Good morning, Scioto County. In a world that often forgets to pause and say "thank you," Kentucky Christian University made time to do exactly that. Their heartfelt ceremony honoring local first responders highlighted not just their service, but the mental health challenges these heroes face daily. The biblical principle of giving "honor to whom honor is due" came alive as community leaders paid tribute to both active and fallen emergency personnel who've answered the call to protect and serve.
Meanwhile, local pride runs strong as Lawrence County's first-ever Miss Ohio, Olivia Fosson, returns home to share her children's book "Rocky's Race" at Kouns Korner this Thursday. As she prepares for September's Miss America competition, Grayson Utilities races against its own clock, working to replace 90-year-old pipes before month's end—part of essential infrastructure improvements that will serve the community for generations to come.
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🚒 Kentucky Christian University honors local heroes with heartfelt ceremony. President Terry Alcorn hosted police, fire, and ambulance staff at Lusby Hall, emphasizing the biblical teaching to "give honor to whom honor is due." Mayor Troy Combs and Judge Executive Brandon Burton praised first responders' dedication while acknowledging the mental health challenges they face. The event featured keynote speaker Dr. Phillip Russell, a retired Louisville police commander, who encouraged attendees to find their "True North" and remember their calling. Community leaders also paid tribute to fallen first responders who had served their community faithfully.
👑 Lawrence County's first Miss Ohio will sign her children's book Thursday. Olivia Fosson, who won the crown in June, will appear at Kouns Korner in Ironton from 10 a.m.-noon signing copies of "Rocky's Race." The book, featuring dogs preparing for a race, promotes her "Body Neutral" platform and emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body during training. Fosson, who overcame a career-ending dance injury, will compete in the Miss America pageant in Georgia on September 7.
🔧 Grayson Utilities races to replace 90-year-old pipes by September. Director Gerald Haney reported the water line replacement project near Kentucky Christian University is on track for completion next month. The commission also discussed a future $3.5 million sewage treatment upgrade that would replace the current press system with a sludge drying area and land bed. Haney plans to apply for Kentucky Water Grant Fund assistance by August 28, as Grayson qualifies as a distressed, low-income county. The improvements aim to reduce maintenance costs and enhance the utility system's reliability for the community.
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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
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