Good morning, Jackson County. A former nuclear site is becoming a data center, and somehow that sentence is completely normal now. Developers gathered in Jackson last week to talk jobs and transformation at the old Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant — and the employment numbers tied to this project are turning heads. Meanwhile, Holzer Health System gave local seniors their very own Olympics, complete with a torch lighting and the Jackson High School Marching Band. Genuinely one of the best things to happen around here in a while. On the spookier side of the calendar, "Fright at the Fairgrounds" is back in Wellston to terrorize anyone brave enough to show up. If haunted barns aren't your speed, there's a Zombie Paint Workshop and the Lonesome Cowboy Strangers performing live this week. Fresh Real Estate listings and local obituaries are inside too. ☕️ What's Brewing Locally  ‘Meet the Developers’ event touts commendable workforce growth throughout area 🏗️ A former nuclear site is becoming a major jobs engine. On Sept. 29, developers gathered at the ParksEdge Event Center in Jackson to discuss the transformation of the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant into a large data center. The "Meet the Developers" event was designed to keep the community informed about both the ongoing site cleanup and the construction project's workforce impact. Organizers highlighted notable employment growth in the region tied to the development. Read more Holzer Health System sponsors its first-ever ‘Senior Olympics’ in Jackson 🏅 Southern Ohio seniors competed in their very own Olympics for the first time. Holzer Health System hosted the inaugural "Senior Olympics" on Oct. 1 at ParksEdge Event Center in Jackson, bringing nursing home and assisted living residents together for five hours of games, bingo, music, and a petting zoo. Sixteen facilities from across the region participated, with the Jackson High School Marching Band performing the National Anthem during a ceremonial torch-lighting opening. Organizers provided everything free of charge to give residents a fun day outside their facilities, and hopes are high that the event becomes an annual tradition. Read more ‘Fright at the Fairgrounds’ attraction opens Saturday 🎃 Jackson County's beloved haunted barn is back to terrify locals. "Fright at the Fairgrounds" returns to the Cattle Barn at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Wellston, Ohio, running on four Saturday evenings — Oct. 10, 17, 24, and 31. Tickets are $20 per person, go on sale at 7:30 p.m., and the scares kick off at 8 p.m. each night. The self-guided attraction features jump scares, fog, flashing lights, twisting corridors, and live actors — plus concessions and a covered shuttle from the parking lot. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult, and those with heart conditions, seizures, or claustrophobia are advised to sit this one out. Read more 🏡 Real Estate Reveals  Six acre mini farm retreat — 816 Cove Rd — $399,000 5 bed · 3 bath · 6-acre lot with barn Nestled in a peaceful valley on 6 picturesque acres in Jackson, this charming mini farm features a spacious home, a stunning porch, and two impressive barns perfect for animals, hobbies, or car collectors!  Seven wooded acres near Oak Hill — 37 John Woods Rd — $69,900 7-acre wooded lot · Multiple clearings · Public water available Nestled between two roads on the edge of Oak Hill, this peaceful 7-acre wooded retreat offers private clearings perfect for a dream home, cabin, or weekend getaway surrounded by nature! 🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla 🧟 Oct. 08 - Paint a Zombie Workshop 📍 Jackson City Library, Jackson, OH · 🕒 6:00 PM Unleash your inner artist this Halloween season at Jackson City Library! Join this fun miniature painting workshop on Oct. 8 and bring your very own zombie to life—brush strokes and all. 📚 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 stories and hands-on fun perfect for curious young minds! 🤠 Oct. 10 - Lonesome Cowboy Strangers Live 📍 Markay Cultural Arts Center, Jackson, OH · 🕒 7:00 PM Saddle up for a night of classic country magic with The Lonesome Cowboy Strangers at the Markay Cultural Arts Center in Jackson, OH on October 10! 🎃 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-fun Halloween bash promises a ghoulishly good time for the whole family in Jackson, OH. 🎵 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 take the stage on October 24th for a night of live music that's sure to bring the community together! 🍂 Oct. 24 - Autumn Artisan Vendor Market 📍 Circle M Meats and Deli, Jackson, OH · 🕒 10:00 AM Shop local this October 24th at Circle M Meats and Deli in Jackson, OH! Discover unique handcrafted treasures from talented local artisans at the Autumn Festival Vendor Market — your perfect fall shopping destination. 🤖 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 electrifying live rock music to your spookiest night of the year on October 31! 🤝 Nov. 17 - Quarterly Philanthropy Community Meeting 📍 ParksEdge Event Center, Jackson, OH · 🕒 5:00 PM Make a difference in your community by joining the philanthropic quarterly meeting at ParksEdge Event Center in Jackson, OH on November 17! Come connect with like-minded neighbors ready to create positive local change. 🌎 What Else Is Brewing Paramount Skydance closed its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a new Hollywood heavyweight after a yearlong corporate saga. Google signed a long-term nuclear-power deal with Constellation Energy, locking in electricity for its rapidly expanding artificial-intelligence ambitions. S&P 500 climbed 0.6% to a fresh record as easing oil prices and bond yields gave investors another reason to celebrate. Nasdaq added 0.4% and reached another all-time high, extending a tech-led rally despite persistent energy-market jitters. AT&T announced a fiber joint venture with infrastructure investors to expand high-speed internet across more US communities. Leslie’s plans to close 76 stores nationwide as the pool-supply retailer trims its footprint amid a challenging retail environment. 🙏 In Remembrance | Betty Combs Circleville Betty Hayes Combs of Circleville, Ohio went to be with the Lord on October 2, 2026 at the age of 95 years old. Betty graduated from Jackson High School, Jackson, Ohio in 1948 as salutatorian of her class and a member of the National Honor Society. Betty was employed at several... 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