Announcements – 6/3/2020

Published 8:47 am Wednesday, June 3, 2020

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— The City Mission will be giving out clothing every Wednesday in June from 8:45 a.m.–noon. All are welcome to come. For more information, call the office at 740-532-5041.

— The Hecla Water Association Consumer Confidence Report for 2020 is available at htt://heclawater.com/PDF/HeclaWater-CCR-2020.pdf or at the Hecla Water office, located at 3190 State Route 141 in Ironton.

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— Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Elkins Waste Services has changed how they pick up residential trash for the safety of workers. All trash must be bagged and placed in an Elkins Waste Services cart or a suitable can that can be lifted by their employees. They will not collect any items setting outside of the can or on the ground. They are suspending curbside bulky item collections and all “spring cleanups” at this time.

— The Ironton Lions Club will be holding a yard sale on Saturday and is looking for donations. Anyone who has gently used toys, tools, furniture, applications and crafts can call 1-740-479-8215 to schedule a pick up. They will not accept TVs, tires, batteries or paint. All proceeds to go back into the community and Lions charities.

— The Lawrence County Health Department offers a free car seat program for those who qualify. If you are in need, call 740-532-3962 to be placed on a first-come, first-served waiting list.

— Ohio State Legal Services Association provides free representation in civil matters to people who cannot afford an attorney in Lawrence and surrounding counties. For more information call 1-800-589-5888.

— Those who want to obtain a permit to carry a concealed weapon from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office should call 740-532-3525 and schedule an appointment. This is essential since staff is not always available to process these permits.

— Nancy’s Nook, 106 N. Third St., Ironton, is open on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Items for sale include glassware, pictures, angels, greeting cards, and more. Proceeds benefit Harvest for the Hungry food pantry, which serves all of Lawrence County.

For more information, call 740-646-4188.

— Harvest for the Hungry Food Pantry is open from 5-8 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.

— Coadforkids has staff to help select the right child-care provider. They have a list of providers in your area and a list of questions to ask when you talk to them. The service is free. Call coadforkids at 1-800-577-2276, 740-289-8800 or go to www.coadforkids.org.

— The Lawrence County Department of Jobs and Family Services is recruiting any non-profit organization that may be interested in becoming a work experience site for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants. Most able-bodied, working age individuals must also fulfill employment or training requirements of up to 20 hours per week. LCDJFS is seeking Lawrence County non-profit organization to help them meet the requirement. Work experience sites are provided an opportunity to meet staffing needs at no additional cost to the site. If interested, contact James Ward at 740-532-3324, ext. 220 or James.Ward@jfs.ohio.gov.

— The Lawrence County Veterans Service Commission and Lawrence County Recorder Sharon Gossett Hager are now offering veteran ID cards to any Lawrence County veteran who is honorably discharged. Veterans must provide a DD-214 and must be registered with the recorder’s office. Residency status must be verified by driver’s license, recent utility bill, etc. Veterans must have served active duty other than for training purposes only and discharge must be honorable or general under honorable conditions. No other character of service will be accepted. The five branches of service are Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy and Marines. Merchant Marines qualify with a valid DD-214 only. If a veteran is unable to locate their discharge, the veterans’ service office will assist in submitting a request. ID cards will be issued by appointment only and by calling the recorder’s office at 740-533-4314. For more information about what qualifies as honorable service, contact the recorder’s office.

— The Windsor Township Trustees will meet at 7 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month at the Windsor Township Hall.

— The Aid Township Trustees will hold their regular monthly meetings at 8 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at the Aid Volunteer Fire Department.

— Upper Township Trustees has its meetings at 6 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month at the township firehouse.

— Lawrence County Developmental Disabilities holds its monthly board meetings at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the board office, 604 Carlton Davidson Lane, Coal Grove.

— The South Point Village Council will hold its meetings at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at the Village Hall, 415 Solida Rd., South Point.

— Mason Township Trustees will meet on the second Saturday of the month at 7 a.m. at the Wilgus Grange Hall.

— Coal Grove Village Council meetings will be at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at the town hall.

— The Ladies 9-Hole Golf Association meets at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Ironton Country Club, with play at 10 a.m.

— Ironton First Church of the Nazarene has an open 12-step meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays. Please enter via the Pleasant Street entrance or the back door.

— Overeaters Anonymous meets at 2 p.m. on Sundays at St. Ann Church, 310 Third Ave., Chesapeake. For more information, visit oa.org (meeting number 56506) or call Cassandra at 740-747-7349.

— Morning Pointe of Russell will have an Alzheimer’s support group at 2 p.m. on the second Friday of each month.

— Washington Township trustees meet on the first Saturday at the community building at 7 a.m.

— Perry Township Trustees has its regular meetings the last Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Deering Fire Station.

— Lawrence County Developmental Disabilities holds its monthly board meetings at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the board office, 604 Carlton Davidson Lane, Coal Grove.

— The Fayette Township trustees meet at 5:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Burlington Fire Station.

— The Lawrence Soil and Water Conservation District has its regular monthly board meetings at 10 a.m. on the last Monday of each month at the district office, located at 5459 State Route 217, Willow Wood.

— Mason Township trustees meet at 7 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Wilgus Grange hall.

— The Lawrence County Land Bank Board meets at 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the land bank office, located at 327 Vernon St. in Ironton.

— The Lawrence Township Trustees meet the second Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m. at the Kitts Hill Fire Department station.

— The Rock Hill Local School District will have its regular monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month at the Rock Hill Board of Education offices.

— The Elizabeth Township Trustees meet at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Elizabeth Township Fire Department.

— The Symmes Township Trustees meet at 6 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month.

— Perry Township Trustees meet at 6 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month at the Deering Town House.

— The Ironton VFW Post 8850 will meet at 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month in the post meeting room. All members are welcome.

— Ironton Chapter 765 of the Purple Heart Association meets at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month in the Ironton City Center.

— Southern Ohio Amateur Radio Association meets at 7 p.m. the third Monday of every month in the rear room of 911/EMA building, 515 Park Ave., Ironton.

— The Decatur Township Trustees will meet at 5 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the townhouse.

— Lawrence County Airpark Advisory Board will meet at 8 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce.

— VFW Post 8850 Ladies Auxiliary meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the post. All members are urged to attend.

— The Lawrence County Educational Service Center governing board will meet at 2 p.m. on the last Monday of each month at the Educational Service Center office.

— The Village of Proctorville has its council meeting at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month.

— Hanging Rock Village Council meets at 8 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month at the village townhouse.

— The South Point Village Council will hold its meetings at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at the Village Hall, 415 Solida Rd., South Point.

— Coal Grove Village Council meetings will be at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at the town hall.

— The Ironton City Council meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.

— Lawrence Township Trustees will meet on the second Monday of the month at 4:15 p.m. at the Kitts Hill Fire Department.

— American Legion Post 433 meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the corner of Seventh and Vernon streets in the rear.

— American Legion Post 806, AmVets Post 141 and VFW Post 2761 meet at 7 p.m. the last Monday of each month at the Aid Volunteer Fire Department.

— The Ironton Lions Club meets at noon every Tuesday except the last Tuesday of the month. That meeting, on the last Tuesday, is at 7 p.m. All meetings are at Giovanni’s, Seventh Street and Park Avenue in Ironton.

— The Ironton Kiwanis meets at noon every Thursday at the Ironton City Center.

— Hamilton Township Trustees meet at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at the fire station on old U.S. 52. New members are welcome.

— AmVets 5293 meets at 1 p.m. the last Wednesday of the month.

— VFW Post 2761 meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Saturday of each month at the Aid Fire Department.

— The Lawrence County Horse Association meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at VFW 8850 post home, 3026 S. Third St. in Ironton.

— The Coal Grove Betterment Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the Jae Roush Community Building.

— Woodland Cemetery Trustees meet at 5:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the cemetery office.