The following pictures were captured during the 2024 Oak Hill High School Graduation. The graduation was held inside the gym at Oak Hill High School on Friday, May 17. Rainy weather forced the event indoors instead of it being held outside in Davis Stadium. (Telegram Photos by Jeremiah Shaver)
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Treasurer Jared Bunting resigns; Teresa McGinniss is new treasurer
Jackson City School Treasurer Jared Bunting will be changing out his red tie for a green one as he is leaving the school district to accept a position closer to home. The Jackson City School District Board of Education met on Tuesday evening, May 14, for its monthly meeting. Present for the meeting were Jackson School Board President Brian Moore, […]
Principal, assistant principal positions filled at Middle School
A new principal and assistant principal have been hired to oversee operations this coming school year at Jackson Middle School. The hiring of the two positions was done during the monthly meeting of the Jackson City School District Board of Education on Tuesday evening, May 14. The board voted in favor of hiring Tara Richards, who had been serving as […]
Oak Hill Festival of Flags slated for Memorial Day Weekend
The Oak Hill Festival of Flags will celebrate its 31st anniversary this year with a wide array of entertainment during the Memorial Day weekend. The Festival of Flags will be held on the grounds around the Imogene Brunton Davis Memorial Building and Aetna Park, located at 415 N. Front St. in Oak Hill. This year’s festival will take place Friday, […]
Local songwriters produce album featuring Ed Bruce songs
When Ed Bruce passed away in 2021 at the age of 81, Nashville and the world lost one of their most gifted and prolific songwriters. Though he is remembered for composing many hits by some of the most popular artists in country music, Bruce left behind a treasure trove of incredible songs the public never heard, which he himself recorded. […]
Downtown district parking prohibited in Wellston early mornings of May 22, 23
FREETo ready the town for the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, the City of Wellston has announced that street sweeping will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, May 22 and 23. On these days there will be no parking permitted in the Downtown District from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. on those sweeping days. Motorists and residents are […]
Jackson County Commissioners declare week of May 19 as EMS Week
FREEMembers of Jackson County EMS visited the Wednesday, May 15 meeting of the Jackson County Commissioners to request that the week of May 19 to May 25 be recognized as the 50th anniversary of EMS week. First recognized in 1974 as “National Emergency Medical Services Week,” the distinction was implemented to appreciate the vital work and importance of EMS providers […]
Jackson County EMS to celebrate EMS Week beginning Monday, May 20
FREEIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of EMS Week, Jackson County EMS (JCEMS) will be hosting several related events throughout the week of Sunday, May 19. Education Day – Monday, May 20. Jackson County EMS will provide several speakers to speak on special topics to the community. JCEMS staff members will be provided breakfast at their stations, sponsored by Black […]
Pre-sale ride passes for Oak Hill Festival of Flags on sale now
FREEThe Oak Hill Festival of Flags Committee has announced that pre-sale ride passes are now available. The ride pass is for one full day (unlimited rides) of your choice. The cost of the pass is $18. The passes can be purchased at the Oak Hill Village Building during regular business hours, by contacting a committee member or messaging the Oak […]
Oak Hill Festival of Flags Blessing of the Bikes to be held on Sunday, May 26
FREEThe Oak Hill Festival of Flags will hold its Blessing of the Bikes and Motorcycle Show on Sunday, May 26. This event will be hosted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office with a special presentation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and a blessing by area clergymen. Registration for the show will take place from 9:45 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., […]
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