Good morning, Hocking County. As April unfolds, our neighbors in Perry County are diving into governance season with a packed calendar of public meetings. From commissioner sessions to library board gatherings, democracy is in full swing—a reminder that the wheels of local government keep turning even as spring blooms arrive. Meanwhile, a heartwarming initiative takes center stage at Stuart's Opera House, where ABC Players' sensory-friendly production "F Is for Friends" creates an inclusive theatrical experience inspired by Winnie the Pooh.
The landscape of Murray City could see significant change by summer's arrival. A $500,000 grant secured by Buckeye Hills Regional Council will finally address the condemned school building that has stood vacant since 2013. The demolition project marks not just an end but a beginning—clearing the way for potential new uses while Buckeye Hills offers to identify other brownfield sites that could benefit from similar renewal efforts.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
📅 Perry County's public meeting schedule is packed this April. Government bodies, from commissioners to school boards, are gathering across the county in the coming weeks. The Perry County commissioners will meet Wednesday at 9 a.m., followed by the District Library Board at 4:30 p.m. Various school boards and village councils have scheduled meetings throughout April 17-28. All public entities must publicize their meetings in advance, with The Perry County Tribune requiring at least two days' notice for regular meetings.
🎭 ABC Players bring inclusive theater to life with "F Is for Friends." The sensory-friendly production at Stuart's Opera House features Winnie the Pooh-inspired stories and songs about friendship, designed specifically for neurodivergent audiences. Creator Celeste Parsons developed the show to create a space where people "can be themselves," with accommodations including regular room lighting, gentle sounds, and flexible seating arrangements. While tailored for those with sensory sensitivities, the free performance welcomes all community members for shows at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday.
🏫 Condemned Murray City School could be demolished by summer. Buckeye Hills Regional Council has secured a $500,000 grant to raze the hazardous building that was condemned in 2013. Senior Planner Kate Dunn assured county commissioners that her organization will handle all aspects of the demolition project, including contracting and reporting. The demolition process is expected to begin in the next few months, with engineering bids going out soon. Dunn also offered to help identify and address other brownfield sites in Hocking County that could be cleaned up for future use.
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💰 Financial Friday
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
-Isaiah 40:31
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