🛹 Frazeysburg lands donation for skate park with three strings attached. The Muskingum County land bank has gifted the Ohio village a one-third acre parcel to build a youth recreation facility. The donation comes with conditions: a three-year deadline to secure funding, required recognition of donors, and village responsibility for maintenance. Officials estimate the 240-square-foot skate park will cost around $50,000, with grant funding being pursued. The project aims to provide local youth with a positive outlet while transforming what was once a blighted property worth $25,000 into a community asset.
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⚖️ Legal aid cuts would deny justice to thousands of vulnerable Ohioans. Three former Ohio Attorneys General warn that Trump's plan to eliminate Legal Services Corporation funding would devastate Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio, which relies on federal dollars for nearly 25% of its budget. Without representation, court cases would take longer, increasing backlogs and costs while leaving low-income residents to navigate complex legal matters alone. The program has proven economically efficient, returning $7 for every $1 invested while helping over 30,000 families last year with issues like domestic violence, evictions, and fraud.
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🏕️ Camp Hervida offers tech-free adventures for 250 Washington County kids. The 202-acre 4-H camp near Waterford has provided leadership training and outdoor recreation since 1922. Four different age-based camps run throughout June and July, offering activities from archery to arts and crafts. With 40 dedicated counselors, campers enjoy daily bonfires and STEM activities while being completely unplugged from electronics. Camp Director Martha Webster calls it a place where everyone can be "a more fun and joyful version of themselves."
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Investment needs finishing touches: This modest $84,900 property previously generated $950 in monthly rental income. Some improvements have been made, but potential investors should consider additional upgrades to maximize return.
Remodeled countryside gem near I-70: Priced at $229,900, this two-bedroom home on 1.5 acres offers a newly remodeled kitchen, detached garage, bonus room that could serve as a third bedroom, and a sprawling yard just minutes from I-70.
Retro brick ranch big yard: This cozy brick ranch from 1953 is listed at $228,500 and offers 2 main-level bedrooms, a living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, plus 2 basement bedrooms, a 2-car garage, and a large yard.