The Jackson Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is currently investigating a single-vehicle, injury crash that occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 3 on the exit ramp from U.S. Route 35 eastbound to State Route 32 westbound in Jackson County.
Three-vehicle fatal crash reported on State Route 93 in Vinton County
The Jackson Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is currently investigating a three-vehicle fatal crash involving a commercial motor vehicle on State Route 93 approximately one mile south of State Route 328 in Vinton County. The crash reportedly occurred at approximately 8:55 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3.
Student rep to Jackson School Board effects changes to JHS, JMS dress code
Jackson High School (JHS) senior Caeleb McGraw, the first-ever student representative to the Jackson City Schools Board of Education, recently undertook a project to alter the district’s dress code for both high school and middle school students upon the recommendations of his peers.
Fair Board seeking NatureWorks grant for chip-and-seal project at Fairgrounds
Jackson County Fair Board representative Larry Johnson recently spoke with the Board of Commissioners about his group’s wish to seek funding once again from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) via the NatureWorks Grant Program.
Jackson City Council discusses Health Department Harm Reduction Program
While the Jackson County Health Department’s (JCHD) newly implemented Harm Reduction Program may at first raise eyebrows concerning substance abuse, JCHD leaders and other proponents believe the benefits just underneath the obvious service far outweigh any potential risks.
City of Wellston receives close to $700,000 in ODOT funding
The City of Wellston has been awarded $697,538 in federal funds via the Transportation Alternatives Program through the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT).
Adena’s Ironmen Clinic to relocate thanks to just over $303,000 in state grant funds
Adena Health Systems’ Ironmen Clinic, currently located inside Jackson Middle School (JMS), will soon be making its way to an unused portion of the former Center for Student Achievement (CSA) building, which is likewise located on the JMS property.
Registration open for Oak Hill Elementary’s upcoming school year
Oak Hill Elementary is currently holding kindergarten and preschool registration for the 2022-2023 school year.

Christopher Hughes awarded four-year college scholarship from Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has selected Christopher Hughes as one of the 100 graduating high school seniors to receive the Cooke College Scholarship.

Students enjoy games, entertainment at spring carnival
The 2022 Bundy Elementary Spring Carnival, hosted by the Bundy Elementary PTO, was held the evening of Friday, April 22.