Good morning, Jackson County. Summer's final hurrah is taking shape across our region with Belpre's 93rd annual Homecoming festival kicking off Thursday. This beloved tradition brings back pageants, parades, and carnival rides while adding fresh attractions like stunt shows and the adorably competitive "Long Doggy Fest" featuring dachshund races. With free admission and entertainment ranging from Devin Henry's performance to a Taylor Swift tribute, this rain-or-shine celebration promises something for everyone through Sunday.
Looking beyond summer festivities, opportunities for growth await with Piketon's advanced Excel workshop on September 4th, perfect for spreadsheet enthusiasts ready to master complex formulas and data visualization. Not to be outdone, the Scioto County Fair will deliver six days of excitement August 4-9, featuring 20 midway attractions, livestock competitions, and daily grandstand entertainment—all for the family-friendly admission of $10, with special discounts for veterans and seniors.
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🎡 Belpre's 93rd annual Homecoming festival promises fun-filled weekend starting Thursday. The celebration will feature returning favorites like pageants, parades, and rides alongside new attractions including stunt shows and a "Long Doggy Fest" with dachshund races. Musical entertainment includes Devin Henry on Saturday and a Taylor Swift tribute on Friday, while the city of Belpre is sponsoring Saturday night's fireworks display. Free admission ensures everyone can enjoy the family-friendly event that runs rain or shine through Sunday, when Rockland Church will sponsor a worship service followed by music from The Clark Family. Complete schedule details are available online at belprehomecoming.com.
💻 Excel wizards can level up in Piketon this September. The Community Action Committee of Pike County is offering a one-day Microsoft Excel 2013 Level 2 Training Workshop on September 4th. Participants will learn advanced Excel skills including custom environments, complex formulas, data visualization, and PivotTable analysis. The $90 workshop includes lunch and will be held at the OhioMeansJobs Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Interested Excel users must register and pay by August 28th as seating is limited.
🎡 Scioto County Fair promises six days of thrilling summer fun. The Ohio fair, running August 4-9, will feature a new ride company bringing 20 attractions alongside daily entertainment at the grandstand. Daily admission is $10 with veterans entering free on Monday, while seniors get discounted $3 entry on Friday. Beyond the midway rides, visitors can enjoy 4-H showcases, livestock competitions, tractor pulls, demolition derbies, and local musical performances that bring the community together for what board vice president Jerry Gampp calls an "affordable event for the family."
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