Good morning, Scioto County. Healthcare in our region just received a significant boost as UK King's Daughters partners with Lifepoint to create an inpatient rehabilitation unit in Ashland. This collaboration promises advanced therapies for patients recovering from serious conditions like stroke and spinal injuries—a vital expansion of specialized care that will serve families throughout our area when they need it most.
In other developments, Solar Holler has reached an impressive $100 million project milestone in Appalachia, while closer to home, Ohio University Southern students now have healthier dining options thanks to Keeney's Kitchen. The meal prep service that began as a pandemic pivot has transformed into a thriving business, serving over 500,000 meals and employing 40 staff members. Their new campus location offers everything from protein-packed tacos to fresh acai bowls—proving that sometimes challenging times spark the most nourishing innovations.
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79%☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🏥 UK King's Daughters partners with Lifepoint for vital rehabilitation services. The collaboration will establish an inpatient rehabilitation unit at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. The new facility will treat patients recovering from serious conditions including stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, complex neurological disorders, and orthopedic conditions. President and CEO Sara Marks emphasized that this initiative will expand access to acute rehabilitation care while providing patients with advanced therapies and technologies. The partnership represents a significant enhancement to specialized healthcare services in the region.
☀️ West Virginia solar company hits $100 million project milestone in Appalachia. Solar Holler has secured contracts worth over $100 million since 2022, with $87 million invested directly in West Virginia. The company's distributed economic impact rivals major manufacturing facilities but spreads benefits across hundreds of small towns without taxpayer subsidies. Energy savings from their installations are expected to exceed $350 million for homeowners, businesses, and local governments. Despite West Virginia ranking 49th nationally in solar capacity with coal still dominating 86% of electricity generation, polls show strong public support for expanded solar initiatives across income levels.
🍽️ Pandemic pivot brings healthy meals to Ohio University Southern campus. Keeney's Kitchen, a meal prep service that began during COVID-19, has opened its third location in the Collins Building café space at Ohio University Southern. Founded by former gym owner Matt Keeney, the business has grown from zero to serving over 500,000 meals with a staff of 40. The rotating menu features health-conscious options like chicken tacos, protein bites, and new items like fresh acai bowls specifically for the Ironton location. Now open with convenient hours for students and community members, Keeney's Kitchen aims to provide nutritious, grab-and-go meals while creating local employment opportunities.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
South Webster squeezed past Minford 6-5 in Monday's nail-biter, improving to 11-4 on the season while leaving the Falcons to lick their 7-5 wounds. The Jeeps now turn their attention to the 12-3 Green Bobcats, who seem to have developed a taste for one-run victories themselves after edging St. Joseph Central 8-7 in their last outing.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Green (12-3) | ||
vs St. Joseph Central | W 8-7 (10) | |
Minford (7-5) | ||
@ South Webster | L 6-5 | |
Northwest (8-4) | ||
@ Western | W 28-3 | |
Portsmouth West (5-10) | ||
@ Wheelersburg | L 2-0 | |
Wheelersburg (11-4) | ||
vs Portsmouth West | W 2-0 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
Portsmouth squeaked past Gallia Academy in a nail-biter, improving their record to 8-11 while the Blue Devils fell to 8-10. Meanwhile, South Webster showed no mercy in a 16-2 rout of Minford, evening their season at 8-8 while the struggling Falcons dropped to 2-15. Both winners hit the road Tuesday, with the Trojans facing 20-1 powerhouse Symmes Valley and the Jeeps taking on Green's 5-12 Bobcats.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Minford (2-15) | ||
@ South Webster | L 16-2 | |
Northwest (14-3) | ||
@ Western | W 9-1 | |
Portsmouth (8-11) | ||
@ Gallia Academy | W 9-7 | |
Portsmouth West (7-9) | ||
@ Wheelersburg | L 19-0 | |
East (2-6) | ||
@ Glenwood | W 26-4 | |
Wheelersburg (14-0) | ||
vs Portsmouth West | W 19-0 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Spacious ranch fireplace large lot: This charming 3-bedroom ranch home is on the market for $215,000. It sits on a full acre and includes a fireplace with wood burning insert, 2-car garage, covered deck, and storage building.
Forest paradise needs updates: Priced at $219,000, this secluded 4-bedroom home with 2 full bathrooms sits on 2+ acres bordering Shawnee State Forest, offering ample space with recent updates and a 2-car garage.
Poolside Paradise Awaits Buyers: Priced at $309,900, this well-maintained home offers 3 beds, 2 baths, a heated pool with LED lights, composite deck with shade pavilion, and multiple outdoor living areas surrounded by a wooden privacy fence.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
🙏 In Remembrance
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Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
-Joshua 1:9
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