Kevin Coleman
Raised in Ross County, Bearcat class of '87 at Paint Valley. Wrote a column on history and historic preservation for the Chillicothe Gazette right out of high school, then a bachelors in Journalism in the OU class of '91.
After starting my one-man company "Intrepid Heritage Services" in Columbus in 1997 to offer historical research, tours, and talks, I retuned to Ross County in 2003. Have been working as a radio programmer and reporter at Clear Channel / iHeart Media Southern Ohio.
Started working with the Scioto Post June 27th, 2023.
Upcoming Greenfield Event Brings Best of Middle Ages Back to Life
Greenfield -- Explore the "current middle ages" in a local gathering and dinner...
The “Wild Ones” Dedicated to Growing Native Plants in Ross and...
Ross and Pickaway Counties -- The "Wild Ones," a group dedicated to growing...
A Summer Flashback from the Ross County Fair
Ross County Fairgrounds -- Remember the fair? Back when shorts and flip flops...
Twelfth Night Celebration at Adena Mansion & Gardens at Chillicothe
Ross County History -- About two hundred years ago, when Christmas started on...
Gazette Building as Future Chillicothe City Offices?
Chillicothe -- Could city offices be consolidated in the Gazette Building? Council president...
What if the Homeless Shelter is Full? Resources and the Struggle...
Chillicothe & Ross County -- As a follow-up to my tour of the...
Chillicothe & Ross County Land Bank Continues to Solidify Its Abilities
Chillicothe & Ross County -- The "Land Bank" held its bimonthly meeting on...
Chillicothe Council Puts Street Levy Renewal on Ballot, Mayor Gives Update...
Chillicothe -- Council finally voted to put the renewal of the 10-year street...
More Insight on Two Major Developments Announced for Former Piketon A-Plant
Pike County and Regional Employment -- Two major announcements about developments at the...
Miami Indian Lifeways Showcased by Friends of Hopewell Culture
Chillicothe -- A representative of a historical tribe in Ohio gave a presentation...
“Chillicothe Firsts” to be First 2026 Monthly Event for “America 250”...
Chillicothe -- In the semiquincentennial year of 2026 - celebrated nationally by "America...
Ask for Another 10 Years of the Chillicothe Street Levy, or...
Chillicothe -- Should the street levy go for another 10 years, or be...
Ross County Commissioners Authorize $39M Budget for 2026
Ross County -- In their last meeting of the year, the commissioners authorized...
Greenfield High School Cadet Corps Gives Unique Service
Chillicothe and Greenfield -- The "McClain Cadet Corps" served as an honor guard...
Patriot and Preservationist Laid to Rest on Pearl Harbor Day as...
Chillicothe -- Friends and family honored patriot and preservationist Connie Meyer as she...
Chillicothe City Arborist Position Closer to Being Filled
Chillicothe -- A grant will allow the city tree commission to have stronger...
2026 Chillicothe City Budget Set to be Around $26M – Average...
Chillicothe -- When the city budget is passed in the new year, there...
“Shine On Chillicothe” Holiday Lights and City Tree Finally Gets Ribbon...
Chillicothe -- The Christmas season is nearing its end, but the "Shine On...
Open House at Chillicothe’s Bishop Flaget School
Chillicothe & Ross County -- Probably the oldest religious school in the county...
“Holiday Showcase” Continues at Chillicothe’s Pump House Center for the Arts
Chillicothe --- The "Holiday Showcase" at the Pump House Center for the Arts...
Chillicothe Council Funded More Speed Controls, Again Considered Street Levy Renewal
Chillicothe -- Council passed ordinances to focus on the need to fund street...
Chillicothe Council Hears Brief Update on Homeless Issue
Chillicothe — In City Council's delayed Wednesday regular session, they heard an update...
Live Christmas Music on Sunday is Only One of Many Holiday...
Chillicothe -- In addition to the annual "Holiday Pops Spectacular" this coming Sunday...
Annual Orchestral Christmas Concert is this Sunday in Chillicothe
Chillicothe, Ross County, & Columbus -- The annual "Holiday Pops Spectacular" with the...
Postponed Chillicothe Council Session Continued to Garner Criticism for Absences
Chillicothe -- City Council met two days after their regular session, where they...
