(Chillicothe)- The Buckeye Off-Road Expo is coming to the Ross County Fairgrounds May 20-22.
(Buckeye Off Road Expo 2022)
From off-road racing to rock crawling, trail riding, to sand sports, Jeeps, UTV, to camping and adventure travel, fans have the unique opportunity to meet and talk with the most knowledgeable people in the off-road industry.
Fans can experience the dynamic world of off-road thru ride alongs, demos, celebrity appearances, industry media events and product giveaways.
(Columbus)- Twice each year, the Supreme Court of Ohio conducts a Civic Education Program and relocates from the capital city to hold sessions in other Ohio communities. This year, the Civic Education Program is set for Fayette County.
On December 9, Miami Trace hosted an off-site visit from staff members affiliated with the Supreme Court of Ohio.
“Just this week, we received a message from Sara Stiffler, Manager of Civic Education Program for Supreme Court of Ohio, that: Chief Justice O’Connor has selected Miami Trace High School as the location for Fayette County Off-Site Court on April 27, 2022”, according to a social media post from Miami Trace Schools.
“We are both elated and humbled that the Supreme Court of Ohio has chosen Miami Trace Local School District and look forward to hosting in April. This is a unique opportunity for high school students of Fayette County to learn and have exposure to Ohio’s judicial system. Students from Fayette Christian School, Washington City Schools, and Miami Trace will attend the proceedings and receive the rare opportunity to participate in the processes leading up to them.”
Curriculum materials, such as summaries of specific cases to be argued, will be provided to teachers and students prior to the session. Attorneys will team with Fayette County educators to review case materials and Ohio’s judicial system. On the day of the court session, selected students will attend a question and answer session with the Justices of the Court, attend one of three oral arguments, and meet with the case attorneys for a debriefing after their assigned case has been argued.
“The Miami Trace Local School District is honored to participate in the Off-Site Court Program and host the Supreme Court of Ohio. We look forward to students of Fayette County joining the more than 32,000 Ohio students who have been granted the opportunity to observe the proceedings of the Supreme Court and interact with justices, attorneys, and court staff.”
(Chillicothe) – Adena Health System has announced that it will expand its services in Chillicothe with the addition of a new Urgent Care facility on Bridge Street. The 6,400 square-foot facility will be located in a shared space with Rural King at 1470 North Bridge Street, Chillicothe.
“We recognize the healthcare needs of our communities continue to grow and patients and their families deserve facilities and services that are convenient and close to where they live and work,” said Adena President and CEO Jeff Graham. “Our Adena Urgent Care – Western Avenue location in Chillicothe continues to see record patient volumes, so the opening of this new location not only benefits our patients with more care options but also our providers and caregivers in reducing the strains on their staffing and resources.”
Graham added, “We greatly appreciate our partners with Rural King for sharing in this vision of bringing valuable urgent care services to Chillicothe’s north end of town.”
Initial services offered at Adena Urgent Care – Bridge Street will include:
· Acute care for illnesses like flu, colds, cough, strep throat and more;
· COVID-19 testing;
· Sports physicals;
· Sprains, strains and minor fractures;
· Outpatient laboratory services; and
· X-ray and mobile 3D mammograms.
Patients seeking services at Adena Urgent Care – Bridge Street will have the ability to skip the waiting room experience by using Adena’s convenient online service that allows them to sign-in from home or elsewhere. After signing in online, the patient can continue working or resting at home until they are notified that it is time to come in to the clinic to see a provider. Traditional walk-in service will also be available.
Adena Urgent Care – Bridge Street is scheduled to open in early 2022.
Additional Adena Urgent Care locations can be found throughout Chillicothe, Circleville, Hillsboro, Jackson, Washington Court House and Waverly. For more information and to reserve your spot, visit Adena.org/UrgentCare.
(Columbus) – The start of a new year means new beginnings, New Year’s resolutions and new opportunities. For some, this could mean purchasing a new home. In fact, a recent study shows that 45 million Millennials alone plan to buy their first home in 2022.
Given that predicted sales volume, Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing is recognizing January’s “Get Organized Month” by sharing organizational tips and resources to help real estate professionals and anyone looking to purchase a home.
“We strive to protect those buying or selling a home in Ohio,” said Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing Superintendent Anne Petit. “In a very competitive housing market, it is important for our licensees, their clients and customers to be organized when working through the homebuying process to protect what for most is the largest investment they’ll ever make.
“Get Organized Month” was created to increase awareness of the value of being organized.While organizational skills are always important, they can be critical for anyone looking to buy a home.
Homebuyers are encouraged to understand the importance of preparation and investing time, not only in getting organized, but also understanding the importance of each step in the home buying transaction. Check out these tips that will help in the homebuying process:
Do your research, the more you know the better you can plan
Always verify you are working with an actively licensed real estate agent
Get finances in order; run your credit report and identify a lender for your home purchase
Find an actively licensed home inspector to provide a detailed report on your potential home’s condition
Gather necessary documents needed for closing
The Division of Real Estate licenses and regulates Ohio home inspectors, real estate brokers and sales associates who arrange for the sale or lease of real estate, as well as real estate appraisers ensuring all licensed professionals conduct their business in a legal and ethical manner.
(Chillicothe)- The Chillicothe City Transit System has made more progress with their AARP Community Challenge Grant.
Two bus shelters have been installed along the new fixed-routes, one at the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library (Main Library), serving all routes, and one near AMVETS, serving the Bridge Street and Shuttle Routes. Funding for this project was provided by AARP Livable Communities.
(Photo: Chillicothe Transit System Bus Stop on Main Street)
A second improvement was the installation of a outdoor bike tire pump at the transit hub (575 E. 7th Street). As a reminder, bikes may be “checked out” for free with a library card at the transit station as part of the library’s Book-A-Bike program.
(Photo: Chillicothe Transit System Bike Tire Pump Hub on 575 East 7th Street)
(Chillicothe) – The Ross Soil and Water Conservation District announces the Board of Supervisors will hold the district’s annual reorganization meeting. The meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. The meeting will be held in conference room D at the Ross County Service Center at 475 Western Avenue in Chillicothe.
The meeting will be held in person as well as by video conference and telephone conference. Please contact the district if you would like to join by phone or online or visit www.rosscountyswcd.org. Media outlets and the public may contact the district to be notified about any special meetings or meetings on a particular topic.
The Ross Soil and Water Conservation District promotes land use practices that prevent soil erosion and protect water quality. The district provides free technical assistance to landowners implementing conservation practices through the farm bill or for the CAUV tax program. The district is engaged in a broad range of services related to geographic information systems, residential neighborhood drainage and runoff, wildlife and habitat. Residents can find more information about education and outreach programs on the district website www.rosscountyswcd.org or call the district office at 740-772-4110, extension 116.
Celebrating 75 years in 2022, the Ross Soil and Water Conservation District was formed in 1947 and is governed by a volunteer board of supervisors elected by Ross County residents and producers. The 2022 supervisors are Brice Acton, Frankfort; Pam Snyder, Kingston; Mike Anderson, South Salem; Greg Ramsey, Clarksburg; and Philip Gray, Chillicothe.
(Chillicothe)- The deadline is approaching for public input on a Chillicothe Planning Master Plan that will see a committee selected to oversee the process.
Mayor Luke Feeney says this is the first citywide comprehensive planning process since the last Master Plan was published in 1948.
“We want YOU to guide our future. We are seeking people who love our community and want to plan the future to be a part of the steering committee. No prerequisites other than caring about our community.”
The application deadline is January 9, 2022 and the committee will start meeting later this month.
