Good morning, Jackson County. Bibliophiles, mark your calendars! Pike County's one-day book bonanza on October 1st promises literary treasures at bargain prices, with all proceeds supporting community initiatives. It's a perfect opportunity to refresh your reading collection while the changing season invites us to curl up with a good book – and your donations of gently used volumes are welcome through September 30th.
Meanwhile, tradition continues to thrive across our region. The Meigs County Fair just wrapped up its 162nd celebration of agricultural heritage, crowning new champions like Lyla Beasley and MaKenna Rankin, while Ohio University is investing in community harmony through free mediation training this fall. These conflict resolution skills, taught by Athens Area Mediation Service, offer valuable tools for navigating disagreements – something we could all use a little more of these days.
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📚 Pike County's one-day book bonanza promises bargains for literary lovers. The Community Action Committee of Pike County is hosting a special book sale on October 1st from 10am to 3pm at their Market Street office in Piketon. Featuring gently used books at deeply discounted prices, all proceeds will support the CAC Events Committee's community initiatives throughout Pike County. Donations of used books are being accepted through September 30th at the main office during business hours. For updates or questions, interested readers can follow CAC on Facebook or contact Amber Wheeler directly.
🐄 Meigs County Fair celebrates 162 years of farm, family, and fun. The Ohio tradition featured rodeo, motocross, livestock competitions, and nightly concerts from performers like Cee Cee Miller and Dragon's Eye. New champions were crowned across categories including Lyla Beasley for Grand Champion market lamb and MaKenna Rankin for Grand Champion market beef. Opal Huggins was named the 2025 Fair Queen with Bryant Mohler as Fair King, each receiving $500 from Home National Bank. The week-long event concluded Saturday, upholding the fair's historic legacy of agricultural tradition and community spirit.
🤝 Free mediation training helps Ohio University community navigate conflicts. Athens Area Mediation Service is offering two cohorts of Fundamentals of Mediation training this fall for all OHIO students, faculty and staff. Sessions will run on Fridays from September 26 to October 24, with participants choosing between in-person meetings at Baker University Center or virtual sessions via Teams. The training teaches valuable conflict resolution skills applicable in various settings, helping individuals facilitate conversations between people experiencing disagreements. While free for the OHIO community, non-university participants can register for $200.
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But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
-Isaiah 40:31
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