Good morning, Pike County. The healthcare community mourns the loss of one of its own this week as Kathy Sturgell, a dedicated nurse who spent 27 years caring for others at National Churches Residences, has passed away at 70. Her decades of service represent the quiet heroism of healthcare workers who form the backbone of our community's wellbeing—leaving behind not just family members but countless lives touched through her career of compassion.
Meanwhile, Piketon is quite literally securing its future drop by drop. The Village Council's $250,000 land purchase near the high school marks a significant investment in solving the town's water reliability issues. With plans for two new wells connecting to an upcoming treatment facility, plus rehabilitation of existing infrastructure, Mayor Billy Spencer is addressing both immediate concerns and long-term stability for a resource we often take for granted until problems arise.
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🕊️ Beloved Waverly nurse Kathy Sturgell dies at 70. The retired healthcare worker passed away on July 7, 2025, at Bristol Village after serving National Churches Residences for 27 years. Born in Portsmouth in 1954, she was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, sister, and granddaughter. Sturgell leaves behind two daughters, a brother, sister, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be arranged by Roger W. Davis Funeral Home in West Portsmouth.
💧 Piketon secures new water wells to solve reliability issues. The Village Council approved the purchase of land from the local school district for $250,000 to construct two new water wells near Piketon High School. These wells will connect to the upcoming water treatment facility, addressing concerns about the current wells' unreliability. Mayor Billy Spencer confirmed the project includes rehabilitating existing wells alongside building new ones. The village is also tackling rust problems in the water system through filter cleaning and aggressive hydrant flushing.
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