Good morning, Jackson County. May's arrival brings both road closures and academic celebrations to our region. Scioto County's ambitious roadwork schedule means significant travel adjustments for many, with multiple lane restrictions and complete closures affecting everything from Junior Furnace-Powellsville to Hayport Road. While some projects will wrap up quickly, others could stretch up to 90 days—all while mowing operations sweep across Bloom, Vernon, Green, and Porter townships.
Meanwhile, the worlds of education and broadcasting are celebrating a remarkable homecoming story. Larry Katz, who traded his WOUB sports broadcasting dreams for a successful restaurant career, has become Scripps College's largest individual donor. His generosity now fuels scholarships for future broadcasters, while Scioto County's youngest minds are getting their own boost through Fluor-BWXT's STEAM Ahead program, bringing hands-on science and technology experiences to Valley Primary students.
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84%☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🚧 Scioto County announces critical roadwork schedule for early May. Lane restrictions are in place on multiple county roads including Junior Furnace-Powellsville, Bennett School House, and Henley Comstock due to slips and repairs. Several complete closures affect Clinton Furnace Road, Feurt Hill Road, Pond Run, and Hayport Road, with some lasting up to 90 days. Maintenance crews will conduct berming operations with flaggers managing traffic on various township roads throughout the week. Additionally, extensive mowing operations will take place across multiple townships including Bloom, Vernon, Green, and Porter.
🎓 Ohio radio grad becomes college's biggest individual donor. Larry Katz, a 1977 Scripps College graduate, has been inducted into the Ohio Communication Hall of Fame for his extraordinary support of student opportunities. Though his career took him from sports broadcasting aspirations to owning restaurants in New Orleans, Katz never forgot his WOUB Public Media roots. He established multiple scholarships and funds specifically supporting WOUB sports productions, making him the largest individual donor to Scripps College. "I am who I am because of the people at this station and the work I did here," Katz said during his April induction ceremony.
🔬 Students in Scioto County get hands-on with STEAM learning program. Fluor-BWXT's STEAM Ahead initiative has expanded beyond Pike County, with Valley Primary students becoming the first in Scioto County to participate. The program introduces young students to science, technology, engineering, arts and math through fun, interactive activities led by industry mentors. Students explore subjects like robotics, centrifuge technology, physics, and chemistry in small groups that ensure everyone can participate. Valley Primary Principal Jeremy Clark noted that students "absolutely loved" the program, which brings "the classroom to life" in ways traditional lessons cannot.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
Northwest Mohawks slithered past the Oak Hill Oaks 6-3 in Wednesday's league showdown, improving to 9-4 on the season. The Mohawks will look to keep their momentum rolling against Notre Dame next, while Oak Hill (6-4) has the weekend to regroup before facing the red-hot Symmes Valley Vikings, who enter Monday's matchup with an impressive 13-5 record.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Wellston (9-7) | ||
vs Nelsonville-York | W 4-1 | |
Oak Hill (6-4) | ||
@ Northwest | L 6-3 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
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Wellston (14-2) | ||
vs Nelsonville-York | W 10-0 | |
Oak Hill (2-10) | ||
@ Northwest | L 11-0 |
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No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
-1 Corinthians 10:13
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