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Good morning, Jackson County. Eleven wins, zero losses, one tie — the Jackson Ironmen soccer squad is playing some of the most balanced football in the state right now, and a 5-1 dismantling of Amanda-Clearcreek proves it. Four different goal-scorers in a single match is the kind of team depth that keeps opposing coaches up at night. Meanwhile, seven local students just landed on SNHU's President's List, which means Jackson County is winning in the classroom too. On the community front, the Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau is hosting a free women's empowerment evening on October 29th — speakers, vendors, and real conversations worth showing up for. Nationally, a Category 2 hurricane is threatening the Gulf Coast. Closer to home, live music, Family Storytime, fresh Real Estate listings, and a Financial Friday tip about guilt-free spending are all waiting inside. ☕️ What's Brewing Locally  Ironmen boys soccer team keeps rolling with 5-1 win over Amanda-Clearcreek ⚽ Jackson's Ironmen soccer team is nearly perfect at 11-0-1. The squad cruised past Amanda-Clearcreek 5-1, with four different players finding the net — Alvero Garcia, Grant Massie, Aiden Campbell, and Zane Hoyt, who scored twice. Coach Lee Lord credited the team's balanced attack, emphasizing that relying on one player would spell trouble. The win also gave younger players valuable varsity experience, with Lord noting they're growing more comfortable at the higher level. Read more Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau to host ‘Rooted in Success’ event 🌱 Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau is empowering local women this fall. "Rooted in Success: Connecting, Elevating, & Empowering Local Women" takes place Oct. 29 at Parks Edge Event Center in Jackson, with doors opening at 6 p.m. The free event features guest speakers from agriculture, media, and mental health, including representatives from Circle M Meats, KB Media & Cabin Creek Farm, and NAMI Southern Ohio. Local vendors will also be on hand for the evening. Reservations are required by Oct. 23 — call 740-286-4598 to save your spot. Read more Local students named to SNHU Summer Dean’s List 🎓 Seven local students earned spots on SNHU's prestigious President's List. Southern New Hampshire University recognized students from Jackson, Oak Hill, McArthur, Coalton, and Beaver for their academic excellence during the Summer 2026 term. Honorees include Desiree Collins, Stephanie Burnem, Breanna Fox, Elyssia Holsinger, Warren Ball, Garry Dean, and Andrew Reeves. To qualify, full-time undergraduates must maintain a GPA of 3.700 or higher across the summer terms running May through August. Read more 🏆 SCOREBOARD | Date | Sport | Matchup |
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| 10/8 | 🏐 G. Volleyball | Jackson Ironman/Ironladies 0vs Chillicothe 3 | | 10/8 | 🏐 G. Volleyball | Oak Hill Oaks 3vs South Gallia 0 | | 10/8 | 🏐 G. Volleyball | Wellston Golden Rockets 0vs Nelsonville-York 3 | | 10/6 | 🏐 G. Volleyball | Jackson Ironman/Ironladies 3@ McClain 1 | | 10/6 | 🏐 G. Volleyball | Oak Hill Oaks 2@ Glenwood 3 | | 10/6 | 🏐 G. Volleyball | Wellston Golden Rockets 0@ Athens 3 | | 10/8 | ⚽ B. Soccer | Jackson Ironman/Ironladies 6vs Chillicothe 0 | | 10/6 | ⚽ B. Soccer | Jackson Ironman/Ironladies 6@ McClain 0 | | 10/6 | ⚽ B. Soccer | Wellston Golden Rockets 0@ West Union 13 | | 10/8 | ⚽ G. Soccer | Jackson Ironman/Ironladies 1vs Chillicothe 1 | | 10/6 | ⚽ G. Soccer | Jackson Ironman/Ironladies 0@ McClain 7 |
🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla 📚 Oct. 09 - Family Storytime & Sensory Play 📍 South Webster Library, South Webster, OH · 🕒 11:00 AM Spark your little one's imagination at South Webster Library on Oct. 9 with Family Storytime and Sensory Play — a delightful blend of beloved stories and hands-on fun for curious young minds! 🎵 Oct. 10 - Mulgee Run Live Music 📍 Scotty's on First, Wellston, OH · 🕒 8:00 PM Get ready to rock Wellston! Mulgee Run brings live local music to Scotty's on First on October 10th, so grab your friends and head out for a great night of tunes! 🤠 Oct. 10 - Lonesome Cowboy Strangers Live 📍 Markay Cultural Arts Center, Jackson, OH · 🕒 7:00 PM Dust off your boots and head to the Markay Cultural Arts Center in Jackson, OH on Oct. 10 for The Lonesome Cowboy Strangers, bringing classic country twang and good ol' hometown vibes to the stage! 🧙 Oct. 20 - Witch Hat Workshop 📍 Ellie Mills Mercantile, Jackson, OH · 🕒 6:00 PM Unleash your inner witch at Ellie Mills Mercantile in Jackson, OH, on Oct. 20! Join this spellbinding Halloween craft workshop and conjure up your very own magical witch hat. 🍽️ Oct. 23 - Kyle Fields Casual Dining 📍 Scotty's on First, Wellston, OH · 🕒 7:00 PM Head to Scotty's on First in Wellston for a relaxed, delicious meal with KyLe Fields on October 23! Pull up a chair and enjoy casual dining at its finest. 🤠 Oct. 24 - Channing Wilson Country Concert 📍 Scotty's on First, Wellston, OH · 🕒 5:00 PM Boot-scootin' fun heads to Scotty's on First in Wellston when Channing Wilson brings live country music to the stage on Oct. 24 — grab your friends and get ready for a great night out! 🎃 Oct. 24 - JAFAC's Monster Mash Bash 📍 Jackson Area Family Activity Center, Jackson, OH · 🕒 2:00 PM Get ready to Monster Mash your way through Halloween fun at the Jackson Area Family Activity Center on October 24th! This spooky celebration promises a ghoulishly good time for the whole family! 🎃👻 🎵 Oct. 24 - Preston & Jason Live 📍 Stockroom601, Jackson, OH · 🕒 6:00 PM Get ready to groove at Stockroom601 in Jackson, OH, as local favorites Preston and Jason bring their live music magic on October 24th — the perfect excuse for a fun night out with friends! 🌎 What Else Is Brewing Isaias strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane and threatened the Gulf Coast with dangerous winds, heavy rain, and life-threatening storm surge. Microsoft got suspended from a green-card program after officials accused the tech giant of abusing the system for foreign workers. Donald Trump said the US won’t attack Iran before midterm elections, citing productive discussions as the war’s diplomatic off-ramp. Iran faced fresh US sanctions targeting its oil shadow fleet, vessels, traders, and the cash supporting Tehran’s war machine. USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego after a record 265-day deployment supporting the Iran war, because apparently shore leave is trending. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new vaccine research center focused on rare adverse effects as measles cases and budget cuts pile up. 💰 Financial Friday Allocate a modest “fun fund” from each paycheck for small pleasures, so you can enjoy occasional treats without disrupting your larger financial goals. 🍞 Daily Bread Crumb "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." — Matthew 6:34 Take each day as it comes, trusting God with the future, and you’ll find more peace in the present moment. |
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