Good morning, Vinton County. The phrase "heavy is the head that wears the crown" clearly doesn't apply to the beaming faces of Opal Huggins and Bryant Mohler, newly crowned Meigs County Fair royalty for 2025. These young leaders join a court that includes everything from livestock royalty to the adorable Little Miss and Mister winners, all crediting their fair experience with building crucial life skills that extend far beyond the show ring.
While royalty reigns at the fairgrounds, community support flows elsewhere in our region. Homeland Credit Union is brewing up hope with weekly Coffee Chats for displaced Chillicothe Paper Mill workers, offering financial guidance during uncertain times. And speaking of exceptional leadership, Ross County Humane Society's Jenn Thomas has joined an elite global group of just 352 animal welfare professionals with her prestigious certification—further proof that our small communities continue to produce world-class talent.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
👑 Meigs County Fair crowns new royalty for 2025 celebration. Opal Huggins was named Fair Queen, while Bryant Mohler took the title of Fair King during the opening ceremony. The royal court also includes Ruby Lechler as 1st Attendant, Isabella Johnson as Sr. Livestock Princess, Zoey Barnhart as Jr. Livestock Princess, and Van "Kash" Gheen as Sr. Livestock Prince. Several of the newly crowned royalty credited their fair experience with developing important life skills including communication, responsibility, and community service. The Little Miss and Mister titles went to Gracelyn Blackwell and Christopher Tucker, with Ava McKnight and Alex Marx named as Horse Princess and Prince.
☕ Local credit union extends lifeline to displaced paper mill workers. Homeland Credit Union is hosting free Coffee Chats for those affected by the Chillicothe Paper Mill closure. The sessions will run weekly from August 20th through September 10th, offering financial guidance on IRAs, budgeting, and loan assistance programs. CEO Shayne Poe emphasized that the initiative aims to provide both financial resources and emotional support during this challenging transition. The community-focused events are open to the public with optional registration available online.
🐾 Animal welfare leader joins elite global certification group. Jenn Thomas, executive director of Ross County Humane Society, has earned the prestigious Certified Animal Welfare Administrator credential, joining just 352 professionals worldwide with this designation. The certification recognizes top-level animal welfare executives who meet rigorous standards in shelter management, leadership, finance, and animal care. Thomas has led the organization since 2015, expanding lifesaving programs and strengthening community partnerships. She's currently overseeing a $3 million campaign to build a new facility expected to open in late 2025.
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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.
-Galatians 5:22-23
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