Good morning, Scioto County. Mount Olympus is getting a distinctly Appalachian accent this March as the Paramount Players bring Percy Jackson's lightning-charged adventures to Ohio University Southern. This musical mashup of ancient Greek mythology and modern teen angst promises to electrify audiences – and with free admission for students, it's a deal even Hermes would approve of.
While Zeus's missing thunderbolt may drive the onstage drama, real-life heroes are making their own impact locally. Clark's Pump-N-Shop just powered up community health with a $25,000 donation to King's Daughters Foundation, while emergency responders demonstrated swift action in safely evacuating sixteen seniors during Monday's kitchen fire at Artrips. From mythological quests to everyday acts of service, our community continues to write its own legendary tales.
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🎭 Ancient Greek gods meet musical theater in upcoming Ironton performance. The Ashland Paramount Players will bring "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Story" to Ohio University Southern on March 16, offering free admission to students. The musical follows Percy Jackson, a troubled teen who discovers he's actually Poseidon's son, as he embarks on a quest to recover Zeus' stolen lightning bolt. Alongside fellow demigod Annabeth and his satyr friend Grover, Percy faces mythological adversaries including Medusa and Ares. The award-winning Paramount Players continue their mission of bringing cultural enrichment to the Appalachian region through this adaptation of Rick Riordan's beloved novel.
💝 Local gas station chain donates $25,000 to boost heart health. Clark's Pump-N-Shop presented the generous check to King's Daughters Health Foundation, demonstrating their commitment to community wellness. The donation will help support cardiac care initiatives and medical resources in the Ashland area. While specific allocation details weren't provided, the foundation's focus remains on improving cardiovascular health services. The partnership between Clark's and King's Daughters highlights the growing trend of local businesses investing in community healthcare.
🏥 Kitchen fire forces sixteen seniors out of Kentucky assisted living home. The Monday incident at Artrips Personal Care Home in Ashland required emergency evacuation after flames spread through the kitchen hood system and up to the roof. No injuries were reported, but the facility must remain closed until repairs are made to both the sprinkler system and hood ventilation. Emergency Management officials successfully relocated all residents to temporary facilities by Monday afternoon. The building cannot reopen until it meets proper safety codes, according to Ashland Fire Chief Steve Alley.
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Girls)
Portsmouth continues their reign of terror on the hardwood, steamrolling Minford 49-32 in a dominant display that pushed their season record to a jaw-dropping 25-1. The Trojans' defense was stingier than a restaurant server on Valentine's Day, holding the Falcons to just 32 points as they march toward their showdown with Fairland next weekend.
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vs Portsmouth* | L 49-32 | |
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vs Minford* | W 49-32 |
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The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.
-Psalm 23:1-3
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