August 26, 2017

Unofficial Start of Fall

Labor Day weekend is upon us! Many consider this the last weekend of summer, and the unofficial start of fall (the official start is September 22nd). There’s plenty of fall activities coming up and delicious fall menus to excite your palate. I’ve seen posts about pumpkin flavored items already creeping into my social media feeds. […]

August 9, 2017

August in Ross County

The 73rd Annual Ross County Fair is currently underway and that means school age children are close to wrapping up their summer vacations. Many of the local school districts go back in session for the 2017-2018 school year next week. Parents may be looking forward to the school year, but students are trying to figure […]

July 25, 2017

Frankfort Sunflower Festival

Ross County’s next festival takes place this weekend with the Frankfort Sunflower Festival just 13 miles northwest of downtown Chillicothe in downtown Frankfort, Ohio. Celebrate the summer (and sunflowers) during this event that features live musical entertainment, crafts, concessions, contests and more. music / entertainment The Frankfort Sunflower Festival opens Friday night at 5pm. Beginning […]

June 29, 2017

Camp Sherman Days

You have probably heard about Camp Sherman Days, a nine-day commemoration of Camp Sherman and its role in World War I. Beginning on July 1st and continuing through July 9th, the Camp Sherman Days event will take you to various locations around Chillicothe and Ross County to give attendees a glimpse at how the Camp […]

June 22, 2017

It’s Officially Summer!

As of Wednesday, June 21st at 12:24am the summer solstice occurred and officially moved the northern hemisphere into the summer season. Folks here in southern Ohio may not be able to tell much of a difference with such a mild winter and warm spring so we’ve already begun our summer activities. Regardless of technical terms […]

June 8, 2017

Season Opening

The Chillicothe Paints opened their 25th season last Thursday with a full stadium and a great game for the audience. The night ended with a fireworks presentation made possible by 94 Country. If you haven’t been to a Chillicothe Paints game, it’s definitely worth the $7.00 admission to the game. Winning prizes and getting discounts […]

May 2, 2017

The Paint Valley Jamboree

Join The Paxton Theatre for great music and a great time this month! Tickets for the Jamboree are only $10.00 at the door. The Paint Valley Jamboree is currently celebrating it’s 52nd year at the historic Paxton Theatre in Bainbridge, OH.  The Jamboree features local and regional talent on the first and third Saturdays of […]

April 19, 2017

Walking Around Ross County

Spring is here! Now it’s time to get out enjoy some healthy fun. Ross County offers many walks and runs during the year. Especially in the warmer months. This weekend will offer some very unique events. Most events offer a walk or a run. Whichever you prefer! So if your ready get out there and […]

April 11, 2017

Easter Dinner Recipes

Are you still trying to decide on the perfect side dish for Easter Dinner? Luckily, there are cookbooks for that! What better cookbook to get those recipes from than Rich Traditions Cookbook. This cookbook has delicious recipes right here from Ross County, Ohio. You can purchase your very own copy for only $5.00 at the Ross – […]

April 5, 2017

Ross County Attractions Spring Opening

Spring is finally here! That means tourism season is here as well. Our local attractions will begin reopening and welcoming visitors back to Ross County. On April 1st The Ross County Heritage Center reopened for the season. Tours will be available that will take you through Chillicothe and Ross County’s heritage and includes exhibits on […]

March 27, 2017

Camp Sherman Days

This year marks the 100th year anniversary of the historic Camp Sherman. Please join the city of Chillicothe, Ohio to celebrate the 4th of July while we commemorate the centennial anniversary with a week full of events. The week’s featured events include WWI re-enactments and mock battles, WWI themed displays and films, tours of historic Camp Sherman […]

March 22, 2017

5th Annual First National Bank Baseball Classic

Join the Chillicothe Paints in kicking off the 2017 high school baseball season with the First National Bank Baseball Classic! A total of 26 high school teams will compete in a 14-game schedule over seven days. The “Baseball Classic” was established in 2013 with the idea of providing local baseball fans the opportunity to watch […]