Good morning, Hocking County. Mark your calendars for October 13, 2025 – that's when Ohio University Lancaster nursing students will transform their campus gym into a hub of wellness education. The free Community Health Fair promises interactive exhibits on everything from nutrition to mental health awareness, creating a valuable opportunity for residents of all ages to access important health information without opening their wallets. Professor Maskulinski's vision could establish this student-led initiative as an annual tradition serving our community for years to come.
Meanwhile, an era is ending as tourism champion Karen Raymore prepares to retire after transforming Hocking Hills over 18 years. Under her leadership, the tourism budget grew from $400,000 to $3 million while supporting crucial community projects. And for those craving a journey to the past, don't miss Frontier Spirit 1799 on September 27-28, where period-dressed volunteers will bring Ohio's pioneer days to life through demonstrations, music and even bean soup cooked over open flames.
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🏥 Ohio nursing students bring health education to Lancaster community. The senior nursing class at Ohio University Lancaster will host a free Community Health Fair on October 13, 2025, from 2-5 p.m. at the campus gym. Visitors of all ages can explore educational booths on nutrition, physical activity, mental health awareness, and chronic disease prevention. The interactive exhibits will be developed by senior nursing students as part of their community health initiative, with local health agencies invited to participate. Professor Michelle Maskulinski hopes to establish this as an annual event aimed at improving health outcomes through education and community partnerships.
🏞️ Tourism leader steps down after transforming Hocking Hills for 18 years. Karen Raymore, executive director of the Hocking Hills Tourism Association, will retire in February 2026 after nearly two decades of service. Under her leadership, the organization's budget grew from $400,000 to over $3 million while she secured crucial funding for community projects like the Children's Museum and emergency services. Raymore spearheaded the creation of a Destination Stewardship Plan to manage tourism growth in the region. After retirement, she plans to move closer to her elderly mother and reconnect with family members.
🏞️ Step back in time at Lancaster's Frontier Spirit 1799 event. Volunteers dressed in period attire will recreate Ohio frontier life on September 27-28 from 10am-5pm at Alley Park. Visitors can experience the trials and tribulations of early settlers through demonstrations of blacksmithing, cooking, weaving, and other crafts. The free event features a tent village, period music, speeches, skits, and activities for children of all ages. Concessions, including bean soup cooked over an open fire, will be available at reasonable prices.
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