Happenings in and around Pickaway County.
CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO — At OhioHealth Berger Hospital, student participants from Project Search provide vital assistance to healthcare workers while learning new skills on the job. Project Search is an international program that connects high school students who have physical or developmental disabilities with employers who provide internships that teach practical skills. OhioHealth has hosted many […]
Mark you calendars! FAME (Fashion, Art, Music & Entertainment) is BACK after a 3 year “covid hiatus”! Kick off the evening with a fun, inclusive fashion show spotlighting exciting models who will be showing off local Pickaway County fashions! Have dinner while you are there via Taesty’s Food Truck and sample delicious candies from our […]
Roundtown Players Theatre, now in its 56th year, has announced the cast for its first show for 2023, A Few Good Men. The two-act play, written by Aaron Sorkin, is now in production with performances beginning March 23rd and running through April 1st. If you are not familiar with the play, you may know the […]
CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO – OhioHealth Berger Hospital is excited to welcome Casey Liddy, MHA, FACHE as Interim President. Liddy will be responsible for hospital operations, strategic direction, future development and community healthcare services for Berger, serving the Pickaway County and Ross County communities. As Interim President, Liddy will build upon the foundation established by previous Berger […]
The Pickaway County Park District announce in late 2022 about their partnership with Appalachia Ohio Alliance (AOA) on the purchase of the former Cooks Creek Golf Course. In April of 2022, AOA purchased the 324 acre golf course from the James Cook family to conserve, protect and restore the property. The Park District is very […]
CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO – The holiday season is a special time for remembering friends, family and those who have inspired us. The OhioHealth Berger Hospice Light Up a Life tree lighting ceremony and services offer a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the lives of loved ones while raising awareness and financial support for OhioHealth Hospice. Held annually […]
The Circleville DBA and the Attract Tourism Foundation collected donations to help to replace the outdated Christmas decorations in the Downtown Circleville area. Along with accepting donations, they sold “Home for the Holiday” t-shirts that “Ink My Logo” had created. Downtown Circleville has long decorated for the holidays with a variety of wreaths. In recent […]
Just as summertime is synonymous with concerts and carnivals, fall is a prime time for its own opportunities for seasonal entertainment, such as harvest festivals. Certain features overlap between summer carnivals and fall festivals, but the latter offers some unique offerings as well. Outside the annual Pumpkin Show in Circleville, Ohio, the following are some […]
As with many celebrations, Halloween is steeped in traditions Ñ many of which can be traced back quite some time. Since Halloween is believed to have originated from Celtic pagan, ancient Roman and early Christian events, its traditions are varied. The following is a deep look at some old traditions associated with Halloween. Bonfires Historians […]