Good morning, Scioto County. In a region where nearly one in four children faces food insecurity, Lawrence County is stepping up with a powerful solution. The innovative "Fill the Freezer" program launching this Friday at the county fair will transform livestock purchases into essential protein for local food pantries—addressing a critical nutrition gap that saw just 38,000 pounds of protein distributed among 445,000 total pounds of food last year. Lawrence becomes the seventh county to join this life-changing initiative that's already provided 25,000 pounds of meat to vulnerable residents in 2024.
Meanwhile, science is sparking young imaginations as COSI's "Workforce Roadshow" brought hands-on STEM activities to Ohio University Southern, where even four-year-olds explored circuitry, chemistry and virtual reality. For those heading to Kentucky's Rock the Country concert this weekend, plan accordingly—state police warn of significant traffic congestion along US-60 in Boyd County during evening hours.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🍽️ Lawrence County tackles hunger with livestock donation program. The "Fill the Freezer" initiative, launching July 12 at the Lawrence County Fair, allows buyers to donate purchased animals to local food pantries. With 18% of county residents and 24% of children facing food insecurity, the program aims to address the critical shortage of protein—only 38,000 pounds of the 445,000 pounds distributed by Facing Hunger Foodbank last year was protein. Lawrence becomes the seventh county to implement this program, joining others that collectively provided 25,000 pounds of meat to residents in 2024. Community Foundation President Joe Freeman hopes this initiative will help "turn those numbers around" for vulnerable populations.
🎸 Massive country concert to snarl traffic in Kentucky this weekend. The Kentucky State Police warns of significant congestion along US-60 in Boyd County during the Rock the Country concert Friday and Saturday. Exits 181 and 185 will experience high traffic volume and potential backups during late afternoon and evening hours. Motorists not attending the event are strongly encouraged to use alternate routes and plan for extra travel time. Law enforcement will be actively managing traffic flow throughout the event to ensure public safety.
🔬 Young minds spark with science at Ohio University Southern. The Center of Science and Industry (COSI) brought interactive STEM activities to students during their "Workforce Roadshow" visit on July 9, 2025. Children as young as 4 participated in hands-on experiments including circuitry projects led by Intermountain Electronics, chemistry demonstrations, and virtual reality experiences. Local industrial businesses like Marathon Petroleum and VISTRA offered engaging activities, while participants also received take-home engineering kits to continue their learning journey.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Rural oasis needs love: This countryside home at the end of a dead-end street is on the market for $129,900. It features a spacious kitchen, screened porch, in-ground pool, two metal outbuildings, and has been vacant for four years.
Spacious Portsmouth oasis with pool: Priced at $379,000, this elegant Portsmouth home features 3,100 square feet of living space on nearly an acre, boasting hardwood floors, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and an in-ground pool in the picturesque backyard.
Updated Wheelersburg cottage double lot: A quaint Wheelersburg cottage listed at $186,900 offers modern updates throughout, including hardwood floors and custom kitchen cabinets, plus a generous fenced yard on a double lot near local schools.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
💰 Financial Friday
Make it a habit to regularly review and update your budget to reflect any changes in your income or expenses; staying on top of your financial situation can empower you to make informed choices and adapt to unexpected situations more easily.
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
-Philippians 4:8
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