November 16, 2015

Ross County Recipes

If you’re anything like me this time of year can be very stressful. You never know what to cook or how to cook it. Luckily, there are cookbooks for that! This year I will be getting my recipes from Rich Traditions Cookbook. This cookbook came right here from Chillicothe and Ross County, Ohio. You can […]

November 11, 2015

Thanksgiving Tradition

Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated in the United States with family and friends gathering around the table and enjoying a meal. The holiday holds a deep meaning for American history as it represents the first Thanksgiving that Pilgrims and American Indians came together and celebrated in cooperation. What exactly is Thanksgiving? Wikipedia probably explains it the […]

November 5, 2015

November Activities

October was a truly busy month in Ross County! We hope you enjoyed all of the Halloween and Fall activities that took place this year. Now that all of the Halloween and fall fun are behind us, we’re gearing up for the Holiday Season! Starting this weekend and going throughout November are a plenty of holiday […]

October 28, 2015

Exploring Antiques

Antiques… why do we love them so much? Why do people collect “old” pieces? Why not buy new items from the store? These questions are often asked by those who don’t understand the thrill of hunting for antiques. Each collector has their own reasons behind seeking out antique pieces. Antique pieces have their own history. As […]

October 20, 2015

All About Trick-or-Treating

It’s almost time for trick or treat in Ross County! Many of our communities will be holding their trick or treat on Thursday, October 29th including Chillicothe, Frankfort, Clarksburg, Adelphi, and Bainbridge. We want to share some helpful tips on making it a safe and fun event for everyone. Check out these tips from the CDC on […]

October 14, 2015

Fall Festival of Leaves

This weekend Bainbridge plays host to its annual festival, Fall Festival of Leaves. The festival, which celebrates its 48th anniversary this year, offers the opportunity to celebrate the fall season in our region. The festival was started in 1968 and is one of the largest and best attended festivals in southern Ohio. The area used […]

October 7, 2015

Ross-Chillicothe Fall Bucket List

Ohio is one of the many places where you can experience all four seasons. Ross County and Chillicothe specifically have lots of vantage points to enjoy the beauty of fall. Autumn is the perfect opportunity to be able to spend some time outdoors before winter comes along. At times it may be difficult to think of […]

September 30, 2015

Taste of Chillicothe

This week we’re featuring something that will get your taste buds watering! We’re talking about the local restaurants in Chillicothe that offer the unique local flavor that visitors enjoy. When traveling, we all know that we can find the national chain restaurants close by but what many visitors are interested in discovering is the local […]

September 23, 2015

Halloween in Ross County

Halloween is a fun holiday that brings the kids out in all of us. Ross County will be alive…or undead… this Halloween season with plenty of festivities! Whether you enjoy getting scared along haunted trails, family friendly spooky fun, or just enjoy dressing up with the kids and going trick or treating – this holiday is […]

September 16, 2015

Community Spotlight: Adelphi

We’re doing something a little different this week with our blog by spotlighting one of our communities in Ross County. This week’s spotlight is on Adelphi. Adelphi is a small village in northeastern Ross County and is home to approximately 371 citizens. It was founded in 1804  and was surveyed and laid out by Gen. […]

September 9, 2015

Fall Fun!

As the summer activities start winding down in Ross County, all of the Fall Fun begins! Chillicothe and surrounding communities have plenty of events and activities to do during the fall. A lot of these events offer free admission for the family to enjoy. For all of you who enjoy festivals, this weekend offers a […]

September 2, 2015

Labor Day

Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer. The original meaning of the holiday is a national tribute to all of the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. So whether you’re celebrating the end of summer or the original meaning of Labor Day, we’d like to provide some […]