Winter storms interfere with local vaccine delivery



(Editor’s Note: Jackson County Health Commissioner Kevin Aston issued the following news release regarding the supply of COVID-19 vaccine in the county and the revised plans to provide vaccinations)

Susan Renée Ross



Susan Renée Ross, age 45, was unexpectedly called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 13, 2021. Susan was born Feb. 14, 1975, in Ross County, Ohio to Violeta Molihan Ross and Marvin Ross. Susan was a long-standing member of the Jackson First Church of the Nazarene. Her commitment to Christ started at the age of 12, […]

Revised scheduled for girls tournament games and regular season games



The girls tournament games in Division II and III have been postponed again.

Jackson Visitors & Conventions Commission accepting applications for Funding Requests



The City of Jackson Visitors & Conventions Commission is currently accepting applications for Funding Requests for 2021.

Oak Hill Village accepting pool manager applicants



The Village of Oak Hill is currently accepting applications for the position of pool manager. The Village owns and operates the Margaret Ann Pool located at 315 Washington St., Oak Hill.

Oak Hill Community Meeting postponed until February 27



Oak Hill Village officials have announced that the Community Meeting set for this Saturday morning, Feb. 20, regarding the Village’s application for a $750,000 Neighborhood Revitalization Grant had been postponed due to the recent winter weather.

Betty Louise Comer



Betty Louise Comer, age 81, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 at her home. She was born Oct. 19, 1939 in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late John and Mabel (Snyder) Bowens.  She is survived by her children: Ronald Comer Jr., Kimberly Comer, Patricia Clark, and Richard (Susan) Comer; grandchildren: Becky, Jessica (James), Jeff (Brittany), Ashley, Cameron, Carson, and Chase; […]

Coalton Village offices closed Thursday, Feb. 18; Mayor’s Court postponed to Thursday, Feb .25



Due to the adverse weather, Coalton Mayor Kim Milliken has announced that village offices will be closed today (Thursday, Feb. 18). Also, the session of Mayor’s Court scheduled for 5 p.m. today has been rescheduled to Thursday, Feb. 25, also at 5 p.m.

Wellston City Council meeting for Thursday, Feb. 18 canceled due to the adverse weather



Wellston Mayor Charlie Hudson has announced that due to weather conditions, tonight’s (Thursday, Feb. 18) scheduled meeting of Wellston City Council has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting would Thursday, March 4, at 7 p.m. at the Wellston City Building.

Donald E. Comer and N. Pauline (Puckett) Comer



Donald E. Comer, 86, of Albany, Ohio, passed away at his home Jan. 25, 2021. He was born Jan. 5, 1935, the eldest of Clayton and Myrtle (Musgrave) Comer. N. Pauline (Puckett) Comer, 82, of Albany, Ohio, passed away Jan. 29, 2021 at the Four Winds Community Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 19, 1938, the eldest of Frank and […]