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Jackson, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Jackson! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will $273,000 in new grants change Jackson policing?
- Want a bold night out? See “Heathers” live in downtown Jackson
- How the Ironladies defended Franklin Valley to win their tri-match
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 82, low: 70.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Jackson Police Department secures more than $273,000 in grant funding for equipment (darkhorsepressnow.com) — Jackson residents will see their police department upgraded after securing more than $273,000 in grants for new patrol vehicles, drones, and SWAT equipment. Chief RaShall Brackney’s push to hire a dedicated grant writer is already paying off, bringing in outside funding to expand technology, training, and resources without relying solely on local tax dollars. 
• Heathers: The Musical (Aug. 7-9, 2026) (thetelegramnews.com) — Downtown Jackson’s Markay Cultural Arts Center will host the Apple City Players’ production of “Heathers: The Musical” this Friday through Sunday, giving local theater fans a dark, edgy option close to home. With evening shows Friday and Saturday and a Sunday matinee, the R-rated production tackles mature themes, violence, and suicide, and is recommended only for ages 17 and up. Tickets are slightly cheaper if purchased in advance online.
• Ironladies defeat Miami Trace, McClain in tri-match (recordherald.com) — Jackson’s Ironladies golf team protected home turf at Franklin Valley Golf Club, edging Miami Trace and McClain with a team score of 221. Ava Jenkins led Jackson with a medalist round of 45, backed by steady scores from teammates that secured the tri-match win on Wednesday.
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🗞 Nearby News
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Vinton
- Vinton County sheriff warns of spoofed phone payment scam (prismnews.com)
- New filings in Siders case indicate competency questions (wowktv.com)
- Ohio mom of 16 ‘almost feral' kids requests mental health evaluation to determine whether she's fit to stand trial (commstrader.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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