Homeless Encampments Get Assist From Ross Health District

June 9, 2021 Mike Smith

Presented By Hometown-Motors, Inc.

(COLUMBUS) – The Ross County Health District has found new ways to address vaccine hesitancy in the homeless population within their community.

RCHD has begun bringing COVID-19 vaccinations directly to homeless encampments throughout the county. Along with vaccinations, RCHD employees are also providing the homeless population with Naloxone, mosquito/bug spray, hygiene kits, food, and clean water.

“It was important to us to bring other resources to the encampments, not just COVID-19 vaccines,” said RCHD Health Commissioner Garrett Guillozet. “There is a high level of hesitancy, and we wanted to utilize the opportunity of the visit to provide additional wraparound services.”

RCHD has also provided onsite clinics at local free-meal and food pantries in their area, and will continue to provide these clinics on a weekly basis to help better reach otherwise underserved populations in their community. Around 25 people have received vaccinations through these efforts.

If you are interested in hosting a vaccination clinic, the Ohio Department of Health has a toolkit for businesses and organizations available at https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/covid-19-vaccination-program/businesses-and-organizations. This toolkit contains a collection of resources vaccine providers and Ohio employers and organizations can consider using to build partnerships across the state to offer convenient vaccinations to their employees and members.

All Ohioans age 12 and older are currently eligible to be vaccinated. Ohioans can find additional vaccination opportunities and schedule appointments by visiting gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov or by calling 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634). Walk-in appointments are available at many providers statewide. Anyone with questions regarding COVID-19 vaccination within the state of Ohio can learn more at coronavirus.ohio.gov/vaccine.

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Southern Ohio Forest Rally This Weekend (June 11-12)

June 9, 2021 Mike Smith

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

The Southern Ohio Forest Rally takes to the roads, backroads and trails of the Scioto River Valley the weekend of June 11th-12th.

This is year five of the Southern Ohio Forest Rally and represents the 4th leg of the American Rally Association National Series.

Drivers have come to the area from 36 states, 58 cities and several countries, according to SOFR Director Jeremiah Johnson. He says the cars have the body of a normal road-ready vehicle, only will have upgraded engines and suspension systems that turn them into high-powered vehicles to tackle trails on mostly off-road courses, rain or shine.

The Friday Parc Expose gets things started in Yoctangee Park, giving spectators an opportunity to meet with drivers and collect autographs and memorabilia between 4pm-6pm. The the rally kicks off at 6pm. in the opening stage in Yoctangee Park, before heading south into Scioto Trails State Park.

Most of the spectator opportunities for the rally on Saturday, will take place in Scioto County, but can been seen traveling south through Pike County along the way.

Cars will traverse down U.S. Route 23 to Waverly, exit onto State Route 104, then south to State Route 73 before turning onto Big Spruce, Little Bear Road, then Pond Creek and Bear Creek Road into the horse camp.

In Scioto County they will travel along U.S. Route 52 west out of Portsmouth, State Route 125 and Pond Lick Road.

The Saturday Service Location will be at Portsmouth West High School between noon-6pm.

You can also follow the action online at AmericanRallyAssociation.org and SouthernOhioForestRally.com as well as through their Facebook and Twitter social media.

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Tire/Electronics Recycling Event June 19th At Ross Fairgrounds

June 9, 2021 Mike Smith

Presented By Classic Brands

Residents of Ross County will have the opportunity to rid themselves of old tires and electronics during a recycling event June 19th from 8am until noon.

The event will be conducted at the Ross County Fairgrounds.

For tires, the rims may be left on the tires, miscellaneous tires and TV’s will be prices on site, state law prohibits more than 10 tires being transported at a time unless you have registered with the EPA.

Unacceptable electronics include but are not limited to ammunition, asbestos, explosives, medical supplies, freon and hazardous waste.

Due to high demand, the district will stop accepting items when containers are full. First come, first serve basis.

The first five passenger tires are free.

For more information, contact the Ross, Pickaway, Highland, Fayette Solid Waste Management District at (740) 420-5452 or email lgrooms@pickawaycountyohio.gov

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Dog Play Area Opens June 26th

June 9, 2021 Mike Smith

Presented By Rathkamp Financial

The Ross County Park District will open the Maple Grove Leash-Free Dog Play Area, June 26th, as part of its event titled: Woofstock 21.

The new Maple Grove Leash-Free Dog Play Area is located at the Maple Grove Nature Preserve, at the corner of Anderson Station Road and Sulphur Lick Road, with parking available along Anderson Station.

Woofstock 21 will serve as the grand opening and launch for the new dog play area and will offer a wide variety of activities, food trucks and more.

The Maple Grove Leash-Free Dog Play Area was made possible due to the Park District Levy passed by voters two years ago.

The land for the park was donated to the Ross County Park District by John and Doris Corcoran.

The Woofstock event begins at 10am on June 26th, with a rain date of Sunday, June 27th.