Contributed CENTER PLANNED — The Tappan Regional Safety Center is scheduled to open in September.

SCIO — The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District held a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 31 for the new Tappan Regional Safety Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to strengthen collaboration and training among regional emergency services and enhance public safety across the Tappan Lake area.

Located at 35400 Cadiz-Dennison Road in Scio, the $4.6 million project will feature a ranger training center and a new home for the Tappan Lake Volunteer Fire Department. These facilities will serve as a central hub for education, emergency response coordination, and community engagement.

“This project represents a major step forward in ensuring the safety and preparedness of our region,” said C

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