Good morning, Jackson County. October's arrival isn't just bringing autumn leaves and pumpkin patches—it's ushering in critical decision time for Pike County voters. With five contested township races and three competitive school board elections, residents will soon shape their community's future. The ballot box will also determine the fate of several tax levies, including developmental disabilities services and fire protection measures, with early voting kicking off October 7.
Meanwhile, Wood County is tackling eyesores one demolition at a time, with commissioners approving bids to remove dilapidated structures in Waverly and Williamstown through a state grant program. For those looking to clear out paper clutter rather than entire buildings, Community Bank's Free Shred Day arrives this Saturday in downtown Parkersburg. Beyond document destruction, the event collects winter accessories for Jefferson Elementary while accepting candy donations for their upcoming Trunk or Treat—proving community spirit thrives even amid fall cleanups.
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0%☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🗳️ Pike County voters face critical choices in upcoming township elections. Five township and three school board races are contested, with Western, Scioto Valley, and Waverly school districts each having multiple candidates vying for three open positions. Jackson, Pebble, Scioto, Perry, and Mifflin townships all have competitive trustee races with more candidates than available seats. Voters will also decide on several tax levies, including a countywide renewal for developmental disabilities services and separate fire protection levies for multiple townships. Early in-person voting begins October 7.
🏚️ Wood County tackles crumbling structures with demolition bids. The commission approved seeking contractors to tear down dilapidated properties in Waverly and Williamstown through a state DEP grant program. Both properties—an old farmhouse with 13 openings and a home damaged by a fallen tree—have owners who eagerly embraced the cleanup opportunity. The county has already cleared seven properties under this grant program, which runs through December. Officials hope to address three or four more properties before the year-end deadline.
📄 Free document shredding event comes to downtown Parkersburg this Saturday. Community Bank will host its annual Free Community Shred Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their Juliana Street location. Gator Shredding will be on-site to securely destroy documents while the bank collects donations of new socks, hats, gloves, and scarves. Youth-sized items will benefit Jefferson Elementary Center, the bank's Partner in Education, which will also accept candy donations for its upcoming Trunk or Treat event on October 28.
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
-Proverbs 3:5-6
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