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Three organizations awarded Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund grants
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio has awarded a total of $3,000 in grants to three organizations advancing quality of life in the region. The grants include one to a Hocking County organization. “With these dollars, we hope to fill needs, create opportunities and, in the process, build stronger communities in Appalachian Ohio,” said Eric Myers, a Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund committee member and Myers’ son. “My father dedicated his life to those causes, and...
Gas prices across region drop 11 cents
This week’s average prices for a gallon of unleaded gas in South Central Ohio average is $3.543. The average price per gallon last week $3.657. The average price a year ago, during the week of May 1was $3.482 per gallon. Pike County has the second highest average price in the state, according aaagasrices.com, with a average price of $3.631. Only Athens County with an average price $3.671 per gallon. ...
Ravenswood High School Football Field is nearing completion
RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (WTAP) - Work is nearing completion on the Ravenswood High School Football Field. Back in January, we reported that the Jackson County Schools announced that Ravenswood High School would be getting a turf field this spring. That project is well underway with the fine stones getting leveled out...
Solid waste district has plans for more and better recycling
NELSONVILLE — During a Wednesday meeting, the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District (AHSWD) board looked at purchasing the building and infrastructure of the struggling Athens-Hocking Recycling Center and joining regional Southeast Ohio Regional Terminal Council of Government (COG), an organization that is just getting off the ground. The board met Wednesday at the Nelsonville Public Library, 95 W. Washington St., Nelsonville. The board also the discussed its financial plans for 2025 through 2040, and it is “all good news,” said district Director Jane Forrest Redfern. ...
Ravenswood City Councilmember resigns due to investigation
Ravenswood City Councilmember Denise Toler recently resigned from all boards, commissions and authorities effective immediately due to the results of an ongoing investigation, Mayor Josh Miller says in a press release.
Schuster and Ebbert address Ohio University's 2024 class at commencement
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — The class of 2024 commencement ceremony for Ohio University took place Thursday evening at the ECO Center. Student speaker Shayla Schuster from Martins Ferry spoke along with keynote speaker Lova Ebbert, an Ohio University Eastern alum who operates Ebbert’s Farm in St. Clairsville. Degree...
Vinton, Jackson to receive millions in funding
Governor Mike DeWine announced 30 major economic development projects in Ohio’s Appalachian region that will raise the area’s profile as a travel destination and improve the quality of life for local residents. DeWine spoke Wednesday by a large field where the University of Rio Grande will build a new $11.9 million facility in McArthur. Elected officeholders from all across Southeast Ohio were present for the announcement that shared how projects in Athens, Hocking, Jackson and Vinton counties will receive millions of dollars in funding. ...
Defensive mishaps plague Spartans in shutout senior day loss
ALBANY — Not every senior day game has a happy ending. That was the unfortunate reality for the Alexander baseball team, whose senior day ended with a shutout loss to the visiting Marietta Tigers, with the Spartans losing 6-0. Alexander (7-10) just wasn’t able to get anything going on either side of the ball, mustering just two hits while also accounting for six different errors in the field. Camron Oberholzer...
Athens County public meetings
Columbia Township meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Columbia Volunteer Fire Station.Fourth District Court of Appeals will convent at 10 a.m. Thursday in Athens County Common Pleas Courtroom in the county courthouse to consider appeals from Athens, Gallia and Ross counties.The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Executive Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. May 3 at the Buckeye Hills Regional Council office, 1400 Pike St., Marietta. The purpose of the meeting to is provide updates on projects throughout region. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Jenny Simmons at (740) 376-1026 or jsimmons@buckeyehills.org.The Village of Albany will have a Grants Committee Meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at Village Hall, 5153 Alton St., Albany. Open to the public.Amesville Village Council meets the second Wednesday of each month at 16 Maple St., Amesville. April meeting is at 6:30 p.m. May 14.
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