Good morning, Pike County. The monarch butterfly's annual journey to Mexico stands as one of nature's most remarkable migrations, and now local residents have a chance to contribute to groundbreaking research tracking these delicate travelers. Hopewell Culture National Historical Park's September 7th tagging event at Hopeton Earthworks offers a rare hands-on opportunity to participate in the nationwide Monarch Watch program—combining outdoor adventure with meaningful citizen science that could help protect these iconic orange-winged creatures.
Meanwhile, as Chillicothe prepares for an important August 25th public hearing on the proposed Green-Chillicothe Joint Economic Development District, the community also comes together in grief. Waverly High School mourns the tragic loss of senior Drezden Bolin-Hitchens, a promising HVAC student and Tigers football player whose passing in a vehicle collision has prompted an outpouring of tributes and support, reminding us how deeply intertwined our local lives truly are.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🏙️ Chillicothe plans public hearing on new economic development district. City Council will gather on August 25th at 6pm to consider approving the Green-Chillicothe Joint Economic Development District contract. The hearing, scheduled for Council Chambers at 26 South Paint Street, will allow residents to voice comments and recommendations. Documents including the contract, area map, and income tax schedule are available for public review at the Mayor's office. Interested citizens can examine these materials at 35 South Paint Street.
🦋 Monarch butterflies need your help for groundbreaking migration research. Hopewell Culture National Historical Park is recruiting volunteers for a monarch tagging event on September 7th at Hopeton Earthworks in Chillicothe. Participants will learn proper techniques for capturing and tagging these delicate creatures as part of the nationwide Monarch Watch program studying their remarkable migration to Mexico. Park staff will provide nets, wildlife handouts, and guidance, though volunteers should come prepared with water, sunscreen, and good shoes for the active outdoor event. All participants must complete a volunteer form for this citizen science opportunity.
💔 A community mourns as high school senior dies in tragic crash. Drezden Bolin-Hitchens, who would have been a senior at Waverly High School, was killed when his SUV collided with a cargo van north of Waverly. The talented young man was enrolled in the Pike County Career Technology Center's HVAC program and played on the Waverly Tigers Football team. Both schools posted heartfelt tributes on social media, highlighting Drezden's passion for his trade and impact on the community. Counseling services have been made available for students and staff struggling with the loss.
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
-Proverbs 3:5-6
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