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Good morning, Athens County. October is doing its job — leaves are turning, pumpkins are appearing, and the community is rallying around what matters most. Local organizations kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with free meals and health resources at Brake for Breakfast, while Ohio just landed $13.5 million in federal funding to bring maternal and infant care directly to families' doorsteps. Meanwhile, Sam's Gym in Glouster has been training fighters — and funding college certificates — since 1936, asking exactly nothing in return. That's the kind of story worth sitting with. On the national front, inflation ticked up and markets had a rough week, so maybe treat yourself to a distraction: pumpkin painting on the 16th, music trivia on the 15th, or pancakes on the 17th. Fresh listings and obituaries are inside too. ☕️ What's Brewing Locally Athens celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month, empowering positive mindsets 🎀 Local organizations marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Athens’ annual Brake for Breakfast event, offering free meals, health resources and mammography scheduling. A later Spa Night fundraiser will support breast-cancer survivors in Southeast Ohio and West Virginia. Read more Officials tout new $13.5M for maternal home visits in Ohio 👶 Ohio gets $13.5M to bring maternal care directly to families. The funding is part of a $525 million federal investment in the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, which provides free in-home services including pregnancy care, postpartum support, and infant nutrition. Ohio currently ranks tenth in the nation for infant mortality, with Black babies disproportionately affected. The program, which serves 26 of Ohio's 88 counties, offers flexible meeting options — including local libraries or restaurants — to reach families on their own terms. Federal funding for the program will require congressional reauthorization in 2027. Read more Sam’s Gym, training life champions 🥊 America's oldest boxing gym asks just one thing: show up. Sam's Gym in Glouster, Ohio, has been training fighters since 1936, and owner Sam Jones — a three-time U.S. heavyweight Bando Kickboxing champion and Hall of Famer — charges zero fees and turns nobody away. Beyond the ring, Jones funds college certificates for Trimble high school seniors out of his own pocket and hosts an annual Boxing for Books fundraiser, now in its 51st year, to support local schools. Coaches like Chad Blevins, who has commuted from Marysville for 24 years, carry Jones's philosophy forward: learn, compete, then pass it on. Read more 🏆 SCOREBOARD | Date | Sport | Matchup |
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🏡 Real Estate Reveals  Sprawling 67 acres awaits your dreams — 0 Setty Rd — $300,000 67 acres · Mineral rights convey · Electric & water at road Nestled in the rolling countryside of Albany, this stunning 67-acre parcel offers open fields, lush woodland, and abundant wildlife — a rare blank canvas for your dream homestead, hunting retreat, or peaceful escape! 🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla 🎵 Oct. 15 - Mixtape Music Trivia Night 📍 Casa Nueva, Athens, OH · 🕒 8:00 PM Put your music knowledge to the test at Mixtape Music Trivia night at Casa Nueva in Athens, OH! Head over on October 15th for a fun evening of tunes, trivia, and great vibes. 🎃 Oct. 16 - Kids Pumpkin Painting Workshop 📍 Big Run Kava Bar, Athens, OH · 🕒 6:00 PM Little artists, get ready to get creative! Bring your kids to Big Run Kava Bar in Athens, OH on Oct 16 for a fun pumpkin painting workshop that's perfect for unleashing their inner artist! 🥞 Oct. 17 - Pancake Day at AFUMC 📍 Athens First United Methodist Church, Athens, OH · 🕒 8:00 AM Flip your way into fall at Athens First United Methodist Church's Pancake Day on October 17! Come hungry and leave happy at this beloved community breakfast tradition in Athens, OH. 🎨 Oct. 18 - Meet the Makers Market 📍 ACEnet, Athens, OH · 🕒 1:00 PM Discover the talented hands behind your favorite handcrafted goods at ACEnet in Athens! Meet local artisans and shop unique creations at the Meet the Makers community market on October 18. 🎭 Oct. 20 - TAAP Benefit Show 📍 Casa Nueva, Athens, OH · 🕒 5:00 PM Head to Casa Nueva on October 20 for the TAAP Benefit Show, a special night of live music and community spirit in the heart of Athens, OH — all for a great cause! 🌿 Oct. 21 - Appalachia vs. Goliath Screening 📍 The Athena Cinema, Athens, OH · 🕒 7:00 PM David meets Goliath in Appalachia! Catch "VS GOLIATH: APPALACHIA" at The Athena Cinema in Athens, OH on Oct. 21, as part of the Sustainability Series exploring the region's bold fight for its future. 🌍 Oct. 21 - Crazy Ordinary World Tour 📍 Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, Athens, OH · 🕒 7:00 PM Get ready for something wonderfully wild! The Crazy Ordinary World Tour hits Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in Athens, OH on October 21st — don't miss your chance to experience this one-of-a-kind show! 🎃 Oct. 30 - Hampton Inn Trick or Treat 📍 Hampton Inn Athens, Athens, OH · 🕒 5:00 PM Ghosts and goblins, unite! Hampton Inn Athens is hosting a spooky Trick or Treat celebration on Oct 30 — bring the little monsters out for a hauntingly good time right in the heart of Athens, OH! 🌎 What Else Is Brewing U.S. Labor Department reported September inflation jumped 3.7% annually, beating forecasts and complicating the Federal Reserve’s rate-cut ambitions. Nasdaq tumbled 1.9% as hotter inflation rattled investors and sent AI favorites into a particularly unpleasant market correction. Donald Trump suggested leakers should face execution, delivering a campaign-rally sound bite that raised eyebrows far beyond Arizona. Pentagon will establish a Montana “super range” for advanced-weapons testing, adding a very large sandbox to America’s defense toolkit. Social Security Administration projected a 3.6% cost-of-living bump for 2027, giving beneficiaries roughly $75 more monthly while prices keep freelancing. Federal Reserve faced renewed pressure to raise rates after inflation outpaced expectations, leaving markets braced for another policy plot twist. 🙏 In Remembrance Jason D. Vess Jason D. Vess passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The family is being cared for by Morrison Funeral Chapel - Glouster-Bishopville. Read full obituary |
| Debra West Debra West, 74, Albany, passed away Monday October 12, 2026, at her home, Surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 26, 1952, in Athens, the daughter of the late Dennis and Doris Beveridge Childress. Debi was a graduate of Athens High School, and Ohio University, a... Read full obituary |  |
| Debra Murphy Athens Debra Carrie Murphy, 71, of Athens passed away, Monday October 12, 2026 at Arbors of Pomeroy. Born November 29, 1954 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Osborne Rufus Fulks and Avilla Bressler Fulks. A 1974 graduate of Athens High School, she attended Hocking College. She was a... Read full obituary |  |
| Danny L. Brookhart Athens, Ohio Danny Lee Brookhart, 86, of Athens, died Wednesday October 7, 2026 at the Carlin House Assisted Living in Logan. Born May 13, 1940 in Sugar Creek, he was the son of the late John L. Brookhart and Faye Davis Brookhart Sprague. A graduate of Chauncey-Dover High School, he was employed... Read full obituary |  |
| Connie Sue Miller Connie Sue Miller, was born on July 1, 1945 in Nelsonville, Ohio to James and Gustava Teal. Connie, who resided in Detroit, Michigan, passed away on October 5, 2026 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of Glenn Miller Sr. Loving mother of Angela (Alexander) Rozwood, Crystal (Juan) Morales, and Glenn... Read full obituary |  |
| Karen Harvey Athens A celebration of the life of Karen Marie Harvey, of Athens, will be held October 16, 2026 from 6-8 p.m.at the Southeast Ohio History Center, 24 W. State St., Athens. The celebration is public and an open house. Parking is available in the City Parking Garage. A private family interment... Read full obituary |  |
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." — Romans 8:28 Remember that even the tough days are part of a bigger picture; God is weaving everything together for your ultimate good. |
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