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    •  The Guernsey News and AVC News covered a variety of topics and projects that we are involved in. Such as:

– AVC News: Article on our Operation Warm program

– AVC News: Tire Recycling Event

– AVC News: Article about our Winter Banquet

– AVC News: Article about the Trail Extension

– Guernsey News: Article about the Tire Recycling Event

  • Social Media:

– CDC Page 5,255 likes, up from 4,531 likes in 2025.

– Guernsey Trail Page 3,241 likes, up from 2,862 likes in 2025

– Coal Ridge Park & Trails has 655 likes, up from 593 likes in 2025

– We continue highlighting our employees through the bi-weekly “Employee spotlight” post and posting about our various projects.

– Facebook views: 863.6k up 12.1% from 2025

Projects and Events

  • Our yearly banquet was held..
  • We installed 8 ramps through our ramp installation program
  • Obtained two grants from ODOT to operate our Mobility Management Program and purchase a WC accessible van. 
  • Built and opened Leatherwood Creek Water Trails
  • Completed two rehabs of our affordable rental homes.
  • Had 4 individuals complete our INSPIRE workforce development programs
  • Updated numerous rental properties
  • Removed and rebuilt Willard Tipple Memorial Bridge on the Great Guernsey Trail
  • Installed a new swing set at the Byesville Village Park
  • Received permit to start building apartments above the office
  • Won first place for the Cambridge Christmas Parade (third first place finish)
  • Cleared Deerfield pond of evasive species
  • Received $4.7 million for the Great Guernsey Trail Extension
  • Started building the 3-mile extension of the Great Guernsey Trial
  • Two drivers added to the transportation program for a total of 8
    • Completed 9,356 up from 8,501 in 2024
    • Average of 38.03 trips per day
  • Three youth workers completed the CCMEP program
  • Completed our Blue Bell Wetland Mitigation Bank
  • Repaired several slips along the trail
  • Repaired the drainage issue on the new mile of the GGT (near Chester’s Curve)
  • Continued to direct races on our trail that brings people to Guernsey County.
  • Applied for and received approval for TOD Signage
  • Received a grant and a donation (Combined $9,000.00) for interpretive signs on trail
  • Purchased 3 newer vans for the transportation program
  • Cleaned up 8 illegal dumpsites
  • Held our Spring Race with 198 runners, up from 197 in 2024
  • Firecracker Race had 283 runners, up from 262 in 2024
  • Held our 12ks of Christmas Race with 170 runners, up from 156 in 2024
  • Continued collected tires from the public.
  • Six-year totals from our cleanup: 53, 107 tires collected, 441.24 tons of illegally dumped material.
  • Mow cemeteries for the Village of Fairview, Liberty Township and Wheeling Township. Provided work experience for our workforce development.
  • Total Grant Dollars in 2025:

MWCD:                                    $14,460.00

Ohio TechCred:                       $10,000.00

GAP Grant:                              $3,050.00

McManus Shepard Grant:      $2,500.00

ODOT Mobility:                       $41,793.00

ODNR:                                     $75,363.00

CCMEP:                                   $130,000.00

United Way:                            $2,000.00

Peoples Bank:                         $2,500.00

Total Grant Dollars:    $281,846

 Total grant dollars brought in since 2013: 8,212,289.34

  • Major Donors and Supporters
    • Lomeda Services
    • Eclipse Resources
    • Allen Hunter State Farm
    • Surgent Construction
    • Guernsey Power Station
    • Moore Bros. Hardware
    • Infinity Natural Resources
    • Old World Garden Farms
    • Integrity Environmental Solutions
    • Youth Shooting Sports Foundation
    • Perry Insurance Agency
    • Quanex
    • Atkore
    • Kerry
    • Lloyds Towing

 

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CDC’s Gas Card Program

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Need fuel? The CDC can help. We are offering free gas cards to those individuals that need the assistance and qualify. The cards can be used for work or appointments. Quantity is limited. To qualify, please complete the intake form. Once completed our Mobility Manager, Kyra Glecker, will contact you. Failure to complete the form in full will result in the rejection of your application. If you need help with the form or have questions, you can call 740-439-0020 and ask for Kyra.

To access the form click the following link: Gas Card Intake Form

Funding for this program was made possible thanks to a grant from the United Way of Guernsey, Monroe and Noble

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CDC Receives $101,077 in Grant Dollars from Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)

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On February 24 the CDC was informed that two grants our Executive Director, Ron Gombeda, applied for through ODOT has been funded. The first grant totaling $42,767 will fund our Mobility Manager position, which is currently held by Kyra Gleckler. As our mobility manager Kyra helps individuals increase access to mobility options, while also promoting transportation, helping people overcome barriers and managing our ramp program.
The second grant totaling $58,310 will go towards the purchase of a new wheelchair capable van that will be used to help transport older adults and people with disabilities to vital appointments.
These grants totaling $101,077 will be matched by the CDC at a total match cost of $25,270. Those matches are possible thanks to the generous financial contributions by our many supporters. When you buy a banquet ticket, run in one of our races, sponsor our events or make a donation, that money has a direct impact on our area because that money stays right here in Guernsey County.
These grants and the projects they fund, show that The Guernsey County Community Development Corp. is committed to having a long-lasting positive effect on the residents of Guernsey County.

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Community Health Worker (CHW) Comes to the Guernsey County CDC

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We are excited to announce that The Guernsey County Community Development Corp., has agreed to become a Care Coordination Agency to the Bridges to Wellness network. As part of this agreement we will have a fulltime Community Health Worker (CHW) at our location.
That position has been filled with the CDC’s very own Lexi Trott. Lexi has worked for the CDC for a few years. She started out as a driver in our transportation program and her work ethic and dedication to her job were on display from the get go! We know she will thrive in this new positron. Additionally, our Administrative Assistant, Tiffany Messer will be the program supervisor.
Bridges to Wellness is a program of Access Tusc. which links individuals who have medical, social, and educational barriers to resources in Guernsey County. Our CHW will assist referred individuals through 21 pathways to improve their health, and help position them to wellness.
By working together, we’re strengthening connections, improving access, and building a healthier community.
This is just one more way the CDC is improving the quality of life for residents of Guernsey County.
For more information, 📞 Lexi at 740-801-8599.

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Willard Tipple Memorial Bridge Gets a Facelift

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The Great Guernsey Trail’s Willard Tipple Memorial Bridge recently underwent a complete renovation. The decking, railing and beams were removed and the entire bridge deck was rebuilt and concrete was poured for the new decking. This will add years of viability to the bridge and ensure we don’t have to replace it for many years to come. Below you will see one before picture and two after pictures. 

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7th Annual 12ks of Christmas

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On December 14 the CDC held its 7th Annual 12ks of Christmas Race with 156 runners and walkers braving the cold to help raise funds for the CDC and collect toys for the local Secret Santa.

Shout out to our timing services Muskingum Multisports, Bistor Boys DJ Service for the music and PA system and Heather Sevigny Photography for our photos.

Special Thanks to our sponsors, Dennis Perry Insurance, Kerry Group, and Detroit Diesel – Daimler Truck.

 

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New Ramp Installation

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The CDC continues to install ramps for qualified individuals. This particular ramp was installed yesterday and will have a positive impact on the individual and help him to stay mobile and active in his community. 

Our ramp program started in 2023 as a partnership between the CDC and Muskingum Guernsey Mobility Management (which is now operated by the CDC). We will continue to explore multiple avenues to acquire more funding in order to keep this program operating for years to come. 

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Boyd’s Bottom Open Space and Trails is Officially Open

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We have officially opened our Boyd’s Bottom Open Space and Trails addition to The Great Guernsey Trail. This trail system traverses over 60 acres of CDC owned land. While walking the trails you will discover diverse wildlife and ecosystem. You will see beavers, deer, foxes, a variety of birds and so much more. Please be advised that the trail system is a rough, unimproved trail system, so please plan accordingly when hiking the trail system.

To access Boyd’s Bottom, head west from the Lore City trail head of the Great Guernsey Trail. You will see the entrance to the system on your left, right before the Lore City Bridge.

This is just another way we continuously improve our community’s quality of life.

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CDC Receives $4,000.00 Grant from McManus Shepard Fund

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The Guernsey County CDC has recently been awarded a $5,000.00 grant from The Columbus Foundation and the John and Edna McManus Shepard fund to support the purchase and installation of interpretative signage along the The Great Guernsey Trail. This grant combined with a generous $4,000.00 donation for the same project means the CDC will have $9,000.00 to put towards the design and purchase of educational signs for our beautiful trail. These signs will touch on a variety of subjects such as wetlands, wildlife, stream ecosystems and more. Interpretive signs play an important role in educating and engaging visitors while enhancing experiences for all users of the trail.

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