Frankfort Sunflower Festival Canceled for 2026 Due to Downtown Streetscape Delays
The 2026 Frankfort Sunflower Festival has been canceled because of delays with the Frankfort Downtown Streetscape Project. Organizers hope to welcome visitors back next year.
Ross County Historical Society Hosting Cemetery Preservation Training in South Salem
The Ross County Historical Society will host a hands-on cemetery preservation training event in South Salem teaching proper gravestone restoration techniques.
Parasite Linked To Explosive Diarrhea Illness Identified In Southern Ohio; Ross County Has The Highest Number Of Cases
Health officials are warning residents across southern Ohio after cases of a gastrointestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite continue to be identified throughout the region.
Ross County Deputies Investigate Theft, Vandalism, Drug Case and OVI Crash
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 12 incidents on July 13, 2026, including theft complaints, vandalism investigations, a suspected drug case, a reported sex offense, breaking and entering, and an OVI crash in Laurelville.
Chillicothe Police Respond to 11 Incidents on July 12
The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 11 incidents on July 12, 2026, including thefts, disorderly conduct complaints, a warrant arrest, criminal trespass, and a stolen vehicle investigation. Read the complete Chillicothe police blotter.