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Volunteers work at Community Park
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Members of Habitat for Humanity and AmeriCorps work on a project Saturday at the new Malta-McConnelsville Community Park, which is located adjacent to ABC Manufacturing in Malta.
Several volunteers came to help build picnic tables, benches, and flower planters. Tubing was also put on top of the fences around the ball diamonds. Several youths put together equipment for a skateboard facility, while other volunteers picked up rocks around the grounds.
Donations are still appreciated and are tax deductible.
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‘Cruise-In’ on the square
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Although there were a few clouds and sprinkles at the start, the weather did clear up in the late afternoon for the 23rd annual M-M Jaycees’ “Cruise-In” held on the square in McConnelsville.
Some 70 participants braved the threat of late-day pop-up showers and storms to show their vehicles and bring back memories of a favorite car or truck.
The show this year was made possible by Newberry Excavating of Malta. Proceeds raised from the “Cruise-In” will be used to help fund two $500 scholarships.
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Miba Sinter to establish new facility adjacent to Miba Bearings; state awards 50% tax credit
By SARA HURST - MCH Assistant Editor 02.JUL.08
The economic future for Morgan County got even brighter on Monday with the announcement that a local industry is among several in Ohio that have been awarded tax credits from the state that will allow for business expansion.
The Ohio Tax Credit Authority has approved Job Creation Tax Credits and a Job Retention Tax Credit for 11 businesses involved in location or expansion projects that, if located in Ohio, are expected to create 1,230 jobs statewide, and retain 3,050 positions for Ohioans, according to an announcement from Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher.
Miba Sinter USA, LLC, to be located on State Route 60 north of McConnelsville, has been awarded a 50 percent credit for a seven-year term to establish a new facility.
The value of the tax credit is estimated at $175,593 over the term, and the company would be required to maintain operations at the project site for 14 years.
(Read more...)Fourth of July celebration here loaded with activities
By SARA HURST - MCH Assistant Editor 02.JUL.08
Twin Community Jaycees and Morgan County Chamber of Commerce are making final plans for the annual Fourth of July Festival set for Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5. The two groups have combined their efforts to work together and make this year’s festival better than ever.
The festival will kick off at 6 p.m. with Darla’s Dancers performing in front of the Sheriff’s Office, and the Morgan High School track and cross-country teams will hold a Corn Hole Tournament near Citizens National Bank. At 7:30 p.m. Friday, the Rube Band will play in front of the Sheriff’s Office.
The M-M Rotary Club is sponsoring a pie contest on Friday, July 4, during the Community Festival. Judging will be held on the courthouse porch beginning at 6:30 p.m. Entries will be accepted one hour before judging (5:30 p.m.) in front of Jo-Ad Specialty Market.
(Read more...)Grant supports county’s expanded access to Ohio Benefits Bank; counselor training slated July 24
The Buckeye Hills Area Agency on Aging District 8 (AAA8) hosted a capacity building grant announcement meeting with community leaders June 24 in McConnelsville. AAA8 received nearly $10,000 in grant monies from the Ohio Association of Second Harvest Food Banks to expand access to the Ohio Benefits Bank (OBB) in Morgan County.
The program provides community outreach and access to low and moderate income Ohioans for public benefits through the support of community-based counselors. The Ohio Benefits Bank process helps eligible Ohioans claim tax credits and public benefits, such as child care subsidies, home energy assistance, food stamps, and children’s health care insurance. More than $1.6 billion in tax credits and public benefits are unclaimed annually with 95 percent being federal funds.
In Morgan County, the AAA8 will coordinate with partners, including Morgan County Commissioners, the County Council on Aging, Morgan County United Ministries, Washington/Morgan Community Action, The Learning Center, the Morgan County Office on Aging, and others to expand access to the Benefit Bank screening tool by customizing the program to local community needs.
(Read more...)Sheriff’s Office reports crash
Morgan County Sheriff’s Office reported one recent crash in the county.
Patrick L. Eltringham, 17, of 785 SR 555, Malta, was parked in a parking space at Par Mar in Malta. He began to back out and hit a pillar next to the gas pump. He then drove away, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Eltringham was wearing a lap/shoulder belt. His vehicle received light damage. (Print or Email this story)
02.JUL.08 Rotary sponsors pie contest
02.JUL.08 Chicken barbecue set Saturday
02.JUL.08 Girl Scouts pool party July 11
02.JUL.08 Library sponsoring Book Fair
02.JUL.08 VFW annual Poker Run set
02.JUL.08 Water District to flush lines
02.JUL.08 Commissioners to meet in Penn
02.JUL.08 Lions breakfast set July 5
25.JUN.08 Townhouse project under way
25.JUN.08 Morgan County’s grand old courthouse built in 1858
25.JUN.08 Monument Quartet to perform at Morgan County Fair
25.JUN.08 ‘Deal or Not a Deal’ tickets available for July 5 show
25.JUN.08 Sheriff reports area crashes
25.JUN.08 Sheriff reports several cases of B&E, theft, and vandalism
25.JUN.08 Meet new band director June 26
25.JUN.08 Fourth of July Festival planned
25.JUN.08 M-M VFD’s Gary Starkey Run set
25.JUN.08 Shoes, supplies applications ready
25.JUN.08 Water district distributes report
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