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July 28, 2021

Jackson County Fair will kick off with two nights of Harness Racing

WELLSTON – The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will be in town for two nights of entertainment on Thursday and Friday night at the Jackson County Fair.
Freedom Fest 5K Run returns after COVID-19

JACKSON – Under sunny skies and cool temperatures, the 24th Annual Freedom Fest 5K Run/Walk kicked off the July 4th celebration in the City of Jackson on Saturday morning.
24th Annual Freedom Fest 5K Run/Walk held in City of Jackson

The 24th Annual Freedom Fest 5K run/walk in 2020 was canceled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
OHSBCA recognizes student-athletes on Academic All-Ohio baseball team

The Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association recognized senior athletes to the Academic All-Ohio teams for the spring of 2021.
Ironmen Youth Football Camp announced

The Jackson High School coaching staff will be hosting its football camp for those entering grades two thru eight. The camp will begin on July 12 and run through July 15 at Jackson’s Alumni Stadium from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. each day.
Jackson Black Sox win 10U tournament in Upper Arlington

In their recent 10U Jackson Co. win at Upper Arlington, The Black Sox finished first in the goal bracket at UA.
OHSAA announces football regions

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced the football region assignments for the upcoming 2021 season on Tuesday. The 10-week regular-season begins the week of August 16, with the top 16 schools in each region qualifying for the playoffs that begin October 29-30.
Jackson Black Sox win 10U tournament in Upper Arlington

In their recent 10U Jackson Co. win at Upper Arlington, The Black Sox finished first in the goal bracket at UA.
Valley’s boys basketball coach Norm Persin announces retirement

After a 47-year coaching career, Norm Persin is stepping down and calling it quits.
Jackson Co. Black Sox win 10U Ohio State Championship

The Jackson Co. Black Sox participated in the Nation’s Ohio State Championships this past weekend, held in Newark, Ohio. The tournament was broken into two divisions – “Open” and “Select”. The 10U Sox would win the Select Division. Pool play opened on Thursday, with the Sox playing the Westerville Naturals. The game would end after four innings in a run-rule, 13-0. The Black Sox had 11 hits, with Waylon Delong and Easton Large with two apiece. Cooper Marcum started the game on the hill for the Black Sox, but Griffen Michael pitched three of the four innings to ensure the win.