Good morning, Jackson County. Mark your calendars for spooky season! Ravenswood's Downtown Meet and Treat is transforming Walnut Street into a Halloween haven on October 18th, with road closures from 3-9 p.m. to make way for costume parades, coloring contests, and plenty of treats in what organizers promise will be a "very safe environment" for family fun. The festivities run from 5:30-8 p.m., giving local ghouls and goblins plenty of time to collect their candy haul.
While Ravenswood prepares for Halloween celebrations, neighboring Ohio is dealing with a less festive surprise – a massive sinkhole has swallowed part of State Route 833 in Pomeroy, forcing traffic detours. And in Athens, city officials are navigating potential property sales and zoning changes aimed at addressing housing needs, though some residents have expressed concerns about the proposed solutions. Council discussions continue as they balance development with community feedback.
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🎃 Ravenswood streets transform for Halloween Downtown Meet and Treat. Walnut Street will close from 3-9 p.m. on October 18 to accommodate the community celebration happening from 5:30-8 p.m. The closure affects sections between Washington Street and nearby alleys, stretching from Las Fajitas to No Hunger Food Pantry. Families can enjoy costume parades, coloring contests, ghost stories, photo booths, and treats in what organizers call a "very safe environment." Downtown Ravenswood Partners representative Molly Washburn emphasized giving residents advance notice of the closures so everyone can focus on the fun.
🕳️ Massive sinkhole swallows part of Ohio highway. A sinkhole has closed a section of State Route 833 in the Village of Pomeroy, Ohio, forcing traffic detours through alternative routes. Construction contractors discovered the hazard while laying sidewalk and immediately halted work. Officials from the Ohio Department of Transportation met with local police to assess the situation, though it remains unclear when the road will reopen. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported in connection with the unexpected road collapse.
🏙️ Athens mulls property sales and zoning changes to address housing needs. City Council discussed selling two properties to Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority at fair market value, with proceeds going to different funds. The Planning Commission proposed rezoning several streets to align with current usage and promote denser housing, though some residents expressed concerns. Council member Alan Swank reminded officials that citizens are closely monitoring fiscal decisions, especially after a failed income tax issue last year. The city continues searching for housing solutions amid community resistance to rezoning residential areas.
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