Robert Canter

Robert Canter

Robert E. Canter, age 85, passed away December 30, 2025, at his home in Oak Hill, surrounded by his loving family by his side. He was born on August 7, 1940, in Pyro, Ohio to the late Jube and Bertha (Delaney) Canter. He graduated from Oak Hill High School with the class of 1958. He was the owner of Grant […]

Irene Victoria Petrie

Irene Victoria Petrie

Irene Victoria Petrie went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was born in Vinton, Ohio, on May 11, 1940, to the late Anna “Clary” White and Harry Glenn. Irene was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was defined by love, devotion, and faith. She is survived by her children: Terry (Bob) […]

Dean Pittenger

Dean Pittenger

Dean Arthur Pittenger, age 74, of Wellston, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 27, 2025, at his home.  He was born March 8, 1951, in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Arden Pittenger and Elizabeth Rickabaugh Pittenger. Dean was a 1969 graduate of Wellston High School and went on to graduate from Hocking College where he received a degree in Engineering. He […]

JAFAC offers Sunday Playgroup Program offering kids’ activitiesFree Access

The Jackson Area Family Activity Center (JAFAC) invites the public to the new Sunday Playgroup Program, a new offering that is beinge held every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This open play program allows children to interact and play with other children while adults can also socialize and meet. The playgroup provides a safe space and a variety...

‘Winter Woods’ Hike to be held at Lake Katharine on Sunday, Jan. 11Free Access

A Winter Hike will be held on Sunday, Jan. 11 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve public parking lot. The theme of this hike will be “Winter Woods.” Naturalists will lead this hike and educate participants on the subtle and fascinating changes that take place in the forest in deep winter. Suffice to say, the...

Buckeye Hills Career Center holds Technician in Surgery Pinning Ceremony

Buckeye Hills Career Center holds Technician in Surgery Pinning CeremonyFree Access

Buckeye Hills Career Center’s (BHCC) Technician in Surgery program held a Pinning Ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 18, celebrating eight students for their accomplishments in successfully completing BHCC’s Technician in Surgery program. The Technician in Surgery program consists of 1,342 hours of training, including lab and clinical experience. During their clinical experience, students exercise the skills they learn in a variety...