Scioto County • September 29, 2025
Good morning, Scioto County. The sweet sound of opportunity is in the air this weekend as the Greater Huntington Symphonic Band prepares to fill Ashland with melodies during Sunday's free concert at Poage Landing Days. From "The Star-Spangled Banner" to "The Best of Queen," these community musicians—ranging from teenagers to octogenarians—prove that harmony knows no age limits when passion for performance brings people together.
Meanwhile, fortune favors both the skilled and the lucky across our region. Rio Grande golfers are making their mark on collegiate tournaments with Juan Carlo Gil Perez's impressive 5-under par round helping the RedStorm secure a ninth-place finish in Tennessee. And one Waverly shopper's routine stop at Par-Mar turned into a life-changing moment with a $50,000 lottery win—a reminder that sometimes the most extraordinary days begin with the most ordinary decisions.
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🎵 Free concert brings symphonic sounds to Kentucky festival this Sunday. The Greater Huntington Symphonic Band and jazz band will perform at Poage Landing Days in Ashland at 4 p.m. on the main stage. The jazz band, directed by Tom Chaffin, will open with classics like "The Star-Spangled Banner" and "The Best of Queen," followed by the symphonic band under guest conductor Dr. Harry Faulk. Both community groups welcome new members without audition requirements, with participants ranging from teenagers to octogenarians who share a love of music.
⛳ Rio Grande golfers shine at multi-state collegiate tournaments. The RedStorm men's varsity team finished ninth at the East Tennessee Collegiate, posting an even-par final round for a 10-over par total. Junior Juan Carlo Gil Perez led Rio with an impressive 5-under par 67 in the second round, tying for 11th place overall. Meanwhile, Rio's reserve teams competed at the Roger Merb Invitational in Ohio, with the "B" team placing 10th and the "C" team finishing 13th. The varsity squad returns to action Monday at the River States Conference Fall Preview in West Virginia.
💰 Lucky Waverly shopper strikes it rich with $50,000 lottery win. The customer purchased a winning $10 scratch-off ticket in the Ohio Lottery's $500,000 Bankroll game at Par-Mar #114 on U.S. Route 23 North. After taxes, the fortunate player will take home approximately $36,000. Lottery officials confirmed that 15 more $50,000 prizes and two top prizes of $500,000 remain available in the game, which offers 1-in-3.90 odds of winning. Since 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed over $34 billion to education programs throughout the state.
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-Joshua 1:9
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