The National Day of Prayer will be observed in the United States on Thursday, May 1 and The Telegram has received information that there will be local programs in both Jackson and Wellston that evening. The theme for the 2025 National Day of Prayer is “Pour Out to the God of Hope and Be Filled!” Both events are open to the […]
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Make Wellston Beautiful honored for invaluable service
It was a very special day last Saturday in Wellston as the Wellston Parks and Recreation Department conducted the 74th Annual Spring Parade, which celebrated the start of the youth softball, baseball and soccer seasons.
Oak Hill Class of 2025 announces honor graduates
FREEOak Hill High School’s Class of 2025 will hold its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 16 at 8 p.m. at the Davis Stadium of Oak Hill. Students should arrive at 7:15 p.m. for flowers at the field house concession stand. The Class of 2025’s honor students are listed as follows: Valedictorians Joseph Anteby is the son of […]
Wild Turkey Festival ready to take center stage
The 2025 edition of the Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival will take place Thursday, May 1 through Sunday, May 4 on the downtown streets of McArthur. On Saturday evening, the festival will feature a Grand Parade and a Crowning Ceremony. There will be live stage entertainment on all four days, tasty food, karaoke, and many other events and activities. There […]
Three cases of Lyme Disease reported in Jackson County
FREEThe Jackson County Health Department (JCHD) has tracked three reported cases of Lyme Disease in Jackson County so far this Spring. The news was reported Friday afternoon, April 25, in a news release issued by Jackson County Health Commissioner Kevin Aston. “Lyme Disease can produce very severe and painful life-long infections,” the JCHD news release stated. “Preventing tick bites eliminates […]
Elks Lodge Past Exalted Rulers donates to United Fund
FREEThe United Fund of Jackson County would like to recognize the Jackson Elks Past Exalted Rulers, a non-profit public charity affiliated with Jackson Elks Lodge #466, for their generous donation to the 2025 Jackson County United Fund Campaign. Jackson Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Lynn Denny (left) is pictured presenting the donation to Jackson County United Fund representatives Becky Hughes (center) […]
Jackson Middle School Assistant Principal to resign at end of contract
District ‘undecided’ about rehiring position due to school funding uncertaintiesDouglas Poage, who has served Jackson Middle School as assistant principal, has submitted his letter of resignation, effective at the end of his one-year contract. The Jackson City School District Board of Education approved Poage’s resignation during the Board meeting on Tuesday evening, April 8. Poage was hired by the Jackson School Board during a Board meeting on Tuesday, May […]
JAM garden ministry project applications open until Wednesday, May 7
FREEThe season for growing a garden is here, and Jackson Area Ministries (JAM) would like to encourage local families to enjoy a variety of fresh vegetables this summer! For over 40 years, JAM has been enabling families to plant their own vegetable garden. Applications for tomato plants and vegetable seeds are now available. You can complete the application at the […]
Jackson Sidewalk Market to return this Thursday, May 1
FREEThe Jackson Sidewalk Market will resume in downtown Jackson this Thursday, May 1 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. The event enables downtown businesses and numerous street vendors and food trucks to display and promote their wares and services in a single event. The Markay Cultural Arts Center will also have an opening-night reception event for its newest gallery display, […]
Jackson High School senior receives Public Power scholarship
FREEAmerican Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) is pleased to announce that Tucker Williams of Jackson is one of five recipients of the 2025 Lyle B. Wright Scholarship. This year, AMP is awarding 10 scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Lyle B. Wright was a strong public power advocate who served on the AMP Board of Trustees from 1979 until his death […]
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