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Future of New Concord's $170M redevelopment project unclear after grant request fails
NEW CONCORD − The Appalachian Ascent Consortium project’s request for $120 million to redevelop downtown New Concord and create an ecotourism corridor affecting 17 counties failed to receive any funding from the Appalachian Community Grant program.Mayor Jennifer Lyle was contacted for comment and said by email “Thanks for your continued interest in this, but at this time there’s nothing specific to share.”Lyle, who ran on a platform of economic development to secure her second term beginning this year, initially said that whether or not the $170 million project was funded by the Appalachian grant, she would continue efforts to bring...
New Concord community learns about proposed $1M sale of elementary school during meeting
More that 180 people filled the small gymnasium to get answers about the future of the school and their students. "In summary, here's what we have in a real simple business-mode. We have some aging facilities that are costing us more to operate and, in some regard, we're getting less funding" said Dave Adams.
Guernsey Country receives $1.2M in emergency grants following heavy April rains
CAMBRIDGE − The Guernsey County Engineer’s Office has received $1.2 million in emergency funding to fix county roads following heavy April rains. The money came from the Ohio Public Works Commission’s (OPWC) emergency program. The money will repair three of 22 slips on two Guernsey County roads; two slips on Claysville Road and one on Rose Hill Road. Rose Hill Road is the worst of all 22 slips and will be closed until further notice. Work on...
Hey Guernsey County: Here's what you need to know to start your week
CAMBRIDGE — The Guernsey County Young Ag Professionals group received a $500 grant to host an axe-throwing event. The grant is part of Farm Credit Mid-America’s $100,000 donation to Farm Bureau young leader programs in its six-state region of Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee. The event will be a bridge for high school seniors and college students and Farm Bureau members. DELROY — The Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association will hold its executive board meeting at noon...
Passport ceremony honors graduating Coshocton Career Center seniors
COSHOCTON — The Coshocton County Career Center is poised for a bright future with record enrollment for next school year, but first the school must bid a fond farewell to the current senior class. The vocational school recently held its annual passport ceremony for exiting seniors. It's similar to...
Slip repair will close U.S. 36 for four days, ODOT announces
COSHOCTON − The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that U.S. 36 will be closed to traffic Monday to Friday for a slip repair, approximately two miles west of Ohio 79. The suggested detour is U.S. 36 to Ohio 715 to U.S. 36. This article originally appeared on Coshocton Tribune: Slip repair will close U.S. 36 for four days, ODOT announces
Military Appreciation Month: Newcomerstown grad joined the Air Force after high school
May is Military Appreciation month, a time when we honor and recognize the contributions and sacrifices of members of the armed forces. One of those is Austin Lambes, the son of Paul Lambes and Christine Lambes.He entered the Air Force after graduating Newcomerstown High School in 2022. "My reason for joining was the travel benefits and for the educational offerings. I will soon be celebrating my second anniversary with the Air Force on July 5. At...
May is a season of celebration for the students of Coshocton City Schools
As the school year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the journey we’ve shared and looking forward with great excitement to the culminating events that make this one of my favorite times of the year. Each spring brings a flurry of activities showcasing the hard work and achievements of our students and staff. I am incredibly proud of what we are about to celebrate together. Our spring athletes are heading into post-season events, embodying...
Community Development Corporation receives $4.5M to expand Great Guernsey Trail
CAMBRIDGE — The Great Guernsey Trail will expand from 7 to 10 miles thanks to a $4.5 million Appalachian Community Grant awarded to the Guernsey County Community Development Corporation.“I’ve always wanted to make our trail longer, and I felt taking it west to downtown Cambridge was the most logical conclusion,” said Ron Gombeda, executive director of the Guernsey County CDC, who will be leading the expansion. “We’re connecting centers of population including Lore City, Kipling and East Cambridge with a large center of population — downtown Cambridge.”The current trail is flat, paved, and 7 miles long, connecting Lore City to...
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