Good morning, Jackson County. The darker side of our community's challenges came into focus this week as a Parkersburg man received a five-year prison sentence for selling methamphetamine and an unregistered "ghost gun" to an informant. The case highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to address drug distribution in our region, while in a separate development, analysis reveals Mon Power customers have reportedly paid $10.3 million above market price for electricity from aging Ohio coal plants—a contract that extends until 2040.
Fall festivities are brightening the seasonal calendar throughout Pike County, offering something for everyone as temperatures begin to cool. The upcoming Hope Fest will bring local churches together for three evenings of community connection at the fairgrounds, while bargain hunters can explore "great deals" at the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library fundraiser. Health-minded residents haven't been forgotten either, with free heart screenings available through October and cooling assistance programs continuing until month's end.
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⚖️ Parkersburg man gets five years for meth distribution and ghost gun sale. Aaron Lee Mitter, 39, was sentenced to prison followed by five years of supervised release after selling methamphetamine to an informant. Court documents reveal Mitter sold approximately 24.52 grams of meth for $280 and an unregistered "ghost gun" with a high-capacity magazine for $400. Law enforcement later discovered an additional 45.67 grams of methamphetamine during a search of Mitter's apartment. The convicted felon has a history of domestic battery, breaking and entering, burglary, and theft charges.
💰 Mon Power customers overpaid millions for electricity from Ohio coal plant. Analysis shows customers paid $10.3 million above market price for power from the Ohio Valley Electric Corporation between 2018 and 2024. The contract, which extends to 2040, involves plants originally built in 1955 to power a federal uranium facility. Mon Power's parent company, First Energy, faces legal troubles with former executives awaiting trial on bribery charges related to power plant bailouts. Despite growing public anger over rising electricity costs, a company spokesman defended the agreement as protection against fluctuating energy prices.
📅 Pike County bursts with fall community events and services. The 2025 Hope Fest will bring together local churches for three evenings of speakers, music, and food at the Pike County Fairgrounds September 25-27. Garnet A. Wilson Public Library will host a fundraiser with "great deals on items of all kinds" during the same dates. Health-conscious residents can access free heart screenings at UK King's Daughters through October, while families in need can utilize the Summer Crisis Program for cooling assistance until September 30. The Ohio State University Extension offers various educational programs, including Safe Sitter classes for young babysitters.
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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
-Romans 8:28
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