Good morning, Pike County. The brushstrokes of local artist Trevor Clark are doing more than creating beautiful Dolly Parton-inspired artwork—they're building libraries in children's homes across Ross County. While many assume the country music icon personally funds her Imagination Library program, it's actually local champions like United Way who ensure those monthly books reach over 3,000 young readers. Clark's prints, available for $25-30, transform art appreciation into literacy support for our community's youngest members.
Meanwhile, Pike County roadways are undergoing significant transformations that will continue well into 2025. From resurfacing projects on SR 772 to bridge replacements on Grassy Fork Road, patience will be a necessary traveling companion. For seniors seeking community connection despite these detours, the AAA7 Advisory Council welcomes participants to their August 28 meeting, where Morgan Fitzgerald will share insights on dementia caregiving—accessible both in-person and virtually for those preferring to avoid construction zones.
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👵 Southern Ohio seniors invited to join AAA7 Advisory Council meeting. The Area Agency on Aging District 7 is welcoming community members to attend their Advisory Council Meeting on August 28, either in-person or virtually. The Council serves as the official advisory body for AAA7, providing input on strategic plans and representing the interests of older adults across ten counties. Morgan Fitzgerald from the Golden Buckeye Center for Dementia Caregiving will be the guest speaker at this upcoming meeting. Those interested in attending can call 1-800-582-7277 or email info@aaa7.org for more information or to receive the virtual meeting link.
🚧 Pike County roadwork brings multiple traffic disruptions through 2025. ODOT has announced ongoing construction projects affecting several highways in the area, including resurfacing on SR 772 and intersection improvements at SR 335 and SR 32. A bridge replacement on County Road 9 has closed Grassy Fork Road for 60 days, with traffic being detoured via alternate routes. Motorists are advised to remain alert, reduce speed, and watch for stopped traffic while passing through work zones to ensure safety for both workers and travelers.
📚 Local artist turns passion into literacy fundraiser for children. Trevor Clark, United Way of Ross County's community engagement coordinator, is selling prints of his Dolly Parton-inspired artwork to support the Imagination Library program. The initiative provides free monthly books to over 3,000 Ross County children, fostering early reading skills and imagination. While many believe Parton personally funds the program, local nonprofits like United Way actually cover the costs. Prints are available in two sizes—5x7 inches for $25 and 8x10 inches for $30—with proceeds helping to nurture young readers across the county.
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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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