Good morning, Hocking County. Move over, world records—Hocking County is about to bounce into the history books! The soon-to-be-certified world's largest bounce house is inflating at Hocking Hills Family Fun Center, covering a jaw-dropping three football fields. This massive four-acre bouncy paradise dwarfs the previous record holder and welcomes bouncers from "walking to 99" years old, proving that sometimes the biggest thrills come with the springiest steps.
Meanwhile, as election season approaches, Ohio officials are taking proactive measures after discovering an unauthorized voter check-in tablet in nearby Perry County. Secretary of State Frank LaRose has ordered counties using similar systems to switch to paper backups for May's election, though officials emphasize voting equipment remains secure. The Hocking County Health Department is also making headlines by enlisting local youth to expose deceptive tobacco marketing tactics in a new awareness campaign.
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🗳️ Ohio investigates unauthorized election device in Perry County. Secretary of State Frank LaRose launched an investigation into a voter check-in tablet that violates state security standards. The device, an electronic pollbook used to check in voters at polling locations, has not yet been deployed in any election. As a precaution, LaRose ordered a review of all voter check-in systems and directed counties using similar pollbooks to use paper backups for the May election. Officials emphasize that electronic pollbooks are never connected to voting or tabulation equipment, so election security remains intact.
🏰 Hocking County unveils world's largest bounce house covering three football fields. The massive inflatable attraction at Hocking Hills Family Fun Center will be officially certified by Guinness World Records at a grand reopening event on May 3. Spanning approximately four acres, it dwarfs the previous record holder by thousands of square feet and features challenging elements like giant slides, climbing walls, and spinning obstacles. The bounce house welcomes everyone from "walking to 99" years old, with a special section for children under 40 inches tall. Beyond this record-breaking attraction, the newly sold Fun Center is also adding luxury tree houses and renovating their mini golf course.
📰 Health department tracks Big Tobacco's deceptive marketing tactics. The Hocking County Health Department has launched a media campaign involving local youth to expose "shape-shifting" advertisements from tobacco companies. Meanwhile, a Meigs County murder defendant is claiming self-defense, stating the victim attacked him with a knife first. Today's newspaper edition also includes a special progress issue highlighting developments in local businesses and organizations over the past year. Readers can find these stories along with featured local savings and recipes inside.
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For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
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