A Lancaster man was killed Wednesday afternoon, July 29, when his motorcycle overturned, went left of center, and collided with a semi-truck on State Route 93 north of Wellston near the Vinton County line.
Motorcyclist killed in collision with semi-truck on State Route 93 north of Wellston
A Lancaster man was killed Wednesday afternoon, July 29, when his motorcycle overturned, went left of center, and collided with a semi-truck on State Route 93 north of Wellston near the Vinton County line.

Jeepin’ 4 Joy ride set for Saturday, Aug. 8
A fundraiser for Christmas projectIt may be the middle of a hot summer, but some important work is being done now to make sure many local children in the Jackson County area will have a merrier Christmas.
Wellston Board approves school restart plan
Decision on specific approach coming on or about Aug. 10The Wellston City Schools Board of Education recently approved a comprehensive school restart plan for the district that coincides with the state’s Public Health Advisory System. The 2020-2021 school year for Wellston students is set to begin Monday, Aug. 24.
Oak Hill Village Yard Sale this Saturday, Aug. 1
Sponsored by Oak Hill Chamber of CommerceThe Oak Hill Village Yard Sale will be held this Saturday, Aug. 1 all day long. (Please note: A veal fry which had been scheduled in conjunction with the event by the Festival of Flags, has been CANCELED.)
Christopher Michael Goheen
Christopher Michael Goheen, age 47, of Wellston, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. He was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on March 4, 1973 to the late Roger L. Goheen and Sally A. (Spencer) Goheen, who survives. Besides his parents, he is survived by his sons, Mike Aldridge and C. J. Goheen; brothers, Roger and Dennis Goheen; and a half-sister, […]
Nicole Barlow
Nicole Barlow, age 27, of South Webster, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. Survivors include parents, Douglas E. and Christine F. (White) Barlow. Calling hours will be at Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home, Jackson, on Saturday, Aug. 1 — 1-3 p.m.

Riders shine in Jackson County Fair Horse Show
Bailee Montgomery wins both Grand Champion and Showmanship AwardThe Jackson County Fair Horse Show took place Saturday afternoon, July 25 and there was a mix of skill and action as the event unfolded. It was a big day for Bailee Montgomery as she won the Grand Champion Horsemanship trophy as well as the Grand Champion Showmanship trophy. Gracie Simpson won the Reserve trophies in the Horsemanship and Showmanship […]