Tonight's the first note 🎸 — but the real surprise is what's coming...
Good morning, Jackson County. The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates for the first time since 2023 — and Wall Street responded the way anyone would after unexpected news: badly. The Dow shed more than 600 points, bond yields jumped, and suddenly everyone's talking about borrowing costs again. Strong retail sales in August didn't help the Fed's case for easing up, which means the inflation tug-of-war is very much still in progress.
While the markets sort themselves out, Jackson County has better things on the calendar. Jacob Tolliver brings live music on the 17th, the Travis Brown Band follows on the 22nd, and the Jackson Band closes things out on the 26th — a solid stretch of local entertainment to take the edge off. Fresh Real Estate listings are inside too.
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🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
🎸 Sep. 17 - Jacob Tolliver Live Music
📍 ParksEdge Event Center, Jackson, OH · 🕒 6:00 PM
Get ready to shake up your Wednesday night! Jacob Tolliver brings his electrifying live music to ParksEdge Event Center in Jackson, OH on September 17 for an unforgettable dinner and live music experience.
🍎 Sep. 22 - Travis Brown Band Live
📍 Jackson-Vinton Pike and Scioto County Farm Bureau, Jackson, OH · 🕒 6:00 PM
Get ready to tap your boots at the Jackson Apple Festival as the Travis Brown Band takes the stage live on September 22nd at Jackson-Vinton Pike and Scioto County Farm Bureau!
🎸 Sep. 26 - Jackson Band Live Show
📍 Alumni Stadium, Jackson, OH · 🕒 1:00 PM
Get ready to rock out at Alumni Stadium in Jackson, OH! Catch an amazing live music experience at the Jackson Band Show on September 26 — a can't-miss night of great tunes and community fun!
🎵 Oct. 03 - Mulgee Run Live Music
📍 Stockroom601, Jackson, OH · 🕒 6:00 PM
Get ready to rock out with Mulgee Run bringing their signature live sound to Stockroom601 in Jackson, OH on October 3rd! Don't miss this fantastic night of local music.
🍂 Oct. 03 - Buckeye Furnace Fall Festival
📍 Buckeye Furnace State Memorial, Wellston, OH · 🕒 10:00 AM
Step back in time at Buckeye Furnace State Memorial in Wellston, OH, as this historic iron furnace comes alive for a spectacular Fall Festival on October 3rd — a perfect autumn outing for the whole family!
🎵 Oct. 24 - Preston & Jason Live
📍 Stockroom601, Jackson, OH · 🕒 6:00 PM
Catch Preston and Jason bringing live local music to Stockroom601 in Jackson, OH on October 24! Head out for a great night of homegrown tunes in an intimate setting.
🎃 Oct. 31 - Pickletown Halloween Live Music
📍 Pickletown Bar & Grill, Jackson, OH · 🕒 9:00 PM
Celebrate Halloween in style at Pickletown Bar & Grill in Jackson, OH! Catch live music on October 31st for a spooky night of thrills and chills you won't want to miss.
🤝 Nov. 17 - Quarterly Community Support Meeting
📍 ParksEdge Event Center, Jackson, OH · 🕒 5:00 PM
Come together and lift each other up at the Quarterly Community Support Meeting on Nov. 17 at ParksEdge Event Center in Jackson, OH — because stronger connections make stronger neighborhoods!
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
Federal Reserve hiked rates for the first time since 2023 and signaled more tightening, reminding Wall Street that inflation still gets the final say.
White House blasted the Fed’s rate hike as “rather unfortunate,” setting up another round of political sparring over borrowing costs.
U.S. stocks fell after the Fed’s hawkish move, with bond yields jumping and traders suddenly less in a celebratory mood.
Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 600 points after the Fed’s surprise return to hiking rates, because markets apparently love a plot twist.
August retail sales rose 1.2% month over month, giving the economy a strong enough shopping receipt to complicate the Fed’s inflation fight.
Kevin Warsh joined the unanimous Fed decision that raised rates and flagged more hikes, adding fresh weight to the central bank’s hawkish turn.
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"The LORD bless you and keep you;"
— Numbers 6:24
May you feel God's gentle protection and favor throughout your day, knowing He watches over you with love.
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