Good morning, Scioto County. Mother Nature is getting a helping hand at Storms Creek, where an extraordinary collaboration between the Ironton Rotary Club, Southern Wayne Advocacy Council, and Ohio University Southern is transforming an ordinary green space into a vibrant pollinator paradise. Beyond just creating habitat for butterflies and bees, this community-driven project weaves together environmental education and human connection with its thoughtfully designed "buddy bench" – proving that sometimes the most powerful community building happens in gardens.
Meanwhile, culinary transitions are underway as Tuscan Prime Italian Chophouse prepares to replace The Winchester at Delta Hotels Ashland Downtown, promising handcrafted pastas and grilled steaks for regional food enthusiasts. And in Waverly, a different kind of milestone deserves recognition as Jeff & Jenny's Plumbing celebrates three decades of keeping Pike County's pipes flowing smoothly with the grand opening of their new West Emmitt Avenue location – a testament to how family businesses continue building our region's foundation.
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🐝 Storms Creek gets pollinator garden to help nature and community connect. The Ironton Rotary Club partnered with Southern Wayne Advocacy Council and Ohio University Southern to transform the green space with native plants that support butterflies and bees. Funded by a Foundation for the Tri-State Community grant, the project includes educational signage about local biodiversity and a "buddy bench" designed to promote connection and fight isolation. Rotary members have already begun preparing the soil, with planting expected throughout the summer. The collaborative effort exemplifies what's possible when local organizations work together to enhance public spaces while supporting environmental education.
🍝 Tuscan Prime Italian Chophouse to replace The Winchester next month. The new restaurant, coming to Delta Hotels Ashland Downtown in Kentucky, will feature handcrafted pastas and grilled steaks. Ownership will remain with the hotel's current owners, Jimmy Nizzo, and Andy Spiros. The announcement comes just one day after The Winchester revealed its closure. LBA Hospitality will manage the new Italian eatery.
🔧 Local plumbers celebrate three decades with a new chapter. Jeff & Jenny's Plumbing & Contracting marked 30 years of service to Pike County with a grand opening of their new Waverly location. The July 11 celebration, organized by the Pike County Chamber of Commerce, featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Richard Henderson in attendance. Chamber President Brad Bapst praised the Horsleys' dedication to the community as they expand their residential and commercial services. The family-owned business offers everything from general plumbing repairs to complete home remodels at their new West Emmitt Avenue location.
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
-Proverbs 3:5-6
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