Pike County • October 3, 2025
Good morning, Pike County. October brings a wave of positive change to our community as InSolves, a woman-owned nuclear firm, expands its Pike County operations with a $225,000 investment. This growth isn't just about equipment—it represents seven new precision manufacturing jobs and strengthens our county's position in advanced technology sectors, bolstered by a $50,000 JobsOhio grant that recognizes the potential right in our backyard.
While infrastructure updates mean navigating around closures on Clinton Furnace Road and temporary restrictions on several others throughout Scioto County this week, there's hope on the horizon in more ways than one. The "Hope in Ohio" event on October 21st at Adena PACCAR Medical Education Center will create space for crucial conversations about mental health resources and support. Registration opens October 3rd—a timely opportunity as our community works together to break down stigmas around mental wellbeing.
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🧠 Paint Valley community tackles mental health stigma head-on. "Hope in Ohio" will bring together residents for important conversations about mental health on October 21 at the Adena PACCAR Medical Education Center. Co-sponsored by the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health and Paint Valley ADAMH Board, the event aims to reduce stigma, raise awareness of local resources, and create space for community input. Registration opens October 3rd, with details available on the Paint Valley ADAMH Board website.
🚧 Scioto County announces road closures and lane restrictions for October. Engineer Darren LeBrun's department released a work schedule covering October 6-9, 2025, with multiple projects affecting travel throughout the county. Several roads face lane restrictions due to slips, including Junior Furnace-Powellsville Road, Cook Road, and Henley Comstock Road, while Clinton Furnace Road and Feurt Hill Road will be completely closed until further notice. The Shelly Company will be conducting milling and paving operations in Portsmouth City, maintaining one lane with flaggers, and additional drag patching will occur on various township roads throughout the week. Residents with questions can contact the Engineer's office at (740) 259-5541.
🏭 Woman-owned nuclear firm expands operations in Pike County, Ohio. InSolves will invest over $225,000 in new equipment, creating seven jobs in its specialty manufacturing for nuclear applications. The company provides advanced manufacturing services to Department of Energy sites, National Laboratories, and private industry developing reactor technology. A $50,000 JobsOhio Small Business Grant supports this expansion, which will enhance InSolves' manufacturing capabilities while creating employment opportunities in precision manufacturing for the local community.
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Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
-Philippians 4:6
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