CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Downtown Circleville is getting a renewed shine thanks to a collaborative cleanup effort between JC Stone Landscaping and the Circleville Probation Department , continuing a partnership that began three years ago.

At 10 a.m. Tuesday, JC Stone Landscaping owner Josh Cross , his employees, and a team of workers from the probation department met in front of the Circleville Police Department to launch a coordinated trash-pickup and beautification project throughout the downtown district. The cleanup is part of a twice-a-year initiative held in both spring and fall.

Cross said the effort is about giving back and inspiring others:

“I’ve been in their shoes. Volunteering side-by-side with these guys lets me share what I’ve learned and hopefully motivate them to keep

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