📝 April agenda overflow

Good morning, Perry County. April's calendar is filling up faster than the bleachers at a championship game, with local government meetings scheduled throughout the month. From county commissioners gathering in New Lexington to village councils convening across the county, civic-minded residents have plenty of opportunities to stay informed about community decisions.

Meanwhile, the diamond saw some dramatic action as New Lexington Panthers edged out Crooksville Ceramics 3-2 in a nail-biter, with Clay Miller showcasing his talents both on the mound and at the plate. Off the field, Judge Cooperrider's juvenile court continues its approach of firm accountability mixed with support resources, recently hosting a Free Legal Clinic where volunteer attorneys provided assistance to community members navigating challenging personal circumstances.

🌤 Sky Skoop

New Lexington

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Crooksville

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Somerset

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Thornville

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Shawnee

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

📅 Perry County announces packed April meeting schedule for local government. Residents can attend numerous public meetings throughout the month, including county commissioners, village councils, and school boards. The Perry County commissioners will meet on April 9 and 16 at 9 a.m. in New Lexington, while various village councils like Thornville, Roseville, and New Lexington have meetings scheduled throughout April. School-related gatherings include board of education meetings for Tri-County Career Center, Crooksville, Southern Local, Northern Local, and New Lexington schools.

⚾ Panthers edge Ceramics 3-2 in high school baseball thriller. New Lexington capitalized on early Crooksville errors to build a 3-0 lead, with Clay Miller and Paul Stenson scoring in the first inning. Miller dominated on the mound, taking a no-hitter into the sixth before Crooksville mounted a late comeback with two runs. The senior pitcher went the distance for New Lex, allowing just three hits while striking out five batters. Miller also led the Panthers offensively, going 2-for-3 with a double and triple in the tightly contested pitching duel.

⚖️ Perry County juvenile court tackles troubled teens with tough love. Judge Cooperrider presided over several juvenile cases including drug violations, assault, and underage drinking. Punishments ranged from license suspensions to mandatory counseling, with some teens placed in treatment programs or detention. The court also handled Children Services cases, placing three children with grandparents while ordering parents to seek treatment and housing assistance. Additionally, Judge Cooperrider hosted a Free Legal Clinic where volunteer lawyers helped seven individuals with divorce, dissolution, eviction, and visitation issues.

Team	Opponent	Score
Crooksville (2-3)
	@ Zanesville	L 8-3

🥎 Softball Scoreboard

New Lexington Panthers pounced on the Warren Warriors 9-2 in a Saturday softball showdown, improving to 5-6 on the season. Meanwhile, the Sheridan Generals lived up to their rank, overwhelming Circleville 13-5 to push their record to an impressive 7-3. The Tigers' struggles continue as they fall to 2-7, leaving them searching for answers before their upcoming clash with Fairfield Union.

Team	Opponent	Score
New Lexington (5-6)
	vs Warren	W 9-2
	vs Warren	W 7-4
Sheridan (7-3)
	@ Circleville	W 13-5
	vs Hillsboro	L 7-6

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