Good morning, Gallia County. The kennels at Jackson County Animal Shelter tell a heartbreaking story of numbers that don't add up: 88 dogs squeezed into just 66 spaces. Behind each wagging tail is a narrative of return or rescue, with Officer Teresa Hager and her team working tirelessly to provide care despite overwhelming odds. Their dedication shines through in Hager's resolute promise: "I won't stop fighting for them."
Meanwhile, two initiatives are addressing different community needs. In Mason County, plans for a massive hydrogen facility are taking shape with MGS H2 1 LLC applying for permits to build near Point Pleasant. And in a remarkable display of rural generosity, Lawrence County's "Fill The Freezer" program has transformed 37 donated fair animals into 2,500 pounds of meat for local food pantries—a creative solution to the sobering reality that nearly one-quarter of the county's children face food insecurity.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🐾 Jackson County Animal Shelter bursting at seams with 88 dogs. The facility is housing these animals in just 66 kennels, creating overcrowded conditions that strain resources and staff. Many dogs arrive as returns from unprepared owners or seizures from abuse cases, with at least 24 currently involved in court proceedings. Officer Teresa Hager and her team desperately need adopters, fosters, and volunteers to walk dogs, provide companionship, or help with basic care. Despite the challenges, Hager remains committed: "I won't stop fighting for them."
🔋 Houston company seeks permit for massive Mason County hydrogen facility. MGS H2 1 LLC has applied to build a 265-million-cubic-feet-per-day hydrogen plant near Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The project is linked to Fidelis New Energy, which received a forgivable $62.5 million state loan in 2023 contingent on meeting employment and investment benchmarks. The facility would use natural gas with carbon capture technology, with operations planned to start by November 2028. Environmental advocates have raised concerns about the state's investment in unproven carbon capture technology under the guise of clean energy.
🐄 Rural Ohio program feeds thousands with donated fair animals. The Lawrence County Community Foundation's "Fill The Freezer" initiative collected 37 donated livestock animals from fairgoers, providing over 2,500 pounds of meat to local food pantries. This inaugural effort far exceeded their goal of 10-15 animals, though they had to turn away smaller animals like rabbits and chickens due to processing limitations. The foundation plans to expand processing capabilities next year, hoping to double donations to 80 animals. With 18% of adults and 24% of children facing food insecurity in Lawrence County, the program represents a community-driven effort to address a critical local need.
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
-Deuteronomy 31:6
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