"Overdose Awareness Day," "Light It Up Purple," and "Hopefest 2025" to Celebrate Drug Recovery in Chillicothe

"Overdose Awareness Day," "Light It Up Purple," and "Hopefest 2025" to Celebrate Drug Recovery in Chillicothe

Ross County -- August 30th will be "Overdose Awareness Day" after the Ross County Commissioners proclaimed it this morning. The day will also feature "Hopefest 2025" in Chillicothe's Yoctangee Park. Bill Showman, manager of Prevention & Evaluation at the Paint Valley ADAMH Board, also represe

Ross Co. declares Overdose Awareness Day, holds Hope Fest

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Board of Commissioners signed a proclamation Monday designating August 30 as Overdose Awareness Day in Ross County. “One life lost to overdose is one too many,” said Jack Everson, President of the Ross County Board of Commissioners. As part of Overdose Awareness Month, the Ross County Health District (RCHD) launched the Purple Light Campaign, inviting local businesses to display purple lights in storefront win…