CIRCLEVILLE, OH — Community members gathered at Ted Lewis Park on Thursday, August 28, to honor lives lost to addiction and celebrate those in recovery during Pickaway County’s Overdose Awareness Day – “Light the Way” event.

Hosted by the Pickaway County Health District alongside more than a dozen local support groups, the event drew over 100 people for an afternoon of remembrance, support, and encouragement. Guests enjoyed free food, bounce houses for children, giveaways, and live music from DJ Dray Stewart , a local community leader who also shared his own powerful recovery story.

The Pickaway County Commissioners formally proclaimed August 28 as Overdose Awareness Day in the county, aligning with a global movement that recognizes Aug. 31 as International Overdose Awareness

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