Horizon was acquired by Shentel in April 2024 and provides fiber optic broadband services to commercial customers in Ohio and adjacent sites and residential customers in Chillicothe, Circleville, Lancaster, and Washington Courthouse, Ohio.

New Delano Industrial Park spec building will be helped by $910K grant from JobsOhio

Resource helps Ohioans navigate their path to higher education or the workforce

New Codes Reduced by Over 610,000 Words, Continues Administration’s Efforts to Simplify Ohio Administrative Code

New application cycle launches on heels of a record-breaking 2023

Top Chamber executives group gives honor for professional standards, community leadership, and more

Take the Leap of Kindness on Feb. 29 in Ross County

Fifth consecutive year for Lancaster and Chillicothe business

Three jobs to be created with $494,000 investment

Chillicothe diaper drive to kick off on Feb. 27

Chillicothe diaper drive to kick off on Feb. 27

Program in 70 schools teaches basic financial literacy

The Desjardins Award, named after credit union pioneer Alphonse Desjardins, recognizes leadership within the credit union movement regarding financial literacy for members and nonmembers of all ages.

Wayfinding kiosk will help guide visitors, inform about events, and increase foot traffic

Programs to benefit include carpentry, construction, robotics, and HVAC

Renovations at the school will benefit four different programs

Lifeline of Ohio Champions of Hope Award for OB/GYN work in educating mothers about placenta donation

Pike County residents now eligible for membership

Petland one of hosts of seminar that hosted about 250 people

Changes hope to speed to obtain, renew CDL licenses without lowering standards

Changes hope to speed to obtain, renew CDL licenses without lowering standards

Move will make it easier for businesses to comply

More than 610,000 words eliminated in effort to remove duplicate language

Officially opens to the public on Sept. 18

Local farm bureau also votes on policies - including opposing Issue 1 on November ballot

ARPA funds will help those with mental health or substance abuse crisis

Local Project is One of 37 Statewide Initiatives Supported by $90M in American Rescue Plan Act Funds Awarded by State Mental Health and Addiction Services Department

Now Offering $1,000,000 In Deposit Coverage

Paint Valley ADAMH Board helps with training

World of AI could boost businesses - even the smallest of them

Chamber's partnership with Chillicothe City Schools reinvigorated the district

2024-25 biennial budget highlights upskilling as part of worker growth

2024-25 biennial budget highlights upskilling as part of worker growth

Western Avenue location would serve up to 50 children

Melanie Swisher to take helm of behavioral health service agency

Treating Opioid Additions in our Community

Two new nurse practitioners added among the hires

Leapfrog has announced that ARMC has maintained its ‘A’ rating for this fall’s grading period. Leapfrog’s hospital grades are updated twice each year. Among Ohio’s 119 rated hospitals, only 33 received Leapfrog’s top grade.

Survey analyzed data from more than 2,200 hospitals and encompassed specific criteria of care

Health System Also Launches New EMR and Patient Portal As Part of Digital Transformation Efforts

Melissa Parks has more than 20 years experience

Reinstituting Narcotics and Special Investigations Unit one of top priorities

Ohio Chamber CEO Steve Stivers visits Ross County to illustrate six areas that hold Ohio back from fuller success

Adena Ranked #93 Among 100 U.S Companies Recognized for Employee Sentiment and Satisfaction

The list recognizes companies that put respect, caring, and appreciation for their employees at the center of their business model.

Twenty-seven properties on list to come down; additional funds sought for former wastewater plant

The Ross County Land Reutilization Corporation (Land Bank) works to improve the quality of neighborhoods, increase land values, create diverse housing opportunities, and return properties to the tax rolls.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services gives local hospital highest rating overall

Digital community asks citizens for input on projects

Including the community and increasing the transparency of decision making are the goals

Quartet includes daughter of long-time Adena physicians

Author Sam Quinones re-energizes recovery community with keynote address

Tech upgrades, additional events and honors highlight summer's worth of fun and success

Independent doctor's group based in Chillicothe seeking to expand

ValueHealth and Great Seal Medical Group have begun planning for multiple high-value ambulatory surgery center developments in the region

Commissioners in four counties pass resolutions honoring impact of group's work

Sept. 1 was the anniversary of the first patients seen at the facility

Patient experience scores taken from Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute surveys conducted by Press Ganey, an industry leader in gathering and analyzing patient feedback, reveal similar levels of satisfaction. Results show significant increases over the last three years, particularly among the number of patients who gave their experiences the highest possible ranking on the survey

Nine south Central Ohio stores to participate in program

In 2021, Goodwill of South Central Ohio recycled nearly 2.4 million pounds of items including textiles, books, purses, backpacks, belts, cardboard, and metal

Scott Cohen matched with brother to help fight acute myeloid leukemia

Treatment with respect, as well as competency, helps patients heal mind and body

Local man's battle with ACL reconstruction, infection gets better when local doctor gets involved

Volunteer and Donate to fight food insecurity in our community

Together We Make Difference

Visitors, residents both benefit from the latest offering from Chillicothe Transit System

The trolley, which was purchased using taxpayer dollars specifically set aside for only transit use, made its debut June 10 during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Watt Street transit hub.

Free athletic training, community health assessments are also part of the package for schools

Partnership with 13 schools will cost health care system $18.2 million during the next decade

Local hospital just the fourth of 19 Ohio hospitals in partnership to reach 100 placenta donations

Less than two years after Adena began partnering with Lifeline of Ohio and collected its first placenta donation, leaders of the organ procurement organization were back on the Adena Regional Medical Center campus recently to celebrate the 100th donation at the Health System.

Circleville Plaza location offers 3,000 square foot clinic

Several physicians will rotate in the clinic, as well as one primary care physician already in the city

Sept. 15 session will focus on robotic assisted surgery

Other salaried, hourly positions will also make adjustments

New wage will begin in September and be fully implemented by end of the year

Since 2016, Land Bank has been acquiring properties through the county

Goodwill of South Central Ohio has started a new business services contracts division and resurrected its Good and Clean custodial service

Adena Health System hires five new providers, including three doctors and two nurse practioners

One-hundred and eighty students in 135 companies with nearly 50,000 hours worked

Pickaway-Ross students serve community well before and after graduation

Noted credit rating service reaffirms A3 credit rating

Second service to give health care provider a strong rating

Chamber Energy Program can save money on natural gas, electric rates

A quick review of your bill by Chamber Energy Program might mean peace of mind

Five counties, 10 different schools represented in Hope For Our Future initiative

Health care company gives 19 students $5,000 scholarships

John Hemmings will help with the transition to future director

Act now to keep your costs down

Chamber Energy Program can help Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce members save money on gas, electric rates

A review of the May 2022 Commercial Building Permit report list for Ross and Pike counties, as provided by the Ross County Building Department.

Local organizations step into the gap to sustain key celebrations and traditions

Shine On Chillicothe took Christmas to another level, now Chillicothe Rotary hopes to do the same with July 4th

New location is the 39th Adena facility in nine counties

Adena Health System opens new urgent care on Bridge Street.

Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center sending local employers quality new workers