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Katie Feldhues, the OSU Extension Educator for Ross County, spoke on the lessons learned by Junior Fair members at the Ross County Junior Fair Livestock Buyer Appreciation Dinner.

Councilman Joel Fleurima saw his ordinance pass on first reading to accept $1,000 from McDonald's to buy supplies and equipment for Chillicothe Police dogs.

In Chillicothe Council, Beth Neal says she supports Atomic Credit Union's proposed new office by Limestone Boulevard, even with traffic concerns from Brewer Heights residents.

Kingston National Bank has been sponsoring the awards for "The Hills," and Susan Gearhart presented them this year.

Don & Deb Russel, father-and-daughter team, won first place with a passive kinetic sculpture, in an annual art competition, "The Hills," at the Pump House Center for the Arts.

2019 09-05 Michael Mankin won best of show, with what originally was a photo of birds on a wire in an annual art competition, "The Hills," at the Pump House Center for the Arts.

Circleville Mayor Don McIlroy said Uptown Circleville asked for more parking, and angled parking was suggested.

The Pickaway County Health Commissioner asked Circleville Council for more funds because she is mandated by the state to be prepared for health emergencies.

The Cavs fall, 14-0.

Chillicothe Council heard about progress in City Services from Director David Fishel

Dustin Proehl said council's start time will change from 7:30 to 7pm

Pat Patrick said her committee modified the automatic annual 2% rate increase for both city water and sewer fees - the increase for water was transferred to sewer for a total of 4% there.

Economic development director of Circleville and Pickaway County Ryan Scribner describes new hotel development

Circleville Police Chief Shawn Baer said safety forces have a lot of passion and is hopeful for resolution over safety forces tax levy

Circleville Council president David Crawford said changes made to a proposed safety forces tax levy will cause friction

Astie Powell, a Comunity Health Specialist at the Ross County Health District, asked council help fund a "Mobility Manager" in Transit.

Finance chair Dustin Proehl said the city should finish the year in good shape, as shown in the Tax Budget, a mid-year estimate required by state law.

Pat Patrick explained why she will ask for immediate funds next council session - $35,000 for a severely rusted electrical conduit and components at the Waste Treatment Plant.

Circleville Council's Finance chair Barry Keller said everyone regrouped after discussions of a special election for a tax levy were called off in the spring.

The chair of Ohio Democratic party visited Chillicothe for the party's annual "blue cocktail hour," a pep talk and fundraiser.

Chillicothe Council will eventually prohibit grass clippings in the street. Hines also saw that the recycling program was funded for the rest of the year.

In Chillicothe Council, Dave Tatman saw his ordinance pass on first reading to pay a little more towards adding the sidewalk along Western Avenue, and the county will help.

County commissioner Brian Stewart explained how the county worked with the fair board to almost completely rebuilt the Pickaway County Fairgrounds

Law Director Sherri Rutherford explained why Chillicothe Council approved almost $3,700 on first reading for bigger bandwidth for her office.