Good morning, Hocking County. The echoes of classical music will soon fill one of nature's most spectacular concert halls as the Columbus Symphony prepares for its return to Ash Cave on June 15. This marriage of orchestral elegance and natural acoustics has become a summer highlight, with passes going on sale May 2 and expected to vanish faster than morning mist in the hills. Mark your calendars—this is one performance where even the ancient rock formations seem to lean in and listen.
Meanwhile, the rumble of construction equipment signals progress along State Route 93, where a major widening project stretches from New Lexington to the Hocking County line. The ambitious infrastructure improvement is reshaping travel through the region until summer 2025. Just a reminder that whether you're navigating detours or securing those coveted symphony tickets, planning ahead is the theme of the season in Southeast Ohio.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🚧 Perry County road widening project brings major infrastructure improvements. State Route 93 is undergoing significant construction from New Lexington to the Hocking County line, with plans to widen the pavement throughout this stretch. The Ohio Department of Transportation is overseeing the project, which includes various road closures and restrictions throughout the county. Residents can check OHGO.com for specific location details and traffic impacts. The entire project is expected to reach completion by summer 2025.
🎵 Columbus Symphony will echo through Ash Cave on June 15. The unique acoustic setting in Hocking Hills State Park will host the orchestra's fourth annual performance featuring light classics. General admission passes go on sale May 2 and are expected to sell out quickly, with each pass admitting one vehicle of up to eight people. Attendees should bring chairs and blankets, though VIP tickets with seating are available for an additional fee. All proceeds from the event will support Ohio's 76 state parks.
⚖️ Perry County judge juggles juvenile cases while supporting community initiatives. Judge Cooperrider attended the Perry County Health Network's meeting, sharing resources for seniors and families including power of attorney forms and a free legal clinic. During the week, she heard three Children Services cases resulting in foster care and kinship placements, while also handling six juvenile cases involving charges from truancy to marijuana possession. The judge also presided over probate matters including guardianships, inventory hearings, and a name change. Additionally, she announced that marriage license copies are available at the probate court for those needing them for Ohio driver's license ID requirements.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Wooded Paradise Gas Water Included: Priced at $399,900, this 3-bedroom Rockbridge retreat on 5 private acres offers free natural gas and spring water, plus easy access to Hocking Hills nature preserves—ideal for a forever home or investment property.
Woodland luxury hideaway retreat: Priced at $650,000, this fully updated cabin in the gated Hide A Way Hills community offers Amish cabinetry, new systems throughout, and access to amenities including 24/7 security, golf, pool, and more.
Renovated gem near Route 33: Priced at $229,900, this well-maintained 3-bedroom home offers stylish updates including a stunning kitchen with granite countertops, updated bathrooms, hardwood floors, and a 2-car garage with extra storage space, all set in a desirable location minutes from St Rt 33.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
-Ephesians 4:2
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