Oaks, Vikings to play on court of Hoosiers fame
On Saturday, the Oak Hill Oaks and the Vinton County Vikings will get a taste of Indiana basketball nostalgia when they square off in the Hoosier Gym, one of the most famous basketball courts in the country. The gym, which was the setting for the 1986 movie Hoosiers, was a beloved piece of Americana and was chosen for preservation by […]
Oak Hill School Board kicks off new year
FREEThe Oak Hill Union Local School District Board of Education held its first meeting of the new year on Wednesday, Jan. 11. The board members elected Aaron Michael as Board President and Regina Boggs as Board Vice President. The board also established its regular monthly meeting for the third Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Shown seated are Board […]
57th Annual Winter Hike Saturday at Hocking Hills
FREEJoin the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and discover why Hocking Hills State Park is Ohio’s most beloved park at its 57th Annual Winter Hike, to be held Saturday, Jan. 21. The hike begins at the entrance to Upper Falls and Old Man’s Cave and winds past Lower Falls and Cedar Falls, ending at Ash Cave. It will begin […]
Peoples Bank of Jackson presents considerable donation to Jackson County Community Foundation
FREEHaving recently named its four grant recipients for 2022, the Jackson County Community Foundation (JCCF) has received an early-year boon from the local Jackson Peoples Bank. The organization, which partners with Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), was created to give back to the local area, inspiring community pride and promoting development within present-day Jackson County and for future generations. On […]
Jackson County Health Department now operating Wellness Clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays
FREEEffective Tuesday, Jan. 10. the Jackson County Health Department initiated its new Wellness Clinic. If you need a physical, child wellness check, primary care provider appointment, STI/HIV test, cold/flu test or simply want to be seen by a medical provider, please call 740-286-5094, ext. 2837 to schedule an appointment. You may also visit the Health Department on a walk-in basis […]
Construction projects to continue in Jackson County
FREEThe Ohio Department of Transportation District 9 announced that the following scheduled construction projects in Jackson County. East Broadway Street Resurfacing – Work has begun as of Oct. 17 for a resurfacing project along East Broadway Street in the City of Jackson. The project includes full-depth pavement repairs along East Broadway Street between St. Rt. 93 and U.S. 35 which […]
JVCAI reminds residents heating assistance is available
FREEThe Ohio Department of Development and Jackson-Vinton Community Action, Inc. (JVCAI) want to remind senior citizens in Ohio that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines pay their heating bills. Applied directly to the customer’s utility or bulk fuel […]
Budget picture positive in Oak Hill
Village leaders, pool manager will discuss possible rate increasesFinancial and budgetary matters were among the main items on the agenda when Oak Hill Village Council conducted its first meeting of the year on Tuesday evening, Jan. 10. Since it was the first meeting of the year, the first order of business was choosing a president to serve over the course of the entire year. The members quickly chose […]
Jackson City Schools Choirs conducting fundraising Otis Spunkmeyer cookie product sale
FREELocal residents are invited to support the Jackson City Schools Choirs by making a purchase from their spring fundraiser, which is currently selling Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough products. Those interested may contact a local choir student for more information, a variety of brochures or to make a purchase that will help them toward their individual goals toward prizes. If you […]
