Jay Blankenship

Jay Blankenship

Jay Blankenship, age 42, of Jackson passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was born November 13, 1980, in Chillicothe, Ohio to Diane Powers Blankenship and the late Paul David Blankenship. Jay spent his early childhood in the city of Wellston, where he attended Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School, participated in youth sports, and met many of […]

Mitchell Andrey Dobbins

Mitchell Andrey Dobbins

Mitchell Andrey Dobbins, age 33, of Jackson, Ohio passed away after an extended illness peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was born on September 18, 1989, in Kmeshkova, Russia, to Karen (Davis) and Dan Dobbins. Mitchell was a kind-hearted young man who loved being around people, and he was especially happy when spending […]

Juanita Smith

Juanita Smith

Juanita Smith, age 92, of Jackson, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Jenkins Care Community in Wellston. She was born March 9, 1931, in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Clarence and Gertrude (Crabtree) Adkins. She was the oldest daughter of 12 children. Her grandparents are the late William and Lizzie (Carr) Adkins and Jeptha and Rosa […]

James “Jim” Andrew Adams

James “Jim” Andrew Adams

After 74 years of life, James “Jim” Andrew Adams went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 6, 2023. Many people will remember him by his caring heart and quick wit – there was never a time that he wasn’t trying to make others laugh. Jim was born on January 25, 1949, and was raised in Richmond […]

Jackson County SEARCH schedules “For the Health of It” event on Saturday, June 10Free Access

Jackson County Southeast Appalachian Regional Community Health (SEARCH), together with the Jackson County Health Department, will put on a “For the Health of It” event on Saturday, June 10. The event will be held in Manpower Park on East Main Street in Jackson and will run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participants can travel to various stations to earn […]

One last trip to Neverland

One last trip to Neverland

A poignant but powerfully jubilant atmosphere filled the theatre of the Markay Cultural Arts Center as the amateur actors of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School portrayed a delightful production of Peter Pan, Jr. A musical based on the play written by Sir J.M. Barrie and originally directed, choreographed and adapted by Jerome Robbins, Peter Pan, Jr. spins the tale […]

Pre-registration for Wellston library macrame class opens Monday, June 19Free Access

The Sylvester Memorial Wellston Public Library is inviting the public to dive into the mesmerizing world of macrame with a highly anticipated macrame class! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist looking to expand your skills, this workshop is designed to inspire and guide participants in creating a stunning macrame plant hanger. Led by Seraphia Snodgrass, a local […]