Good morning, Perry County. As local government meetings fill up the calendar this month, Perry County residents have plenty of opportunities to witness democracy in action. From April 16-28, you can pull up a chair at school board discussions, county commissioner sessions, and village council meetings—all conveniently scheduled at municipal buildings throughout the county. Mark your calendars now to ensure your voice is heard in the community's decision-making process.
Meanwhile, a leadership transition is underway at the Perry County Board of Developmental Disabilities, with Caley Boyden stepping into the role of transitional assistant superintendent as David Couch prepares for retirement after 19 years of dedicated service. And on the hardwood, Maysville's basketball dominance continues with a commanding 70-17 victory over New Lexington, keeping their perfect league record intact with standout performances from Kirkbride and Sidwell.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
📅 Perry County announces packed schedule of local government meetings. The Perry County Tribune has published a comprehensive list of upcoming public meetings for various local entities. From April 16-28, residents can attend gatherings of county commissioners, school boards, and village councils throughout Perry County. All meetings will take place at designated municipal buildings, schools, or administrative offices. Public entities are required to provide advance notice of these meetings to ensure transparency and community participation.
👩💼 Perry County DD Board names new leadership as superintendent prepares to exit. Caley Boyden, currently finance director, has been appointed transitional assistant superintendent as David Couch readies for retirement in December after 19 years of service. Boyden brings eight years of experience with PCBDD plus previous work in direct services and coordination roles. She has prepared for leadership by earning a master's degree and completing specialized developmental disability executive training. The Board expressed confidence in Boyden's ability to maintain stability while building upon Couch's strong foundation of supporting nearly 500 people with developmental disabilities and their families.
🏀 Maysville dominates New Lexington in one-sided 70-17 victory. The win keeps Maysville perfect in Muskingum Valley League play with a 9-0 record (11-1 overall). Four players scored in double figures for Maysville, with Kelsie Kirkbride and Kori Sidwell leading the charge with 14 points each. Since their November loss to River View, Maysville has been unstoppable, averaging over 64 points per game and winning every contest by double digits. New Lexington falls to 0-9 in league play and 2-11 overall.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
The Sheridan Generals powered past Philo 7-1 in Muskingum Valley action, improving to an impressive 6-1 on the season while leaving the Electrics searching for answers at 2-7. Sheridan's dominance continues to electrify the league, while Philo hopes to recharge their season against Maysville in Thursday's upcoming matchup.
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Sheridan (6-1) | ||
vs Philo | W 7-1 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
The Sheridan Generals electrified their home crowd Wednesday, short-circuiting the Philo Electrics 13-3 in a lopsided league matchup. Now sitting pretty at 9-3, Sheridan turns its attention to the 10-2 Crooksville Ceramics, while Philo (4-7) hopes to spark a comeback against the struggling Maysville Panthers tomorrow.
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Sheridan (9-3) | ||
vs Philo | W 13-3 |
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💰 Financial Friday
Consider setting up an automated savings plan that transfers a small percentage of your paycheck into a savings or investment account each month; this way, you can effortlessly grow your nest egg without even noticing the difference in your day-to-day spending.
🙏 In Remembrance
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For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
-Jeremiah 29:11
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