Good morning, Jackson County. Behind every dream job in engineering stands a strategy of preparation and persistence, as Ohio University's Russ College students recently revealed. From aerospace intelligence positions to software engineering at JP Morgan Chase, these success stories highlight how early career planning, tailored resumes, and building professional relationships create pathways to impressive opportunities. Their experiences serve as a blueprint for anyone charting their professional journey in competitive fields.
Meanwhile, spring activities are blooming across our community. Hope Methodist Church invites children to their "Super Saturday" event on April 19, complete with egg hunts and crafts, while Athens County has transformed East State Street with pinwheels representing child welfare cases as part of their powerful awareness campaign. As they prepare to break ground on a new $12.9 million facility in May, these initiatives remind us that investing in our youngest community members takes many meaningful forms.
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🎓 Engineering students share secrets to landing dream jobs. Ohio University's Russ College students reveal how preparation, networking, and persistence helped them secure impressive positions in aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, and tech. From Drew Mullett joining the National Space Intelligence Center to Kavanaugh Frank landing a software engineering internship at JP Morgan Chase, these success stories highlight the importance of early career planning and campus resources. Students emphasized tailoring resumes, attending career fairs, joining professional organizations, and building relationships with professors as crucial strategies. The panel discussion during National Engineers Week showcased how career coaching and experiential learning opportunities played pivotal roles in their achievements.
🎭 Wellston church invites kids to "Super Saturday" fun-filled event. Hope Methodist Church welcomes children ages 5 to 12 to attend their monthly gathering on April 19 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Young participants will learn about The Last Supper, enjoy an egg hunt, sing songs, play games, make crafts, and eat lunch with gluten-free options available. The event takes place at 219 East First St. in Wellston, with transportation assistance available by calling the church office.
🔔 Athens County fights child abuse with powerful awareness campaign. Throughout April, Athens County Children Services organized events including Kidfest and a display of recycled pinwheels along East State Street—each symbolizing a report of abuse or neglect. While total reports decreased slightly from 2023 (2,647 to 2,583), cases requiring investigation jumped from 732 to 881. The agency is preparing to break ground on a new $12.9 million facility in May, replacing four smaller buildings. Meanwhile, commissioners approved rural broadband negotiations for Amesville village, where current internet speeds severely limit business opportunities.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Jackson (6-0) | ||
vs Washington | W 5-4 | |
Wellston (4-4) | ||
@ Piketon | W 6-3 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Jackson (9-2) | ||
vs Washington | W 13-0 | |
Wellston (7-0) | ||
vs Vinton County | W 6-0 | |
Oak Hill (1-3) | ||
@ Northwest | L 11-0 |
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
-Proverbs 3:5-6
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