Good morning, Scioto County. A piece of nearly forgotten history has reclaimed its rightful place in our collective memory. The Village of Alexandria, our county's first established town dating back to 1799, now stands commemorated with a new marker along the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail. This community-powered project adds another chapter to the 84-mile trail that tells our region's rich story through 40 historical markers, blending artwork from the Portsmouth Murals Committee with craftsmanship from local technical students.
As one season closes, others prepare to begin. The Main Street Portsmouth in Bloom Farmers Market wrapped up its record-breaking 16th year by honoring standout vendors, while The Garden Child Advocacy Center looks ahead to February's Mask-erade fundraiser. The latter event aims to "unmask the silence of child abuse" through community sponsorships starting at just $150 – a meaningful investment in an organization providing critical services to our most vulnerable neighbors.
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🎭 Local child advocacy center seeks sponsors for February Mask-erade fundraiser. The Garden Child Advocacy Center is preparing for their event aimed at "unmasking the silence of child abuse." Sponsorship opportunities starting at $150 offer perks for businesses while supporting the center's mission. The Garden provides free abuse assessments for children and families affected by sexual/physical abuse, neglect, homicide witnessing, and human trafficking. Interested sponsors can contact Rhiannon Gill or Brooke Smith at (740) 779-7431 or gardenfamilyadvocacy@outlook.com.
🏛️ A forgotten 1799 Ohio settlement gets its historical spotlight back. The Village of Alexandria, Scioto County's first established town, is now commemorated with a new sign along the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail at Earl Thomas Conley Westside Park. Park Manager Brian Howard and his team installed the marker, which joins 40 others along the 84-mile walking trail highlighting the county's historical sites. The Portsmouth Murals Committee contributed artwork from the Alexandria mural, while students from Scioto County Career Technical Center helped with installation. The project represents a community effort to preserve and share local heritage with both residents and visitors.
🌽 Main Street Portsmouth in Bloom Farmers Market wraps up another record-breaking season. After 16 years of Saturday gatherings on the esplanade, MSPiB celebrated its vendors with annual awards for outstanding contributions. Green Acres on Pleasant, McMahon Digitals and Designs, and P&H Produce were honored as the 2025 Vendors of the Year, with all three being newcomers who found success at the market. Though the market season has ended, Executive Director Emily Uldrich encourages residents to continue supporting local businesses, especially as the holiday shopping season approaches. The next farmers market season will begin on May 16, 2026.
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