News briefs: Ohio 28 culvert project at Owl Creek Road rescheduled for June 7
CHILLICOTHE - A project to replace an existing culvert in the right-of-way of Ohio 28 at the intersection with Owl Creek Road has been rescheduled.
Owl Creek Road will be closed for three days at the intersection with Ohio 28 starting June 7. Ross County ODOT crews will be performing the work. During the closure, traffic will be detoured via Ohio 28 and U.S. 50. This project was originally scheduled to begin May 24. Estimated completion: by 4 p.m. June 9.
Hallsville Memorial Day event
All are welcome to join in honoring local veterans who have passed away on May 29 starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Hallsville Cemetary. This celebration of service has been going on in the community for over 150 years. This year will feature an hour-long program with a special guest speaker, the Adelphi band and a salute from the Ross County Veterans Honor Guard. Everyone is welcome to attend to pay their respects. Those needing a chair are asked to bring their own. In case of inclement weather, the program will be moved to the Hallsville Methodist Church.
Kingston museum opened
KINGSTON -- A museum has opened which contains items from the village's rich history, includingthe Grapette Bottling Company to Kingston-Union School.
It is located on Main Street in the former library building.The hours for the museum are 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Skip into Art with Steve Patrick
CHILLICOTHE- Join Steve Patrick as he offers an art class for children of all ages at Adena Mansion and Gardens.
Skip into Art with Steve Patrick will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 3, and at noon Saturday, July 1 and Saturday, Aug. 5. Admission to this event is free.
Art supplies are provided. For more information, please visit our website at adenamansion.com, email info@adenamansion.com, or call (740) 772-1500.
Born and raised in Chillicothe, Steve Patrick started his artistic training in his father’s lap as soon as he could hold a pencil. His dad (also Steve) was an amazing artist in his own right and was responsible for Steve catching the drawing bug early on.
Peterson announces drinking water infrastructure grants
COLUMBUS— State Rep. Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) announced that six local public water systems will receive grants to help pay for equipment needed to maintain and improve drinking water infrastructure.
The grants were a part of Ohio EPA and Governor Mike DeWine’s H20hio Initiative, which awarded a total of $1 million in grants to more than 100 communities across the state. Public water systems across the state were able to apply for up to $10,000 through H2Ohio.
“Clean drinking water is an essential and basic resource that every Ohioan should have readily available,” Peterson said. “Thanks to H2Ohio, six of my local communities are getting much-needed assistance to maintain and improve their drinking water infrastructure. This will greatly help the residents of those communities, while relieving some of the burden from the public water entities.”
Recipients in Peterson’s district include:• Chillicothe City Public Water System: $5,995 for leak detectors• Hillsboro City: $10,000 for leak amplification devices, portable flow meters• Leesburg Village: $9,995 for valve exercisers, water leak detectors• Pike Water Inc., Plant Public Water System: $9,770 for pipe and cable locators, leak detectors• Washington Court House Public Water System: $9,109 for leak detectors, magnetic locators• Waverly City Public Water System: $7,100 for leak locators
The H2Ohio initiative works to improve water infrastructure, reduce harmful algal blooms, and prevent lead contamination.
Local Democratic Club cleans up trash
The Ross County Democratic Club picked up trash along Veterans Parkway on April 29. The 2-mile-long road was cleaned up by 25 volunteers.
Sixth ward city council person Jamie Ward participated and brought three helpers from Yourh Build. The club volunteers picked up 38 bags of trash. The club tries to pick up trash twice yearly to honor our veterans
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