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Jackson, Vinton counties both improve but remain high on per capita COVID-19 case rates
Though Jackson County is no longer in the top spot for having the highest number of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents according to the most recent update from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), it is still in the top 10 for the state, and Vinton County is close behind.
... READ MORE >Jackson, Vinton counties both improve but remain high on per capita COVID-19 case rates
Though Jackson County is no longer in the top spot for having the highest number of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents according to the most recent update from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), it is still in the top 10 for the state, and Vinton County is close behind.
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Baisden gets 5 to 7½ years in prison for his role in young child’s 2021 overdose death
Nathen H. Baisden, age 34 of Jackson, one of two local defendants accused of causing the death of a young child in June 2021, was recently sentenced to a term of 5 to 7½ years in prison by Jackson County Common Pleas Court Judge Christopher J. Regan.
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Wellston City officials issue another reminder to residents regarding placement of trash cans for new trash truck
The arrival of the City of Wellston’s new garbage truck, which uses an automated side-loading arm, was a welcomed one; however, over the past month or so, city officials have been issuing reminders to residents on some changes this new equipment requires for optimal use.
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City of Wellston seeking grant funding for entertainment venue, amphitheater
Wellston Mayor Charlie Hudson recently announced that the city is currently seeking just over $1 million in mine-reclamation grant funding through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), akin to the funding stream utilized in the ongoing overhaul of the State Route 327 recreational sports complex, to hopefully construct an entertainment venue and amphitheater in downtown Wellston.
... READ MORE >OVRDC hosts second round caucus meeting for Jackson County
The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) recently hosted the Jackson County Second Round Caucus meeting at the new location for the Jackson County Commissioners, within the Job and Family Services facility at 25 South St., Jackson.
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