Good morning, Ross County. Mother Nature turned the 1966 Ross County Fair into a muddy showdown, with torrential downpours sending fairgoers scrambling for cover and officials dumping five truckloads of gravel just to combat the soggy grounds. The treasurer called it the "cruelest" weather in his experience, as attendance dropped by nearly 3,500 visitors compared to the previous year. Even the horses got a rain check, with harness racing canceled due to the waterlogged track.
In brighter news, local talent Zoe Neff is riding a wave of success after securing a $1,000 Ross County Conservation League scholarship to pursue her marine science dreams at Coastal Carolina University. Meanwhile, Chillicothe police had their hands full during a particularly action-packed Sunday, responding to everything from domestic disputes to burglaries and even tracking down a stolen e-bike – proving there's never truly a quiet day in local law enforcement.
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🌧️ Torrential rain turned the 1966 Ross County Fair into a muddy mess. Attendance plummeted as fairgoers scattered for shelter during the downpours, with the fair board treasurer calling the weather "cruel" - the worst in his experience. Officials had to dump five truckloads of gravel just to combat the mud problem, and harness racing was canceled due to the soggy track. Though Friday saw a slight rebound with no rain in the forecast, the fair ultimately recorded 16,459 total visitors, down 3,491 from the previous year.
🌊 Unioto grad wins $1,000 conservation scholarship for marine science dreams. Zoe Neff, daughter of Scott and Amanda Neff from Chillicothe, received the 2025 Ross County Conservation League award while away on a Kentucky mission trip. Her parents and sister Cora accepted the honor during the League's July meeting at Brown Hollow Lodge. The scholarship, awarded for over 20 years, supports students pursuing environmental studies, conservation or related fields. Neff plans to attend Coastal Carolina University to study marine science.
🚔 Chillicothe police tackle crime wave in action-packed Sunday shift. Officers responded to multiple incidents on August 3, including domestic disputes, traffic violations, and two separate burglary cases. The day began with a traffic stop just after midnight and continued with calls ranging from disorderly conduct to theft reports, including an e-bike stolen from South McArthur Street. Police also served active warrants at Ross County Jail and handled a serious aggravated burglary call at Carlisle Place, with investigations into the thefts and burglaries ongoing.
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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and very courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
-Joshua 1:8
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