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Museum Kids’ Program
Our Junior Member program is back! Kids 6-12 can join us at the Ross County Historical Society on July 28 for a day of fun, crafts, and exploring our collection of ancient Native American artifacts. Call 740-772-1936 to reserve a spot; space is limited!
Unofficial Election Results for Ross County
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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Here are the unofficial results in Ross County for Ohio’s extended primary, according to the county Board of Elections. Only contested races are listed. For Democratic presidential nominee: Joseph Biden received 3,013 votes, Bernie Sanders received 544 votes, Michael Bloomberg received 151 votes, Elizabeth Warren received 82 votes, Michael Bennet received 12 votes, Pete… Read More
Ross County Reports Four Total Confirmed Cases of COVID-19
By: Aaron Payne
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WOUB) — Ross County now has four total positive cases of COVID-19. The Ross County Health District confirmed additional cases on Thursday, April 2, in a press release. The health district’s infectious disease staff said it continues to follow established guidelines and will contact those who have been in close contact with the people… Read More
Ross County Confirms Second Case of COVID-19
By: Aaron Payne
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WOUB) — The second positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Ross County. The Ross County Health District said there are now two positive cases in the county in a release sent out on Tuesday, March 31. According to data from the Ohio Department of Health, the second case involves a man in… Read More
Ross County Confirms First Positive Case of COVID-19
By: Aaron Payne
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WOUB) — The first case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Ross County. The Ross County Health District reported the case in a release sent out Monday, March 30. No further information about the case was disclosed by the district. But Ohio Department of Health data indicates the person was a male in his… Read More
Medical Supply Donation Program Established in Ross and Pike Counties
By: Cheri Russo
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CHILLICOTHE, OH (WOUB) — Businesses and community members in Ross and Pike counties now have several ways to help local health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. People can donate money, medical supplies or make homemade masks to support medical staff at Adena Health System. The Adena Health Foundation established a COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund… Read More
High Number of Flu Cases Closes Entire Ross County School District
By: Associated Press
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio school system planed to reopen Tuesday after a high number of flu cases canceled classes for the district. The Zane Trace Local district is in Ross County in southern Ohio. Superintendent Jerry Mowery says close to one in four students was sick, and staff were also feeling ill. Mowery… Read More
Scherenschnitte Workshop
Back by popular demand, we’re hosting a workshop on scherenschnitte with local artist Bonnie Grove. Learn the Pennsylvania-German art of hand-cut paper designs and spend a relaxing afternoon turning an ordinary sheet of paper into a work of art you can frame or use as a charming Christmas tree ornament. The workshop will take place… Read More
Summer Junior Member Program
The Ross County Historical Society invites children 6-12 years old to join us for our 2019 Summer Junior Member program Art, Artists, & the Art of Storytelling at the Ross County Heritage Center, 45 W. 5th Street Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Join us as we explore our new… Read More
Man Indicted in Slayings of 3 People in Ross County
By: Associated Press
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) — A man who authorities say killed three people in early February has been indicted in southern Ohio on charges that could result in a death sentence if convicted. The Chillicothe Gazette reports 39-year-old James Rinehart Jr. was indicted Friday in Ross County on charges that include aggravated murder, aggravated robbery, kidnapping and rape…. Read More
Statehood Day
Join us in celebrating the founding of the great state of Ohio on March 2, 2019. We’ll have a special one-day exhibit of Ohio statehood documents, including Thomas Worthington’s personal draft of the 1802 Ohio Enabling Act displayed on the table upon which Ohio’s Constitution was signed. We’re debuting a new exhibit on Ross County’s… Read More
Deputies Say 2 Shooting Deaths, Violent Attack May Be Linked
By: Associated Press
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio sheriff’s office says investigators suspect the shooting deaths of two people at a home are connected to a violent assault that critically hurt two more people found at another home a few miles away. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were alerted to the shooting scene at a… Read More