Good morning, Perry County. As winter's grip loosens across Ohio, those blue skies aren't just signaling spring—they're practically shouting "hit the trails!" The Buckeye Trail's potential National Scenic Trail designation comes just as hiking season beckons outdoor enthusiasts throughout the state. Meanwhile, Perry County just made history with its first-ever cannabis dispensary as Ethos opens its doors in New Lexington, bringing both medical and recreational products to a previously underserved region.
In local sports, a seismic shift has rocked Sheridan High School's baseball program. Legendary coach Doug Fisher has stepped away after amassing an astounding 856 career wins over three decades. With spring training just two weeks away, his sudden departure leaves big cleats to fill, though Fisher hasn't completely closed the door on coaching elsewhere if "the right opportunity presents itself." Spring, it seems, is bringing changes of all kinds to Perry County.
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🥾 Ohio's spring hiking trails beckon as winter fades away. The recent episode of All Sides radio program highlighted outdoor opportunities across the state as blue skies replace winter's gray. Experts from the Buckeye Trail Association, Metro Parks, and Ohio Department of Natural Resources shared tips for seasonal hiking adventures. The Buckeye Trail, currently under consideration for National Scenic Trail designation, received special attention during the discussion. The program also offered accommodation information for hikers with disabilities who want to experience Ohio's natural beauty.
🌿 Cannabis giant Ethos opens second Ohio dispensary in underserved region. The New Lexington location marks the first-ever cannabis shop in Perry County, offering both medical and adult-use products including their exclusive local brand, Meigs County Grown. CEO Gibran Washington emphasized this expansion represents not just retail growth but a commitment to community investment through education, economic development, and job creation. The dispensary features self-service kiosks, cashless payment options, and a rewards program to enhance customer experience. With Ohio's cannabis market projected to exceed $1 billion in sales by 2027, Ethos is positioning itself as a key player in the Midwest's growing industry.
🏆 Legendary coach abruptly resigns after 856 career wins. Doug Fisher stepped away from Sheridan High School's baseball program just two weeks before the season started, ending a remarkable three-decade coaching career. The respected Ohio coach, who taught at the school since 1993, accumulated over 850 combined wins between basketball and baseball, including a Division II state basketball appearance in 2019. Fisher cited that his "heart wasn't in it" anymore, while also noting changes in administrative support that made the job more strenuous. He hasn't ruled out coaching again "if the right opportunity presents itself."
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
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💰 Financial Friday
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🙏 In Remembrance
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Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
-Romans 12:12
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