Despite having previously stated an announcement regarding the fate of high school sports this fall would be coming this week, Gov. Mike DeWine has now said such an announcement is coming Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Ohio Public Health Advisory System update sees Jackson, Vinton counties unchanged
Jackson and Vinton counties both remained at Level 1 (Yellow) during the most recent update to the Ohio Public Health Advisory System — a color-coded system designed to supplement existing statewide orders through a data-driven framework to assess the degree of the virus’ spread and to engage and empower individuals, businesses, communities, local governments and others in their response and actions.
Larry Edward McCoy
Larry Edward McCoy, age 31, of Oak Hill, Ohio, passed away suddenly of a brain aneurysm early Saturday morning, Aug. 1, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was born June 9, 1989 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Larry G. and Cheryl (Fisher) McCoy. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Austin Michael McCoy and […]
COVID-19 pop-up testing site available in Athens
Sites throughout Ohio located in underserved areas open to anyoneThe Ohio Department of Health has announced that a COVID-19 pop-up testing site will be available in Athens on Friday, Aug. 14 at Athens High School, 1 High School Road, The Plains, OH 45780 – from 1 to 6 p.m.
“Winner Winner Chicken Dinner” Oaks Football Team Fundraiser Aug. 15
“Winner Winner Chicken Dinner” – a benefit for the Oak Hill Oaks Football Team — is set for Saturday, Aug. 15 at Davis Stadium from 4 to 6 p.m., or until all dinners are sold out; and the price is $5 per dinner. The “Big O” Club, along with Justin Skaggs, candidate for Probate Juvenile Judge, will host the traditional […]
Terry Lee Finn
Terry Lee Finn, age 71, of Wellston, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, at his residence. He was born June 25, 1949 in Wellston, Ohio to the late Myron Chadwick Finn and Norma Faye Bishop Finn. Terry was a 1967 graduate of Wellston High School and a Veteran of the United States Army, who served during Vietnam. He retired from […]
Rev. Olan Harvey
Rev. Walter Olan Harvey, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 11, 2020. He was born on Jan. 7, 1935 in Meigs County, Ohio to the late Luther and Alma (Westfall) Harvey. Olan is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Janice (Montgomery) Harvey; his three children, Newauna (Dave) Echler, Bonita (Rev. Randy) […]
Four hurt in three-vehicle crash on State Route 93
Four persons were injured in a three-vehicle crash which occurred at 2:32 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, on State Route 93 between Jackson and Oak Hill in Franklin Township.
ATV, van in crash on State Route 279
A collision between a van and an ATV on State Route 279 just west of Oak Hill late Wednesday afternoon resulted in only minor injuries to the ATV driver.
Four hurt in three-vehicle crash on State Route 93 Wednesday afternoon
Four persons were injured in a three-vehicle crash which occurred at 2:32 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, on State Route 93 between Jackson and Oak Hill in Franklin Township.
