Good morning, Vinton County. A somber reminder of highway safety gripped our community Friday when a tragic collision on Route 28 claimed the life of 56-year-old Lori Schmidt. The rear-end crash between a Nissan Versa and a Can-Am Spyder motorcycle left multiple people injured and closed the highway for over three hours as investigators pieced together what happened on that stretch of Ross County road.
Meanwhile, history buffs have a remarkable opportunity to step back in time on June 14 when historian Larry Strayer presents his fascinating talk on Ohio's militia evolution at the Ross County Heritage Center. And there's promising infrastructure news for our neighbors in Bainbridge, where a $750,000 federal grant will help replace century-old water lines that have long plagued the village with high water loss issues—a critical investment that Representative Peterson calls "a pressing need" for the community.
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💥 Deadly crash claims 56-year-old woman on Ross County highway. A two-vehicle collision occurred Friday afternoon when a Nissan Versa rear-ended a Can-Am Spyder motorcycle on Route 28. Lori Schmidt of Orient, who was a passenger on the three-wheeled motorcycle, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Spyder's driver was airlifted to Wexner Medical Center, while the Versa's driver was transported to another medical facility with unknown conditions. The highway was closed for about three and a half hours as authorities investigated the crash.
🪖 Ohio Militia history comes alive at Ross County Heritage Center. Historian Larry Strayer will present a fascinating evening talk on June 14 exploring the evolution of Ohio's militia from 1803 through the Spanish-American War. As guest curator for the museum's Ohio Militia exhibit, Strayer will share stories of citizen-soldiers who shaped both local communities and national history. The free event begins at 6:30pm at the Heritage Center in Chillicothe, with Strayer available afterward to answer questions about his extensive collection and research. Military history enthusiasts can contact (740) 772-1936 for more information.
💧 Bainbridge's century-old water system gets $750,000 lifeline. State Representative Bob Peterson announced Ross County will receive federal funding to address critical water infrastructure needs in the village. The grant, part of a $5.75 million package benefiting 14 communities across Ohio, will help replace aged and damaged lines that currently experience high water loss. "Water system upgrades have been a pressing need in Bainbridge," Peterson said of the investment. The funding comes through federal Community Development Block Grant programs aimed at improving quality of life and creating opportunities for future development.
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