Good morning, Ross County. The thin blue line got a bit thicker this week after a downtown confrontation landed Kevin Self behind bars for allegedly punching Officer Shane Daubenmire. The Tuesday incident—occurring just two days after Self's previous arrest for disorderly intoxication—escalated quickly from banging on a police cruiser to formal charges including assault on a peace officer, with court proceedings scheduled for Wednesday.
Meanwhile, property owners can breathe a little easier after Scioto Township trustees unanimously slashed property tax rates by 30% for 2026, following Union Township's identical move a day earlier. And Yoctangee Park transformed into a celebration of women's equality as the League of Women Voters hosted an interactive event complete with educational tents, cookie decorating, and even a soapbox for visitors to speak their minds on pressing issues—continuing the organization's nearly century-long tradition of community engagement.
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👊 Drunk man punches officer after banging on police cruiser downtown. Kevin Self was arrested Tuesday after confronting Officer Shane Daubenmire at a Chillicothe intersection around 2:15 p.m. Police say Self, who had been drinking and arguing with his mother, ignored commands and became combative during the attempted arrest. Daubenmire sustained minor injuries while Self faces multiple charges including assault on a peace officer and resisting arrest. The suspect, who had been arrested for disorderly intoxication just two days earlier, is scheduled for a court appearance Wednesday.
🏠 Scioto Township slashes property tax rates by 30% for 2026. The unanimous decision by township trustees aims to offset the impact of a state-mandated property revaluation in Ross County. Although township taxes represent a small portion of overall tax bills, this reduction will help mitigate next year's increases for residents. The move mirrors actions taken by other local governments, including Union Township which made the same decision a day earlier. This coordinated approach demonstrates how multiple townships are working to prevent un-voted tax increases for their constituents.
🗳️ Women's equality takes center stage in Chillicothe's Yoctangee Park celebration. The League of Women Voters of Chillicothe-Ross County hosted an interactive "Women's Equality Day" event featuring six educational tents with diverse activities. Visitors could record their stories, decorate cookies, test their knowledge of famous women, learn about healthcare initiatives, and even speak from a soapbox on hot topics. League member Bart Henshaw highlighted that while Women's Equality Day is relatively recent, the League itself dates back to 1921 and has supported the Equal Rights Amendment since 1926. The bipartisan organization continues its advocacy work while offering community engagement through events like their upcoming "Candidates Night."
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Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
-Philippians 4:8
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