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Meagan’s Point: proposed affordable housing development in Cadiz CADIZ — The development, called Meagan’s Point, still in the planning stages, proposes 38 units of affordable tax-credit housing with 10 units being designated for transitional age youth 18 to 24 years of age, and adults and families facing separation and homelessness due to behavioral health challenges and the lack of affordable housing. Meagan’s Point is being developed by Stock Development and Harrison Housing Management, Inc. Plans call for a total of 11 buildings offering 16 one-bedroom, 18 twobedroom, and four three-bedroom units; a community building that includes three office spaces; a central community room; and laundry
facilities located at the corner of North Ohio Street and East North Street. The development is estimated to cost $9.3 million. The property, which is currently owned by J. T. Enterprises, LLC, would require a zoning change. Harrison Metropolitan Housing Authority has submitted a village of Cadiz zoning application to the village administrator requesting a zoning change from an R1 to R3. When the council decides on the zoning, there will still be an additional public process for the development itself. The Harrison Metropolitan Housing Authority Executive Director Debbie Yeater said, “Meagan’s Point will provide affordable
quality housing to the residents of Harrison County, opportunities for local contractors to be involved with the project, and will provide economic growth to the residents and community as a whole.” Yeater also stated that anyone who would like more information regarding the proposed development should call 740-9428372. Information packets on the proposed development are available for pickup at 82450 Cadiz-Jewett Road, Cadiz, Ohio 43907 during regular business hours Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thomas competes at state level BY SHARON DALTON Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer Lucas Thomas, a sophomore at Harrison Central High School, traveled to Columbus to compete in the state wrestling championship last weekend. Thomas, wrestling in the 215-pound weight class, finished the regular season with a 41-5 record. He is an OVAC titlist and has also been named OVAC AllConference. Lucas is the first state qualifier since Brenton Stull in 2017, the first state placer since Antony Risley in 2016, and the first state semifinalist since Ian Howell in 2009. John Eckroth was the last Husky wrestler to finish in the top six
in 2010. Thomas comes home in an impressive sixth place after wrestling all upperclassmen in the tournament. “We are so very proud of Lucas. He has worked hard this season to get on that state podium. We all, including him, envisioned him being higher on the podium, but it just wasn’t his turn yet. Lucas has nothing to be ashamed of. He is the only sophomore that finished with a record of 43-8. Those eight losses were all to the state placers, and of those 43 wins, 30 of them were by pin. We believe the ceiling is the limit for him and that next year will be an even better year for him,” stated coach Bill Bryant.
BoE Director DION TROIANO stands to address Monday’s meeting. Harrison News-Herald Photo/ ROBERT AMABILE
The Board of Elections had a busy afternoon on Monday. The Board met to review new directives and advisories passed down from Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose. Directives reviewed included 2022-25, -26, -27, and -28. The directives come after House Bill 93 was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine in January, changing laws and shifting requirements for the primary elections. The directives are meant to clarify the processes and policy for all Boards of Election across the state and provide the needed forms for upcoming elections.
Directive 2022-25 provides the forms to be used for the election in May. As noted in the directive summary, this is solely for offices not impacted by redistricting. Directive 2022-26 transmits information for State House and Senate district mapping. It is pointed out that the redistricting process is under much litigation, and the directive could be ultimately “rendered moot.” Directive 202227 maps out congressional districts; it also provides the notification to election officials of district sought. It’s the paperwork candidates use to let officials know where they reside and what district they want to represent. Finally, Directive 2022-28 states requirements for candidate withdrawals, but it
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BY HENRY CULVYHOUSE the Daily Independent & Harrison News-Herald Guest Writer
No holds barred on Sunday liquor sales
BY ROBERT AMABILE Harrison News-Herald Reporter
Steinspring to be evaluated following suicide attempt
also supersedes 2022-25 to provide forms for offices that weren’t already included. For advisories, the county has been given 2022-02. The advisory first noted State Bill 102, stating that a local option election can be held on a day which a primary election may be held. Section Two, again, noted State Bill 102 and law changes that allow liquor permit holders to sell alcohol on Sundays during the same hours they would during the week. The advisory gives the Board instructions on handling the ballots and any questions regarding this change. The primary election is scheduled for May 3, and early voting begins April 5.
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CATLETTSBURG, KY— Steinspring, [a former resident of Harrison County] and federal child porn suspect at the center of a horrid child abuse case in Elliott County, KY, will undergo a psychiatric evaluation following a suicide attempt at the Boyd County Detention Center in early February. Ronald Stinespring, 50, of Sandy Hook, attempted suicide Jan. 15, according to Jailer Bill Hensley. Deputy jailers acted quick to save Stinespring’s life, Hensley noted. On Jan. 28, a federal judge ordered Stinespring to undergo a mental health evaluation due to the attempt — a transport order shows he will be evaluated at the Federal Medical Center in Lexington. Stinespring is currently facing child porn charges in federal court and child abuse charges in state court following a March 2019 investigation by Kentucky State Police, court records show. Troopers were alerted to suspected abuse after girl in her early teens ran away from an isolated homestead and asked a neighbor for help, records show. According to troopers, it was the first time in two years the victim had left the dirt floor cabin in the woods. Described in court testimony as “like a residence from the 1800s” the cabin had no floor and was powered with solar panels. Court records show the area surrounding the cabin was caked in muck and farm animals ran about. The victim was so malnourished, she had concerns if McDonald’s would upset her stomach when troopers took her there to get something to eat, records show. The victim described horrific physical abuse, including being shocked with a homemade Taser, records show. She also said Stinespring shot at some raccoon hunters in the weeks preceding her escape, which allowed authorities to pinpoint where the cabin was, records show. STEINSPRING See Pg.- 11
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