Good morning, Pike County. August royalty is in the making as fifteen local teens prepare to vie for the Ross County Fair crowns. Nine queen and six king candidates—representing schools from Zane Trace to Huntington and bringing up to 14 years of agricultural experience—will take the grandstand stage on August 3rd. The free contest showcases our community's next generation of leaders, many already planning their college journeys while maintaining deep roots in 4-H and FFA traditions.
Meanwhile, the local housing market tells an interesting story, with June's median home price of $255,500 reflecting an 11.7% year-over-year decrease. Yet homes are moving remarkably fast—selling in just 33 days compared to the national average of 53. This snapshot of today's real estate landscape contrasts sharply with historical glimpses of Pike County life, including when Denver residents received their very first telephone service back in 1901, forever changing how neighbors connected.
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👑 Fifteen teens compete for Ross County Fair royalty this August. The 2025 fair will feature nine queen candidates and six king candidates vying for the crown during a free grandstand contest on August 3rd. Candidates range from 16 to 19 years old, representing various 4-H clubs and FFA chapters across the county. The contestants come from diverse schools including Zane Trace, Adena, Unioto, and Huntington High Schools, with many planning to attend college after graduation. All participants bring years of experience in agricultural organizations, with some having up to 14 years of involvement.
🏠 Ross County home prices dipped slightly amid faster sales. The median listing price in June was $255,500, representing an 11.7% decrease compared to the same month last year. Homes moved quickly, selling in a median of 33 days compared to the national average of 53 days. June saw 68 new listings, a 70% increase from the previous year. Across Ohio, median home prices were $295,000, while the national median reached $440,950.
📞 Rural Ohio town gets first telephones in 1901. The Home Telephone Company extended its lines to Denver, marking the first phone service in Pike County. The article also mentions a massive poplar tree purchased in the county, measuring over 6 feet in diameter and yielding 7,000 feet of lumber. Other historical snippets include arrests at moonshine stills in 1906, basketball games between local high schools, and the appointment of staff for Waverly's new post office in 1941. These glimpses of small-town life span from 1901 through the early 1940s.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
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Hunter's Dream Whitetail Haven: This 64-acre hunting paradise in Southern Ohio, priced at $189,500, offers ideal terrain for trophy whitetail bucks with thick cover, established food plots, and private location just off agricultural land.
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