Good morning, Scioto County. Spring cleaning takes on official status next week as Ironton launches its Clean-up Week, transforming the Wolohan Building into a community disposal hub from Tuesday through March 22. Just remember your ID and utility bill before loading up those unwanted household items – though the EPA draws the line at tires, batteries, paint, and large appliances. It's the perfect excuse to finally reclaim that corner of your garage that's been serving as an unintentional storage unit.
While Ironton residents declutter, hope flows to our Kentucky neighbors as FEMA extends a crucial lifeline to Greenup County flood victims. And buried beneath Lawrence County soil lies a patriotic mystery waiting to be solved – approximately 20 Revolutionary War veterans rest in unmarked graves as America 250 organizers race to honor these forgotten heroes before the nation's semiquincentennial celebration. History, it seems, is sometimes just waiting to be rediscovered.
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🧹 Ironton residents can dump unwanted household items next week. The City of Ironton's Clean-up Week runs Tuesday through March 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wolohan Building location. Residents must present identification and a current city utility bill to participate in the community cleanup initiative. Due to EPA regulations, certain items cannot be accepted, including tires, batteries, paint, electronics, and large appliances. The program aims to help city residents properly dispose of household waste in an organized, environmentally responsible manner.
🌊 Kentucky storm victims get crucial FEMA lifeline. Greenup County residents can now access individual and public assistance following February's severe storms and flooding. Twenty-one Kentucky counties are eligible for all forms of Public Assistance, including direct federal help for emergency work and facility repairs. The aid covers both government entities and certain private non-profit organizations damaged by the disaster. Residents seeking information about Kentucky's recovery efforts can visit fema.gov/disaster/4860 for the latest updates.
🇺🇸 America's revolutionary heroes lie forgotten in Lawrence County soil.Rich Donohue, leading America 250 projects for the nation's upcoming 250th birthday celebration, is searching for 20 missing Revolutionary War soldier graves in Lawrence County. The state-wide initiative aims to locate an estimated 7,000 veterans' graves across Ohio, with Lawrence County having identified only 16 of its approximately 36 Revolutionary soldiers' final resting places. The America 250 committee plans to secure proper grave markers for these forgotten patriots, including an ancestor of Common Pleas Judge Andy Ballard. Additional celebration plans include fireworks in Ironton on July 4, 2026, a history book, updated county maps, and planting oak trees.
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