Good morning, Ross County. Entrepreneurs, take note! A game-changing opportunity has arrived in Chillicothe with a free three-day business boot camp specifically designed for minority and women-owned businesses. This August 25-27 immersive program offers everything from investment deck revisions to legal support, potentially transforming small businesses from "surviving to thriving" through corporate partnerships and meaningful mentorship.
Meanwhile, Ross County's transportation landscape is evolving with ODOT's proposal for a new roundabout at US Route 50 and Veterans Parkway. Construction isn't expected until 2026, giving residents plenty of time to submit feedback before next September's deadline. In less welcome news, Chillicothe police recently tackled a dizzying 26 incidents in a single day, ranging from multiple thefts to serious arrests including a 54-year-old man charged with gross sexual imposition following a secret indictment.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
💼 Free business boot camp offers game-changing opportunity in Chillicothe. Lightship Foundation and the Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce are hosting an immersive three-day program from August 25-27 to help small business owners sharpen strategies and prepare for growth. The boot camp includes investment deck revisions, financial guidance, legal support, and brand workshops at no cost to participants. Designed specifically for minority and women-owned businesses, the program aims to strengthen Ohio's entrepreneurial ecosystem through corporate partnerships and meaningful mentorship. JobsOhio is supporting this initiative as part of its strategy to help small businesses transition from "surviving to thriving" in Southeast Ohio.
🚗 New roundabout to transform busy Ross County intersection. The Ohio Department of Transportation has proposed constructing a roundabout at US Route 50 and Veterans Parkway in Scioto Township. The project will require about 2 acres of permanent right-of-way from commercial lawns and agricultural fields, with no homes or businesses being removed. Both the roadways and the bike path will remain open during construction, which is expected to be awarded in July 2026. Public comments on the federally and state-funded project should be submitted by September 19, 2025.
🚓 Chillicothe police tackle 26 incidents in single-day crime spree. Officers responded to multiple thefts, including one from a vehicle on Madison Avenue and another at a gas station on North Bridge Street. A 54-year-old man was arrested on serious charges of gross sexual imposition following a secret indictment. Drug trafficking investigations were launched on North Paint Street and Eastern Avenue, while officers also handled trespassing complaints, traffic violations, and a domestic situation involving a protection order violation. Multiple warrant arrests rounded out the busy day for local law enforcement.
🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
💰 Financial Friday
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
-Proverbs 3:5-6
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