Found a Stray Dog in Chillicothe or Ross County?

I was researching to write an article for Examiner today and found something interesting.  The Ross County Auditor maintains a database of dog license information, so if you find a dog in your area that has a current dog license tag, it's easy to find the owner who may have lost him.  Even without a tag, you can search by breed, address, etc.

Who would have thought any government agency in Ross County capable of such a thing?

Ohioans Save .10 Gallon at Walmart in Chillicothe

From now until September 30, 2011, selected Walmart and Murphy USA gas stations are offering a .10 per gallon savings if you pay with a Walmart gift card, Money Card or credit card at the pump.  I usually purchase my gas with a gift card at the Chillicothe Walmart and save .03 per gallon all year, but the current rollback promotion of a .10 savings is an even sweeter deal.

Photo courtesy of Garrison Photo

This promotion is available at participating locations only and is not available in Minnesota and Oklahoma.  A quick glance at the list assured me that the savings was available in many Walmart and Murphy USA gas stations throughout Ohio.

Don't forget to bring the gas cans for your lawn mowers!

BROWN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $80,000 FOR ROSS COUNTY AIRPORT EXPANSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded an additional $80,497 to the Ross County Airport to upgrade and extend its taxiway.  The new funding will be combined with the original $703,386 grant to cover all project costs.

“A strong transportation infrastructure encourages economic development and helps Ohio’s communities thrive,” Brown said.  “This funding will provide the aviation enthusiasts, small business owners, and other residents of Ross County with a safe, modern facility that will serve them for years to come.”

The improvement project will upgrade the current taxiway surface, change its design to meet current standards, and remove trees and homes to extend the taxiway.

The Ross County Airport is a publicly owned facility on 340 acres near Chillicothe, Ohio.

Source:  brown.senate.gov

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What will this improvement and expansion mean for Chillicothe and Ross County?  A few jobs I'm sure, at least for the short term.  But how many homes will be removed and what impact will it have on the current homeowners/inhabitants?

Counterfeit Bills Being Passed in Chillicothe - Protect Yourself

The Chillicothe Gazette reports that several local businesses and private individuals have received counterfeit bills recently and encourage citizens to be diligent and learn how to spot bogus bills.  The traffickers seem to be targeting small businesses that may not be aware of what to look for in counterfeit money, as well as paying handymen for odd-jobs with phony bills.

(Photo courtesy of Mokra)

The denominations passed most frequently seem to be $20 and $100 bills.




Counterfeit currency is easy to detect with a special pen that leaves a mark on paper money that's not the real deal.  Available online for just a few dollars, a counterfeit pen won't stain bills printed on paper from the U. S. Treasury.

Chillicothe and Ross County Food Pantry

The Good Samaritan Network of Ross County

(updated July 20, 2010)

The Good Samaritan Network of Ross County is located at 133 E. 7th St. in Chillicothe.  (click for map)

Hours of operation:  Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Volunteer Opportunities:  Good Samaritan is run completely by volunteers.  More hands are always appreciated to help sort and stack food at the E. 7th St. facility.

What to Donate:  Your monetary gift is especially appreciated as it allows Good Samaritan to purchase food from the larger Mid-Ohio Food Bank in Columbus for pennies on the dollar, stretching your donation to the fullest.   Your tax deductible gift may be dropped off at the E. 7th St location or mailed to:  PO Box 1780, Chillicothe, OH 45601

Accepted Foods:
Canned foods (meat, vegetables, soup)
Boxed foods
Boxed cereal
Dry beans, pasta and rice
Produce from your garden
Eggs from your backyard chickens
Empty egg cartons

Where to get a referral to receive food:

The Salvation Army – 171 E. 4th St., Chillicothe 740-774-2760 (open M-F, 8:00 a.m. - Noon)
American Red Cross - First Capital District
The Assistance House – 11 W. 5th St., Chillicothe 740-774-3560
Ross County Health Department
Ross County Dept of Job and Family Services
VA Medical Center, Chillicothe, OH
Various area churches (will be added as information is available)

If you have more information to be included on this page, please leave a comment below with your contact information.

(This page is maintained by Marie Anne St. Jean as a source of information only as a courtesy to Ross County residents.  She is not affiliated in any way with the organizations listed herein).

Marie Anne is a retired Marine turned freelance writer residing in Ross County, OH.  She has pledged to donate a portion of her monthly freelance earnings to various charitable organizations in her area.   Reading her blog(s) and any of her works will help her to continue to honor that pledge.  You may read about her visit to Good Samaritan here.

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