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š± How your Chillicothe kid can join Ohio Universityās summer ācollege.ā
Good day Chillicothe! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How your Chillicothe kid can join Ohio Universityās summer ācollege.ā
- What kept Chillicothe police busy across town on April 15?
- Coach and prison officer under investigation; what Ross County is confirming now
Also on today's calendar: Zech Lambert | Live at The Page and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
- Saturday: A couple of heavy t-storms, temps: high: 77, low: 43.
- Sunday: Partly sunny; windy, cooler, with a high of 56 and low of 35 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Ohio University Chillicothe opens Kids in College summer registration (chillicothegazette.com) ā Families in Chillicothe can now sign up Kā8 students for Ohio University Chillicotheās Kids in College enrichment program, running June 1ā12 on campus. Kids can choose $50 classes in art, STEM, marine biology, comedy, cake decorating, and more, offered in morning and afternoon sessions. Registration is open through May 18, with optional Tāshirts available. 
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2. Chillicothe Police Respond to Multiple Incidents Across City (sciotopost.com) ā Chillicothe police handled a busy day of calls on April 15, ranging from domestic disputes and welfare checks to theft, trespassing, and criminal mischief across multiple neighborhoods. Officers also served several warrants, including arrests tied to theft and an outstanding warrant at the Ross/Pickaway County line, with many cases still under investigation. Ā Ā Ā
3. Ross Co. softball coach and prison officer put on leave amid student rape allegations (sciotovalleyguardian.com) ā Authorities in Chillicothe and Ross County are investigating allegations that a high school softball coach, who also works at a state prison, assaulted a 17-year-old student he coached. The coach has been placed on leave from Huntington High School while deputies review evidence from the reported incident near the school, and no charges have been filed as the case remains active. Ā Ā Ā
4. Support Given to Ross Park District by Founder of Recreational Trail Effort (iheart.com) ā A founder of the trail running from Chillicothe to Washington Court House recently urged Ross County Commissioners to keep backing the Ross County Park District, which manages much of the route. With county funding secured and a $1.5 million grant in hand, the district plans major erosion repairs near Frankfort while volunteers prepare popular Cookie and Pie Ride events on the Paint Valley Recreational Trail. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Earth Gathering Festival
Pump House Center For the Arts, 1 Enderlin Cir, Chillicothe
11:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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High Bank Works Discovery Event
Hopewell Culture National Park , 16062 State Route 104 , Chillicothe
10:00 am -
Board Work Session - Atwood District Office
Atwood District Office , 425 Yoctangee Pkwy , Chillicothe
6:30 pm -
CIS - Choir Concert
Chillicothe Intermediate School , 345 Arch St , Chillicothe
7:00 pm -
Zech Lambert | Live at The Page
The Page , 47 S Paint St , Chillicothe
7:00 pm -
Mushroom Hike
Metahqua , 3663 Walnut Creek Rd , Chillicothe
2:00 pm -
FROLICKING FOR FLORALS
Buzzard's Roost , 514 Red Bird Ln , Chillicothe
6:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
Tuesday April 28
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š Events Nearby
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Digital Navigator Appointments at Northside
Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library Northside Branch , 550 Buckeye St , Chillicothe
9:00 am -
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library Northside Branch , 550 Buckeye St , Chillicothe
11:00 am -
All American Circus | Chillicothe, OH
Ross County Fairgrounds , 344 Fairgrounds Rd , Chillicothe
7:00 pm -
Sands of Serenity: Zen Garden Creation
Ohio University Chillicothe , 101 University Dr , Chillicothe
10:00 am -
High Bank Works Discovery Event
Hopewell Culture National Park , 16062 State Route 104 , Chillicothe
10:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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