Good morning, Pike County. Behind every mask lies a story waiting to be told. The Garden Child Advocacy Center is embracing this powerful symbolism with their upcoming "Mask-erade" fundraiser, seeking sponsors to help unmask the silence surrounding child abuse. This February event offers local businesses sponsorship opportunities starting at just $150, with all proceeds supporting the center's crucial work providing free abuse assessments for children and families affected by trauma.
Meanwhile, military service continues shaping our community as former police chief Keith Washburn works to establish a specialized veterans court while campaigning to maintain his judgeship. The proposed program would help the county's military veterans—who make up 8% of our population—access mental health treatment rather than incarceration. This initiative comes as local judicial races heat up, with candidates making their case to voters at events like the recent Democratic Fall Fish Fry fundraiser.
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🎭 Child advocacy center seeks sponsors for "Mask-erade" fundraiser in February. The Garden Child Advocacy Center is raising funds to support their mission of providing free abuse assessments for children and families affected by trauma. Sponsorship opportunities begin at $150 with perks for businesses and organizations. The fundraiser aims to "unmask the silence of child abuse" and support victims of sexual/physical abuse, neglect, and human trafficking. Interested sponsors can contact Rhiannon Gill or Brooke Smith at the center.
⚖️ Former police chief fights to keep judgeship while creating veterans court. Keith Washburn, appointed as Chillicothe Municipal Court judge in February, seeks election to continue his role after filling a retiring judge's term. The Army veteran has submitted plans for a specialized "veterans court" to help military veterans with mental health issues avoid incarceration and receive treatment instead. Washburn, who served in the Army and spent 25 years in the Chillicothe Police Department, believes the program is crucial for Ross County where veterans make up 8% of the population. If approved, the court would include advisory and mental health treatment teams to help veterans return to society.
🗳️ Ross County Democrats rally behind local judicial candidates. At their annual Fall Fish Fry fundraiser, the party showcased Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney and attorney Angela Hirsch, both running for Municipal Court judgeships. Former Ohio House Minority Leader Tracy Maxwell Heard delivered the keynote address, urging Democrats to mobilize voters through strategic engagement. Feeney emphasized the need for a more proactive justice system, while Hirsch highlighted the absence of women among county officials. The event served as a platform for candidates to connect with constituents ahead of the fall election.
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