Old Settlers Reunion Marks 79th Jacksonville Festival
The Old Settlers Reunion in Jacksonville returns for its 79th year drawing multi generational crowds along Sixth Street with rides games foods and vendors. Local families like Pallo Chapman Varner and Warner reminisce and enjoy cotton candy rides and craft vendors as organizers Koons Petty reports growth and strong turnout despite smaller overall size.
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Carol Chapman
Jacksonville
Olivia Warner
Olivia
Hope Varner
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Warner
Becky Koons- Petty
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Athens Eats event draws 800 plus for second annual gathering
The Athens Messenger hosted the second Athens Eats event featuring live music by local bands, inflatables, tug of war, and a frozen t shirt contest. A Cruise-In car show drew 67 vehicles with Top 25 awards and People’s Choice, plus Best Restoration, as attendees enjoyed activities for all ages.
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Get Social: Joe Higgins Kevin Wiseman and more in messenger brief
Community figures Joe Higgins Kevin Wiseman Jason Arkley John Halley Steve Robb Sarah Hawley and others appear in a local messenger update highlighting social rounds and scheduled meetups across weeknights and weekends. Conversations center on events, guest lists, and neighborhood notices.
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Jason Arkley
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Obituary Highlights Ruth Cox Anita Rae Hill Ellis and Gary Lee Covert
Ruth Cox 98 of Athens Anita Rae Hill Ellis 79 of Rockbridge and Gary Lee Covert 80 are listed in a brief obituary notice with ages and places. The snippet references these individuals as the main subjects in a local obituary section.
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Ruth Cox
Athens
Anita Rae Hill Ellis
Gary Lee Covert
Rockbridge
Seven Contestants Vie For Old Settlers Queen Title
The 79th Old Settlers Reunion featured seven Miss Old Settlers contestants vying for the queen crown. Nelsonville York High School is well represented with Gabrielle Clement and Ashley Clement, ages 14 and 18, among the oldest and youngest contestants. Ashley Cremeans, 17, edged Chelsea Braglin, 16, and Hannah Er, 15, for the title. a $500 Labor Day prize will be awarded during a Queen's Luncheon.
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Nelsonville
Gabrielle Clement
Ashley Clement
Ashley Cremeans
Chelsea Braglin
No skimmers found on Athens County gas pumps
Athens County and many others around the state spent time over the past week checking gas pumps for skimmers that capture credit and debit card data. Officials say devices often attach with tape and are removed. Chief Deputy Auditor Jeremy Tolson and Inspector Larry Hines checked 18 stations on Thursday and Friday in the county where customers can pay at the pump.
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