Good morning, Ross County. The hallowed halls of Cambridge Dictionary just got a little more "delulu" as internet slang officially enters the lexicon alongside 6,000 other new additions. This prestigious language authority isn't just randomly picking trending hashtags—they're carefully selecting terms with "staying power," reflecting how our online conversations are permanently reshaping English itself. Meanwhile, as summer heat lingers stubbornly in the forecast, high school football returns with temperatures set to rival the on-field intensity.
Mark your calendars for a rare opportunity on September 6th when the Ross County Fairgrounds transforms into a hazardous waste collection hub. This biennial event offers the perfect chance to responsibly dispose of those problematic items cluttering your garage. In economic news, Herr's Foods is crunching the numbers on expansion, with a fresh $50K grant poised to create additional jobs beyond the 30 positions already added locally—proving our region remains a prime spot for manufacturing growth.
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📱 Internet slang "skibidi" and "delulu" officially enter Cambridge Dictionary. The prestigious dictionary has added over 6,000 new words and phrases in the past year, embracing terms that originated in online culture. Cambridge's lexical program manager noted they only include words expected to have "staying power" in the language. Among the additions are popular social media terms and phrases like "red flag" and "work wife." The dictionary's expansion reflects how internet culture continues to shape and evolve the English language.
🏈 High school football returns with a scorching forecast this week. Fans heading to stadiums can expect mostly sunny conditions with temperatures reaching the high 80s to low 90s throughout the week. Tuesday brings morning fog followed by heat, with a slight chance of evening thunderstorms. Wednesday through Sunday will maintain the summer warmth, with only Wednesday afternoon showing a chance of showers. Friday night lights will shine under mostly clear skies with temperatures in the mid-60s.
♻️ Rare chance to ditch your hazardous waste is coming soon. The Ross-Pickaway-Highland-Fayette Solid Waste District will host a Hard-to-Recycle Collection Event on September 6 at the Ross County Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to noon. Residents can properly dispose of difficult items like tires, paints, chemicals, and batteries, though some will have disposal fees. The event, which only occurs every two years, requires proof of residency from the four participating counties. Items will only be accepted until containers are full, so interested residents should contact the district at (740)420-5452 with questions.
🍪 Herr's Foods gets $50K boost for Jackson County snack factory expansion. The grant, provided by Fluor BWXT and JEDISO, marks the second financial support for Herr's regional growth this year. The investment will help produce popular snacks locally while creating additional jobs beyond the 30 positions already added in Ross County. Plant manager Kevin McCorkle expressed gratitude for the continued support that enables the company's expansion. Since 2011, FBP has provided over $1 billion in economic grants across four counties, supporting thousands of jobs in the region.
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-Psalm 31:24
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