Buckeye Hills Regional Council announces upcoming ACGP ribbon cuttings across Southeast Ohio

MARIETTA - Buckeye Hills Regional Council will host a series of ribbon-cutting ceremonies celebrating projects funded through Ohio’s Appalachian Community Grant Program.

The upcoming events will recognize investments that support community revitalization, tourism, cultural heritage and quality of life throughout Appalachian Ohio, according to a press release from Buckeye Hills Regional Council. The projects reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen local communities, enhance regional attractions and create new opportunities for residents and visitors, it said.

Buckeye Hills Regional Council invites community members, local officials and regional partners to join in celebrating these milestones.

Upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremonies:

Ecotone Amphitheater

– Date: Monday

– Time: 3:30 p.m.

– Location: 37800 State Route 7, Sardis

Pomeroy Riverfront Revitalization

– Date: Tuesday

– Time: 9:15 a.m.

– Location: Court Street Commons, Pomeroy

Logan Streetscape

– Date: Wednesday

– Time: 2 p.m.

– Location: 1 S. Market Street, Logan

Underground Railroad Museum

– Date: Friday, Nov. 13

– Time: 2 p.m.

– Location: 297 W. Cross Street, Morristown

Southeast Ohio History Center

– Date: Friday, Nov. 20

– Time: 3:30 p.m.

– Location: 24 W. State Street, Athens

According to the release, the Appalachian Community Grant Program was established to support transformative projects in Ohio's Appalachian region, helping communities build on their unique assets and strengthen their economies.

"The Appalachian Community Grant Program is a historic, once-in-a-generation investment in our region," said Buckeye Hills Regional Council Executive Director Chasity Schmelzenbach. "These projects are creating lasting change and opening doors for future generations. We're excited to celebrate alongside the state and local leaders and partners who made these investments possible."