U.S. Representative Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement after President Joe Biden’s student loan order announcement authorizing the forgiveness of up to $10,000 in student loan debt for individuals making less than $125,000 a year or families making less than $250,000 a year.

Doggies splish and splash at Hillcrest Pool
The summer pool season at the City of Jackson’s Hillcrest Pool has come to a close.
Oak Hill Council passes golf-cart ordinance
The Oak Hill Village Council approved a new ordinance regulating golf carts during its regular meeting on Tuesday evening, Aug. 23.

Jackson dealership receives district-wide recognition as best in class
Honda/Suzuki/Polaris/Can-Am, of 2223 Clary Road near Jackson, has been named Dealer of the Year in its Can-Am district.
City of Wellston announces Labor Day closure, trash pick-up schedule
Wellston City Offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day.
ODNR outlines Ohio’s early fall hunting seasons
Thousands of Ohioans have eagerly been waiting for the calendar to turn to September, when popular hunting seasons open across the state, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
Registered Ohio voters to receive absentee ballot request application by mail
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced that every registered Ohio voter will soon be receiving an absentee ballot request form.

Operation: Street Smart Ohio offers presentation at W4C in Jackson
An event meant to educate various facets of the community on current trends relating to drug abuse was held recently at the Warriors 4 Christ (W4C) Hope Center on Mound Street in Jackson.
Sylvester Memorial Wellston Public Library announces new additions
Below is a list of books recently added to Sylvester Memorial Wellston Public Library.
Adena Health Foundation’s Scioto Valley Golf Classic returns Friday, Sept. 23
The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic into 2021 left the Adena Health Foundation’s Scioto Valley Golf Classic in limbo last year.