Good morning, Perry County. The New Lexington Panthers' softball squad is looking to break their rival curse after Monday's nail-biting 4-3 loss to the undefeated Crooksville Ceramics. While Faith Greene and Jorja Burkhart delivered solid performances, the team now sits at 3-3 with redemption on their minds for Wednesday's rematch. Meanwhile, April's civic calendar is filling up faster than a church potluck, with county commissioners, village councils, and school boards all scheduled to meet throughout the month.
In the courthouse, Judge Cooperrider's approach to juvenile justice continues to blend consequences with compassion. Recent cases saw teens facing everything from license suspensions to treatment programs for various offenses, while the court also resolved several Children Services cases, reuniting families under supervision. The free legal clinic also provided much-needed assistance to residents navigating divorce, eviction, and visitation challenges.
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⚾ New Lexington Panthers stumble in tight softball battle against Ceramics. The Panthers fell short 4-3 to Crooksville on Monday, marking their third consecutive loss to the rival team. Faith Greene and Jorja Burkhart led New Lexington's efforts, with Greene scoring a run while going 2-for-4 and Burkhart reaching base three times and stealing a base. The defeat drops the Panthers to a 3-3 overall record while Crooksville remains perfect at 9-0. The teams will face off again Wednesday, giving New Lexington a quick chance at redemption.
📅 Perry County's April public meetings schedule is packed with civic activity. Residents can attend various local government gatherings including county commissioners, village councils, and school boards throughout the month. The Perry County commissioners will meet twice, on April 9 and 16, both at 9 a.m. in New Lexington. Village council meetings are scheduled for Thornville, Roseville, New Lexington, Crooksville, and Somerset on different dates. Several school boards will also convene, including Tri-County Career Center, Crooksville, Southern Local, Northern Local, and New Lexington.
⚖️ Perry County court tackles juvenile cases with tough love approach. Judge Cooperrider hosted a free legal clinic helping seven individuals with divorce, eviction, and visitation issues. In juvenile court, several teens faced consequences for violations including drug use, assault, and underage drinking, with punishments ranging from license suspensions to residential treatment programs. The court also resolved five Children Services cases, placing three children with grandparents and two with rehabilitated parents. All families were ordered to participate in various counseling and treatment programs to address underlying issues.
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Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
-Ephesians 4:2
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