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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
athensindependent.com
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.
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Public notice of building condemnation for 219 Frank St. in Nelsonville
NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The City of Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office is making a public notice of a building condemnation for 219 Frank Street in Nelsonville. Property owners Vaughn E. and Bertha Brobst were sent a notice of condemnation by U.S. Mail. The mail was unclaimed and returned to the City of Nelsonville.
Chillicothe Gazette
Ohio approves apprenticeship program at U.S. Paper Mill
U.S. Paper Mill has received state approval for a 6,000-hour apprenticeship program designed to train electrical maintenance technicians at its Chillicothe facility. The Ohio Department of Job & Family Services recently approved the program and welcomed the company as a new ApprenticeOhio sponsor, according to a community announcement. The designation places the apprenticeship program in the federal Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Database System, known as RAPIDS. U.S. Paper Mill currently has six apprentices enrolled in the program. All are former employees of the closed Pixelle Specialty Solutions plant. Company officials expect the apprentices to complete the program in 2027, with two graduating in the spring, two in the summer and two in the fall. Training aims to develop future workforce The apprenticeship is structured around 6,000 hours of training and instruction focused on electrical maintenance. Coursework begins with subjects including electrical safety, basic electronics and Ohm's Law before advancing to more complex topics such as HVAC systems and refrigeration during the fourth year. According to the announcement, the company also plans to update its apprenticeship standards and training laboratories to better align with modern manufacturing practices and technology. The apprenticeship program is housed at the company's on-site training facility and
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Ohioans can still offer feedback on large power line project
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Community of Cambridge celebrates opening of the Midtown Market
The Midtown Market, a revitalization project designed to foster small business growth and economic development in downtown Cambridge, celebrated its opening Sept. 24. The Midtown Market business owners held a ribbon-cutting celebration this morning and led tours of the newly repurposed building. Almost $1.5 million was invested to renovate the...