Good morning, Jackson County. With $36 million flowing into Ravenswood, the city's waterfront is about to undergo a dramatic transformation. The Sand Creek Marina project is moving forward after clearing mussel study hurdles, promising new boat slips and access that will reshape the riverside landscape. Mayor Josh Miller's perspective puts it perfectly: these developments will outlast us all, creating a legacy for generations to come.
Across the region, community voices are being sought to shape our collective future. The Area Agency on Aging is welcoming seniors to their October 23 advisory council meeting, offering both in-person and virtual options to influence programs affecting older adults. Similarly, the WWW Interstate Planning Commission is gathering public input through December 5 on transportation needs through 2050—covering everything from roadways to walkways. These opportunities remind us that our region's future is being written, one meeting at a time.
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👵 Older adults invited to join AAA7 advisory council meeting. The Area Agency on Aging District 7 is welcoming community members to attend their advisory council meeting on October 23 at their Jackson office. The council serves as the official advisory body for the agency, providing input on programs and representing the interests of older adults across ten southern Ohio counties. Participants can attend in person or virtually, offering valuable perspectives on issues affecting seniors. For more information, interested individuals can call 1-800-582-7277 or email info@aaa7.org.
🚗 Parkersburg-Marietta region seeks public input on transportation future. The WWW Interstate Planning Commission is updating its Long-Range Transportation Plan through 2050 and wants community feedback on current conditions and needs. Residents can attend in-person meetings on October 30 at Wood County Library or November 6 at Washington County Library, or participate through an online virtual meeting room. The plan will address improvements for roadways, public transit, bikeways, walkways, rail, maritime transportation, and aviation. Comments will be accepted from October 20 through December 5.
🚤 Ravenswood secures $36 million for marina and infrastructure projects. The West Virginia city is developing boat slips and a boat access ramp as part of its Sand Creek Marina project, which recently overcame permitting delays requiring additional mussel studies. Other major developments include a wastewater treatment plant, pedestrian bridge, and welcome center, though some projects face challenges with bids exceeding budget allocations. Mayor Josh Miller remains optimistic despite setbacks, emphasizing the long-term impact: "The stuff we are doing now will be here long after I'm gone."
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Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
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