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In recognition of African American History Month, this celebration of African American service in the military will reemphasize the importance of VA Minority Veteran Program Coordinators.
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On the heels of winning their respective Frontier Athletic Conference Meet, the Chillicothe Cavaliers Swim teams finished near the top at Saturday’s Sectional Meet at Ohio University.
The Athens Boys and Marietta Girls were DII Southeast Sectional Meet Champions, while Chillicothe was the Boys runners-up and the Girls were third behind Athens.
The DII Southeast District Swim Meet is combined with the Central District this Thursday at McCorkle Aquatic Center at Ohio State University. 30 swimmers in each individual event and 20 teams in relay events will compete at the District Tournament.
The Division I District Tournament will be held Saturday.
BOYS DII SECTIONAL TEAM RESULTS: 1st – Athens (619); 2nd – Chillicothe (438.5); 3rd – Greenfield McClain (258); 4th – Marietta (232.5); 5th – River Valley (185); 6th – Warren (165); 7th – Zane Trace (159); 8th – Portsmouth Notre Dame (158); 9th – Northwest (144); 10th – Portsmouth (126); 11th – Hillsboro (117); 12th – Miami Trace (105); 13th – Washington CH (75); 14th – Wheelersburg (74); 15th – Adena (57); 16th – Logan Elm (40); 17th – Fairfield Union (31); 18th – Circleville (28); 19th – Portsmouth West (14).
GIRLS DII SECTIONAL TEAM RESULTS: 1st – Marietta (530); 2nd – Athens (335); 3rd – Chillicothe (304); 4th – Fairfield Union; 5th – Warren (276); 6th – Portsmouth Notre Dame (243); 7th – Greenfield McClain (236); 8th – Washington CH (234); 9th – Wheelersburg (211); 10th – Zane Trace (184); 11th – River Valley (165); 12th – Miami Trace (152); 13th – Hillsboro (140); 14th – Northwest (82); 15th – Portsmouth (69); 16th – Logan Elm (62); 17th – Crooksville (45); 18th Circleville (44); 19th – Adena (23); 20th – Portsmouth West (9).
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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has closed Hocking Hills State Park until further notice due to unsafe trail conditions. Visitors are asked to not enter the park for any reason.
Trail conditions are being monitored and the park will be reopened when it is safe to do so.
ODNR will contact guests who have camping or cabin reservations during this time to make other arrangements.
Goodwill of South Central Ohio is asking for area partners to host work projects for their Summer Youth Work Program. The 2022 Program will run for five weeks, between June 6th and August 12th.
For more information on how you can partner in this program, see below:
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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Valentine’s Day should be a day for romance but seeking companionship and love may also involve a scam. Reports from the Federal Trade Commission show romance scams reached a record $304 million in reported losses in 2020, up about 50% from 2019.
“And that’s just the crimes reported; the real numbers could be far greater as many victims are oftentimes reluctant to report the fraud,” said Commerce Director Sherry Maxfield. “These professional scammers know how to find victims, earn their trust and then manipulate them into giving them money. Knowing how to protect yourself is the first step to prevent this fraud.”
How the Scam Works
Potential victims are found by the scammer through online dating apps and social media platforms. Oftentimes scammers identify themselves as a wealthy overseas business person or a military member stationed in a foreign country. Usually the scammer and victim never meet in person but communicate via text messages, emails and phone calls. As the relationship evolves, the scammer will reel their victim in with phony promises to make the victim feel special. After trust is established, the scammer spins a story about an urgent situation where money is needed quickly or they have a “can’t miss” investment opportunity. The scammer may also ask for personal information to steal the victim’s identity or assets.
Tips to Protect Yourself
Avoid being a victim by following these simple rules:
Resources to Use if You Suspect Fraud
Wire Transfers
Banks, Credit Unions
Investments
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What was a close game through the first three quarters, saw the Vinton County Vikings pull away in the fourth quarter for a 56-44 win at Wellston Friday night.
Wellston grabbed a 6-0 lead with the Vikings not scoring until 2:12 left in first quarter, which then saw VC go on 7-0 run for their first lead of 7-6. After a brief 8-7 by the Rockets, Vinton County got the lead back 9-8 at the end of the quarter.
Vinton County started getting some distance in the second quarter at 18-13 with 4:31 left in half and went into halftime up 24-20.
The second half saw VC lead by as many as 27-20, 29-22 before Wellston cut it to 40-39, then the Vikings went on 7-0 run for a 47-39 lead. Wellston got as close as 47-41 with 1:53 left but never got any closer.
Score by quarters:
Vinton County 9/24/34/56
Wellston 8/20/34/44
Vinton County Team Scoring:
Eli Radabaugh 16 points *McDonald’s Player of the Game*
Zane Karr 15 points
Braylon Damron 10 points
Brayden Cain 5 points
Asa Davidson 5 points
Ashton Allman 2 points
Jack Davidson 1 point
Wellston Team Scoring:
Cyan Ervin 14 points
Garrett Brown 14 points
Michael Schober 10 points
Isaac Molihan 4 points
Evan Brown 2 points
Vinton County improves to (9-2/13-7) and remains tied with Alexander for the TVC lead after their 57-46 win over Athens. Alex plays their last TVC game tomorrow and Vinton County plays River Valley on February 21st.
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Ross County’s top high school artists brought their works to the Pump House Center for the Arts for The Best of Ross County Art Contest.
Unioto’s Indiyah Spetnagel was awarded “Best of Show” for her acrylic paint “Ophelia”.
First Place went to Savannah Fout of Southeastern, Second Place Josie Vallette of Unioto and Third Place to Corbin Demint of Unioto.
Here are the Honorable Mentions:
Allison Gozy (2) – Chillicothe
Kayla Sines- Unioto
Eden Stout- Unioto
Breanna Reno- Unioto
Maddie Waller- Unioto
Harley Bane- Unioto
Morgan Park- Unioto
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(Chillicothe)- The United Way of Ross County supports 211, a free and confidential service that helps people across North America find the local resources they need 24/7.
“February 11th is National 211 Day, help us celebrate by liking and sharing this post to your friends and loved ones.”
To find some of the resources available in Ross County through 211, CLICK HERE.
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(Washington CH)- Fayette County Public Health is currently scheduling Hepatitis A immunizations for adults. These vaccines are being offered free of charge until February 21st.
Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus that can affect anyone. It is transmitted through direct contact with an infectious person or by ingesting food or water that is contaminated by an infected person.
Vaccines are safe and effective at preventing hepatitis A infections. Good personal hygiene and proper sanitation can also help prevent the spread of this virus. Call (740) 335-5910 to schedule your vaccination.
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Finally… the SOC II title has found a home in Waverly, the first outright title for the Tigers since 1992.
30… long… years.
“We’ve had some really nice teams” said Robinson “teams I thought we probably would win the league. But, crazy things happen. No excuses – we just didn’t get it done.”
The Senators were able to hang with the Tigers early, trailing 16-12 after the first period, but Waverly’s inside-out game complimented by Trey Robertson’s 34-point effort began to overwhelm West on the defensive end.
“They’re tough to guard” said West Coach Caleb McClanahan. “You try to chase Trey around and he’s seen every kind of defense and everything you’re gonna try to throw at him. They hit somebody that’s open or hit (Will) Futhey underneath… They’re the Number 1 seed in D-2 for a reason. They’re a good team.”
Waverly began to pull away in the second period after back-to-back baskets by Hudson Kelly and a lay in by Mark Stulley. Robertson drilled a three and to put the Tigers ahead by 10 at 29-19 with 2:56 remaining before intermission. Waverly widened its margin to 51-39 through the third quarter.
The Tigers have their sites set for Lucasville Valley Friday night to close out the regular season, which will be a night filled with emptions.
“Tomorrow’s gonna be tough” anticipated Robertson, thinking about his class of six seniors. “Brad Stulley and I started coaching these guys when they were in the third grade. We’ve spent a lot of time together. It’d be nice to win that one and send these guys out on a positive note.”
Watch for highlights and interviews Friday night on the Litter Media Games of the Week Post Game Show on the Litter Media Facebook Page.
SCORING: Portsmouth West (47) – Jake Jordan, 2; Jesse Dixon, 12; Jeffrey Bishop, 8; Noah Coleman, 7; Ryan Sissel, 16; Jacob Davis, 2. Waverly (68) – Mark Stulley, 7; Hudson Kelly, 8; Trey Robertson, 34; Wade Futhey, 3; Penn Morrison, 2; Will Futhey, 14.
