Good morning, Scioto County. Since 2006, Lawrence County has gone without a new developmental disabilities levy – leaving crucial services "very far behind" current needs. That sobering reality has advocates mobilizing for an August 1 rally at South Point Community Center, hoping to build momentum for a 2.5 mill levy that would support people of all ages with developmental disabilities. After the previous attempt fell short by less than two percent in 2019, organizers are determined to bridge that narrow gap this time around.
Meanwhile, Carter County Schools is welcoming fresh faces with Dr. Jennifer Fraley stepping in as interim superintendent and two new police officers joining the district's force. The department has secured impressive funding with $555,000 in grants and a new DARE vehicle. In less appetizing news, food enthusiasts will need to wait longer for local flavors as the much-anticipated Taste of Ironton festival has been canceled due to new health regulations that made the event "no longer practical."
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
♿ Lawrence County rally seeks support for crucial DD levy. Advocates are organizing an August 1 event at South Point Community Center to gather volunteers for a 2.5 mill developmental disabilities levy. The proposed tax would fund services for people of all ages with developmental disabilities throughout the county. Julie Monroe, Open Door School superintendent, emphasized that no levy has been approved since 2006, leaving services "very far behind" current needs. The previous DD levy attempt in 2019 was narrowly defeated by less than two percent.
🚓 Carter County Schools welcomes new police officers and interim superintendent. Dr. Jennifer Fraley takes over as interim superintendent while the search for a permanent replacement continues. Police Chief Porter announced two new police positions filled by Eric Caudill and Shannon Salley, plus a third officer funded by fiscal court. The department also secured grants totaling $555,000 and a new DARE vehicle through Operation Unite. Meanwhile, the Camp Carter Program reported strong attendance with 95 students participating in educational activities including wildlife presentations and cave tours.
🍽️ Taste of Ironton food festival canceled due to health regulation changes. The event, originally scheduled for June 28 and rescheduled for July 29 due to weather, was called off by Ironton aLive. New health requirements made the event "no longer practical" for vendors and organizers to manage. Ticket holders can contact Ironton aLive for full refunds. This would have been the first Taste of Ironton since 2019, with 13 local restaurants committed to participating.
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