Vinton County reports first active COVID-19 case since June 29



The Vinton County Health Department (VCHD) has been notified of a positive COVID-19 case within the county. 

Vinton County reports first active COVID-19 case since June 29



The Vinton County Health Department (VCHD) has been notified of a positive COVID-19 case within the county. 

JCHD: No new cases in Jackson County, most past cases have recovered or were asymptomatic



For a change, the Jackson County Health Department (JCHD) had some good news to share on Friday afternoon, July 10. There were no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 to report and of the total of 25 confirmed cases, 15 of those persons have recovered as well as all three of the additional cases labeled as “probable”.

Harness Racing scheduled for two nights at Jackson County Fair



Harness racing highlights the annual fair in Jackson County, and the Southern Ohio Colt Circuit will be in town for two nights of entertainment on Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m.

Pitcher’s duel goes against Post 81 in 1-0 loss to Meigs




JACKSON – Quality pitching, a critical double play, and a defensive gem at third base were the defining factors in Jackson’s Post 81 dropping a 1-0 decision to Meigs in American Legion Baseball action on Monday at Jackson High School’s Dick “Sparky” Haller Field.

Second-half Jackson County real estate tax bills have been mailed – due July 31, 2020



Lee Hubbard, Jackson County Treasurer, has completed the mailing of the second half real estate tax bills. The taxes are due July 31, 2020.

4-H Agent Erin Dailey discusses changes for 2020 Jr. Fair activities



As expected, what remains of the 2020 Jackson County Fair will be a bit different, much like nearly all aspects of everyday life, as COVID-19 and all associated concerns remain present.

Czecklewski, Aston provide local COVID-19 update to Commissioners



Jackson County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Robert Czecklewski and Jackson County Health Commissioner Kevin Aston once again joined a recent meeting of the Jackson County Commissioners via teleconference in order to provide an update on the COVID-19 situation locally.

State grant helps County Fair deal with COVID-19 expenses



COVID-19 had the potential to sink many county fairs in Ohio during the 2020 season, but state government stepped in and tried to provide a financial lift in the form of one-time grants.

COVID can’t stop County Fair



COVID-19 has delivered a mighty punch to the populace, but it has not been a knockout blow to the 2020 Jackson County Fair.