Ashville News

CIRCLEVILLE - Road projects continue through Pickaway County this week. U.S. Route 22 - U.S. 22 will be reduced to one lane of two-way traffic between Ohio 104 and Ohio 207 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for surface ...

Many people tell Whitehall business owner Mary Blum that she must feel good about the assistance she has provided victims of natural disasters during the past four months, but to Blum, it was simply about doing ...

An 85-year-old woman has died after her car struck a light pole in a church parking lot Sunday morning.

Last week Francesca Marlene de Czanyi von Gerber celebrated her 77th birthday. Why, you may wonder, would I care? She was one of my favorite entertainers when I was growing up.

A crash involving a dump truck and a school bus has sent one student and the bus driver to Columbus hospitals Monday morning.

A school bus has crashed into a dump truck in central Ohio with children on board, and at least two people are injured.

A Ross County man was charged with stealing a Chillicothe city bus Friday with the intent of driving to his girlfriend's to conduct an argument in person, NBC 4's Patrick Preston reported.

Ashville Elementary fifth-grader Hunter Wellman, 10, learns from a posted list that Shannon Bumgarner will be his teacher this year.

A bridge near Ashville is being replaced by the county engineer. The Cromley Road Bridge over Walnut Creek just south of Ashville will be closed starting Monday for repairs by the Pickaway County Engineer's ...

CIRCLEVILLE - Officers believe a man's anger at his girlfriend might have spurred him to steal a Chillicothe city transit bus and attempt to drive to her Pickaway County home to continue the fight.

A central Ohio man has pleaded not guilty to a charge that he shot at a small tractor mowing a ditch along his property.

85th SEITZ FAMILY REUNION:residence of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Seitz, 16457 Ett Noecker Road, Ashville. The descendants of Jacob Seitz are welcome to attend. Dinner served at 12:30 p.m. Bring a covered dish and table service. Drinks provided. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING:9 a.m. Tecumseh Lodge No. 80, 155 S. Watt St. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS:Lighthouse Club, 291 S. Paint St. Meetings are at 9 a.m., noon, 6:30 and 7:45 p.m. Sundays BENEFIT YARD SALE:8 a.m. to 3 p.m. National Youth Leadership/ Presidential Inauguration Headquarters, 19294 Chestnut St., Adelphi. Signs will be posted. The event will help raise money for Shanon Daniel's trip to Washington, DC to attend the presidential inauguration. A raffle will be conducted for Bob Evans Gift cards and a barbeque set. Face painting will be available. Pop and hot dogs will be available for purchase. BINGO:7 p.m. Waverly Eagles, 243 W. North St, Waverly. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bingo begins at 7 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month. Proceeds benefit the Pike County Humane Society. BINGO:7 p.m. American Legion Post 757, 289 Cooks Hill Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo conducted every Tuesday and Sunday. CHILLICOTHE AREA NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS GET IT TOGETHER GROUP MEETING: 1:30 p.m. Lighthouse Club, 291 S. Paint St. Meetings are in open discussion format. FLEA MARKET:8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Moose Lodge 1626, 837 E. Water St. Event conducted Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 28. Forty spaces available at $10 per space. Food and beverage sales not permitted. Baked good items permitted. For more info, call 772-1840 or 701-8412. GEORGE AND ELIZABETH SCHEELER FAMILY REUNION:Noon Yoctangee Park, Rotary Shelter. Bring a dish to share and table set-ups. Corn hole games available. NASCAR VIEWING AND CORNHOLE GAMES: 1:30 to 7 p.m. American Legion Post 62, downstairs, 53 W. Main St. The race will be aired on a 62-inch HD TV. Pizza served whole or by the slice. Tenderloins, fried bologna and fries also available. Stop by to see if you are able to join the club. RAILROAD MUSEUM OPEN:Yoctangee Park, corner of Water and Paint streets. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Other times by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call 772-2171 or 772-5604. ZANE TRACE ATHLETIC BOOSTERS MEETING:6 p.m. Zane Trace Junior High School, 946 Ohio 180. Group meets the first Sunday of each month. 'N STEP DANCE TROUPE FREE DANCE CLASSES: 4 p.m. Lincoln Park, East Seventh Street. Classes are open every Monday to lower-income children in the Lincoln Park area. Meet at the Lincoln Park community building. ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING OPEN ENROLLMENT: 5 to 7 p.m. Academy For Early Learning, 30 E. Main St. Enrollment is open for children age 6 weeks through the sixth grade. The kindergarten birthday cut-off date is Sept. 30, 2003. The academy is an Ohio Department of Education chartered school. For more information, call 772-5437. ADENA CHILDREN'S GARDEN PROGRAM:Adena Mansion and Gardens, Education Center, 846 Adena Road. The program, available through Aug. 23, is offered to 20 children currently in grades four through six on a first-come, first-served basis. A parent must attend with the child. Children will spend two to four hours per week learning about the history of Adena's gardens and cultivating their own garden plots in a 'hands on' experience. Program provided by Adena and the Ross County Master Gardeners. For more information, call Richard Warnock at 772-1500. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND AL-ANON MEETINGS: 7:30 p.m. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 33 E. Main St. The Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is conducted every Monday and Friday downstairs and the Al-Anon meeting is upstairs. Babysitting service available. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS:Lighthouse Club, 291 S. Paint St. The meeting times are noon and 6 p.m. ANCESTRY RESEARCH:Ross County Genealogical Society, 444 Douglas Ave. 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES FOOD ORDERS: Bridge Street Church of Christ, 147 N. Bridge St. Those wanting to place an order must come to the back door of the church. You can get $65 worth of food for $30. Orders may be placed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or by appointment by calling 804-1389. BINGO:Chillicothe Eagles No. 600, 378 S. Douglas Ave. Players must be at least 18 years of age. Non-alcoholic beverages and food available. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games begin at 7 p.m. BOOK SALE: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pike County Senior Center, 408 Walnut St., Waverly. New and used books are available every Monday through Friday. All proceeds benefit the Pike County Senior Center. Event organized by the Community Action Committee of Pike County. CHILLICOTHE AREA NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS GET IT TOGETHER GROUP MEETING:1:30 p.m. Lighthouse Club, 291 S. Paint St. Meetings are in open discussion format. CHILLICOTHE PAINTS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL:7 p.m. Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Memorial Stadium, 17273 Ohio 104. Through Sept. 3, enjoy America's pasttime. Professional baseball in southern Ohio adds to the culture of the area and provides clean, wholesome entertainment and fun for the entire family. CHILLICOTHE ROTARY CLUB MEETING:Chillicothe Country Club, Arch Street and Woodbridge Avenue. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS AND DAVA, ROSS COUNTY CHAPTER NO. 18 MEETING: 1 p.m. AMVETS Post 4, 317 E. Main St. Meetings are the first Monday of each month. KARATE CLASSES:6 to 8 p.m. Carver Community Center, 165 W. Fourth St. Classes are Mondays. LIBRARY STORYTIME:6:30 p.m. Western Branch Library, 12356 Ohio 124, Piketon. Story time is Mondays. All children welcome LIONESS CLUB MEETING:6 p.m. Tyler United Methodist Church, 260 Mill St. Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month. MEAD RETIREES MEETING:1 p.m. McArthur School, 1049 Columbus St. Reservations must be made to attend this meeting, which includes a fish fry. Meetings are the first Monday of each month. MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT AEROBICS:6 p.m. Zion Baptist Church, 84 S. Clinton Road. Everyone welcome. MUSEUM TOURS:Lucy Webb Hayes Heritage Center, 90 W. Sixth St. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 29. Other times are by appointment. Admission is a donation of $3 for youth age 12 and older and adults. Admission is free for children age 11 and younger, school groups and members of Friends of Lucy. For more information, call 775-5829 or 775-1780. PLAY DATE FOR MOTHERS AND CHILDREN: 10:30 a.m. Jefferson Avenue Church Of Christ In Christian Union, fellowship hall, 770 Jefferson Ave. Mothers with youth (infant to pre-kindergarten) are welcome for fellowship, refreshments and activities. For more information, call 772-4159 or the church at 773-6747. THRIFT SHOP OPEN:Thrift Shop, 608 N. High St., corner of High and Church streets. Shop is open 2 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays. All proceeds benefit local charities. WALKING FOR FITNESS PROGRAM:8:30 to 11 a.m. Brookside Church, 2215 Egypt Pike. All ages welcome. For more information, call Joe Bowsher at 773-6278 or Don Angus at 775-9466. ADENA HOME CARE AND HOSPICE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING:6 to 7:30 p.m. Adena Regional Medical Center, Adena Room (west entrance of building), 272 Hospital Road. This group will provide emotional support for caregivers, education about resources, coping and reminding caregivers to take care of themselves. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING: 8 p.m. Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Building 35, Ohio 104. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS: Lighthouse Club, 291 S. Paint St. The meeting times are noon and 6:30 p.m. AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: 1 to 7 p.m. Ross County Fairgrounds, 344 Fairgrounds Road. All donors welcome. ANTIQUE CAR CLUB MEETING:7 p.m. Chillicothe-Ross County Library, 140-146 S. Paint St. Anyone interested in antique cars is welcome to attend. BABY DAY CAMP (NEWBORN CLASSES):6 to 8 p.m. Adena Regional Medical Center, mother infant conference room, 272 Hospital Road. Classes are free and are for expectant or new parents. Items discussed include hands-on newborn care including bathing, cord care, breast and bottle feeding, mixing formula, infant CPR and safety. Baby day camp participants are asked to call ahead at 779-7703 for reservations. Attendance is suggested for only one class. BIKE NIGHT: 9 p.m. Roosters, 10 N. Plaza Blvd. The Lost Tribe Motorcycle Club will host the event, which includes a bike show for all classes, a raffle for $100 and door prizes. For more information, call Fast Eddy at 703-1328 or Hat Daddy at 253-0681. Proceeds benefit the club's charities. BINGO:7 p.m. American Legion Post 757, 289 Cooks Hill Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo conducted every Tuesday and Sunday. BOOK SALE:8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pike County Senior Center, 408 Walnut St., Waverly. New and used books are available every Monday through Friday. All proceeds benefit the Pike County Senior Center. Event organized by the Community Action Committee of Pike County. CHILLICOTHE AREA NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS GET IT TOGETHER GROUP MEETING:1:30 p.m. Lighthouse Club, 291 S. Paint St. Meetings are in open discussion format. CHILLICOTHE AREA NARCOTICS ANONYMOUSLIGHTKEEPERS GROUP MEETING: 8 p.m. Lighthouse Club, 291 S. Paint St. Meeting is in open discussion format. CHILLICOTHE ART LEAGUE MEETING:7 p.m. Pump House Center For The Arts and Gift Gallery, Yoctangee Park. Meetings are conducted the first Tuesday of each month. CHILLICOTHE DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB MEETING: Ross County Senior Center, 1824 Western Ave. Meetings are noon Tuesdays. CHILLICOTHE EVENING LIONS CLUB MEETING: Chillicothe Evening Lions Club, 3 Lions Drive. Dinner served at 5:30 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. CHILLICOTHE KIWANIS CLUB MEETING:Chillicothe Country Club, Arch Street and Woodbridge Avenue. Everyone welcome. The club is a service organization with a focus on youth in the community. Noon Tuesdays. CHILLICOTHE PAINTS BOOSTER CLUB MEETING:5:30 p.m. Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Memorial Stadium, Ohio 104. Annual dues are $20 per person. COIN CLUB MEETING:6:30 p.m. Golden Corral, 1660 N. Bridge St. Meetings are conducted the first Tuesday of each month. COMMUNITY FIRST AID AND SAFETY TRAINING:5 to 9:30 p.m. American Red Cross, First Capital District Chapter, 115 W. Main St. The fee for this nine-hour class is $60, which includes first aid and adult, infant and child CPR training. For more information, call 772-2014 or visit www.rossredcross.org. DIVORCE CARE MEETING: 7 p.m. Calvary Lutheran Church, 74 W. Main St. The program features nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics. Seminar sessions include 'Facing My Anger,' 'Facing My Loneliness,' 'Depression,' 'New Relationships,' 'Kid Care' and 'Forgiveness.' For more information, call Lynn and Bill Hertler at 775-2587. DRILL TEAM SIGN-UP: 6 p.m. Carver Community Center, 165 W. Fourth St. Come and learn how to step in style every Tuesday. EUCHRE MEETING:12:15 p.m. Waverly Senior Center, Walnut Street, Waverly. Euchre meetings are Tuesdays. LOVED ONES GROUP MEETING:7 p.m. Walnut Street United Methodist Church, corner of Main and Walnut streets. Meeting is designed for those in a relationship with an alcohol or drug abuser. There is no cost to attend. NAACP GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:7 p.m. Black Improvement Corp. Building, 261 Mechanic St. Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month. PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP MEETING:1 p.m. Traditions of Chillicothe, 142 University Drive. Meetings are conducted the first Tuesday of each month. REFUGE INC. MEETING: 10 a.m. Refuge Inc., 75 N. Paint St. Meetings are 10 a.m. Tuesdays and are for men struggling with drug or alcohol addiction or who just feel hopeless or lost. ROSS COUNTY COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PHOENIX HOUS SUPPORT GROUPFOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Phoenix House Support Group, Walnut Street Methodist Church, Corner of Main and Walnut streets. Free group sessions are conducted Tuesdays at the church. Refreshments and babysitting provided. SAVE OUR PLANET RECYCLING EVENT: Our Savior Lutheran Church and Preschool, 151 University Drive. The church will accept your used cell phones, video games, DVDs, laptops and other items. Items may be dropped off at the church Monday through Friday. For more information, call 775-2470 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to their preschool. TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (TOPS) MEETING:Carver Community Center, 165 W. Fourth St. Weigh-ins are 5:30 to 6 p.m. and the meeting follows from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information, call 772-1673. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING: 6:30 p.m. Kingston Presbyterian Church, corner of Pickaway and Church streets, Kingston. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS: Lighthouse Club, 291 S. Paint St. Meeting times are 7 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. ANCESTRY RESEARCH:Ross County Genealogical Society, 444 Douglas Ave. 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES FOOD ORDERS: Bridge Street Church of Christ, 147 N. Bridge St. Those wanting to place an order must come to the back door of the church. You can get $65 worth of food for $30. Orders may be placed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or by appointment by calling 804-1389. BOOK SALE: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pike County Senior Center, 408 Walnut St., Waverly. New and used books are available every Monday through Friday. All proceeds benefit the Pike County Senior Center. Event organized by the Community Action Committee of Pike County. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WITH OPAL: Marion Township Community Center, 57 Ohio 335, Stockdale. Breakfast includes free coffee. Breakfast, 7 to 9:30 a.m.; lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. BREASTFEEDING CLASS: 6 to 8 p.m. Adena Regional Medical Center, 272 Hospital Road. Class is for expectant mothers from seven months until delivery. Items discussed include the benefits of breastfeeding, breast milk composition, breast-fed baby behavior, positioning and latch-on techniques, manual and electric breast pumps and information regarding breastfeeding and returning to work. There is no charge for attending, but registration is required by calling 779-7703. CAVALIER CLUB MEETING:6 p.m. Chillicothe High School, Mr. Bradly's classroom, 381 Yoctangee Parkway. Enter at the back of the gym. New members welcome. CHILDREN'S CLOTHING BANK:Hopewell School, 77 Cutright Drive. 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays. Clothing bank organized by First Presbyterian Church. New clients must have a referral from the school nurse, Job and Family Services, Assistance House, the church or the Salvation Army. CHILLICOTHE AREA NARCOTICS ANONYMOUSCOMMON GROUNDS GROUP MEETING:6 p.m. Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Building 35, Ohio 104. Meeting is in rotating format. CHILLICOTHE AREA NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS GET IT TOGETHER GROUP MEETING1:30 p.m. Lighthouse Club, 291 S. Paint St. Meetings are in open discussion format. CHILLICOTHE JAYCEES MEETING:6 p.m. Chillicothe Jaycee Golf Course, 12100 Pleasant Valley Road. Meetings are the first and third Wednesday of each month. CHS CLASS OF 1942 LUNCHEON:11:30 a.m. Red Lobster Restaurants, 1079 N. Bridge St. CHURCH WOMEN UNITED MEETING:1:15 p.m. Calvary Lutheran Church, 74 W. Main St. Meetings conducted the first Wednesday of each month. COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE OF PIKE COUNTYSENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING: 1 p.m. Pike County Senior Center, 408 Walnut St., Waverly. Meeting conducted in the lounge. PERSONAL TOUCH JAZZERCISE:: 4:15 p.m. Westside Church of the Nazarene, 730 Orange St. This free one-on-one instruction will help you with the dance moves in a 'jazzercise' class or the sequences used in a 'jazzerstep' class. Practice the moves at your own speed and ability. Feel free to stay for an actual class, following this practice session. To reserve your spot, call Beth at 772-6172. STOP CANCER THRIFT SHOP:Stop Cancer Thrift Shop, 151 E. Main St. 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Donations accepted during open hours. Memorial cash donations accepted. All proceeds go to local cancer patients. WALKING FOR FITNESS PROGRAM: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Brookside Church, 2215 Egypt Pike. All ages welcome. For more information, call Joe Bowsher at 773-6278 or Don Angus at 775-9466. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING: 5:45 p.m. Bible Baptist Community Church, 2828 Patton Hill Road. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING6 p.m. Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center, building 35, Ohio 104. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING:7:30 p.m. First Christian Church, 268 W. Water St. Enter at rear of building. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS: Lighthouse Club, 291 S. Paint St. Meeting times are noon, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE:: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Westmoreland Place, 230 Cherry St. All donors welcome. ANCESTRY RESEARCH: Ross County Genealogical Society, 444 Douglas Ave. 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. BINGO: Ohio Army National Guard Chillicothe Training Center, 2154 Narrows Road. Bingo conducted by the Zane Trace Athletic Boosters. Instant bingo tickets available. Refreshments served. This is a non-smoking event. Doors open at 5 p.m., game begins at 7 p.m. BOOK SALE: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pike County Senior Center, 408 Walnut St., Waverly. New and used books are available every Monday through Friday. All proceeds benefit the Pike County Senior Center. Event organized by the Community Action Committee of Pike County. CHILLICOTHE AREA NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS GET IT TOGETHER GROUP MEETING: 1:30 p.m. Lighthouse Club, 291 S. Paint St. Meetings are in open discussion format. COMMUNITY FIRST AID AND SAFETY TRAINING: 5 to 9:30 p.m. American Red Cross, First Capital District Chapter, 115 W. Main St. The fee for this nine-hour class is $60, which includes first aid and adult, infant and child CPR training. For more information, call 772-2014 or visit www.rossredcross.org. DISCOVERY GARDEN:: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Yoctangee Park, Heilman Shelter, near the volleyball courts. Parents and children are invited to come play together. All summer, the group will meet Thursdays. Look for the giant carp kite near the volleyball courts in Yoctangee Park. Activities are free. Children infant to age seven will have fun exploring nature, wind, water, and building hide-outs. For more information, call Discovery Tree Family Resources at 772-7370. EUCHRE CLUB MEETING:12:30 p.m. Ross County Senior Center, 1824 Western Ave. Club meets every Thursday. FIRST CAPITAL ROTARY MEETING:7 a.m. Pump House Center For The Arts and Gift Gallery, Enderlin Circle, Yoctangee Park. Meeting conducted Thursdays. Everyone welcome. Food Pantry: 9 to 11 a.m. Brookside Church, 2215 Egypt Pike. Food Pantry: 9 a.m. to noon. Our Savior Lutheran Church and Preschool, 151 University Drive Donations of non-perishable food items and clean used clothing will be accepted after 9:30 a.m. daily. Free Medical Service: Ross County Senior Center, 1824 Western Ave. Ohio Senior Health Insurance Progr

A former Ashville Grain employee and a friend both entered pleas of not guilty Wednesday in Pickaway County Common Pleas court to charges of stealing large quantities of grain from the Ashville area business.

The following people were booked into Fairfield County Jail from Friday through Sunday.

A Pickaway County man was sentenced to a year in prison for causing a hit and run accident last April that injured an Ashville teenager.

The Gazette staff Love fireworks, but have trouble deciding which display to attend because most are usually offered on only one night? Not to worry.

The event is slated for July 19th-20th at Circleville High School. Saturday, July 5, 2008 The date and venue for the Circleville Relay for Life event has been changed.

The hills of Appalachia, one of the country's most poverty-stricken regions, could provide tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars once a nearly finished highway system is complete, according to a ...

If Tuesday, September 11, 2001, was the day war came to our shores, Friday, September 14, 2001, was the day much of America got home.

ASHVILLE - Berger Hospital's future was discussed once again Monday through another public meeting, but this time the meeting took place in Ashville rather than Circleville.