Good morning, Jackson County. October is doing exactly what October is supposed to do. The Pumpkin Walk is back for its 14th year in Oak Hill on the 10th, Wellston's Halloween Block Party returns for round four on the 29th, and the whole county is basically one big carved gourd at this point. It's the most wonderful time of the year — and we mean that sincerely.
On a genuinely feel-good note, Meta, Amazon, and Google are collectively putting $18 million toward Ohio electric bills through AEP's assistance program — so Big Tech is occasionally useful. Nationally, bond yields rattled Wall Street again, though stocks squeezed out a small recovery. While the markets sort themselves out, fresh Real Estate listings, local Sports scores, and Financial Friday's savings tip are all waiting inside.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
Annual Wellston Halloween Block Party to be held on Thursday evening, Oct. 29
🎃 Wellston's Halloween Block Party returns for its fourth spooky year. The Wellston OHillCo Society will host its 4th Annual Halloween Block Party on Oct. 29 in downtown Wellston, featuring a Trunk-or-Treat from 7–8 p.m. The Lions Club Parade kicks off the festivities at 6 p.m. Local businesses and organizations can register to participate via a Google form, and questions can be directed to the Wellston OHillCo Society's Facebook page. Read more
Oak Hill Chamber announces date for 14th Annual Pumpkin Walk
🎃 Oak Hill's glowing Pumpkin Walk returns for its 14th year. The Oak Hill Area Chamber of Commerce will light up Central Memorial Park on the evening of Oct. 10, when hundreds of carved and decorated pumpkins will illuminate the park starting at 7:30 p.m. Free cookies and drinks will be available from 6:30 p.m., and participants must drop off their pumpkins between 5 and 6:30 p.m. Kids can compete for prizes in five categories, including Scariest and Funniest Pumpkin, with awards announced at 8:15 p.m. Free pumpkins for children will be distributed on Oct. 2 from 5–6 p.m. at the Oak Hill Festival of Flags stage. Read more
AEP Ohio, data center companies announce additional bill assistance funding
💡 Big Tech is paying Ohio electric bills — $18 million worth. AEP Ohio and five data center companies, including Meta, Amazon, and Google, have pooled resources to supercharge the utility's Neighbor to Neighbor program, which provides grants to residents struggling to cover their electric bills. Meta leads the pack with a $10 million commitment over five years, while Amazon is contributing $2.5 million in 2026 alone. Dollar Energy Fund, which administers the program, called it the first time a data-center community of this scale has joined a utility-wide assistance effort. Eligible Ohioans can apply at aepohio.com on a first-come, first-served basis. Read more
2 bed · 1 bath · Fireplace & original woodwork · 2 outbuildings
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This charming 1900-built fixer-upper in Wellston is ready for a creative buyer to bring it back to life, featuring a metal roof, vinyl siding, and a handy detached storage building on a cozy lot!
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🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
✨ Oct. 03 - Weekend in Stars Hollow
📍 Bookish on Main, Jackson, OH · 🕒 10:00 PM
Calling all Gilmore Girls fans — Bookish on Main in Jackson, OH is transforming into Stars Hollow for a magical weekend event on Oct. 3! Grab your coffee and head to this cozy bookish celebration!
🎃 Oct. 24 - JAFAC's Monster Mash Bash
📍 Jackson Area Family Activity Center, Jackson, OH · 🕒 2:00 PM
Get ready to monster mash at the Jackson Area Family Activity Center on October 24! This spooky second annual celebration promises ghoulish fun for the whole family! 🎃👻
🎵 Oct. 24 - Preston & Jason Live
📍 Stockroom601, Jackson, OH · 🕒 6:00 PM
Get ready to tap your feet at Stockroom601 in Jackson, OH! Preston and Jason bring their live music magic to the stage on October 24 — your perfect Thursday night out awaits!
🍂 Oct. 24 - Autumn Artisan Vendor Market
📍 Circle M Meats and Deli, Jackson, OH · 🕒 10:00 AM
Shop local this fall at Circle M Meats and Deli in Jackson, OH! Browse unique finds from talented artisan vendors at the Autumn Festival Vendor Market on October 24.
🤖 Oct. 31 - Robot Charlie Live Rock
📍 Pickletown Bar & Grill, Jackson, OH · 🕒 9:00 PM
Rock out this Halloween at Pickletown Bar & Grill in Jackson, OH, where Robot Charlie brings spine-tingling live rock music to make your October 31st night unforgettable!
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
U.S. jobs report is expected to show hiring cooled in September, with unemployment holding at 4.1% for a third straight month.
Trump administration faces fresh political heat as an AP-NORC poll says most Americans blame Trump for stubbornly high prices.
G20 trade ministers failed to agree on curbing global excess capacity, leaving the industrial policy fight very much alive.
U.S. bond market rattled Wall Street again, though stocks managed a tiny bounce after yields briefly spiked.
Senate stalled a bill that would permanently ban Chinese vehicles from the U.S., kicking a hot-button fight down the road.
OpenAI fired three researchers over mishandling sensitive information, adding another headache to the AI leader’s week.
💰 Financial Friday
Open a high‑yield savings account for your emergency fund so your cash earns more interest while remaining easily accessible, and check the rate each year to ensure you’re still getting the best return.
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will act."
— Psalm 37:5
When we hand over our worries to God and trust Him, He takes care of the details, freeing us to enjoy each day.
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