News briefs: Beverly Gray honored by NAACP; Adena to host clinical recruitment event

Chillicothe Gazette
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Portrait of Beverly Gray.
Portrait of Beverly Gray.

Beverly Gray honored by NAACP

CHILLICOTHE— The Ross County unit of the NAACP annually honors someone from our community in the month of April who has made significant contributions to the citizens of Chillicothe and Ross County.

This year they will pay tribute to Beverly Gray. She was officially chosen in 2020, but the tribute was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gray was a teacher for more than 30 years, she is an author, lecturer, director of the David Nickens Heritage Center, member of Ohio's Woman Hall of Fame and has been recognized nationally for her contributions to historical projects including the PBS show "Finding Your Roots."

The tribute will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 2 at the Christopher Conference Center. The tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for children 10 and under.

For tickets, please contact Ross County NAACP President Adrienne L. D'Souza at 740-466-5280 or any NAACP member.

Adena to host clinical recruitment event on March 14

CHILLICOTHE — Adena Health System is searching for new and experienced individuals with a passion for caring for others. During its Clinical Recruitment Event, Adena will accept applications and host open interviews for Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, Respiratory Therapists, and other nursing support caregivers.

Sign-on bonuses of up to $10,000 are available for some positions, so all interested are encouraged to attend. Leaders representing all of Adena’s acute care sites and nursing departments will be available to help with the application process, there will be on-site interviews, and some qualified candidates may receive on-the-spot offers.

When: 12 to 4 p.m. March 14

Where: PACCAR Medical Education Center, 446 Hospital Road, Chillicothe

Participants should bring the following documents to the recruitment event:

  • Resume with prior employer/job experience;

  • Copy of current license and/or certification;

  • List of three references, including contact information;

  • Driver’s license or state-issued identification; and

  • Social Security card/number

Adena offers competitive pay and benefits. To learn more about all career opportunities at Adena Health System, visit Adena.org/Careers.

Traffic notice at Department of Energy site in Pike County

Pike County – The Northeast Bypass Road, also known as Fog Road, at the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Portsmouth Site in Pike County will be closed to public traffic from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning March 7. Drivers should seek alternate routes during this period. Emergency response vehicles will be granted access to Fog Road during this time.

The road closure will allow for the safe transportation of demolition debris and soil from the site to the nearby On Site Waste Disposal Facility. There will be physical barricades, electronic message boards and signage to remind drivers of the restrictions.

Walnut Street Children's School now accepting registrations

CHILLICOTHE — Registration for the 2022-2023 school year at Walnut Street Children’s School began March 1.

Registration forms can be found on the walnutstreetpreschool.com website, and will also be available in the preschool office.

Pictures of some of the fun the children have had this year can be seen on

the most recent post on the Walnut Street Children's School Facebook page.

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