Jackson County Fair Manager Denise Owens reports attendance at this year’s Jackson County Fair surpassed 225,000 visitors, a large increase from past years. She credits strong grandstand shows and great weather. Plans for next year’s entertainment offerings are already underway. Other guest: Hanover-Horton Schools Superintendent John Denney; Jackson Coffee Company’s Coffee Talk with Nathan Brue; BuilderWalk with Andy Woell, General Materials; Singer-Songwriter Dan Hazlett; Todd Pouillion, Michigan Center Eagles Aerie 3634 with this weekend’s Eagles Fest Carnival.