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AAA: Nearly 71 million people expected to travel over July 4th week
AAA projects 70.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday travel period. For the first time, AAA looked at the entire July 4th week, plus the Saturday before and the Sunday after the holiday. This year’s projected number of travelers for that period is a 5% increase compared to 2023 and an 8% increase over 2019. “Americans are embracing the opportunity to travel over the Independence Day holiday in record-breaking numbers,” said Bevi Powell, senior vice president,...
Two cat spay/neuter clinics scheduled in July
LOGAN – The Pet Orphanage is sponsoring two cat spay/neuter clinics for July. The registration will be on Saturday, July 6, from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hocking County Fairgrounds near the Soil and Water and OSU Extension offices. The line forms early and is first come, first served. Limit of two cats per registration unless extra spaces are available. Cost: $80 for females and $50 for males (price includes required rabies vaccination). The clinics are scheduled on Sunday, July 14 and Sunday, July 21.
Hocking County road construction update
The following projects are anticipated to affect highways in Hocking County, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. Outlined work is weather permitting. Click on each route to see its location at OHGO.com. State Route 328 culvert replacement A culvert replacement project is taking place on state Route 328 between Vickers Road (Township Road 399) and Moore Road (County Road 333). One lane is closed and traffic is being maintained...
Hocking Valley Community Hospital opens Hepatitis C Clinic
LOGAN — Hocking Valley Community Hospital has a new Hepatitis C Clinic to help cure those who have been infected with the virus. “If appropriate, the clinic will prescribe a 12-week course of oral tablet medication. The tablets have up to a 98% cure rate for Hepatitis C,” Dr. Conner Hosner, of HVCH Rural Health Clinic, explained. “Everyone aged 18 years and older should get tested for hepatitis C at least once in their life according to the CDC.” ...
New area non-profit connects veterans with the healing power of nature
ROSEVILLE — For Jason Maxwell, founder and CEO of Warriors to Wilderness, a southern Ohio non-profit that offers free therapeutic hunting and outdoor experiences to veterans, the first inspiration for the project came from a personal experience. When he retired from the U.S. Navy after 22 years, Maxwell had reached the rank of senior chief in the Seabees (combat engineers), and had seen action in Iraq three times and Afghanistan twice. Returning to civilian life and a job with the Department of Defense, he brought...
Three things to know
County gets state money for road projects. The Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) has released project agreements for the most recent annual round of infrastructure funding. They include funding for Hocking County to resurface a number of roads. Learn more on page A3. Hospital opens Hep C clinic. Hocking Valley Community Hospital has a new Hepatitis C Clinic to help cure those who have been infected with the virus. Left untreated, chronic Hepatitis C can cause serious health problems. Learn more on page A5. Extreme heat can be a killer. During the hot summer months, you need to be able to recognize heat exhaustion. Without intervention, the health department warns, heat exhaustion can quickly lead to heat stroke, a life-threatening condition. See column, page A5.
Ohio University’s Russ College awarded $2.25 million contract to train educators
ATHENS, Ohio — There is a large need for U.S. workers with the skills to manage complex technological and business challenges. Many jobs are available in these areas, but fewer people have the diverse skills in engineering and technology, especially in automation and robotics, to meet the demand. A partnership between the U.S. Department of Defense and Ohio University through defense contractor ARCTOS Technology Solutions will help meet this demand by educating the next generation in STEM fields and beyond at the college and high school levels. ...
Nonprofit cemetery grant application window now open, closes July 31
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate and Professional licensing invites eligible nonprofit cemeteries throughout the state to submit applications to receive funding for cemetery projects during fiscal year 2025 through the Cemetery Grant Program. The application window opened July 1, and applications will be accepted through July 31, 2024. During this grant cycle, $104,000 in funding is available to assist eligible Ohio cemeteries with costs related to upkeep and other exceptional operational expenses. “By offering grants specifically for special projects...
Prosecutor seeks to replace special prosecutors on major cases
LOGAN — The Hocking County Prosecutor’s office has asked a judge to terminate the appointments of special prosecutors in a handful of cases, including that of a Fairfield County man charged with murder, and that of a former Hocking County Sheriff’s chief deputy charged with theft and witness intimidation. In each of those two cases, Prosecutor Jennifer Graham has also asked the Hocking County Common Pleas Court to appoint a new special prosecutor. She has not taken this step, however, in two other cases being...
County to receive $400K for road resurfacing
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) has released project agreements for the most recent annual round of infrastructure funding. These local government projects are selected by the state’s 19 district integrating committees based on a variety of factors including health and safety, age and condition, and number of users. In addition, the committees send unfunded projects belonging to communities of 5,000 or less in population to compete in the OPWC Small Government Program. In total, 564 projects were awarded to communities in all...
Boil order issued for Main Street sites
LOGAN — On Monday the city of Logan announced that due to a construction incident, it had issued a boil order for the following East Main Street addresses: • 700 E. Main St. • 798 E. Main St. • 810 E. Main St. • 892 E. Main St. • 898 E. Main St.
Ohioans can get help with cooling bills
COLUMBUS — The State of Ohio is once again kicking off its annual program to help ensure Ohio families can beat the heat and stay cool this summer. From July 1 through Sept. 30, income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance in paying their electric bill, purchasing an air conditioner or fan, or making repairs to their central air conditioning unit through the Ohio Department of Development’s Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program. ...
Rumpke Awards 2024 Rumpke Waste & Recycling Scholarship for Logan High School
WAVERLY, Ohio — Recent Logan High School graduate Michaela Rushing is the 2024 Rumpke Waste & Recycling Scholarship winner for Logan High School. This scholarship awards $1,000 to a graduating senior at Logan High School pursuing a two or four-year degree at an accredited institution, including vocational/trade schools. Winners are chosen based on their commitment to their academics, environmental stewardship and desire to serve the community. Michaela plans to attend Marshall University to study Medical Imaging. After earning her degree, she aims to become a...
Three things to know
JROTC cadets attend leadership camp. Sixteen cadets from the Logan Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps recently returned from a transformative experience at the Mountaineer Cadet Officer Leadership School. Learn more on page A5. United Way gets funding for food and shelter. The United Way of Hocking County, has been awarded funding of $10,868 for Phase 41, from the Emergency Food and Shelter Board National Board Program. Learn more on page A2. Get close to a backhoe. The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology will host Dozers & Diggers, a free event, on July 13. Community members are invited to get an up-close view of big machines including forklifts, construction equipment, and more. Learn more on page A6.
Public meetings
All public entities (trustees, village and city councils, commissioners, etc.) must publicize their meeting dates, times and places. Except in the case of an emergency meeting, The Logan Daily News should be informed of meeting times at least two days in advance. When possible, give at least one week’s notice. Monday, July 1 • Laurel Township trustees meeting, 7 p.m., Gibisonville school, 16190 state Route 678, Rockbridge. ...
What’s the story behind Pride Month?
LOGAN – This past Friday, June 28, was International LGBT Pride Day, commemorating the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, a several-day spontaneous uprising around the gay bar Stonewall Inn in New York City. The events in 1969 came as a response to a police raid, frequent in a time where homosexuality and gender non-conformity had been criminalized. It is largely considered the most pivotal moment in the American movement toward gay rights. ...
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