Good morning, Ross County. Your property tax bill just got some rare good news: Commissioners slashed the county's inside millage by 30% for 2026, dropping it to 1.68% and offsetting what would've been a painful hike on their slice of your tax pie. They're now challenging schools and other taxing entities to follow suit, with Jefferson, Union, and Scioto townships already earning praise for similar moves.
Meanwhile, the Sheriff's Office logged another marathon shift—nineteen incidents on March 3 alone, from a sexual conduct investigation in Richmond Dale to a father-son fight in Kingston. The day before wasn't much quieter, with Deputy Williamson turning a Waverly gas station stop into a narcotics bust. But here's your bright spot: February's Career Tech Education Month just wrapped with commissioners honoring two Pickaway-Ross CTC students proving that skilled trades still build futures.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🚨 Ross County Sheriff logs 19 incidents on March 3, from drugs to sex offenses. Deputies handled traffic stops, welfare checks, a missing juvenile sent to detention, father-son fight in Kingston, and launched probes into unlawful sexual conduct with a minor in Richmond Dale plus protection order violations. Activity spanned the full day across Chillicothe, Bainbridge, and Frankfort. Read more
💊 Narcotics bust with warrant shocks Waverly gas station. On March 2 evening, Deputy Williamson spotted a wanted man, arrested him for drug possession, paraphernalia, and abuse instruments amid 11 total incidents. Other calls hit Unioto Schools for a juvenile issue, threats in Chillicothe, and welfare checks. Read more
💰 Commissioners slash property tax millage 30% for 2026 relief. Ross County drops inside millage to 1.68%, offsetting a projected 30% hike on their 6% share via budgeting cuts. They urge schools and other entities to follow, praising Jefferson, Union, and Scioto townships. Read more
🎓 February crowned Career and Technical Education Month in Ross County. Commissioners honored Pickaway-Ross CTC students Adriaunna Menendez and Nehemiah Robinson, who showcased hands-on training for future careers. Proclamation boosts programs prepping kids for college and jobs. Read more
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud."
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
This beautiful verse reminds us that true love is about showing kindness, patience, and humility towards others. By embracing these qualities, we can build stronger, more meaningful relationships in our daily lives.
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