Local Food Security: Perry County commissioners forgave nine general fund advances tied to the Silica property purchase and approved paperwork tied to county operations. They also announced a new partnership to bring locally processed meat from the Fill the Freezer campaign to residents at the Perry County Home (Fairview Assisted Living), boosting meal quality through collaboration with United Way of Muskingum, Perry and Morgan counties. Summer Meals: The SE Ohio Foodbank is running the Summer Food Service Program with free meals for eligible children, listing multiple Perry County meal sites and hours. Community & Faith: New Straitsville’s Keep America Beautiful committee donated $1,000 to help cover a Methodist church roof, highlighting ongoing town cleanups, gardening, and food pantry support. Education & Workforce: New Lexington Schools hosted the Appalachian STEM Collaborative at the Perry County Fairgrounds, drawing 175 attendees and featuring Ohio Department of Education and Workforce leadership. Immigration Update: After the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the end of Haitian TPS, Springfield leaders say 12,000 to 15,000 Haitian immigrants live locally and many face uncertainty about next steps. Weather Watch: The National Weather Service warns of dangerously hot conditions across parts of northwest Ohio through July 2, with heat index values up to 105 and limited overnight relief.