Good morning, Marion County. Ohio's woodlands are alive with activity as hunters have already bagged over 10,000 wild turkeys this spring season, nearly matching last year's total with weeks still to go. What began as a modest conservation effort in 1966—when just 12 birds were harvested in the state's first modern season—has blossomed into a thriving tradition with almost 47,000 permits issued this year alone. Nature's comeback stories often unfold quietly in our backyards.
Meanwhile, Powell police are taking decisive action against speeders along Sawmill Parkway with their new S.A.F.E. Passage Initiative. The targeted corridor between Seldom Seen Road and Home Road has seen its share of serious crashes, prompting increased enforcement through Labor Day. In more sobering news, researchers at Ohio State have uncovered concerning trends in women's firearm suicide rates, highlighting the potential life-saving impact of safe storage practices.
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0%☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🦃 Ohio hunters bag over 10,000 wild turkeys in spring season. The 2025 harvest through April 27 nearly matches last year's total for the same period, surpassing the three-year average of 9,094 birds. Belmont County leads with 324 turkeys checked, followed closely by Monroe and Guernsey counties. The Division of Wildlife has issued almost 47,000 spring permits, with hunting continuing in the south zone until May 18 and opening in the northeast zone on May 3. Successful reintroduction efforts have transformed turkey hunting in Ohio, which saw its first modern season in 1966 with just 12 birds harvested.
🔫 Women's firearm suicide rates surge 25% over two decades. An Ohio State study led by Professor Laura Prater found that 42% of women who died by firearm suicide had no prior mental or physical health issues documented. Researchers analyzed over 8,000 cases, identifying four distinct groups among victims based on health characteristics. The findings suggest traditional healthcare interventions may miss many at-risk women, prompting experts to recommend broader prevention strategies focused on safe firearm storage rather than solely identifying at-risk individuals. Researchers emphasize that most people who survive a suicide attempt don't try again, making safe storage practices potentially life-saving.
🚓 Powell police wage war on speeders along Sawmill Parkway. The new S.A.F.E. Passage Initiative targets reckless driving between Seldom Seen Road and Home Road, an area with higher speed limits and a history of serious crashes. Officers will increase traffic stops, run educational social media campaigns, and conduct focused enforcement during major holidays through Labor Day. Police Chief Ron Sallows emphasized the initiative aims to "lower enforcement thresholds" while partnering with the Delaware County Sheriff's Office and Ohio State Highway Patrol to ensure safety throughout the corridor.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
The Elgin Comets delivered a Monday beatdown, crushing Upper Scioto Valley 12-2 in a game that was more lopsided than a broken bleacher. The win improves the Comets to an impressive 9-2 as they prepare to face the 8-3 Perry Commodores in their next Northwest Central showdown.In a seesaw battle that had fans reaching for the antacids, Cory-Rawson's Fighting Hornets narrowly escaped with a 10-8 victory over the host Ridgedale Rockets. The win gives the Fighting Hornets just their second victory in nine tries this season, while Ridgedale falls to a frustrating 1-6 record.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Elgin (9-2) | ||
vs Upper Scioto Valley | W 12-2 | |
Ridgedale (1-6) | ||
vs Cory-Rawson | L 10-8 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
Elgin Comets tamed the Upper Scioto Valley Rams 8-4 in Monday's league showdown, giving the home team a much-needed boost to their 5-10 season record. The Comets will look to keep the momentum rolling against the winless Perry Commodores next, while the 2-9 Rams regroup before facing the formidable 12-4 Hardin Northern Polar Bears.
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Elgin (5-10) | ||
vs Upper Scioto Valley | W 8-4 | |
Ridgedale (8-4) | ||
vs Cory-Rawson | W 22-2 |
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🙏 In Remembrance
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