Representatives of local health concerns gathered with the Ross County Commissioners to receive a proclamation on “Red Ribbon Week.” I interviewed one of the participants, and the Ross County Health District shared a photo from the gathering. From their email:
On Monday, October 28th Ross County Commissioners declared October 23-31 as Red Ribbon Week by proclamation.
Red Ribbon Week is celebrated across the nation each year to raise awareness for drug prevention activities and encourage commitment of drug-free lifestyles.
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Pictured, front row left to right: Erin Allsop (Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Ohio), Denise Ruby (Ross County Health District), Paige Baxter (Ross County Health District), Nikki Priest (Ohio University Chillicothe)
Back row left to right: William Mahaffey (Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health), James E. Lowe (Ross County Board of Commissioners), William Showman (Paint Valley ADAMH Board), Dwight Garrett (Ross County Board of Commissioners), Jack Everson (Ross County Board of Commissioners), Dr. John Gabis (Adena Health)
William Showman of the Paint Valley ADAMH Board
Find the video interview in the article on the Scioto Post.
Kevin Coleman covers local government and culture for the Scioto Post and iHeart Media Southern Ohio. For stories or questions, contact Kevin Coleman or the iHeart Southern Ohio Newsroom.