Scioto Valley reporting by Kevin Coleman: Recent Episodes
Kevin B. Coleman
A fairly new Chillicothe downtown shop also offers mental health. "Dauntless Roots" at 13 West Second Street offers plants, handcrafted items from women-owned businesses, canine companionship...and support for the mind. Kate Smith opened her shop in August and offers monthly gatherings there, "Mental Health Matters Night."
Bernie Moreno is also a businessman, but focused on the fact that he was a childhood legal immigrant from Columbia. He said he has visited the south border because he didn't want to talk about it without seeing it firsthand. He compared the stuation to the fictional "Hunger Games."
J.D. Vance has been portrayed as an author. He has written a book, "Hilbilly Elegy," a success a few years ago. But he speaks mainly as a businessman. He also flatly decries bipartisan corruption and bad decisions.
As a businessman, Mike Gibbons describes himself as living the American dream. He says he is not a career politician, has spent his life in business, and understands economics.
An Ohio Senator since 2017, Matt Dolan from Cleveland pointed out his experience and track record as a conservative Ohio legislator.
The Ross County "March for Life" will happen in downtown Chillicothe on the anniversary of the 1973 Roe v Wade decision.
Instead of a December show, the Pump House Center for the Arts is hosting their annual holiday bazaar.
Find perfect unique gifts and help support the nonprofit public art gallery in Chillicothe's Yoctangee Park, starting with an opening December 2nd. An open house is December 3rd and 4th with hot cider and pop corn.
Pump House director John Payne says artists and crafters can set up a free six-foot table and use wall space in the building, through December 30th. The Pump House will handle all sales, with a 30% charge.
Mike McGinn on his "Chillicothe and Other Places" show in the Pump House Center for the Arts, November 2021
Melody Lapczynski spearheaded this effort, after hearing the pride of another Ohio town with the designation. When asked if she was the instigator of it, she says that many helped, but she did ask "why don't we?"
Aside from all the supporters, veterans and families, and local leaders, a group of Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center students also gave of their time for the event. Tea McCaulla is co-advisor to the local "Skills USA" chapter, and she said her students spent the previous three days weeding, mulching, painting, and repairing a bench built a few years ago by the school.
Shane Wilkin's House District 91 covers most of Clinton, Highland, and Pike, and two southern townships of Ross County. Wilkin also feels the economic disruptions of the pandemic are high priorities, and workforce development is a major tool. He says he is excited about developing the "Ohio Coding Scholar Program."
Two state representatives were in Chillicothe for a meet and greet Tuesday. Mark Johnson' s House District 92 covers most of Ross and Fayette, and the west half of Pickaway County. He said dealing with the economic disruptions of the pandemic is a high priority for him in the statehouse, and workforce development is powerful tool for the near future.
Ohio star of farming reality TV Cory Atley, who farms about 800 acres near Centerville, given the "Phil Donahue" treatment by emcee Mike Smith for the Ross Soil & Water Conservation District annual meeting August 19, 2021.
The Ross Soil & Water Conservation District held their annual meeting August 19th, 2021 at The Brick in Frankfort.
Junior Fair co-emcees Todd Holdren and Dan Riddle, who calculate they have served for 31 years, signed off on their last appearance in the roles. They say 4-H brought them together, and they have enjoyed the energy and excitement of Tuesday nights at the fair.
The August 2021 show of the Pump House Center for the Arts is "Barns Around Ohio," featuring Cincinnati artist Robert Kroeger.
Allison Henderson is running on the Republican ticket for the Fifth Ward seat on Chillicothe council. She had a meet & greet at the Old Capitol Brewery on Paint Street.
This month's show at the Pump House Center for the Arts pairs up a 16-year-old and a 79-year-old women artist in the "Generations" show July 2021
This month's show at the Pump House Center for the Arts pairs up a 16-year-old and a 79-year-old women artist in the "Generations" show July 2021
This month's show at the Pump House Center for the Arts pairs up a 16-year-old and a 79-year-old women artist in the "Generations" show July 2021
This month's show at the Pump House Center for the Arts pairs up 16-year-old and 79-year-old women artists.
Two local women authors spoke about their books at the annual meeting of the Ross County Historical Society - Lynn Carden on "The Women of Robertson Place - A Family Saga" and Melody Lapczynski on "The Carlisle - The History and the Renovation"
Melody Lapczynski wrote "The Carlisle - The History and the Renovation" while she was working two doors down and watching it gradually be rescued after the 2004 arson fire.
Lynn Carden spoke on her discoveries, in her family's Bourneville home since the Civil War, in the "The Women of Robertson Place - A Family Saga."
At the annual banquet of the Ross County Genealogical Society Tuesday night, May 15th. 2021, three young researchers were acknowledged. Kevin Coleman interviewed 11-year-old Breeana Williamson and 10-year-old twins Laila and Makenzie Hoffman, who traced their ancestors back more than 200 years for their 2020 4-H projects...and qualified for several lineage awards in the Genealogical Society.
At the annual banquet of the Ross County Genealogical Society Tuesday night, May 15th. 2021, three young researchers were acknowledged. Kevin Coleman interviewed 11-year-old Breeana Williamson and 10-year-old twins Laila and Makenzie Hoffman, who traced their ancestors back more than 200 years for their 2020 4-H projects...and qualified for several lineage awards in the Genealogical Society.
At the annual banquet of the Ross County Genealogical Society Tuesday night, May 15th. 2021, three young researchers were acknowledged. Kevin Coleman interviewed 11-year-old Breeana Williamson and 10-year-old twins Laila and Makenzie Hoffman, who traced their ancestors back more than 200 years for their 2020 4-H projects...and qualified for several lineage awards in the Genealogical Society.
In lieu of "Bowling for Kid's Sake" this year, Big Brothers / Big Sisters of South Central Ohio had a "Community Fun Day" in Yoctangee Park Saturday, May 5th, 2021. The mentoring organization's new president, Erin Alsop, spoke to two of the members.
The "Artists of Color" show opened at the Pump House Center for the Arts Thursday evening. Among other artists, Stuart Beverly filled a wall and more with his oil paintings. He says he is serving the community by painting portraits and adding them to his display of art.
The new leader of the local mentoring network spent her first few hours in a meet and greet May 28th. Erin Allsop is the new president and CEO of Big Brothers / Big Sisters of South Central Ohio. The organization matches kids who need positive role modeling with adults for one-on-one outings and activities.
Chillicothe's Pump House Center for the Arts is doing this month's show differently, in two ways. The public art gallery in Yoctangee Park is hosting the "People's Choice Photography Show" in May. Pump House director John Payne explains that they are "selling votes" for $1 each, which will then be tabulated and awards given in the second reception Thursday, May 20th.
The new chair of the Ohio Republican Party spoke in Chillicothe Thursday evening.
Bob Paduchik worked for the two Trump campaigns and was the Republican National Co-Chair. He spoke at the annual "Lincoln Day Dinner" of the Ross County Republican Party.
Paduchik said he had been in politics for 35 years, and found Donald Trump to be someone completely new in the field.
The past chair of the Ohio Republican Party also spoke. Jane Timken is now running to be a U.S. senator.
As Memorial Day approaches, Chillicothe's Yoctangee Park will be the center of a military remembrance Saturday, May 8th, 2021.
Educator and Veteran Bob Leach is writing a book describing all 321 service members from Ross County who died in U.S. wars in the 20th century. That inspired the free event, "Ross County in the Nation's Wars," 1 to 4 this Saturday in and around Yoctangee Park.
To start it off, a popular display called "The Eyes of Freedom" will arrive about 6:45 Wednesday afternoon and installed in the old armory. The murals include Chillicothe's Aaron Reed.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose was the keynote speaker for the Republican Women of Ross County, celebrating their 100 years in an annual banquet March 24th, 2021.
Summary transcript:
:00 intro
:17 summary
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:25 * "Ohio's most successful election" under pressure
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1:23 * not want activist Sec of State
1:40 protect "consent of the governed"
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2:05 his military svc informs him
2:20 "you sweat in training so you don't bleed in battle"
2:50 "when the bullets start flying, you find out what people are made of"
3:00 board of elections proved themselves in Ohio
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3:35 end
Ohio Congressman Brad Wenstrup spoke to the Republican Women of Ross County, celebrating their 100 years in an annual banquet March 24th, 2021.
Summary transcript:
:05 Ohio District 2
:15 summary of address
:30 fence around Capitol
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2 major national topics
1:10 shootings?
1:20 * what are major causes of violence?
1:45 not allowed to put "thou shalt not kill" before schools
1:50 need psych services back
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2:10 ** "We've got a fence around Capitol but we let anyone into the country right now."
inhumane
2:40 win-win for cartels
2:45 allow in with COVID
can do much better
3:30 want Ellis Island, not current mayhem
Trump had agreements w Central America nations
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4:00 Seeing from perspective as physician and soldier?
national security, national health
4:20 * "Warp Speed' cut time for vaccines but many more human trials
needs kids back in school, businesses back at work
5:31 end
Mother Sammy Rowe said her three-week-old infant Luke stopped breathing, and Luke's father was performing CPR as they were headed back to the hospital on Bridge Street. Officer Jonathan Dunham and Officer Terry Brown caught up with them at the Olive Garden and rushed Luke the rest of the way while performing CPR.
Two Chillicothe police officers were given the Silver Star Award for saving a baby's life December 31st. Captain Michael Short can't remember the last time this award was given.
Two Chillicothe police officers were given the Silver Star Award for saving a baby's life December 31st.
The "Best of Ross County" can be seen at the Pump House Center for the Arts this month.
The annual juried show for high school students with cash prizes opened Thursday evening and Kevin Coleman was there.
Lizzy Miller's colored pencil sketch illustrates a current issue, with a gas mask sprouting flowers...and leaking blood. The CHS junior won first place. (Sorry, I forgot to ask her to pose before she left.)
The "Best of Ross County" can be seen at the Pump House Center for the Arts this month.
The annual juried show for high school students with cash prizes opened Thursday evening and Kevin Coleman was there.
Savannah Fout's painting adds imagery to a photo of Taylor Swift. The CHS sophomore won best of show, and will invest her winnings into framing for her upcoming show at the Pump House.
The "Best of Ross County" can be seen at the Pump House Center for the Arts this month.
The annual juried show for high school students with cash prizes opened Thursday evening and Kevin Coleman was there.
Jaycey Longcoy's pencil sketch imaginatively combined a current political issue with a meme from the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. The Unioto senior won second place with a quotation from Michelangelo's Renaissance masterpiece and chain-link fencing.