Good morning, Jackson County. Military service transforms lives in profound ways, as 21-year-old Ravenswood graduate Ashton Miller can attest. Trading college classrooms for Air Force hangars, this young local has found purpose while deployed abroad, strengthened by care packages from Jackson County Troop Link that bridged the thousands of miles between him and home. His journey reminds us that sometimes the road less traveled leads to the most remarkable destinations.
Fall festivities are in full swing at Libby's Pumpkin Patch, where the Lewis family's seven-generation farm has evolved from a simple roadside stand into an attraction drawing 1,600 weekend visitors with hayrides and corn mazes. Meanwhile, a sobering reminder about highway safety comes after a wrong-way driver collided head-on with an Ohio State Highway Patrol cruiser on Route 50 Saturday night, leaving the driver seriously injured and the trooper with minor injuries. Authorities suspect impairment played a role.
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✈️ Young West Virginian finds higher purpose in Air Force service. Ashton Miller, a 21-year-old Ravenswood High School graduate, chose military life over college for its boundless opportunities. His recent desert deployment taught him resilience while forging powerful bonds with fellow service members. Care packages from Jackson County Troop Link provided welcome reminders of home during his time abroad. Looking ahead, Miller plans to complete his Aviation Maintenance Technology degree while continuing to explore the world through his military career.
🚨 Wrong-way driver slams head-on into highway patrol cruiser. The crash occurred late Saturday night on U.S. Route 50 in Athens County, Ohio, when a Pontiac Grand Prix traveling eastbound in westbound lanes struck an Ohio State Highway Patrol vehicle. After hitting the cruiser, the Pontiac continued on to collide with a Ford Fiesta. The Pontiac driver was hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, while the trooper sustained minor injuries and was released from the hospital. Authorities suspect impairment was a factor in the crash and expect to file charges.
🎃 Family farm transforms into thriving fall destination in Athens County. Libby's Pumpkin Patch began in 2011 when the Lewis family's daughter wanted to grow pumpkins on their seven-generation farm. What started as a roadside stand has exploded into a popular attraction drawing up to 1,600 visitors on busy weekends, featuring hayrides, corn mazes, slides, and an event venue. Despite challenges like last year's drought that prevented them from opening, the family-run business continues to evolve, recently adding their first Halloween-themed event. Children squeal with excitement when returning to this beloved pumpkin patch that has become an annual tradition for many families.
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Gorgeous updates on spacious lot: A charming move-in ready home priced at $225,000 features recent updates like vinyl siding, metal roof, a new 2-car garage, modern interior finishes, updated kitchen, and a large back deck on a half-acre lot.
Mysterious home needs viewing: This charming abode is listed for $399,900, though the property description remains a mystery waiting to be uncovered by potential homebuyers curious enough to schedule a viewing.
Luxury rural paradise with income: Jackson County estate priced at $1,599,000 offers a rustic homestead, 3 Airbnb cabins, 5 RV hookups, stocked ponds, and top-tier whitetail hunting, all within 20 miles of Hocking Hills State Park.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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