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Adena Sexual Assault Survivor Advocates Coordinator Heather Welshimer and Brittany Knox talk about an awareness event Saturday and a project Adena is partnering with OUC called The Clothesline Project. To learn more, call 740-779-7263.

Jim Hougland of Chillicothe is a volunteer with Honor Flight Columbus. The day trip gives veterans of WWII, the Korean and Vietnam Wars a chance to visit the war memorials in Washington D.C. Hougland adds, the White House is also part of the trip which happens six times per year. To volunteer, sign up to take the trip or to learn more, visit www. HonorFlightColumbus.org or call 614-284-4987.

Kevin Carr of www. FatGuysAtTheMovies.com looks at three movies this week: "The Zookeeper's Wife", "Ghost in the Shell" and "The Boss Baby".

CCSD Nurse Natalie Harbert says Kindergarten & Pre-School Registration will be held April 7th inside Hatton Memorial Gymnasium. Registration is from 8am-6pm. Harbert says Children 4 years old by August 1st, 2017 are eligible to be registered for Preschool and those 5 years old by August 1st are eligible Kindergarten registration. There are required documents for enrollment, including a certified b...

CCSD Supt. Jon Saxton highlights items discussed at Monday's Board Meeting. Students and food service staff received special recognition at the meeting. Saxton says the board is looking for community input on naming the coming buildings for grades K-2 and 3-6. He adds Tuesday April 4th, the public is invited to a virtual tour or the new buildings which will be shown in the CHS/CMS Auditorium. The...

Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney shares details on items covered by City Council Monday. Feeney also says a plan is in place for large item pick up, finishing the foot bridge in Yoctangee Park and more.

The Ross County Health District's Ben Avery and Michelle Long with Levy Committee representative Missy Butt talk about why voters should vote Yes on the District's Levy May 2nd.

In the March Ross County Sheriff update, Lt. Mike Preston and Capt. Dennis McKeever talk about the productive efforts of Sheriff George Lavender's "Stop Trafficking or Pay the Price" initiative.

Brad Catron's mission of sanitary water continues April 22nd with the Water-Can Walk at 9am in Yoctangee Park. The day brings awareness to the need for clean water in remote areas worldwide, specifically Kenya where Catron's Foothold International Missions has helped with water filtration. Catron and his wife Cherie founded the Chillicothe based Foothold International in 2012. Catron says 780-mill...

Heroin Partnership Project Coordinator, Terri Minney, reflects on Thursday's Opiate Summit engaging local, state and federal representatives. You can learn more about the Heroin Partnership Project, search them on Facebook or https://www.heroinpartnershipproject.com/ .

Ohio's Legislature is in budget mode. Local State Representative, Gary Scherer (R) and State Senator Bob Peterson (R) discuss those budgets and what's ahead in the current session. (file photo)

There are a number of movies out this weekend. Kevin Carr of www. FatGuysAtTheMovies.com looks at "Wilson", "Power Rangers", "T2: Trainspotting", "Life"&"CHIPS".

Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center educators (pictured) Mark Johnston, Mark Misita and Allen Kiger share details about their programs. Johnston is the Engineering Technology Instructor, Misita instructs the new Environmental Technology courses and Kiger is the Crew Technology Supervisor at the Crouse Chapel Road Campus.

Mala Kennard with the Chillicothe High School Music Department talks about the recent activities for the students and preparation for a couple of upcoming events. The CHS Musical is "Hairspray" which in audition phase and will take the stage in May. Kennard also talks about a special events on April 1st in the CHS auditorium. To learn more, contact the Music Department at 740-702-2287.

From the courts of Logan, Ohio to becoming a Buckeye and playing on the world stage as an olympian, Katie Smith has been a lifelong ambassador for the game of basketball. Smith will be the keynote speaker for the Ohio State University Alumni Club of Ross County Thursday March 23rd at the Chillicothe Country Club. Smith is a three-time medalist with Team USA, a seven-time All-Star with the WNBA win...

Recent retirements have meant some promotions in the Chillicothe Police Department. Detective Bud Lytle and newly named Captain Ron Meyers explain. Meyers also attended Monday's Town Hall Meeting on addiction hosted by the Chillicothe-Ross County Public Library. Both talk about the opiate problem that is plaguing American cities and smaller communities like Chillicothe and the Ross County villages...

Sally Bluck with the Ross County 4H Extension Office talks about her after school STEM program in Ross County Schools. Learn more at www.ross.osu.edu .

Steve Clever with the Ross County YMCA says the Y is focused on Water Safety as the weather gets warmer. He also shares details on local swimmers participating at a meet in Bowling Green and the local youth gymnastics meet. The Y's 3rd annual Floating Easter Egg Hunt is coming up and soon, Aerial Arts Classes will begin. Get more details at www.rosscountyymca.org .

Ross County Health District's Donna Lambert and Sharon Rickey are with the Women Infants & Children program. They give the latest on the WIC program.

Debbie Nunziato of the Chillicothe-Ross County Public Library talks about what's ahead for the rest of March and April.

Bev Riley and Ted Fickisen share the latest happenings and what's ahead at the Pump House Center for the Arts. Ted paid tribute to longtime contributor Wilbur Poole who recently passed away. The "Inclusion Works" exhibition wraps up on March 26th and the Chillicothe Art League's 19th Annual Spring Open will run through April 30th. The Pump House will also participate with the upcoming Earth Gather...

Brittany Freeman and Macy Powers discuss the 2017 Health, Safety & Firness Expo which will be hosted by the Pickaway-Ross Adult Edcuation Center on State Route 104 Saturday.

Linda Brown and Beth Neal are part First Capital District and the Downtown Floral Campaign. Many enjoyed the colorful display through Chillicothe's Downtown in 2016. Donations can be made at the Chillicothe-Ross County Chamber of Commerce.

Chillicothe Athletic Director Mike Barren and Dan Ramey discuss the Cavaliers Winter Season and look ahead at the Spring Sports Season.

Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney talks with Dan Ramey the morning following the most recent session of City Council.