Good morning, Scioto County. Mark your calendars for May 2nd when the Ironton Farmers Market springs back to life for its thirteenth season! This beloved local institution has thrived thanks to dedicated vendors—some who've been there since day one—offering farm-fresh produce and cottage foods every Friday and Saturday through October. Market manager Sam Heighton's enthusiasm for the upcoming season is as fresh as the vegetables that will soon fill Market Square (with a brief location shift in August for the Thunder on the River bike rally).
In other local developments, authorities continue investigating a West Portsmouth stabbing incident that left two injured and resulted in serious charges for Kevin E. Pack. Meanwhile, across the river, change comes to Ashland's educational leadership with Dr. Matthew Lewis's unexpected resignation as school board chairperson during Friday's special session. The board accepted his departure, though details surrounding his stepping down remain limited.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🌽 Ironton Farmers Market springs back to life on May 2. The popular market will kick off its thirteenth season with a vendor meeting on April 1 at the Ironton City Center. Market manager Sam Heighton credits the dedicated vendors—some who've been there since the beginning—for the market's continued success. Offering locally-grown produce and cottage foods, the market operates Fridays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October at Market Square. A temporary location change is planned for August to accommodate the Thunder on the River bike rally.
🔪 Ohio man charged with attempted murder after two stabbed in West Portsmouth. Kevin E. Pack, 51, faces first-degree attempted murder and two counts of felonious assault following the March 19 incident. Deputies responded after two victims with stab wounds arrived at Southern Ohio Medical Center, with one later airlifted to another hospital. Investigators determined the stabbings occurred on Shepherd Fork Road, where authorities executed a search warrant to process the crime scene. The investigation remains ongoing with additional charges possibly forthcoming.
🏫 Ashland school board chairperson resigns unexpectedly. Dr. Matthew Lewis's resignation was accepted during a special session on Friday, with Lewis notably absent from the meeting. The Daily Independent reported the departure without providing details about the reasons behind his resignation. Lewis had been serving as the chairperson of the Ashland Board of Education prior to stepping down.
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A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.
-Proverbs 17:17
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