354,900, this expansive 11-acre property offers a 4-bedroom main home with remodeled kitchen, plus a separate apartment above the 3-car garage that provides additional income potential near Minford and Eastern Schools.