Monster Trucks, a recall scare & free fair days — this week's wild 🤠
Good morning, Jackson County. The fair is back — and this year's lineup is hitting different. Monster Trucks, a rodeo, harness racing, MotoCross, a demolition derby, and Nashville recording artist Alex Miller all crammed into ten days starting July 17. If you can only make one day, Wednesday is your move: veterans, seniors, and kids 12 and under get in free. While the county gears up for its biggest summer tradition, the world outside has been busy — Middle East tensions sent oil prices jumping over 3%, longshoremen narrowly averted a major port strike, and that Taylor Farms lettuce recall just got bigger.
Beyond the fairgrounds, this week's calendar still has plenty going on — Tecumseh Family Night Monday, a Healthcare Violence roundtable Wednesday, and fresh local listings waiting in Real Estate.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
2026 Jackson County Fair Schedule
🎡 Jackson County Fair returns July 17-26 with packed daily events! The multi-day celebration features livestock shows, carnival rides, harness racing, and grandstand entertainment including Monster Trucks, a Rodeo, and Nashville recording artist Alex Miller. Admission starts at $5 on opening days, rising to $15 mid-week, with special perks including free entry for veterans, seniors, and kids 12 and under on Wednesday. Highlights include the Junior Fair Livestock Sale, Fast Traxx MotoCross races, and the Brent Jenkins Memorial Demolition Derby closing out the festivities on Saturday, July 25. Read more
7,405 sqft lot · 43.2' road frontage · Vacant commercial land
Here's a prime opportunity to plant your roots right on Jackson's bustling Main Street, with 43 feet of road frontage on a 7,405 sqft commercial lot ready for your vision!
8.2 acre wooded lot · Great building site · Near town
Nestled just outside town on Limerick Road, this gorgeous 8.2-acre wooded retreat offers the perfect canvas to build your dream home surrounded by nature!
4 bed · 2,504 sqft · Stained glass windows & grand staircase
This stunning 1900 Victorian gem in the heart of Jackson charms with original stained glass windows, grand staircase, and rich woodwork — all beautifully refreshed and ready to welcome its next lucky owners!
Step back in time this July 21st at Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre for Family Night featuring Tecumseh! Kids tickets are just $15, with games, crafts, and a petting zoo starting at 5pm before the epic frontier spectacle begins!
Country music fans, don't miss American Idol alum Alex Miller bringing his George Strait-inspired vocals to the Jackson County Fair in Wellston, Ohio on July 22! Head to 96 Meadow Run Rd for a night of authentic country music magic.
Healthcare leaders, this one's for you! Join three Southeast Ohio CEOs for a candid executive roundtable tackling workplace violence in healthcare on July 23 at Holzer Medical Center-Jackson, 500 Burlington Rd.
Get ready for a smokin' good time at Rowdy's Smokehouse on July 23! This beloved Jackson, OH venue always delivers fantastic food and an electric crowd — trust us, you won't want to miss it!
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
U.S. Military lost two troops and has one missing after an Iran missile attack in Jordan, prompting fresh U.S. strikes.
Trump Administration launched Trump Accounts, a new federal savings and investment vehicle for kids that technically went live on July 4.
Supreme Court ruled Trump violated federal law by unilaterally imposing sweeping global tariffs, handing a major victory to congressional arbiters.
Taylor Farms expanded a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce from Mexico due to a potential link to a cyclospora outbreak.
Global Oil Markets saw Brent crude jump over 3% on Sunday as Middle East tensions fanned fears of inflation and supply disruption.
East & Gulf Coast Longshoremen reached a tentative wage agreement with bosses just days after tens of thousands walked out, ending a potential transport strike.
🙏 In Remembrance
Erin Christine McRoberts
Erin Christine McRoberts passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The family is being cared for by Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home.
Conrad Lee Bowen Sr
Conrad Lee Bowen Sr., age 79 of Oak Hill, Ohio passed away July 16, 2026, at the OSU Medical Center in Columbus Ohio. He was born July 29, 1946, in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Willard R. and Elizabeth (Fox) Bowen. Conrad is leaving behind many people that love him and will miss him dearly. He is...
K. Fielding Massie
K. Fielding Massie passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home.
Jimmy Jenkins
Jimmy Jenkins passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home.
Sandra Lee Jenkins
Sandra Lee Jenkins, age 82, of Ray, Ohio passed away July 16, 2026. She was born March 18th, 1944, in Magoffin County, Kentucky to the late Woodrow and Perlia Hale. The family moved to the Ray area when Sandra was in the second grade. Her pigtails caught the eye of Gilbert Jenkins and eventually...
Robyn Michelle Leopold
ROBYN MICHELLE (BRADSHAW) LEOPOLD, age 50, of Oak Hill, OH and formerly of Huntington, WV, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 12th, 2026. Robyn was born June 10th, 1976, in Huntington, WV, the daughter of Van and Allvaretta Bradshaw who survives. Robyn was a 1994 graduate of Huntington East...
Doshia Marie Miller
Doshia “Marie” Miller, age 79, passed away July 12th, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Marie was born January 30th, 1947, in Van, West Virginia to the late Joy and Virginia (Long) Ramey. Marie worked as a sales associate at Walmart from which she retired. She was a devoted wife...
John (Dr. John) Everett Shover Jr.
John Everett "Dr. John" Shover Jr. Oct 1, 1934 - Jul 13, 2026 Huron John Everett Shover, "Dr. John", 91, of Huron, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026. John was born October 1, 1934, in Jackson, Ohio, to the late John and Grace Shover. A hardworking and dedicated businessman, he was the self-...
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."
— Ephesians 4:29
This verse reminds us to be mindful of our words and use them to uplift and encourage those around us, bringing positivity and joy to all our interactions. By choosing our words carefully, we can create a supportive and loving community.
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