Good morning, Scioto County. The future just got a little brighter for dozens of Lawrence County graduates, with over $81,000 in scholarship funds distributed to 46 deserving students across five local high schools. From the Dick Griffith Scholarship to the Jane McConnell Memorial fund, these financial boosts represent both community investment and recognition of academic excellence as these young scholars prepare for their next chapters.
Meanwhile, food lovers can mark their calendars for June 28, when the long-awaited Taste of Ironton returns to downtown after a multi-year hiatus. For just $10, visitors can sample delights from thirteen local eateries while casting their vote for the people's choice award. In other community news, the Lawrence County Animal Shelter is reminding residents that purchasing those annual dog tags isn't just the law—it's a lifeline for a facility currently operating at capacity and working to reunite lost pets with their owners.
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🎓 Lawrence County students awarded $81,250 in scholarships across local schools. The Foundation for the Tri-State Community distributed 46 scholarships to deserving graduates from Chesapeake, Ironton, South Point, St. Joseph, and Symmes Valley high schools. Recipients include Elijah Posch, Elijah Ford, Bindi Staley, Josie Kidd, Mia Weber, Landon Rowe, and Carleigh Wells, among others. The scholarships come from various named funds including the Dick Griffith Scholarship, Jane McConnell Memorial Scholarship, and the Lowell and Dorothy Gornall Viking funds.
🍽️ Ironton's popular food festival returns after years-long hiatus. The Taste of Ironton will be held June 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Farmers Market on Second Street. Thirteen local restaurants and food vendors, including McDonald's, Koun's Korner, and Patties and Pints, will showcase their best dishes at the family-friendly event. Visitors can purchase $10 ticket booklets that include eight sample tickets and one "people's choice" vote to select the best vendor. Organized by Ironton aLive, the festival aims to bring people downtown to support local businesses.
🐾 Dog tags fund vital animal shelter operations in Lawrence County.The Lawrence County Animal Shelter is urging residents to purchase annual dog tags as required by Ohio law, with proceeds directly supporting the facility's operations. Shelter director Denise Paulus emphasized that tags help keep dogs safe, reunite lost pets with owners faster, and provide essential funding for the no-kill shelter currently facing high capacity. With only 5,010 dog licenses sold in Lawrence County for 2025, the shelter is shifting from door-to-door outreach to digital campaigns and community events to boost compliance. Residents can purchase tags at www.doglicenses.us/OH/Lawrence to support this crucial community resource.
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