📅 Meeting marathon

Good morning, Hocking County. July's calendar is filling up faster than a community swimming pool on the hottest day of summer. Perry County has just released their packed schedule of public meetings, giving civic-minded residents plenty of opportunities to participate in local governance. From county commissioner sessions to village council meetings in Thornville and New Lexington, there's no shortage of ways to stay engaged with the decisions shaping your community—including Crooksville's noteworthy public hearing on increasing their permanent improvements levy.

Transparency seems to be the theme of the season as Southern Local School District has made its 2024-25 financial reports available for public inspection. Residents interested in following the money can now visit the treasurer's office during regular hours to review these fiscal documents. It's refreshing to see local institutions opening their books and meeting calendars, providing citizens with clear windows into how their public entities operate.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

📅 Perry County announces packed schedule of public meetings for July. The Perry County Tribune has published a comprehensive list of upcoming local government and school board meetings. Citizens can attend various sessions including Perry County commissioners meetings on July 9 and 16, village council meetings in Thornville and New Lexington, and school board meetings for Crooksville and Northern Local districts. Notable events include Crooksville's public hearing on increasing the permanent improvements levy to 2.8 mills. All public entities must provide advance notice of their meeting dates, times, and locations.

📊 Southern Local School District's financial reports are now available for inspection. The 2024-25 fiscal year documents can be viewed at the treasurer's office located at 10397 state Route 155 SE in Corning, Ohio. Interested parties can access these reports during normal working hours. The public availability of these financial documents reflects the district's commitment to transparency regarding its fiscal operations in Perry County.

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🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

🌈 Jul. 15 - Craft Colorful Glass Suncatchers: Craft dazzling glass sun catchers at Hunter Street Saloon on July 15! Follow step-by-step instructions to create your own colorful window decoration in this friendly Logan workshop where strangers become friends.

📊 Jul. 15 - YPFC Pro Development Workshop: Elevate your career at the 2025 YPFC Professional Development Workshop! Join fellow professionals at Longhaven Retreat in Lancaster on July 15 for a day of networking and skill-building opportunities.

🍲 Jul. 18 - Monthly Food Distribution: Grab your grocery bags! The monthly food distribution returns to 1333 E Front St with new hours—every 3rd Friday from 10am to 1pm. Simply park, register at the awning, and load up.

🧩 Jul. 19 - Speed Puzzle Challenge: Race against time at the Annual Puzzle Competition! Bring your favorite beverage and test your skills with a challenging 300-piece puzzle on July 19 at 9776 OH-664, Logan. Winner takes home bragging rights!

🎓 Jul. 19 - Class of 2005 Reunion: Calling all 2005 grads! Celebrate 20 years of memories at Saum Family Farms on July 19. Bring a covered dish to share while we provide the meat. RSVP on Facebook or by text.

🏕️ Jul. 20 - Teen Boys Backpacking Adventure: Adventure awaits at Camp Wyandot's Teen Rover BOYS Backpack Trip! Young explorers will forge friendships and memories during a week of outdoor activities and evening programs from July 19-26.