Good morning, Vinton County. The future of science is taking shape right in our backyard, with middle schoolers getting their hands dirty—literally and figuratively—at the COSI Roadshow in Gallia County. This seven-stop initiative isn't just about cool experiments; it's a strategic effort to connect young minds with STEMM careers in their own communities, supported by local businesses who understand that today's curious seventh graders could become tomorrow's local innovators.
Meanwhile, a tale of two fairs is unfolding in Ross County. While the 1966 fair battled what the treasurer called "cruel" weather that turned grounds into mud pits and sent attendance plummeting by over 3,400 visitors, the 2025 celebration has kicked off with royal flair. Camron Naumovski and Lorelei Bluck now wear the crowns as Junior Fair King and Queen, surrounded by their court of attendants ready to reign over what everyone hopes will be significantly drier festivities.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🔬 Middle schoolers dive into science careers through hands-on COSI Roadshow. The event, held at Holzer Leadership & Innovation Institute in Gallia County, Ohio, introduced students to STEMM fields through interactive demonstrations. Part of a seven-stop regional program, the roadshow aims to spark interest in science while connecting youth with career opportunities in their own communities. Local businesses including Holzer Health System, Rolling Hills Generation, and Gavin Power Plant supported the initiative organized by the Gallia Community Foundation. The program specifically targets students at an impressionable age, hoping to retain "bright young minds" in Gallia County by showcasing local STEMM career paths.
🌧️ Rain turned the 1966 Ross County Fair into a muddy mess. The fair board treasurer called the weather "cruel," resulting in the worst conditions he'd experienced. Thursday's attendance dropped by 1,400 people compared to the previous year as fairgoers scattered when rain hit. The highway department dumped five truckloads of gravel to combat mud, and harness racing was canceled due to track conditions. Despite a rebound on Friday with no rain forecast, the fair's total attendance ended up 3,491 lower than the previous year.
👑 Ross County Fair crowns Naumovski and Bluck as royal leaders. The 2025 Ross County Fair kicked off Sunday with Camron Naumovski and Lorelei Bluck being named Junior Fair King and Queen during the opening ceremony. Slater Search, Preston Weaver, Liam Lynch, and Will Borland were selected as the King's attendants in order of runner-up placement. The Queen's court includes first runner-up Phoebe Cyrus, second runner-up Ava Palmer, third runner-up Lydia Beery, and fourth runner-up Raegan Gilliland, completing the 2025 Ross Fair Royalty Court.
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Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
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