🦙 Highland County teen earns prestigious 4-H Llama Achievement Award. Addyston Knauff from Hillsboro was recognized at the 2025 Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards ceremony in Columbus for her outstanding work with llamas. The Hillsboro High School senior has been a 4-H member for 10 years and has competed with her llamas, Chester and Tucker, for the past two years. Beyond her llama project, Knauff serves as a camp counselor, Junior Leader, and Junior Fair Board president while also taking college courses. As an award recipient, she will represent Ohio at National 4-H Congress in Atlanta this November.
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📚 Richwood Library turns summer reading into a prize-winning adventure. The Summer Reading Club challenges participants of all ages to read for at least 12 hours by August 2. Divided into kids, teens, and adults categories, readers earn halfway prizes after six hours and raffle entries for completing the full challenge. Participants can submit multiple reading trackers for additional raffle entries, with impressive prizes including LEGO sets, a digital camera, and even an OLED Switch. Any reading material counts toward the goal—from books and magazines to audiobooks and newspapers.
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🚂 Historic depot breathes new life into Plain City's heart. The Depot at Public Square, a meticulously restored 1880s railroad building, celebrates its grand opening Friday with a dedication ceremony and festivities. Originally from Brice, Ohio, the 1,473-square-foot structure was purchased from the Fromm family and installed at the corner of East Bigelow Avenue and Church Street—a site historically known as "Public Square." The $401,250 project honors Plain City's railroad heritage while creating a community gathering space available for private rentals. Future phases will add a splash pad, park space, and an indoor marketplace for vendors and events.
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