Good morning, Pickaway County. In the heart of our community, a five-year tradition continues to tackle hunger one steer at a time. The Pickaway County Community Foundation's Protein Project has been quietly transforming fair-purchased beef into essential protein for local food pantries, supporting more than 12 organizations from churches to PICCA. This grassroots effort represents the kind of neighbor-helping-neighbor initiative that makes our county special, with every pound of locally processed meat making a difference for families facing food insecurity.
Meanwhile, changes and competitions are blooming across the county this spring. The Chamber of Commerce welcomes Jan Shannon and Savannah MacDowell as its interim leadership team, while aspiring pumpkin growers have a new opportunity to join the giant gourd community. With Charlie Brown and Snoopy competitions offering seeds from last year's 1,015-pound champion, the groundwork is already being laid for the spectacular squashes that will dominate the 2025 Pumpkin Show.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🥩 Local foundation fights hunger with fair-purchased beef. For five years, the Pickaway County Community Foundation's Protein Project has been buying market steers from the county fair and distributing the processed meat to food pantries. The initiative has supported more than 12 organizations including local churches, PICCA, and Westfall Cares. The foundation processes the beef locally before distributing it to organizations helping those facing food insecurity. Community members interested in supporting this hunger-fighting initiative can contribute through the foundation's website.
🏢 Small town chamber welcomes new interim leadership team. The Pickaway County Chamber of Commerce has appointed Jan Shannon as its interim director for the next 10 months. Shannon will serve on a part-time basis while collaborating with newly hired Savannah MacDowell, who joins as project coordinator. The announcement represents a transition period for the local business organization as it continues to support the Pickaway County community. No details were provided about the previous leadership or reasons for the interim appointment.
🎃 Circleville launches new competitions for aspiring giant pumpkin growers. First-timers can join the Charlie Brown competition while previous entrants get a second chance in the Snoopy category. Both contests use seeds from last year's award-winning 1,015-pound pumpkin, with plants being distributed in mid-May. Cash prizes range from $100 to $200, with expert guidance available from experienced growers including Dr. Bob Liggett. For just $5, participants can join the local growers' club to access additional resources and events leading up to the 2025 Pumpkin Show.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
Circleville's bats came alive Monday as the Tigers roared past Hamilton Township 11-2, improving to a solid 10-4 on the season. The Rangers, now sliding to 7-8, never found their footing against a Circleville squad that seems to be hitting its stride at just the right time in league play.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Circleville (10-4) | ||
@ Hamilton Township | W 11-2 | |
Logan Elm (2-13) | ||
vs Amanda-Clearcreek | L 14-10 | |
Teays Valley (10-5) | ||
@ Lancaster | L 7-4 | |
Westfall (9-4) | ||
@ Paint Valley | L 7-6 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Logan Elm (14-3) | ||
vs Amanda-Clearcreek | W 7-2 | |
Circleville (7-11) | ||
@ Hamilton Township | W 15-2 | |
Teays Valley (14-2) | ||
vs Newark | W 5-0 | |
Westfall (9-6) | ||
@ Paint Valley | W 16-4 |
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🙏 In Remembrance
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
-Colossians 3:17
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