Good morning, Fairfield County. When disaster strikes, Ohioans answer the call. Twenty state highway patrol officers volunteered within hours to assist with search and rescue operations following catastrophic flooding along Texas' Guadalupe River, where waters rose a staggering 26 feet in less than an hour. These brave troopers, alongside specially trained dogs from Ohio's Department of Natural Resources, will be fully operational by Wednesday morning, bringing hope to communities devastated by the July 4th tragedy.
Closer to home, transformative transportation changes are taking shape as COTA begins receiving funds from the recently approved 0.5% sales tax, fueling the ambitious $8 billion LinkUs initiative. The 25-year plan represents a significant investment in central Ohio's future mobility. Meanwhile, a look back reveals Lancaster's economic aspirations from 1985, when plans for the $110 million River Valley Mall promised 4,000 jobs and a shopping renaissance designed to keep local dollars flowing within the community.
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🚔 Ohio troopers rush to Texas flood disaster zone. Twenty state highway patrol officers volunteered within hours to assist with search and rescue operations following catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River. The flooding, which occurred July 4th, killed dozens including children at a Christian summer camp when the river rose 26 feet in less than an hour. Governor Mike DeWine offered Ohio's support directly to Texas Governor Greg Abbott over the weekend. Specially trained dogs from Ohio's Department of Natural Resources will also join the mission, with all responders expected to be fully operational by Wednesday morning.
🚌 Central Ohio transit gets $8 billion boost from new tax. The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) has begun receiving funds from a voter-approved 0.5% sales tax that went into effect in April. The tax will help fund LinkUs, a comprehensive 25-year, $8 billion transportation plan for the region. COTA President and CEO Monica Tellez-Fowler is scheduled to discuss LinkUs, future plans, and latest transit developments on the program All Sides. The initiative represents a significant long-term investment in central Ohio's public transportation infrastructure.
🏬 Lancaster announced a $110 million mall development that promised economic revival. The 1985 plan for River Valley Mall included an enclosed shopping center with 3-5 department stores and space for 85-90 additional tenants. Developer Glimcher predicted the mall would generate $60-65 million in annual sales and create 3,000-4,000 jobs. The ambitious project aimed to keep shopping dollars in Lancaster, with Mayor Rutherford noting they needed to "capture the large market that is leaving Lancaster." Construction was set to begin in spring 1986 with a tentative opening date of spring 1987.
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I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
-Psalm 121:1-2
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