👮♀️ Officer Smart quietly feeds hungry family during welfare check. The Lancaster Police Department recently commended Officer Smart for her compassion after she purchased food for a struggling single mother and her children. According to Sgt. Dilley's letter of commendation, this selfless act represents just one of many quiet kindnesses Officer Smart performs without seeking recognition. Beyond her generosity, she's praised for volunteering for overtime, assisting colleagues, and participating in the Columbus Marathon. Chief Snyder called her service "an outstanding example of the caliber of officers serving our community."
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🚗 Ohio invests $6 million to help young drivers get licensed. The funding will provide scholarships to more than 10,000 students under age 21 across all 88 counties. Four educational service centers will each receive $1.5 million over two years to administer the program, covering the required 24 hours of classroom education and eight hours of behind-the-wheel training. Announced during National Teen Driver Safety Week, the Drive to Succeed Program aims to remove financial barriers to driver education. Governor DeWine emphasized that driving abilities open doors to jobs, education, and improved quality of life for young Ohioans.
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🏡 Veterans retreat nears milestone with plans for first two cabins. The Valor Retreat in Rockbridge is preparing to break ground on accommodations for combat veterans and their families. Thanks to donations totaling $65,000 from Service Master by Rite Way and support from other donors, the first phase of construction will begin within a month. The 22-acre property will eventually feature eight cabins, five miles of nature trails, and various therapeutic activities including equine therapy, archery, and campfire sessions. This free recreational facility aims to help veterans heal from PTSD in a tranquil environment where they can reconnect with nature and each other.
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Ranch Gem Renovated Three Bed: This ranch-style home is listed for $255,000 and features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,813 sqft, with recent updates including a new roof, gutters, and additional bathroom.
Cozy ranch with fenced yard: Priced at $213,000, this inviting 3-bedroom ranch in east Lancaster features an open layout with bright living spaces, a large fenced yard with patio, and bonus storage shed with electric.
Vintage Avondale gem quarter acre: This charming $250,000 Avondale two-story offers 1,523 square feet with three bedrooms, updated vinyl flooring, and stainless steel appliances on a generous quarter-acre lot dating back to 1938.