Mark Leslie Ballenger

Mark Leslie Ballenger

Mark Leslie Ballenger, age 75, of Wellston passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at Four Winds Community in Jackson. He was born on December 19, 1949, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Chester E. Ballenger and Mary M. Blanton Ballenger. Mark worked as an underground electrician in the coal mining industry for 30 years. He was also as a maintenance […]

Jacquline Renee (Hively) Waters

Jacquline Renee (Hively) Waters

Jacquline Renee (Hively) Waters, age 70, passed away Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS. She was born on Oct. 11, 1955, in Columbus, OH to the late Robert E. Hively and Juanita Maxine Morey Hively. Jackie was a 1973 graduate of Jackson High School. She worked as a nurse at Haysville City Schools in Haysville, […]

Jean Hackler

Jean Hackler

Jean Hackler, age 96, of Jackson passed away Nov. 15, 2025, at Four Winds. She was born Sept. 23, 1929, to the late Osher and Florence “Isreal” Fraley. Jean is survived by her son, Jerry Hackler; daughter, Paula (Tim) Forshey; granddaughters: Sarah (Andy) Harris and Sally (Justin) Mullins; great-grandchildren: Carson, Chloee, and Drew Harris and Gracie and Sadie Mullins; sister, […]

Operation Christmas Child Collection Week continues through Monday, Nov. 24

Operation Christmas Child Collection Week continues through Monday, Nov. 24Free Access

Operation Christmas Child’s annual National Collection Week began on Monday, Nov. 17 and will continue through Monday, Nov. 24. Included in the nearly 5,000 drop-off locations opening across the country is the Oak Hill Evangelical Church of Christ in Christian Union (CCCU). Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children, including many who are...

Community Thanksgiving Service set for Sunday, Nov. 23

Community Thanksgiving Service set for Sunday, Nov. 23Free Access

The annual Community Thanksgiving Service, sponsored by the Jackson Ministerial Association, will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23 at the First Presbyterian Church of Jackson, located at 225 Church St. in Jackson. The service will feature music from the Community Bell Choir, which will be composed of the Bell Choirs of the First Presbyterian Church and Christ...

Calvary Church Pie Sale offering baked goods for sale until Saturday, Nov. 22Free Access

The women of Calvary Church of Jackson are currently having a Pie Sale -- let them do the baking for you this holiday season! Delicious frozen or baked apple pies are being sold for $15 for large pies and $5 for individual sizes. Pumpkin pies are also being sold for $10; pumpkin rolls will also be sold for $12. The...