Good morning, Meigs County. Tucked along the Ohio River's Great Bend, a small-town museum has been quietly preserving our region's rich history since 1972. The Great Bend Museum in Ravenswood continues this vital mission under new director Adeline Smith, with their fascinating "Behind Clara's Lens" exhibit showcasing early 20th century rural American life through local photographers' eyes. History enthusiasts should mark their calendars for the June 21st genealogy event at Jackson County Public Library, offering both beginner and advanced sessions.
Meanwhile, Point Pleasant faces growing challenges with downtown vagrancy issues as tourists begin noting concerns in online reviews. With only seven full-time officers, Police Chief Veith acknowledges the staffing hurdles in addressing these problems. On a brighter note, the council has greenlit a fully-funded $15,000 grant project to update historical data for downtown buildings, while securing $113,000 in grants for water system improvements that will benefit the entire community.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🏛️ Small-town museum preserves rich history at Ohio River's Great Bend. The Great Bend Museum in Ravenswood, founded in 1972, continues its mission under new director Adeline Smith after transitioning to city ownership in 2020. The museum is hosting an upcoming genealogy event on June 21st at the Jackson County Public Library, offering both beginner and advanced sessions for family history researchers. Their newest exhibit, "Behind Clara's Lens," showcases the photography of Clara Weisheit alongside other local photographers who documented rural American life in the early 20th century. The museum recently held a successful Walt Disney-themed event that brought the community together to celebrate American cultural history.
🏙️ Point Pleasant battles vagrancy issues as tourists take notice. Local business owners reported increasing problems with homelessness, drug use, and lewd behavior in the downtown area, with visitors now mentioning these issues in online reviews. Police Chief Veith acknowledged the problems but cited staffing challenges, with only seven full-time officers currently employed. The council approved a fully-funded $15,000 grant project to update historical data for downtown buildings and discussed two properties in disrepair. Mayor Tatterson also provided updates on the Krodel Campground expansion and announced $113,000 in grants for water system improvements.
📅 Athens City Commission on Disabilities meets monthly for public input. The commission gathers on the third Tuesday of each month from 5:30-6:30pm at the Athens City Building. Meetings are open to the public, with accommodations available upon request by emailing disabilitiescommission@ci.athens.oh.us. The next scheduled meeting is June 18, with related events including the Accessibility and Advocacy Committee meeting on June 13. The commission maintains a website where citizens can access agendas and minutes.
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But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
-Isaiah 40:31
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