🎵 Farewell jam

Good morning, Scioto County. Mark your calendars for a musical farewell that's been 13 years in the making. The beloved Tuesday Night Concert series wraps up this Wednesday with an all-star jam at the Ironton Farmers Market, where local bands will gather for a community celebration that's become increasingly popular each year. Beyond the free entertainment, attendees can support Harvest for the Hungry food pantry while enjoying local cuisine—a tradition that raised over $1,000 last year.

In more somber but equally important community news, Impact Prevention's annual suicide prevention walk returns September 18, honoring those lost while offering hope through youth speakers and a riverside luminaries ceremony. Meanwhile, history buffs can step back in time at the Highlands Museum's nostalgic food preparation exhibit, featuring everything from vintage milk bottles to Governor Simeon Willis's personal tea service—a delicious slice of Kentucky's culinary heritage.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

🎵 Ironton's final concert moves to Wednesday for all-star jam finale. The Tuesday Night Concert series will wrap up its 13th season with local bands gathering for a special event at the Ironton Farmers Market. Organizers are partnering with a local restaurant to provide food while asking attendees to bring donations for the Harvest for the Hungry food pantry, which raised over $1,000 last year. Sam Heighton, executive director of Ironton aLive, noted that attendance has increased yearly, making the free concerts a popular family-friendly social event. The two-hour outdoor jam session begins at 6:30 p.m., continuing the tradition of community entertainment.

🎗️ Community rallies for suicide prevention with riverside walk event. Impact Prevention's annual suicide prevention walk is scheduled for September 18 in Ironton, beginning at the Lawrence County Courthouse at 6 p.m. Organized by high school youth, the event will feature a youth speaker before participants walk to the Ironton riverfront for a "celebration of hope" with free Kona Ice, music, and community resources. The evening will conclude with the release of biodegradable luminaries on the river, honoring those lost to suicide. The annual walk, which began in 2019, commemorates Lawrence County Commissioner Bill Pratt, who died the previous year.

🍳 Highlands Museum serves up nostalgia with food preparation exhibit. The display showcases historical kitchen items including glass milk bottles, ice boxes (early refrigerators), and vintage dinnerware. Visitors can explore traditional recipes and cooking utensils that highlight Kentucky's culinary heritage. The exhibit features special items like the tea and coffee service that belonged to former Kentucky Governor Simeon Willis (1943-47). Through this collection, the museum celebrates the evolution of food preparation and regional cuisine across generations.

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