Good morning, Ross County. October has fully embraced Chillicothe with its spooky spirit, as Wheatberry Books prepares to transform into a Haunted Bookshop this Saturday. This seasonal celebration joins a calendar already brimming with Halloween festivities, perfect for those ready to don a hoodie, grab a flashlight, and immerse themselves in the autumn ambiance that's taken over our community.
Meanwhile, local democracy steps into the spotlight as 6th Ward voters prepare to choose between incumbent Dan DeMint and former council member Jamie Brown in the upcoming November election. Sports enthusiasts have double reason to celebrate—McDonald's app purchases on October 23rd will direct funds to nine local high schools' athletic programs, while Westfall golf dominates the headlines with sophomore Brendan Biegler earning Player of the Year honors and the Mustangs claiming the boys' championship in impressive fashion.
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🗳️ Chillicothe's 6th Ward voters face choice between familiar faces. Incumbent Dan DeMint and former council member Jamie Brown are competing for the 6th Ward seat on Chillicothe City Council in the upcoming November election. Both candidates were asked identical questions to help voters understand what kind of council member each would be. The questions were designed to provide residents with the information needed to make an informed decision at the polls. The article presents their responses to give 6th Ward constituents insight into their potential representatives.
📢 Anti-Trump protesters return to Chillicothe this weekend. The "No Kings" demonstration will take place from 12 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Ross County Courthouse steps in downtown Chillicothe, Ohio. Organizers expect millions of Americans nationwide to join protests against Trump's policies on immigration, healthcare, environmental protections, and education. According to the No Kings website, the movement stands against what they see as presidential overreach, stating "in America, we don't have kings and we won't back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty."
📚 Chillicothe embraces spooky season with haunted bookshop event. Wheatberry Books is hosting a Haunted Bookshop & Silly Spooky Storytime this Saturday, adding to the town's October festivities. The event joins numerous Halloween activities keeping local calendars filled with "thrills and chills" throughout the month. Residents are encouraged to grab a hoodie and flashlight to enjoy the seasonal fun. October in Chillicothe isn't just about Halloween—it's a full embrace of the spooky spirit.
🍔 Ohio McDonald's app sales to boost high school sports funding. On October 23, a special High School Digital Fundraiser Day will direct 10% of all McDonald's app purchases to 273 Ohio high schools. Local institutions including Chillicothe, Adena, Huntington, Paint Valley, Unioto, Zane Trace, Southeastern, Piketon and Waverly high schools will benefit from the initiative. The fundraiser aims to support athletic programs through a simple digital purchase mechanism. McDonald's restaurants across the state are preparing for this community-focused event.
⛳ Westfall dominates Scioto Valley Conference golf with multiple champions. Sophomore Brendan Biegler was named Player of the Year in boys' golf with an impressive 35.57 average. The Mustangs claimed the boys' championship, with five Westfall players earning spots on the first team. Unioto followed with three first-team selections, while Piketon placed three players and Huntington, Zane Trace, and Adena each had one representative on the all-league first team.
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Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
-Ephesians 4:2
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