Good morning, Pike County. Did you know that 175 years ago, a woman dared to run for the highest office in the land? This March, history comes alive at the Ross County Historical Society when Robin Schuricht transforms into Victoria Woodhull, the pioneering suffragist who became the first female presidential candidate in 1872. This free event offers a rare glimpse into how this remarkable journalist and women's rights advocate might have reflected on her groundbreaking life.
In other community news, Pike County mourns the loss of Rodger Adkins, whose 82 years of life leaves behind a legacy spanning four generations after 61 years of marriage. Meanwhile, law enforcement reports a significant drug interdiction in Lucasville, where officers seized methamphetamine, fentanyl, and multiple firearms during a raid that resulted in three arrests. The operation represents another chapter in the ongoing efforts to address narcotics trafficking in the region.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🗣️ Ohio historian brings pioneering female presidential candidate to life. The Ross County Historical Society's 2025 Speaker Series kicks off March 22nd featuring Robin Schuricht portraying Victoria Woodhull, the first woman to run for U.S. president. Woodhull, a 19th-century spiritualist, women's rights advocate, and journalist, will be presented in a first-person retrospective from 6-7pm. This free public event offers the community a unique opportunity to experience how this groundbreaking historical figure might have viewed her remarkable life and legacy.
🕊️ Beloved family man Rodger Adkins passes away at 82. The Wisconsin native died on March 11, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones after 61 years of marriage to Rita Gayle Adkins. He leaves behind two daughters, Kristina and Sheila, along with siblings, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Rodger was preceded in death by his parents and nine siblings. Visitation and funeral services will be held on March 17 at Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home in Oak Hill, Ohio, followed by burial at Centerpoint Cemetery.
🚓 Major drug bust nets 29K worth of narcotics in Ohio home. Carla Blair and Davion Black were arrested after police seized over 300 grams of methamphetamine and 125 grams of fentanyl from a Lucasville residence. Officers also discovered crack cocaine, four loaded firearms, and nearly $3,000 cash during the February 13 raid. The pair face first-degree felony charges for drug trafficking and possession, plus third-degree felony charges for weapons under disability. A third individual, Jonathon Spencer, was arrested on an outstanding warrant during the operation conducted by the Southern Ohio Drug Task Force.
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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.
-Joshua 1:9
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