The Worthington’s And The Revolution

May 19, 2021 Mike Smith

(Chillicothe) — Colonial days will be revisited at the Adena Mansion and Gardens in an event called- “The Worthington’s and the Revolution” – Saturday, June 19th from 10am-3pm, at the Visitor Center.

Children completing grades four through six are invited to join the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Ogle Company of the Militia at Adena Mansions and Gardens for a day of fun and learning about colonial times.

The day will begin with presentation of the flag by the Ogle Company and a round of shots. Throughout the day, participants will play games and enjoy food from the era of the American Revolution. These games were later played by the Worthington children and the “soldiers’ food” is the same the elder Worthington males ate while in the wilderness and defending the colonies. Children will have the opportunity to practice crafts and cooking that were practiced in the colonies and at Adena.

Thomas Worthington was a surveyor and frontiersman. Children will learn the skills and techniques used by those early surveyors, and see the tools used. A Revolutionary War Soldier’s routines and daily life will be shared with the children by a member of the Militia. Additionally, the children will learn about the Worthington family’s connection to the Revolutionary War.

Lunch will be served to participants and they will take home to share the crafts and foods created throughout the day.

Please register online at www.adenamansion.com/tickets, or by calling 1-800-319-7248 or 740-772-1500.

Adana Mansion was the home of Ohio’s 6th governor, Thomas Worthington. Admission is: Adults $10; seniors $9; Children 6 and up, $5. Admission for Ohio History Connection/AMGS members and children 5 and under is FREE. For more information, please call 1-800-319-7248 or visit www.adenamansion.com. Adena is located at the south end of Adena Road, off Pleasant Valley Road, which is the first road west off of State Route 104, just north of the US 35 interchange at the north edge of Chillicothe.

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Future Foresters Sought To Attend Camp Canopy

May 19, 2021 Mike Smith

Presented By Hometown-Motors, Inc.

(COLUMBUS)– The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is looking for future foresters. Registration is now open for the popular Camp Canopy.

“We are excited to get students outside and in the woods this year,” said forestry manager and camp co-director Jeremy Scherf. “This is an opportunity for students to learn about natural resources from professionals and build lasting leadership and teambuilding skills while experiencing Ohio’s beautiful forests.”

Camp Canopy 2021 will feature a new session on wildlife monitoring, including mist netting and camera traps. Stream quality monitoring and Ohio geology are also new this year, included with the traditional lessons in tree identification, wildlife management, silviculture, and forest products. Adventure-themed recreational activities like rifle and archery shooting, hiking, and a kayak excursion will round out a fun week of learning.

The camp runs from June 13-18. Students who have completed the eighth grade through high school seniors graduating in 2021 are invited to attend Camp Canopy, which was previously known as the Ohio Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp. The camp will be held at FFA Camp Muskingum on Leesville Lake in Carroll County. Sponsorships are available.

Camp Canopy is operated by the Ohio Forestry Association Foundation, a non-profit corporation dedicated to the conservation of Ohio’s forests and forest industry. Instructors are professionals from ODNR, OSU Extension, and forest industry in the state. For more information about Camp Canopy, visit their website at campcanopy.com.

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Eblin’s “Perfect Game” Lifts Waverly To Sectional Final

May 19, 2021 Mike Smith

Presented By McDonald’s, I’m Lovin’ It!

Derek Eblin (Photo Courtesy of Waverly Tigers Baseball)

Waverly baseball pitcher Derek Eblin etched his name into the Tigers record book Tuesday, firing the baseball program’s first-ever “perfect game” in a 1-0 win over Gallia Academy in the Division 2 Sectional Tournament.

Eblin worked all 7 innings, not allowing any batter to reach base while also striking out 13 Gallia Academy batters.

Eblin also had a base hit and accounted for the Tiger’s lone RBI in the victory. Waverly collected 6 base hits for the game, improving to (23-5) for the season.

Waverly’s win now puts them up against Unioto at 5pm this Thursday in Waverly for the Sectional Final.

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2 Southeast Ohio Counties Get Emergency Relief Status

May 19, 2021 Mike Smith

Presented By Atomic Speedway

(COLUMBUS)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has authorized the use of the State Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) to provide Gallia and Lawrence counties with funding to offset costs associated with severe ice storms that impacted southern Ohio earlier this year.

The February ice storms caused dangerous and damaging conditions that brought down trees and caused widespread power outages in both counties. At the time, Governor DeWine declared a state of emergency and activated members of the Ohio National Guard to assist with the removal of downed trees that were interfering with work to restore power and obstructing ditches, creeks, and streams.

The SDRP reimbursement program is available for use in instances where storm damage amounts do not meet the threshold for federal assistance. The program is intended to provide supplemental state assistance to local governments and eligible non-profit organizations for costs associated with debris removal, emergency protective measures, and permanent work.

Governor DeWine’s authorization allows the Ohio Emergency Management Agency to request the funding from the Ohio Controlling Board.