📅 Washington Township trustees meeting set for Wednesday night. The trustees will gather at 7 p.m. at the township building on U.S. 52, according to the Portsmouth Daily Times community calendar. The brief announcement appears in the May 27, 2025 edition of the newspaper. The calendar section provides local residents with information about upcoming community events. Other highlighted stories in the publication include sports updates, editorial changes, and community programs like the CSI: Shawnee Camp enrollments.
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🏕️ Science camp adventure awaits young explorers in Shawnee this July. The Scioto Soil and Water Conservation District is enrolling students for its CSI: Shawnee Science Camp, offering hands-on activities including fishing, kayaking, archery, robotics, and stream biology. Open to students entering grades 6-9 in 2025-2026, the camp costs just $30 thanks to grant funding, with additional scholarships available. The program aims to strengthen participants' understanding of natural sciences while introducing potential career paths through partnerships with Shawnee State Park, ODNR, and Ohio State University. Registration forms are available on the district's website and Facebook page.
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🚜 Kentucky woman dies in UTV rollover accident in Ohio. Emilie Gail Maynard, 46, was found unresponsive after a side-by-side utility vehicle overturned during a low-speed maneuver in Kitts Hill. The incident occurred Monday around 5:00 p.m. on County Road 30 in Lawrence County. Two other passengers escaped injury, and investigators found no evidence of mechanical failure or impairment. Deputies noted the driver's seatbelt was buckled but unused, while the passenger seatbelt was unlatched.
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