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Olde Village Meats celebrates 50 years in business.
FRAZEYSBURG, Ohio – A meat processing plant in Frazeysburg is celebrating 50 years in business with a ribbon-cutting today (Wednesday) and a party on Saturday. Jeff Smith founded Olde Village Meats in 1976. He decided to open his own business while attending Ohio State University for animal science to become a vet. After working in the university’s meat lab and taking a tour of Smith’s Freezer Meats, he knew what he wanted to do.
Perry County Tribune
Don Conley joins The Community Bank
“We are pleased to announce that Don Conley has joined The Community Bank as banking office manager for our newest office being constructed in Hebron at 650 East Main St.,” said Eric S. Holsky, president and CEO. “Don brings a strong commitment to exceptional personalized customer service and shares our Bank’s core values of integrity, community, and excellence. His leadership will be instrumental in establishing our new Hebron Office as a trusted community resource. The Hebron location is part of The Community Bank’s ongoing efforts to strengthen local ties and offer convenient, community-focused banking solutions. Don’s expertise and passion for community banking make him a tremendous asset to our team, and we are excited to have him lead this new chapter.” Don started with a career in retail management for over twenty years and transitioned into banking in 2022. He graduated in 1999 with an Associate’s in Management from Shawnee State University and later in 2010 a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Kaplan. Don resides in Nashport and has worked in Heath and Herbon over the years. For more information concerning The Community Bank’s products, services and locations, visit TheComBank.com or contact Jessica Bowers, senior vice president/chief marketing officer at
sciotovalleyguardian.com
DOE honors Portsmouth site team for reindustrialization push
PIKETON, Ohio — The U.S. Department of Energy has given one of its top employee honors to the team credited with turning the Portsmouth site and two sister facilities into hubs for new nuclear industry investment, the agency said this week. The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management and...
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Retirees Are Quietly Settling Into This Affordable Hocking Hills Town Where The Woods Meet A Small Budget
Tucked into the green folds of southeastern Ohio, a small town has been quietly welcoming people who want forest trails without big-city price tags. It sits along a slow river, close to some of the most famous hiking country in the state, yet it stays calm and unhurried. Older folks...
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Chillicothe Council to Consider Lowering Property Taxes Again
And Renovated Old Armory is Yet Another Option for Council Chambers. Chillicothe — A council committee voted to reduce city property taxes again to help with rising state taxes. And, yet another option for council chambers is opening: the renovated old armory in Yoctangee Park. Chillicothe Council met at...
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A 1906 Ohio Mill Now Has Hotel Rooms Inside and Still Generates Its Own Electricity
Water pouring over a dam is the first thing that greets you in this small Ohio town. The sound is steady and loud enough to make you roll down the window. Right beside it stands a tall wooden mill built in 1906, and reading the sign twice is necessary to believe people actually sleep inside it. Even better, the old building still makes its own electricity, just like it did for the village over a century ago.
WTAP
WSCO alumnus builds career in engineering, manufacturing and education
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - What first started as a career in manufacturing, led to the classroom helping students discover their own interests in STEM and technical education. Washington State College of Ohio alumnus Terry Reiter, originally planned on going to a four-year college to become a teacher. However, due to family circumstances, he went on a different path.
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Chillicothe Council to Consider Lowering Property Taxes Again
And Renovated Old Armory is Yet Another Option for Council Chambers. A Chillicothe Council committee voted to reduce city property taxes again to help with rising state taxes. And, yet another option for council chambers is opening: the renovated old armory in Yoctangee Park. Chillicothe Council met at the Library...
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This Affordable Hocking Hills Town Makes A Surprisingly Good Retirement Destination
I came to this corner of Ohio thinking about waterfalls. I left wondering what retirement would look like here. The shift happened faster than I expected. Hocking Hills sits close by, Columbus is still within reach, and daily life moves at a pace that feels easier to imagine once the work calendar finally disappears.
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Paul Bunyan Show Brings Thousands Together for 20th Annual Event
LORE CITY, OH – The Ohio Forestry Association hosted its annual Paul Bunyan Show this weekend, bringing thousands of people together for the 20th year of the event. The show featured around 170 exhibitors, giving visitors the opportunity to explore woodworking items, food, equipment and other products connected to the forestry industry.
sciotovalleyguardian.com
Boil advisory lifted for Lucasville-area water customers
LUCASVILLE, Ohio — Water One has lifted the boil water advisory for customers along three roads in the Lucasville area, the Scioto County Emergency Management Agency said in a Facebook post. UPDATE (Oct. 5, 7:34 a.m.): This story has been updated with additional information from the Scioto County Emergency...
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Thornville woman awarded grant to address alpaca industry labor shortage
A Thornville educator has received a $6,000 grant to help teach farmers and young people how to shear alpacas and process alpaca fiber for commercial use. Aubry Shaw of Tara Agriculture was awarded funding for the project, The Alpaca Industry Needs You! Farmers & Youth Learning How to Shear and Process Alpaca Fiber, according to a community announcement. The grant was awarded through the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) Youth Educator Grant Program, a competitive funding opportunity that supports agricultural education projects for youth across the region. "This is an innovative project to teach farmers and youth how to safely shear alpacas and how to get more fiber into production while reducing farm costs and overcoming industry labor shortages," Shaw said. "Youth will learn hands-on and develop skills that can be used directly in the workforce." The Youth Educator Grant Program gives educators opportunities to develop new approaches for teaching young people about sustainable agriculture while sharing lessons and results with other educators throughout the North Central region. Sustainable agriculture focus guides funding decisions NCR-SARE said research and education are central to all of its grant programs. Applications are evaluated on how clearly they define the
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Creating affordable housing is an act of public service
For students and local residents, housing is a necessity that underscores our daily lives, affecting how we build relationships with the people and places around us. Especially for students at Ohio University, housing is a conscious choice that changes every year. As such, we can take steps to actively change the housing landscape in Southeast Ohio if we look at building homes as acts of public service.
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This Ohio Farm Market Has Grown Homegrown Tomatoes Through Eight Generations Of Family Farming
A good tomato barely needs a recipe. Slice it thick, add a little salt, find some bread, and lunch has pretty much handled itself. That simple pleasure has deep roots here. The family behind this Ohio farm market can trace its farming history in the state to 1790. Tomatoes still get plenty of attention today.