Good morning, Hocking County. A changing of the guard is underway in Zaleski as the Village Council seeks a new member following a health-related resignation. If you've ever harbored political ambitions (or just want to make your voice heard), now's your chance—simply drop your letter of intent in the water bill box before April 14. Meanwhile, Athens County officials are hunting for new tenants to breathe life into the former STAR correctional facility in Nelsonville, with an open house planned later this month.
Remember when people fixed things themselves instead of immediately calling professionals? Turns out that's becoming a lost art, with 70% of Americans now outsourcing their home repairs. Thankfully, Habitat for Humanity is fighting this DIY decline with affordable workshops in Millfield. For just $30, you can learn essential repair skills—because as their store manager wisely notes, "The worst that's going to happen is you're going to break it worse."
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🏛️ Zaleski seeks new Council member after health-related resignation. The Village of Zaleski is accepting letters of intent from residents interested in filling a vacant Village Council seat. Interested individuals can submit their letters by dropping them in the water bill box at the utility office or mailing them to the village's PO Box. All submissions should be received before the next Council meeting scheduled for Monday, April 14. This opportunity is specifically for residents living within the Village of Zaleski.
🏢 Athens County seeks new life for former correctional facility. Officials are preparing to accept proposals for the 5,794-square-foot Nelsonville building that previously housed STAR Community Justice Center. The facility includes dormitories, classrooms, kitchen space, and outdoor recreation areas, with ownership transferring from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections to Athens County. While Commissioner Charlie Adkins rejected involving Nelsonville and York Township representatives in the decision-making process, the county aims to quickly find a tenant to prevent the building from sitting vacant. An open house for prospective users is planned later this month, with proposal deadlines likely set for May or June.
🛠️ DIY skills are vanishing among young Americans. According to a recent survey, 70% of Americans call professionals for home repairs rather than attempting them themselves. Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio is fighting this trend by offering affordable workshops at their Home Repair & Care Training Center in Millfield. The 90-minute sessions cost just $30 and teach basic repairs and preventative maintenance across nine topics. Store manager Donovan Cannon encourages hesitant DIYers to simply try, saying "The worst that's going to happen is you're going to break it worse."
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Logan starter home with land: This $119,900 ranch-style home in Logan offers two bedrooms, an updated bathroom, fresh paint, and modern kitchen, plus an expansive backyard across two adjoining parcels totaling 0.23 acres.
Expansive wilderness ready for dreams: Priced at $349,000, this 48-acre Hocking Hills property offers mature timber, a natural pond, hunting trails, road frontage, and electric access, making it ideal for building a dream home, prime hunting, or entrepreneurial ventures.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
-Proverbs 3:5-6
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