Good morning, Hocking County. The aroma of slow-smoked brisket is drawing unexpected attention to Nelsonville, where Starbrick BBQ has established itself as a hidden culinary gem inside Rocky Outdoor Gear Store. With nine house sauces ranging from sweet Kansas City-style to the aptly named "Regret" that builds intense heat with each bite, this rustic cabin-like space pays homage to the town's brickmaking history while serving up mouthwatering platters worth the drive before your next Hocking Hills adventure.
As autumn settles in, the Nelsonville Farmers Market prepares for its final 2025 appearance on October 1st. From 4-7pm at the Athens County Community Cares Resource Center, shoppers can stock up on fresh local produce while SNAP participants receive up to $25 in free items when using their Ohio Direction Card. Meanwhile, neighboring Perry County continues addressing youth rehabilitation and housing challenges, having provided temporary shelter to 456 individuals amid the ongoing shortage of proper facilities.
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🌽 Nelsonville Farmers Market makes its final 2025 appearance October 1st. The market will run from 4-7pm at the Athens County Community Cares Resource Center on Washington Street. SNAP participants can receive up to $25 in free produce when using their Ohio Direction Card, helping stretch food dollars while supporting local growers. The market is a collaborative effort hosted by Athens County Job and Family Services alongside several community organizations, with funding provided by local foundations. Shoppers can enjoy fresh, local products while contributing to community wellness.
🍖 Hidden gem serves mouthwatering BBQ inside a Nelsonville gear store. Starbrick BBQ, tucked inside Rocky Outdoor Gear Store, offers slow-smoked meats in a rustic, cabin-like atmosphere that nods to the town's brickmaking history. The reviewer's brisket platter featured tender, smoky meat with a perfect crust alongside seasoned waffle fries and flavorful pit beans containing brisket chunks. Most impressive are the nine house sauces ranging from sweet Kansas City-style to the aptly named "Regret" that builds intense heat with each bite. At $29.46 for a hearty meal, it's an unexpected culinary destination worth visiting before exploring the Hocking Hills.
⚖️ Perry County court tackles youth crime and housing crisis. Judge Cooperrider's juvenile court handled cases ranging from drug violations to theft, with teens receiving probation, counseling, and treatment programs. The Perry Housing Coalition revealed they've helped 456 individuals find temporary shelter at the Relax Inn, as Perry County lacks a proper shelter. The judge also participated in National Senior Citizens Day and an Overdose Awareness Walk, showing community engagement. Court activities included probate hearings, marriage applications, and estate filings across multiple Perry County communities.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Foreclosed Ohio auction no-shows: A foreclosed home at 687 N Walnut St in Logan, OH is listed for $15,416 through an online-only court-ordered auction ending October 2025, with no showings permitted and property condition unknown.
Updated classic needs sewer work: Priced at $189,000, this two-story, 3-bedroom home blends original charm with major system updates since 2021, including new electrical, plumbing, kitchen, appliances, and scheduled sewer line replacement in 2025.
Secluded Cabin Woodland Retreat: This charming 2-bed, 2-bath cabin in Hocking County is listed at $389,900 and sits on 6+ wooded acres with a private pond, offering potential as both a vacation rental investment or personal retreat.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
-Galatians 6:9
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