Scioto County • August 8, 2025
Good morning, Scioto County. Mark your calendars and plan your routes carefully—critical roadwork is set to transform local travel starting mid-August 2025. From Junior Furnace-Powellsville Road lane restrictions to the 90-day closure of Henley Comstock Road for retaining wall construction, County Engineer Darren LeBrun's department has a full slate of infrastructure improvements planned. While flaggers will maintain traffic during resurfacing projects, knowing alternative routes might save you valuable time as mowing operations simultaneously roll through Jefferson, Madison, Bloom, and Vernon townships.
July's warmth brings a bittersweet rhythm to our community—summer fun still beckons even as back-to-school preparations loom on the horizon. Meanwhile, Two Hearts Pregnancy Center has found a new home in Ironton after 21 years in Coal Grove. The center's "Baby Bucks" program and "Bundle of Joy Room" continue offering vital support to women facing unplanned pregnancies, with their doors now open Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1726 S. 3rd Street.
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🚧 Scioto County announces critical roadwork for mid-August 2025. Engineer Darren LeBrun's department has scheduled lane restrictions on several roads including Junior Furnace-Powellsville Road and Cook Road due to slips and repairs. Multiple road closures are in effect, with Henley Comstock Road closed for approximately 90 days while contractors install a retaining wall. Resurfacing projects will occur throughout the week on various county roads with traffic maintained by flaggers. Mowing operations will also take place across multiple townships including Jefferson, Madison, Bloom, and Vernon.
📅 July brings summer fun despite back-to-school looming. The article highlights seasonal activities in Ashland as summer reaches its peak, reminding readers to enjoy remaining fair events before fall arrives. City Commissioner DJ Rymer appears to be sharing community updates and economic developments through his regular opinion column. While school preparations begin, the message encourages residents to make the most of summer's final weeks.
🤰 Two Hearts Pregnancy Center opens new Ironton location after 21-year move. The center, which provides support for women facing unplanned pregnancies, relocated from Coal Grove to 1726 S. 3rd St. in June. Executive Director Sandy Bellamy describes the organization as a ministry offering counseling, parenting classes, and grief support. Clients can earn "Baby Bucks" through programs to purchase essential items from their "Bundle of Joy Room." The center operates Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.
-1 Corinthians 16:13-14
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