Canaan Knoles puts lotion on his face at his grandparent’s house as part of his daily regimen due to the extensive second degree burns he received due to a tragic accident at a camp he worked at earlier in the summer on August 21, 2019, in Huntington Township, Ohio.
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After a busy day of work, Chillicothe police officer Blair Strange is taught how to play pat-a-cake Friday afternoon by Cheryl Beverly’s granddaughter Kayona Beverly while Kaleb Sandoval tries to join in at Cheryl’s House of Hope on September 6, 2019. “It helps to break up the routine and I love playing with the kids,” said Strange. “I also have a six-month baby boy at home and I like the kids to have fun and show them the car and teach them they should not be afraid of officers.” Cheryl’s House of Hope is a sober house designed to help young women and their children return to society after drug addiction.
Caison Clontz, 3, goes to touch his great, great uncle Robert Bray’s dog tags as his family finally says goodbye and receives closure 66 years after Bray’s death. Bray, a Korean War veteran, was laid to rest in Bainbridge after being declared deceased in 1953 by the Army on Nov. 6, 2019.
Madeline James squirts her sister Macey with a rubber ducky toy during a swimming lesson at the YMCA of Ross County on July 3, 2019. Swimming lessons at the YMCA are given three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday for ages 3-15 during the summer in a six-week program and a seven week program during the school year.
Charity Brit runs her hands along the hallway of the second-floor walls of the historical Sulphur Lick Hotel. Instead of sanding the walls down completely, Becky wanted to keep their unique look so just covered the walls with a polyurethane finish.
Zanesville resident Daniel Kelty kisses his daughter before an Elizabeth Warren meet and great at the Ohio AMVETS Post 4 on May 10, 2019. “My husband and I have three children and have experienced a lot of prejudice during the leadership of the current administration,” said Kelty.
Frankie Hersch plays a colonial inspired game at Liberty Camp in Chillicothe. The camp fascinated local children of various ages as the Joseph Ogle Revolutionary War re-enactors told stories and reenacted significant moments in American history at the First Presbyterian Church in Chillicothe July 30 through Aug. 3.
Unioto senior Eric Hacker dodges patches of dirt and grass as River, a great Dane mix, digs up dirt to mark his territory while out for a walk. Hacker started volunteering as part of his National Honor Society duties and enjoys the animals and will try and continue volunteering until he graduates next school year. “I love animals,” said Hacker. “Everyone in my family thinks I have a special thing for them. I have a pet dog, so I was used to taking care of him.”
Becky Britt’s daughters EV, Abi, and Charity jump up and down on the inside trampoline in the old Sulphur Lick Hotel. The trampoline was installed after rotted flooring was taken out.
Chillicothe resident Steve, left, cries tears of joy as he receives food from the Zion Baptist Church food pantry with the help of Karen Nutter, who also prays with him on May 14, 2019, in Chillicothe, Ohio.
VFW District 12 Commander Bill Marsh watches as the American Flag gets ready to be raised at the beginning of the 2019 Memorial Day remembrance ceremony on May 27 at Grandview Cemetery.
An afternoon runner passes by a boarded-up building, formerly owned by Integrated Services, that is currently marked with a red “X” on Water Street and may soon be planned for demolition.
Paxton Renner peers over the side of his seat while eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich at a table on the crowded Babe the Big Blue Lunch Bus on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. The bus will be at Ohio’s Millennium Grove every Tuesday in July where kids under 18 can eat for free at noon and work on crafts following lunch sponsored by the Carver Community Center.
Brenda, who is currently homeless, enjoys a slice of pizza as others sleep on inflatable beds at the Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ in Christian Union Tuesday afternoon in Chillicothe, Ohio, on Jan. 30, 2019. While providing a shelter for the homeless at night due to the cold temperatures, the church opened its doors during the day on Wednesday and Thursday due to the subzero temperatures.
The cast from “Beauty and the Beast” perfect their dance steps for the number “Be Our Guest.” The Chillicothe Civic Theatre presents the Disney classic “Beauty and the Beast,” a story that centers around a cold prince who was transformed into a monster due to his conceit and must learn to love the beautiful Belle and earn her love before it is too late.
Family members of Sandy France embrace Monday afternoon as they learn about the 30-month sentence handed down to her in connection with Jason Bartley’s death.
Andrew McCallum and his coach’s son Joshua Strong play around during the team’s weekly dinner the night before McCallum and the rest of the Chillicothe cross-country team compete in the Division I central district cross country tournament in Hilliard, Ohio, on Saturday, October 19, 2018.
Desiree Rackley does her younger daughter Layla Rackley’s make up as her sister-in-law Beckie Davis works on her other daughter Delilah Rackley’s hair so they can quickly finish getting ready for the daddy/daughter dance at Unioto Middle School. Desiree’s brother in will take both girls to the dance.
Zane Trace senior Colton Phillips airs out his eyes after being sprayed with mace Friday at Pickaway Ross Career and Technology center. “I wanted to see what I am made of,” said Phillips. “When I got to the water that is when it really hurt.”
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike DeWine visited Chillicothe’s Triple Crown Family Fun Center Friday afternoon to talk about Ohio’s war on drugs and attracting new businesses to the state.
Zane Trace freshman Keagan Smith body-surfs in Yoctangee Park as the students gather and cheer before they head to the courthouse for the 2018 My Attitude Determines Everything (M.A.D.E.) anti-drug rally on Friday, October 26, 2018, in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Southeastern senior Lucas Meininger tries to get an Oreo cookie from his forehead to his mouth as others watch during a game at Southeastern High School as part of the Big Brothers, Big Sisters partnership in Chillicothe, Ohio, Tuesday morning. “I think it is great program that gives us time to mentor kids who may not have the home life we do,” said Meininger.
Unioto High School graduates rush down the hall to catch up with the rest of their class as they meet one last time to receive pre-ceremony instructions from high school officials on May, 27, 2018, in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Tim Velarde and Thomas Estes walk towards the Traveling Vietnam Wall to lay a wreath close to the Battlefield Cross at the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Vietnam Wall at the VA Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2018.
The Rev. Jeremy Beverly of Church of Deliverance was keynote speaker for the "Jubilee Celebration" and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Program, presented by the Ross County NAACP Branch on Sunday in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Robin Robinson helps James Rooker into his bed as she cleans around his house Thursday afternoon. Rocker has been in a wheelchair for almost seven years after a bad automobile accident caused him to lose the use of his legs.
William Cook uses a tree as target practice as Danaka Cook plays in a snow drift at their house on Sunset Drive during one of the last snow days that school was out in Chillicothe, Ohio. “It’s really fun to play in the snow and be outside, especially with no school,” said Danaka Cook. The Cooks have lived in Chillicothe for almost two years.
Jason Bartley’s family listen as, one by one, several of them speak about how Jason’s death has affected each and every family member.
From setup to celebrating, the extreme temperatures that blanketed the Scioto Valley on Independence Day did not deter those from coming out to Chillicothe’s pool and celebrating at Yoctangee Park on July 4, 2018.
Tom Lloyd sits on a chair to do his fitness routine as musical hits from the 1960s to the 1980s play over the loudspeaker during the cardio portion of the advanced fitness program for seniors held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Ross County YMCA.
A firefighter takes a break from work as fires continue to wreak havoc Tuesday morning in Bainbridge, Ohio
Brooke and her mother Susan have a moment before class. Support from family and friends has proven to help Brooke through her difficult ideal.
While Eli Karst is home-schooled by his mother Debbie and does not go to Zane Trace, due to changes in the rules within the past few years, he still plays football at the high school. “I have always enjoyed football and it has helped me realize what the real world is like and working with others different than myself…and I enjoy the brotherhood of football,” said Karst.
Bishop Flaget fifth graders Ron Oyer and Brigham McDaniel play with the eggs they received after the “Shadow Stations of the Cross” presentation.
Hank Malone, owner of Gentleman’s Styling Salon for over 40 years, jokes with Mayor Luke Feeney about retiring at 71 and how Feeney, who has been coming to Malone to get his hair cut every three weeks for the past five years, along with several others will have to look for another barber.
ClickList pickers will often have several orders at a time that they are filling, not just one. Jeremy Flynn, who was with Kroger before the program started, diligently goes through the meat section to find the specific brand and weight of an item ordered.
Pam Montgomery tries to play a game of cards using goggles that simulate the effects of drunk driving. “We use this method because kids like to be entertained and we have to find things to keep their attention and learn at the same time,” said Judy Villard-Overocker, Ohio 4-H CARTEENS design team coordinator.
Bishop Flaget held its annual celebration that commemorates Jesus’ path to the cross from condemnation to resurrection by illustrating Jesus’ journey with silhouettes in the “Shadow Stations of the Cross.” “It is a good way to help younger kids understand Jesus’ journey because it is very visual and will hold their interest instead of just telling them a story,” said Bishop Flaget Principal Laura Corcoran.
Ceil Corcoran quickly talks to David Tatman as he sits in the jury box after he was sworn in by Judge Michael M. Ater for the Fourth Ward on December 29, 2017.
Just before Zane Trace's basketball team walks out onto the gym's floor, Tristan's No. 21 hangs as a reminder of a fallen teammate.
Luke Smith takes a moment to remember his uncle who die of a drug overdose.
Avery Brown, l-r, goes over her notes as Danny Bentley and James Beatty converse while the judges look at other projects and the students wait for them to come over and talk about their experiments during the 2018 Bishop Flaget Catholic Schools Science Fair on Monday, January 29, 2018.
Electrician Bill Murgatroyb finishes up his work on an electric box in the soon to be pre-k to second grade elementary building in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Allen Elementary School principal Joanna Bradley hugs, high fives, takes pictures, and greets students and their parents the first day of school.
Emily Heeringa has fun painting a mirror prop as other children practice a play that will be presented to an audience as part of a new ministry to help kids in third through fifth grades.
Investigators sift through the aftermath of a morning fire at 117 Beatrice Ln., Liberty Township, Ohio, on August 23, 2017. The possible electric fire believed to have started in the garage and spread to the main house.
Counselor Lori Huston talks with inmates who have volunteered to sign up for drug treatment about how they can change the way they think of themselves and others around them. “We try to keep things as relaxed as possible,” said Huston.
Cohen Taylor, 4, from Huntington Township, gets his hair cut along with several other school age children as part of the Project School Tools program.
Mayor Luke Feeney and First Ward Councilwoman Beth Neal share a light moment after Neal learned she had won her race to keep her seat Tuesday night.
Aiden Caudill takes a break to wipe the sweat from his head due to posing for pictures in a Grinch costume during Allen Elementary’s Breakfast with Santa.
Kim Clevenger sprinkles a secret ingredient to a new Doc Spartan product. The Doc Spartan skin care line has increased from the one original ointment to a product line that includes items ranging from men’s to women’s care.
A young teenager participates in one of the many CrossFit classes held at the Portsmouth Spartan Kettlebell Club (PSKC), a veteran-run CrossFit gym in Portsmouth, Ohio.
ROTC members break for lunch and rest to get ready for the rest of the day’s mobility exercises.
Eight-year-old Justin Arnold from Marietta, Ohio, reacts to the fire trucks in the Washington County parade on Saturday that goes through downtown Marietta, Ohio. The parade helps to kick off the Washington County Fair. Justin’s parents Sheena and Dan Arnold say they “love the parade and fair and that it is great family time.” While Justin loves getting candy, he said, “I don’t like the sirens.”
Ohio University student Jillian Stern, center right, gets emotional as the chances of Hillary Clinton being the President of the United States becomes less and less.
Bill Clinton ends his speech at Ohio University thanking the crowd for coming out and encouraging everyone to vote come November 8, 2016.
YSK Team Lead Chris Cleindaniel does part checks on upper oil pans that will be used for the Subaru Impreza.
Paint Valley High School students Lillian Moss, left, and Errin Doss, right, intensely listen to one of the speakers at the Ross County Courthouse on October 27th for the 2017 second annual MADE (My Attitude Determines Everything) Rally in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Aiden Poore, 10, hands out the numerous items he has collected to workers who have lined up to help from the Ross County South Central Ohio Job and Family Services.
The 2017 Battle of the bands showcased the best in music that local bands had to offer at the Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center. The participating schools were Unioto, Chillicothe, Circleville, Huntington, Adena, Westfall, Southeastern, and Paint Valley.
Firefighters battle a fire at Bronze By The Bricks tanning salon which was reported at 4:41 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. Crews fought the fire for more than five hours.
Angie Gamon decides on which barbecue sauce to pour and take with her order at Tony’s Smokehouse Grille food truck, located in the Lowe’s parking lot Fridays and Saturdays.
Bentley Dalton dances as the Huntington Marching Band performs at the Ross County Battle of the Bands held annually at the Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center.
Allen Elementary preschool teacher Kris Wiseman extensively reads to his students while wearing his signature Wednesday Elvis Presley tie.
With the help of Bailey Barnes, right, cashier Hope Gatwood checks out customers as fast and efficiently as possible shortly after Menards in Chillicothe, Ohio, opened Black Friday morning.
Russell Poole reminisces about the days he spent in Germany as he shows his grandson Unioto Senior Dalton Poole a piece of the Iron Curtain that he personally cut when he lived in Germany.
To gain hands on experience Jack Winegardner, center left, and Liam Mathy, center right, from Unioto Elementary meticulously measure a hat at a mock crime scene at the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Science School learning day in Chillicothe, Ohio, Thursday at a local Chillicothe Barn.
Michael Pennington picks out clothes with pictures of cars as his mom looks through the various options presented to them with the help of donations made to Mount Zion to help the community with its Christmas Giveaway.
Mark Calloway, his first year working with lightupcolumbus.com, receives strings of lights from the top by Chris Apfelstadt to decorate one of the columns of the Ross County Courthouse for the holiday season.
Navy Veteran Joe Shuman prepares his box with blankets and other necessities Friday, November 10, 2017, for the annual Night Without a Home event at Yoctangee Park, which helps raise awareness and money for the area homeless. Shuman, who served during the Iranian hostage crisis in the Gulf during the Carter administration, is a first-year volunteer and admitted that, while he has never been homeless, he wanted to try and help and give back.
A fire over the weekend took the life of Scott Hardesty on Saturday, October 14, 2017.
Patriot Rider Roger Huskies from Parkersburg, W.Va., salutes Williamstown, W.Va, native Sergeant First Class Tyler Westbrook. They moved his casket from a hearse to a private memorial at Williamstown High School. According to Mr. Huskies, “No matter how they die, one should always honor their fallen heroes.”
On the 15th anniversary of September 11, the Ohio University Army ROTC along with other members of the community run the steps of Peden Stadium to honor those affected by the tragic events of September 11, 2001. During the 8 a.m. hour, participants ran over 2000 steps to represent the stairs of one of the Twin Towers that fell in New York City.
Huntington Township firefighter Robin Pallock finishes up her squad inspection Saturday morning. Pallock has been with the department for 15 years and is one of four female firefighters.
Dorothy Beverly dances as Victoria Lynch sings “Thank You Jesus” for the 2018 “Jubilee Celebration” at the Church of Deliverance Sunday, January 14, 2018.
Kennel Tech Kevis McComis passes out food to the dogs for their 2 p.m. feed time at the Ross County Humane Society. McComis has worked for the humane society for about a year and handles the general care of the dogs.
Bucky Fifty volunteer and Kiwanis President Laura Allen holds up a sign signaling the first checkpoint as Kristy Landman from the Sheriff’s Office high fives Buck Fifty runners when they cross the street to change runners for the 150-mile course. “I lost my son about a year ago to an overdose so I heavily support the MADE program,” said Landman.
Matt Morris controls the actions of the snow blades and how much salt is disbursed by way of a control box that sits to the right of him. Snow removal crews will be working until the end of the week treating roads.
(L-R) Seth Shipley, Malachi Robinson, and Sophia Shipley get ready to leave for school Friday morning. Working parents whose children go to Carver are thankful their children are able to be left there and transported to school when they are not able to do so.
As part of the Stronger Ross County effort, volunteers from the new The Neighborhood Place organization spent part of their day Friday helping to clean up the yard of Rita Skaggs, who has not been able to do the yard work herself due to health issues.
Amanda Lewis, a recovering addict, hugs her granddaughter Brooklyn as they watch a video that celebrated the lives of overdose victims.
Nick, a senior mechanical engineering student at Ohio State University, makes daily adjustments to his competition diet before going to bed at 8 pm. Behind him is one of several inspirational posters that he has placed in his room as he prepares for the upcoming competition at the Arnold Sports Festival.
When the competition is over and all the pictures have been taken, Nick rinses the spray tan off of his body. While a warm shower gets most of it off, it will take weeks for it to completely disappear.
Nathan Rogers plays Smash Bros at the first esports tournament at Chillicothe Middle School on June 11, 2019.
A group of children play during the Chesterhill Produce Auction, outside the Village of Chesterhill, Ohio. (Left to Right) Zayda L. age 2 (Last name refused by grandparents due to privacy), Bri Firewick age 3, Kara Firewick age 7, Kohen Firewick age 5, and Rebecca Firewick age 1. All from the Chesterville, OH area. According to Madeline Firewick, mother of the four Firewick children, “It is a great place to spend time with family and get produce at a very cheap price."
Local artist Donnie Inman airbrushes a shirt that will be auctioned off for the Barren River Child Advocacy Center in his outside shed located at his home in Chillicothe. Inman started airbrushing portraits while in prison to help clean up his life after being released and according to him has been clean for almost nine years.
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