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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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 […]
Wellston Hope Methodist Church to repair 100-year-old pipe organ
FREEThe congregation of Wellston Hope Methodist Church at 219 E. First St., Wellston, is taking on the huge project of raising $10,000 for the repair of the church’s historic organ. The repairs needed for the restoration include the bellows, or blower. The bellows supply air to the pipe organ in order to produce the rich melodic sound of the pipe […]
One dead, two injured… driver arrested in ‘mock crash’
Students witness results of poor decisions ahead of promIt’s difficult to impart to high school students how tragic a senseless motor-vehicle crash, along with a night of poor decisions can be, but the Oak Hill Police Department (OHPD), with assistance from several others, certainly made a great attempt ahead of prom season to do just that. For the first time since 2004, the OHPD carried out a “Prom […]
Hope Methodist Church sets annual Rummage Sale Saturday, May 3
FREEThe women of Hope Methodist Church will hold their annual Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Household items, holiday decor, tomato plants, assorted baked goods and more will be available for purchase. The ladies will also have tacos in a bag and hot dogs for sale at lunchtime. The church is located at 219 […]
Northview Elementary to host School Carnival on Saturday, May 3
FREENorthview Elementary has announced that its School Carnival will be held on Saturday, May 3 at its school building located at 11507 Chillicothe Pike in Jackson. Games with prizes and food will be available starting at 5 p.m. and a live auction will begin at 7 p.m. This event will also feature Gatti’s Pizza, Spun Sweetness, free carnival games, a […]
Jackson County Women’s Club Yard Sale to begin Friday, May 2
FREEThe Jackson County Women’s Club will be sponsoring a Yard Sale at 206 Watts Blevins Road in Jackson (Mary Montgomery’s home) on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Several types of items will be on sale. All proceeds from this event will be returned to the community […]
The Hamiltons say goodbye during Oak Hill Chamber of Commerce meeting
The Oak Hill Chamber of Commerce will be two members fewer as Richard and Judy Hamilton of Oak Hill, who have been involved with the Oak Hill Chamber for around a decade or so, have announced they are moving away from the village. The announcement came during the Monday, April 14 meeting. The couple has been involved with the Oak […]
Distinguished judge to give toast for JHS Class of 1975
A Jackson High School (JHS) graduate who has built an impressive record of public and community service in neighboring Vinton County will be one of the main speakers in the annual JHS Alumni Program set for Saturday, May 24 at the Jackson Middle School Auditorium. N. Robert Grillo, better known to his many professional and personal friends as “Bob,” will […]
Resident advocates for furtherance of humanitarian efforts in local area
FREETo the Editor: I am writing to share my profound worry with the escalating problem of homelessness in our town and the conspicuous deficiency of services and help for those impacted. As residents, we must not ignore our neighbors who are enduring hardship on the streets, particularly when housing expenses escalate and access to affordable care diminishes. Daily, I observe […]
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