Perry County • April 2, 2025
Good morning, Perry County. A green wave is rolling into our region as Ethos Cannabis just opened Perry County's first-ever dispensary in New Lexington. The milestone arrival marks a significant development for the area, with the company projecting substantial economic growth and job creation as Ohio's cannabis market expands. Meanwhile, election security made headlines after state officials discovered an unauthorized voter check-in device, prompting Secretary LaRose to implement precautionary measures ahead of the May election.
In a stunning development that's sent shockwaves through local sports, coaching legend Doug Fisher has abruptly stepped away from Sheridan High School baseball just weeks before the season opener. After amassing an extraordinary 856 career victories across baseball and basketball during his three-decade tenure, Fisher cited that his "heart wasn't in it" anymore. The unexpected departure closes the book on one of Ohio's most distinguished coaching careers.
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🌿 Cannabis giant Ethos opens second Ohio dispensary in underserved region. The New Lexington location marks the first-ever cannabis dispensary in Perry County, offering both medical and adult-use products including their exclusive local brand, Meigs County Grown. CEO Gibran Washington emphasized the company's commitment to community investment through cannabis education, economic growth, and job creation. With Ohio's cannabis market projected to exceed $1 billion in sales by 2027, the new store features modern amenities like self-service kiosks, cashless payment options, and a rewards program. The dispensary operates Tuesday through Saturday at 427 W Broadway Street.
🔍 Ohio investigates unauthorized voter check-in device in Perry County. Secretary of State Frank LaRose ordered an investigation after officials discovered a tablet-style electronic pollbook that violates state election security standards. The device, which would have checked voters into polling locations, was never used in an actual election. As a precaution, LaRose directed counties using similar pollbooks to switch to paper backups for the May election. He emphasized that electronic pollbooks are never connected to voting or tabulation equipment, so Ohio's election systems remain secure.
🏀 Legendary coach Doug Fisher abruptly resigned after 856 career wins. The Sheridan High School icon stepped down from baseball coaching just two weeks before the season started, citing that his "heart wasn't in it." Fisher accumulated 401 baseball victories and 440 basketball wins during his three-decade career, which included multiple Muskingum Valley League titles and a Division II state basketball appearance in 2019. After facing challenging recent seasons with player issues and perceived changes in administrative support, Fisher also announced his retirement from teaching, ending one of Ohio's most distinguished coaching careers.
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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
-Galatians 5:22-23
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