The Jackson Firefighters Association will conduct the annual Pig Iron Day event on Saturday, Aug. 1 at Manpower Park in Jackson. The event features low-cost food, a live auction, the distribution of free commemorative pig iron bars, the Wheels of Steel Car Show and recorded music.
Holzer announces no-visitors policy
Effective Friday, July 24, Holzer Health System will no longer allow visitors at all of its healthcare facilities.
Board of Health announces seat change
A seat on the Jackson County Board of Health has changed occupants right during the midst of the coronavirus crisis.
Kenneth Ray Williams, Sr.
Kenneth Ray Williams, Sr., age 74, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at his home. He was born Oct. 2, 1945 in Jackson County, Ohio, to the late Ethelbert Ray Williams and Wanda Marie Denny Williams. Kenny graduated from Coalton High School with the Class of 1964. He was a veteran of the United States Army, who served […]
Keystone Station Road closure reset for Monday, Tuesday July 27-28
Jackson County Engineer Melissa Miller announced that the pipeline contractor has postponed the scheduled closure of Keystone Station Road due to the weather. The closure has been rescheduled for Monday and Tuesday, July 27-28.
Vinton Township fiscal officer being investigated
Vinton Township Fiscal Officer Cy Vierstra is the subject of an investigation at three different levels of government, according to a press release from the office of Vinton County Prosecuting Attorney Trecia Kimes-Brown.
Bid opening conducted for paving project in Jackson’s north end
Community Development Consultants (CDC) of Ohio Senior Planner, Whitaker Wright, joined a recent meeting of the Jackson County Commissioners via teleconference to conduct a bid opening for a paving project that will service the north end of the City of Jackson.
Oak Hill Council discusses pool, junk vehicles, mowing, sales calls
The Oak Hill Village Council discussed the legal policies on junk-vehicle removal, door-to-door sales, and grass mowing when meeting Tuesday evening, July 14. Police Chief David P. Ward brought these issues to the table.
4-H girl uses faith, family, courage to recover
Wellston Middle School’s Olivia Montgomery recovering in battle with bone cancer; works to march with WHS BandDuring her battle with Osteosarcoma (a form of bone cancer), Jackson County 4-H member Olivia Montgomery has leaned on amazing family members, 4-H values, deep faith with the Zion #3 Church family, and a talented Nationwide Children’s Hospital medical staff on her path to recovery.
VCNB to open new Jackson Banking Center this Monday
The new Jackson County Banking Center of the Vinton County National Bank (VCNB) will begin operating from its newly built office this Monday, July 27. The new office is located at 471 McCarty Lane, just around the corner from the current Jackson branch, which is located at 920 Veterans Drive.
