Good morning, Hocking County. Southeast Ohio is facing a double food security challenge as the Southeast Ohio Foodbank loses 162,000 pounds of federally promised food aid while the state contemplates additional cuts. This one-two punch hits particularly hard in our economically distressed region, where private donations simply can't fill the gap left by these high-protein foods that would have fed our most vulnerable neighbors.
Meanwhile, innovation continues to thrive locally as the Hocking Hills Garment Center announces a $140,000 investment, bringing 20 new jobs to a renovated church in Buchtel. This woman-owned business is working to return garment manufacturing to American soil while prioritizing employment for domestic violence survivors. And for voters, a heads-up: some counties will be using paper pollbooks for the May election while officials investigate security concerns with certain electronic check-in tablets.
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🍽️ Federal cancellations strip 162,000 pounds of food from Southeast Ohio Foodbank. The Trump administration canceled $500 million in shipments to food banks nationwide, which were previously approved under the Biden administration. The Southeast Ohio Foodbank is losing 13 orders of high-protein, nutrient-dense foods like eggs, pork, cheese, and chicken that would have helped feed low-income families. Officials say they cannot replace these shipments with private donations due to the economically distressed region. This comes as Ohio's governor has proposed a $15 million state-level cut to food banks, potentially reducing their inventories by 5%.
🗳️ Ohio investigates voter check-in tablet for security violations. Secretary of State Frank LaRose ordered an investigation after Perry County purchased an electronic pollbook that doesn't meet state security standards. As a precaution, counties using similar devices must switch to paper pollbooks for the May election. LaRose emphasized that these tablets are never connected to voting or tabulation equipment, so those systems remain secure. Ohio officials continue rigorous pre-election testing to maintain the state's reputation as a leader in election security.
🧵 Ohio church transforms into thriving garment manufacturing center. Hocking Hills Garment Center has announced a $140,000 investment in its Buchtel facility, creating 20 new jobs. The woman-owned company, led by fashion industry veteran Betsy Franjola, aims to return garment manufacturing to the USA while providing meaningful employment in Southeast Ohio. Located in a renovated church, the center prioritizes hiring victims of domestic violence and offers industrial sewing training programs. The project received a $50,000 JobsOhio Small Business Grant to support its mission of reshoring an industry that has historically moved overseas.
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Cheap court sale No entry: Court-ordered sale of 12183 Young Rd. in Amanda, OH for $1,000. The online-only auction ends April 8, 2025, with no showings allowed, a 10% buyer premium added to high bid, and $5,000 deposit required.
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
-Galatians 5:22-23
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