Good morning, Hocking County. The streets of Lancaster transformed into a miniature racetrack of imagination last week, where tiny Ghostbusters and dinosaurs pedaled their way to glory. Five-year-old Luka Kimes donned his proton pack while four-year-old Noah Ramsburg roared down the track as a T-Rex with streaming decorations at the Lancaster Festival Bike Races. Meanwhile, six-year-old Kai Bailes showed he might be destined for the Tour de France, capturing first place in his age division heat.
Beyond the playful pedaling, Trimble School District faces a more serious journey toward financial stability. A proposed 1% earned income tax levy is advancing toward November's ballot, potentially generating $665,000 annually over five years to address a projected $11 million deficit. State commission members unanimously approved the measure, with interim Superintendent Lindy Douglas noting that retirees on fixed incomes would be exempt from the financial burden.
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🚲 Tiny Ghostbusters and dinosaurs race for glory in Lancaster festival. Young cyclists showcased creativity and speed during the Lancaster Festival Bike Races held on August 1, 2025, in Ohio. Five-year-old Luka Kimes dressed as a Ghostbuster while four-year-old Noah Ramsburg transformed into a T-Rex with streaming decorations for the costume contest. Six-year-old Kai Bailes demonstrated impressive racing skills by taking first place in his age division heat. The event brought together local children for a day of friendly competition in the Fairfield County Jobs and Family Services parking lot.
📚 Trimble School District's financial lifeline advances toward November ballot. The proposed 1% earned income tax levy would generate $665,000 annually over five years to address the district's projected $11 million deficit by 2029. State commission members unanimously approved the measure despite concerns about voter support and public awareness. Interim Superintendent Lindy Douglas assured officials that the proposal was thoroughly discussed, noting that retirees on fixed incomes would be exempt. The levy must now be reviewed by the county auditor before returning to the board of education for potential ballot placement.
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Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
-Galatians 6:9
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