Frankfort News

While for some people Memorial Day weekend serves primarily as the unofficial kickoff to summer, for many others it's a chance to remember the people who have given their lives in the cause of freedom.

The First Capital District Chapter of the American Red Cross recognized its local heroes to be honored their annual Heroes Banquet Friday night.

Brandy Morris, executive director of Daughters of Ruth, pauses while talking Tuesday at the Ross County Service Center about the toll addiction has had on her life.

The First Capital District Chapter of the American Red Cross has combed through community nominations and selected its local heroes to be honored at a May 18 banquet.

Capital University Volleyball has gained the services of an Adena High School senior who helped lead two teams to the State Final Four.

Anyone interested in providing donations for the six area veterans to attend the National Wheelchair Games from June 24-30 in Richmond, Va., should call Joe Wrightsel at 253-1093 or send a check to the Chillicothe VA Medical Center, Voluntary Service , 17273 Ohio 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601, with "wheelchair games" in the memo line.

Ross County Sheriff's Office along with US RT 23 Major Crimes Task Force executed a search warrant at 208 Tabernacle Road, Chillicothe, on Friday, May 4, 2012.

At Ross Correctional Institution, William Wood, of Chillicothe, was selected as the 2012 Correction Officer of the Year and James Dodrill, of Vinton County, as the 2012 Employee of the Year.

Bob Lightle, president of Rocal Inc., left, gives Nick Gatz, Gov. John Kasich's Southeast Ohio regional liaison, a tour of the Rocal facility Tuesday in Frankfort.

The Chillicothe Correctional Institution has named John Peterson as Correction Officer of the Year, while Rick Branham is CCI's Employee of the Year.