News briefs: Local DAR chapter places wreaths at cemeteries
CHILLICOTHE― The Nathaniel Massie Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution placed 1,200 wreaths in local cemeteries on Dec. 17, as part of the National Wreaths Across America mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.
Each December wreath laying ceremonies take place at Arlington National Cemetery and 3,400 additional locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad. The Nathaniel Massie Chapter placed wreaths in Greenlawn Cemetery and at Nathaniel Massie’s grave in Grandview Cemetery, additionally, wreaths were distributed to purchasers to place on veterans’ graves throughout the county.
The Nathaniel Massie Chapter of the DAR ranks ninth in the state of Ohio in top selling and laying of wreaths on the graves of our veterans. The goal is not to win a contest, but to honor as many veterans as possible. As each wreath is placed the veteran’s name is spoken with the intent that a name spoken aloud is not forgotten.
Over 50 community volunteers assisted the DAR ladies, including The Unioto Art Club and Young Patriots. Scout troops, 4-H Clubs and The Alvis House residents participated, as well as veterans, community members and Representative Mark Johnson.
A brief ceremony preceded the laying of the wreaths, conducted by Connie Meyer, state WAA chair person and past regent of Nathaniel Massie Chapter, with prayer led by, Mike Robinson, Chillicothe Veterans Administration Chaplain.
To participate in the 2023 wreath laying, purchase wreaths, or donate please contact Connie Meyer at ppcsmey2@gmail.com.
Bainbridge Church of Christ holding Christmas Day and New Year's Day celebrations
BAINBRIDGE -- A Christmas Day Celebration Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Bainbridge Church of Christ. Everyone is welcome as we joyfully celebrate Christ's birth with singing familiar Christmas carols and hear an inspiring Christmas devotional shared by Pastor Dennis Wheeler. The celebration will also include a very special treat for all of the kids (including a fun-filled Christmas activity box for each child)! The Bainbridge Church of Christ is located at 3812 U. S. 50 - Bainbridge, Ohio.
The community is invited to a New Year's Day Concert featuring contemporary Christian musical artist, Chris Mulpas on Sunday, Jan. 1, 10:30 a.m. at the Bainbridge Church of Christ.
Chris Mulpas is an evangelist, from Centerburg, who travels the country, proclaiming the Good News through song and sermon.
God's Community Outreach holding New Year's Eve Celebration
CHILLICOTHE -- The 28th annual New Year's Eve Celebration at God's Community Outreach will be Dec. 31.
The festivities begin with a dinner at 6 p.m. and a Jonathon White Concert will follow.
White is one of gospel music's top tenor. He has had the opportunity to sing for many different audiences: from the Grand Ole Opry to the Bill Gaither Homecoming Concert Series, to the Church of any size.
Hailing from Canton, White holds around 150 concerts a year.
GCO is located at 27307 Old Route 35, Chillicothe. The Rev. Woodrow Wilson, senior pastor, welcomes all to attend.For more information concerning the celebration, call GCO at 740-773-7729.
Ohio University launches OHIO Regional Advantage Awards program
ATHENS – Ohio University is launching a new set of renewable scholarships and awards to recognize outstanding achievement within the regional communities for first-year, fulltime degree-seeking fall 2023 students at one of OHIO’s five regional campuses.
Application fees for regional campus locations will be waived through January 2023.
“Ohio University is committed to ensuring that every student in our region who can benefit from an Ohio University degree will be able to pursue academic opportunity through our campuses,” Ohio University President Hugh Sherman said. “This new scholarship program rewards students who are ready to take advantage of OHIO’s opportunities and who take action on their future by applying for admission and aid. We are pleased to recognize exemplary achievement in high school through new investments in additional scholarships on our regional campuses.”
The OHIO Regional Advantage Awards program begins with the OHIO Regional Action Award, a renewable $500 award to encourage students to apply immediately for admission and aid for fall 2023. The award is automatically available to students with a minimum 2.5 high school GPA who apply and whose Free Application for Federal Student Aid results are received by January 15.
Stacking on top of the OHIO Regional Action Award is the featured OHIO Regional Advantage Scholarship. This renewable merit-based scholarship offers award amounts ranging up to $2,500 annually for students with a minimum high school GPA of 3.0. Recipients of the Regional Advantage scholarship who have earned a minimum 4.0 high school GPA will be invited to participate in an essay competition for the OHIO Regional Distinction Award, a renewable scholarship that covers the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees to attend a regional campus for fall 2023.For priority consideration for the OHIO Regional Advantage Awards for fall 2023, students must apply toone of the regional campuses and submit their transcript by January 15, 2023. For more information, visit ohio.edu/regional-advantage.
Meetings
The Chillicothe Design Review Board will hold a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, at the Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 45, East Main St.
Zane Trace Local School District will hold a public hearing on the prepared budget will be at at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11, at the office of the administrative conference room.
Public comment period open for County Road 550 project
CHILLICOTHE – As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation—District 9’s Planning Department, the district’s Environmental Office is seeking public input for a safety project on C.R. 550 in Ross County.
ROS-CR 550-17.12 (PID: 114624) It is proposed to upgrade two intersections on CR 550 in Ross County, Ohio. The project is located in UnionTownship.
The first location is the intersection of Plesant Valley Road, Veterans Parkway, and Clinton Road. The westbound right turn lane on C.R. 550 (Pleasant Valley Road) will be extended at the intersection. The traffic signals will also be upgraded at the intersection.
The first location will require approximately 0.184 acres of permanent right-of-way. The permanent right-of-way is located along a parking lot and an agricultural field.
The second location is at the intersection of Pleasant Valley Road, Egypt Pike, and the U.S. 35 Westbound off ramp. A westbound right turn lane will be added on C.R. 550 (Pleasant Valley Road) at the intersection. The traffic signals will also be upgraded at the intersection.
The second location will require approximately 0.061 acres of permanent right-of-way. The permanent right-of-way is located along a recreational field.
No homes or businesses will be removed by the project.
The roadways will be open for the duration of the project.
The funding for the project is Federal and Local. The environmental commitment date is 4/1/2023. The project is currently expected to be awarded 7/1/2024.
Written comments should be submitted by Jan. 13, or the deadline date that is posted on the web site, to: Brandon Beck, ODOT District 9 Environmental Supervisor, 650 Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 E-Mail: Brandon.Beck@dot.ohio.gov
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