Good morning, Pike County. The sounds of rakes scraping, paintbrushes swooshing, and trails being cleared will fill the air at Canter's Cave this Sunday as the 4-H Camp opens its gates for their Community Service Day. From noon to 6 p.m., volunteers of all ages will transform winter-worn facilities into summer-ready spaces—a perfect opportunity to enjoy the spring weather while making a difference for the young campers who'll soon call this place home.
Meanwhile, two very different gatherings are making headlines across the region. Operation Bridge 2025 has shown promising results in Ross County's battle against addiction, with overdose deaths decreasing and over 400 successful community contacts made during the two-day outreach. And for those seeking weekend plans, Lucasville Trade Days returns to the Scioto County Fairgrounds, bringing together thousands of visitors for everything from fair food to unique finds—including some four-legged vendors that are particularly popular with younger attendees.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🌲 Volunteers needed for 4-H Camp cleanup this Sunday. Canter's Cave 4-H Camp will hold its Community Service Day on April 27 from noon to 6 p.m., welcoming helpers of all ages to prepare the facilities for summer. Projects include weeding gardens, planting flowers, clearing hiking trails, and painting buildings. Participants should bring tools and wear clothes that can get dirty. The camp is located at 1362 Caves Road near Jackson, with more information available on their website.
🩺 Ross County unites to fight addiction with Operation Bridge 2025. The two-day community outreach event connected residents with recovery resources while law enforcement conducted proactive contacts. Over 400 successful contacts were made, with naloxone kits distributed and individuals connected to treatment services. The county saw a decrease in overdose deaths in 2024, with 36 lives lost—a reduction from previous years that highlights the positive impact of collective community efforts. Evidence-based school programming reached over 900 students, teaching drug refusal skills and substance use risks to prevent future generations from becoming part of the crisis.
🛒 Lucasville Trade Days returns this weekend with thousands expected. The popular event at the Scioto County Fairgrounds offers visitors fair food, unique sales experiences, and even non-human vendors. Organizer Jim Wirth, who has over 60 years of experience with markets, is optimistic about the event's continued growth. Children can look forward to meeting popular animal vendors, as highlighted by a photo from previous years. The event serves as a precursor to the upcoming Scioto County Fair.
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