Good morning, Jackson County. The healing power of community takes center stage this weekend as World Outreach Ministries prepares to host "Mountains Move," a faith-based mental health conference designed to foster emotional wellness through worship and supportive connection. This timely gathering offers a reminder that sometimes our most profound healing happens when we come together, whether through shared spiritual experiences or simply being present for one another during life's challenges.
Meanwhile, a haunting chapter from our region's past has resurfaced in the story of dam 19 at Little Hocking, where two sternwheelers and 18 souls were lost to the Ohio River's currents in the 1910s. The tales of Captain Brady Berry's selfless leadership and crew member Fred Hoyt's heroic rescue efforts stand in stark contrast to today's challenges in Scioto County, where an overwhelming concentration of recovery houses has prompted calls for better regulation and community support.
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🙏 Mental health conference aims to heal through faith and worship. World Outreach Ministries in Wellston is hosting "Mountains Move" on Saturday, April 5 from 5-8 PM. The event is designed to promote mental health, healing, and emotional wellness through religious teachings and powerful worship experiences. Attendees will gather for encouragement and short teachings in a supportive community environment. Registration is available online at www.mtsmoveconf.org or at the door on the day of the event.
🚢 A deadly dam claimed two sternwheelers and 18 lives in the 1910s. The Kanawha struck the lock of dam 19 at Little Hocking in 1916, sinking within three minutes and killing 16 people despite rescue efforts. Captain Brady Berry stayed aboard until everyone was evacuated, while crew member Fred Hoyt helped passengers stay afloat in the frigid Ohio River. Just over a year later, the Tell City met a similar fate at the same treacherous location. Remnants of the dangerous dam can still be seen today on the Ohio side of the river.
💊 Scioto County drowning in drug recovery houses, local officials powerless. The rural Ohio county has become a dumping ground for addiction cases from across the state, with over 110 recovery facilities—equivalent to much larger Franklin County. Commissioners blame the influx on profit-driven providers exploiting Medicaid reimbursements and lack of state regulation. The situation has strained local resources and increased homelessness as out-of-county patients often remain after treatment. State Representative Justin Pizzulli has introduced legislation to increase oversight of these facilities, as commissioners urge residents to contact state officials.
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And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
-Hebrews 10:24-25
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