Phillip Buffington


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The Office Commons opens event center featuring cozy patio space

The Office Commons, which opened in December 2012, was originally developed to serve the special needs of startup organizations or satellite corporate offices that required office space but did not need or want a stand-alone office. Over a decade later, The Office Commons has evolved from individual office space to become a corporate office for clients, a meeting space for... READ MORE >

Case against Jackson man facing 20 felony counts dismissed without prejudice

A Jackson man who was indicted by a Jackson County Grand Jury in May 2022 on 20 counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor has had his case dismissed without prejudice, per a recent ruling from Jackson County Common Pleas Court Judge Christopher J. Regan. Chad Williamson, 51, of 1043 Jackson Hill Road, Jackson, saw his case dismissed as of... READ MORE >

Jackson man pleads guilty to two child-porn-related crimes, sentenced to 10-12 years in prison

David Kenneth Hechler, 38, formerly of 78 Broadway St., Jackson, recently opted to accept a plea deal in the face of multiple felony counts relating to child pornography, entering guilty pleas to one third-degree felony count of failure to notify change of address and one fourth-degree felony count of pandering obscenity involving a minor. He was subsequently sentenced to 10-12... READ MORE >

Wellston’s cannon to offer sesquicentennial salute

Since discussions first began regarding the City of Wellston’s plans on how to best celebrate its 150th anniversary of being founded, many ideas have been put forward, but maybe none as tantalizing as the notion of actually firing the cannon in Monument Square. To the best knowledge of those involved thus far, the cannon, which is one of only three... READ MORE >

Wellston Board of Education

Following are the items of business taken into consideration by members of the Wellston City Schools Board of Education during a meeting held Monday night, July 31: * Volunteer status was approved for the following individuals: (Band) Daniel Cox, David Irvin, Jr., Nick Montell, Jackie Hildenbrand, Brian Bethel, Fiona Spelman and Paul Hogue; (Baseball) Justin Ervin; (Boys’ basketball) Wyatt Warnock.... READ MORE >

Wellston City Council: On the Agenda

Wellston City Council had a full agenda for the group’s first meeting of August, with items ranging from the appointment of a familiar face to an important role, to the city’s ongoing multi-million-dollar sanitary and storm sewer separation project. During the Aug. 3 meeting, it was announced that former Wellston City Auditor and Council President, David McWilliams, would be returning... READ MORE >

Appalachian-centric group has sights set on 100 acres in Jackson County

Two representatives of the non-profit group Arc of Appalachia recently spoke with the Jackson County Board of Commissioners regarding their hopes to acquire a roughly 100-acre piece of property along Spencer Road in Jackson County – a plot of land that Arc of Appalachia’s Director of Land Stewardship, Brent Charette, described as one of the most beautiful he has seen... READ MORE >

Wellston Council tables legislation regarding electric, natural gas aggregation

Just days ahead of the deadline for the issues to be submitted to the Jackson County Board of Elections for placement on General Election ballots this fall, members of Wellston City Council opted to table two items of legislation pertaining to the aggregation of electric and natural gas. The Jackson County Board of Commissioners had approved two similar resolutions geared... READ MORE >

Superintendent Rau recognizes personnel, offers updates on facility projects in report to Wellston Board of Education

Superintendent Dr. Brian Rau recently delivered a report to the Wellston City Schools Board of Education that included the recognition of personnel, namely members of the district’s custodial staff, as well as updates on the two major projects currently underway at Bundy Elementary and Wellston High School (WHS). During the Monday night, July 31 meeting, Dr. Rau began his report... READ MORE >

Peg Barber retires after nearly a decade as Wellston City Treasurer

Peggy E. “Peg” Barber, who has served as Wellston City Treasurer since January 2014, has officially retired. Her last day was Friday, July 28, which included a send-off courtesy of her coworkers at the City Building. Barber first became Wellston City Treasurer when she was appointed by the Northern Caucus of the Jackson County Republican Party following the resignation of... READ MORE >