Good morning, Hocking County. Mother Nature seems to be taking her time painting our landscape this year. Despite the calendar insisting it's fall, Ohio's autumn colors are emerging "slower and sporadic" according to ODNR, with cooler temperatures finally arriving to accelerate the transformation. Keep your eyes peeled for those splashes of red sumacs and orange sassafras as you explore Hocking State Forest in the coming weeks – and don't forget to share your best shots with #OhioFall25.
Meanwhile, royalty has been crowned at Logan High School with Jaidyn Lang and AJ Lee taking homecoming honors during Friday's football game. The celebration carried special meaning this year with the Sarah Starner Fund sponsoring the queen's tiara and flowers, honoring the 2008 Homecoming Queen's love for the tradition. In political circles, state officials including Secretary of State Frank LaRose gathered at The Olde Dutch Restaurant to discuss regional representation and election integrity measures.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🍁 Ohio's fall colors emerge slowly as temperatures finally cool down. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources expects peak autumn foliage to arrive in the coming weeks throughout the state. Cooler weather should accelerate the color transformation, which has been "slower and sporadic" this year with areas showing various stages from "Changing" to "Peak" conditions. Visitors can spot splashes of red sumacs, purple dogwoods, and orange sassafras leaves while exploring scenic locations like Hocking State Forest. ODNR encourages nature enthusiasts to share fall color photos using hashtags like #OhioFall25 and check their fall color website for updates and event information.
👑 Logan High School crowns Jaidyn Lang and AJ Lee as royalty. The 2025 Homecoming king and queen were announced during Friday's football game, with Lang planning to study Veterinary Technology at Cincinnati University and Lee pursuing physical therapy. Eight other candidates were in the running, including students involved in sports, academic clubs, and community service. The homecoming celebration was especially meaningful as the tiara and flowers were sponsored by the Sarah Starner Fund, honoring the 2008 Homecoming Queen who held the tradition close to her heart.
🗳️ Ohio Republicans rally with state candidates in Hocking County. Secretary of State Frank LaRose, treasurer candidate Jay Edwards, and Supreme Court candidate Andrew King addressed the local GOP dinner at The Olde Dutch Restaurant. Edwards emphasized the need for better Southeast Ohio representation at the state level, noting the region is often overlooked compared to major cities. King stressed the importance of judicial experience and adhering to constitutional principles. LaRose highlighted election integrity measures, including the significance of checking citizenship status on driver's licenses and removing deceased individuals from voter rolls monthly.
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