Good morning, Muskingum County. Mother Nature made a dramatic midnight appearance in Crooksville this week, as sudden flooding forced emergency water rescues from homes and vehicles. The Roseville Volunteer Fire Department sprang into action, helping residents on Keystone and China Streets escape rising waters that thankfully receded as quickly as they came. Fire Chief Derrick Keylor's advice to stay weather-aware serves as a timely reminder of how quickly our Ohio summers can turn from peaceful to perilous.
On a brighter note, a six-decade tradition continues as Crooksville and Roseville prepare to celebrate their 60th Pottery Festival July 10-12. This milestone event honors the ceramic industry that shaped our region's identity and economic foundation. Meanwhile, outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate columnist Doug Clifford's fishing tales from Lake St. Clair, complete with bad weather and an unexpected encounter with law enforcement—proving that sometimes the most memorable adventures don't go according to plan.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🏺 Small towns celebrate 60 years of pottery festival heritage. Crooksville and Roseville will host the 60th Pottery Festival July 10-12, honoring their shared ceramic industry legacy. The Perry Tribune also highlights local Ohio University students named to academic achievement lists for spring semester. Outdoor columnist Doug Clifford shares fishing adventures on Lake St. Clair, complete with bad weather and a run-in with sheriff's deputies. The newspaper rounds out with local savings and recipe features.
💧 Midnight flooding forces dramatic water rescues in Crooksville. The village experienced sudden flooding late Monday night into Tuesday morning, affecting approximately a dozen homes on Keystone and China Streets. Roseville Volunteer Fire Department responded to multiple calls and conducted water rescues from several houses and a vehicle trapped on Rainer Road. Fortunately, the floodwaters receded quickly with no further incidents reported. Fire Chief Derrick Keylor advises residents to stay vigilant by monitoring weather forecasts for heavy rain and potential flood warnings.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Modern waterfront retreat awaits: This riverfront escape priced at $259,900 offers a rebuilt 3-bedroom home on 1.3 acres with private dock, featuring upgraded kitchen amenities, central air, and high-speed internet for those who crave waterside living with modern conveniences.
Cape Cod farm with chickens: This storybook Cape Cod in Maplecraft Farms is offered at $419,900, featuring four bedrooms, modern updates including 2021 windows, a chef's kitchen, and country charm with a detached carport and electrified chicken coop.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
💰 Financial Friday
Think about creating a budget that tracks your spending habits; this can help you identify areas where you might be overspending and allow you to redirect those funds toward your financial goals.
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