🏡 A family's move to Highland County marked the end of abundance. In 1962, Jim Thompson's family faced major transitions including his mother's thyroid illness and significantly leaner Christmases than they were accustomed to. The family's relocation from Troy involved a challenging journey with an overloaded U-Haul trailer that their Chevy sedan barely managed to pull up the steep farm lane. Their new home, the Beaver Farm, sat on the northwestern side of Ohio's Terminal Moraine, the geological line dividing Ohio's flat glaciated region from the Appalachian foothills. Thompson recalls crying as they left Troy behind, marking an emotional end to his childhood home.
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✈️ Young 4-H Cloverbuds soared to new heights at flight-themed camp. The Premier Showmen 4-H Club Cloverbud members enjoyed a day of hands-on learning at Highland County Cloverbud Day Camp on July 11. Activities included special airplane demonstrations, traditional camp line dances, and creating airplane crafts they could "ride" in. The fun-filled day offered valuable opportunities for youth to explore aviation concepts while building friendships and creating memories. Throughout the event, laughter and discovery took flight as children experienced the joy of 4-H through active play and creative projects.
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🚑 Fayette County EMS reports slight decrease in second-quarter runs. The agency handled 1,090 runs with an average response time of 1 minute, 45 seconds, according to Director Rod List's report to county commissioners. In other business, commissioners approved the purchase of a $180,856 body scanner for the county jail, to be funded through the jail's commissary fund. The new scanner will provide more comprehensive scans of individuals with only minor temporary wall modifications needed for installation. Additionally, commissioners reported the installation of a high-band paging antenna to improve radio communication for Wayne and Jefferson Township fire departments.
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Spacious updated home acre lot: Priced at $344,900, this spacious 3-bedroom home sits on nearly an acre with multiple living areas, updated floors and bathrooms, new deck, and attached 2-car garage for move-in ready comfort.
Spacious modern home dream kitchen: The Ironwood by Arbor Homes, listed at $301,990, offers a thoughtfully designed floor plan with an open-concept living area, dream kitchen with ample storage, and upstairs bedrooms each featuring walk-in closets.