There is good news this week for the many Jackson County and Vinton County residents who qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP benefits. SNAP benefits were suspended earlier this month due to the shutdown of the federal government. That situation was resolved earlier this week when Congress voted to end the shutdown. According to the Jackson County Department of […]
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opens General Tibbets Drive road project
FREEWork has concluded on the General Tibbets Drive project, and on Wednesday, Nov. 12, county officials and relevant partners gathered at the 3,900-foot stretch of paved road to officially declare the road open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. General Tibbets Drive, as the road project was dubbed, now connects Veterans Drive to McCarty Lane. Made possible thanks to a $1,707,033 Roadwork […]
Tim Hortons prepares for opening of new Jackson location
The opening of Jackson’s new Tim Hortons might be closer than you think, and with its opening comes several new opportunities for the people of the area. Tim Hortons franchise owner Dawn MacDonald, a resident of Ohio since 2011 and the owner of six restaurants, was recently featured on Total Media’s Main Street TV Morning Show program to provide updates […]
Christmas events organizer chosen as Holly Jolly Parade Grand Marshal
A woman who has worked hard during the past decade to organize Christmas-season activities in Jackson has been named by the Jackson County Gear Grinders as the first-ever Grand Marshal in the “A Holly Jolly Christmas Parade” on Saturday evening, Dec. 6. The Jackson County Gear Grinders, who have been organizing the annual Jackson Christmas Parade in recent years, announced […]
Operation Christmas Child Collection Week continues through Monday, Nov. 24
FREEOperation Christmas Child’s annual National Collection Week began on Monday, Nov. 17 and will continue through Monday, Nov. 24. Included in the nearly 5,000 drop-off locations opening across the country is the Oak Hill Evangelical Church of Christ in Christian Union (CCCU). Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children, including many who are […]
Community Thanksgiving Service set for Sunday, Nov. 23
FREEThe annual Community Thanksgiving Service, sponsored by the Jackson Ministerial Association, will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23 at the First Presbyterian Church of Jackson, located at 225 Church St. in Jackson. The service will feature music from the Community Bell Choir, which will be composed of the Bell Choirs of the First Presbyterian Church and Christ […]
Recount scheduled in Lick Township trustee race
FREE One vote separates candidates Steve Willis, Bobby HaislopThe well-worn cliché that one vote can make a difference is ringing true for two candidates who ran for Lick Township trustee in the Nov. 4 General Election. When the Jackson County Elections Board conducted its Official Count of the General Election on Monday, Nov. 17, it was determined there was just a one-vote difference between incumbent Steve Willis and […]
Calvary Church Pie Sale offering baked goods for sale until Saturday, Nov. 22
FREEThe women of Calvary Church of Jackson are currently having a Pie Sale — let them do the baking for you this holiday season! Delicious frozen or baked apple pies are being sold for $15 for large pies and $5 for individual sizes. Pumpkin pies are also being sold for $10; pumpkin rolls will also be sold for $12. The […]
Cultivating Our Future reveals Saturday, Dec. 6 date for Mrs. Claus’ Kids Party
FREECultivating Our Future will be hosting Mrs. Claus’ Kid Party on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. in Jackson’s Manpower Park. There will be a live petting zoo, music with DJ Rockin’ Reggie, balloon artist, craft table, photo booth, face painting, treats from many sponsors, and a hat and glove giveaway. Most of the events will be found under […]
Trinity Wesleyan Craft Show and Bake Sale to be held Saturday, Nov. 22
FREEThe Trinity Wesleyan Missionary Women will be having a Craft Show and Bake Sale on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is located at 509 Elm St. in Oak Hill. Food will be available for sale, including white beans, brown beans, cornbread, hot dogs and sauce, dessert and drinks. All are invited to attend this […]
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