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🌱 What kept Circleville officers racing through 55 calls in one day?

Circleville, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Circleville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What kept Circleville officers racing through 55 calls in one day?
  • What anonymous allegations prompted a leadership shakeup at Pickaway County DD?
  • Circleville sisters honored with major harness racing scholarships

Also on today's calendar: Flag Retirement Ceremony at Canal Park in Circleville and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Circleville Police Blotter: Domestic Arrest, Dog Bite, and US 23 Warrant Arrest Highlight Busy 55-Call Shift (sciotopost.com) — Circleville police handled 55 calls on Monday, June 1, including a domestic arrest on Villa Drive, a dog bite on South Pickaway Street, and a warrant arrest on US 23. Officers also responded to juvenile complaints, minor crashes, animal issues, and vandalism across multiple Circleville neighborhoods throughout the day and night.
   

• Pickaway County DD Superintendent Placed on Administrative Leave Following Anonymous Allegations (sciotopost.com) — Pickaway County’s developmental disabilities superintendent has been placed on paid administrative leave after anonymous allegations, with Circleville-based board members ordering an independent investigation. Officials stress the concerns don’t involve client safety or other staff and say services, programs, and care plans for local families will continue without interruption while an interim leader is arranged.
   

• OHHA awards scholarships to 13 outstanding students – U.S. Trotting News (ustrottingnews.com) — Two Circleville sisters, Samantha and Sylvia Mayhugh, are among 13 students statewide receiving Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association scholarships, recognizing their academic work and deep involvement in harness racing and the Pickaway County Fair. The awards, totaling $25,000, support Ohio and regional students pursuing degrees ranging from agribusiness and equine science to nursing and sports management, all with strong family ties to the harness racing industry.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A Dog was Lost on 6/1/2026, more info at https://petfbi.org/api/view/793365/vk4fws7y
    Lost or found a pet? Report it to Pet FBI at https://petfbi.org (Nextdoor Pickaway Twp East)
  • The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Now Hiring: Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Circleville. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Circleville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Circleville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chillicothe

  • Chillicothe Police Blotter: Strangulation and Domestic Violence Call, OVI Injury Crash Highlight Active Shift (sciotopost.com)
  • ODOT converting Chillicothe intersection to all-way stop (chillicothegazette.com)
  • Amanda Bowdle returns to OHIO Chillicothe after paper mill closure (ohio.edu)

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Ok Circleville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Circleville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Circleville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.