The Jackson High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) has kicked off a fundraising campaign involving a toilet to raise funds for its upcoming field trips and participation in state convention and contests. Pam Updike, who is one of two advisors for the Jackson FFA, told The Telegram that the idea for the fundraiser came from Jackson County Sheriff Tedd […]
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Podcast: ‘A Minute Of News’ with Jeremiah Shaver
FREE (Episode 10 - Friday, March 15, 2024)Episode Description: “A Minute Of News” with Jeremiah Shaver is a weekly podcast featuring quick news and event updates! This episode features information about Jackson FFA launches new fundraising campaign, 2024 Presidential Primary Election is Tuesday, March 19, and Jackson Visitors and Conventions Commission schedules meeting for March 25. Check back each Wednesday for a new episode! VIDEO: Episode 10 […]
Contested races for commissioner headline items on VC ballots
Voters on both sides of the political fence in Vinton County have some decisions to make on who they want to lead Vinton County government once the calendar is flipped to 2025. That decision-making process begins in the Tuesday, March 19 Primary Election as there is a total of three contested races for the two county commissioner positions which are […]
Primary Election beckons on Tuesday
No contests for countywide office on Jackson County ballotNine county-government offices will be on the countywide election ballot in Jackson County in 2024, but there are no contests in next Tuesday’s Primary Election for either party. Incumbent Republicans are all seeking re-election in this election cycle, but there are no challengers for any of these positions. Initially, incumbent Republican County Commissioner Paul Haller, who is running again for […]
Wellston man arrested after firing shots from inside his home
Police officers discover ‘projectiles’ in neighbor’s houseA Wellston man was arrested after he allegedly had fired shots inside his home during the early morning hours of Friday, March 8. Wellston Police Chief John Robinson told The Telegram that the police department received a call around 3:57 a.m. that morning. The caller had reported hearing what sounded like gunshots in the area of 7th Street and Massachusetts Avenue. […]
Basketball Mania contest ready to begin
FREEThe Telegram’s annual Basketball Mania contest will get underway soon in conjunction with the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Participating teams will be announced this Sunday evening, March 17 and placed in the brackets with the actual games to start later in the week. Entrants in The Telegram’s Basketball Mania contest are given the opportunity to win a lot of cash […]
URG/RGCC among schools receiving bulk e-mail threat
FREEThe University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College (URG/RGCC) shared on social media Wednesday morning, March 13, that it was one of the recipients of a bulk-email threat that was reportedly addressed to hundreds of universities and colleges across the country. According to the university’s post, the email did not identify any specific buildings or targets. Local law […]
St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser canceled – Easter photo-ops event set March 24
FREEDue to a lack of signups, the Jackson Rotary Club has canceled its previously announced St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser, which had been scheduled for this Sunday, March 17 at the Sixth Sense Brewing and Taproom’s former location at 175 Main St. in Jackson. As an alternate fundraiser, the Rotary Club is providing an opportunity for Easter photos with the Easter […]
Wellston VA Mobile Clinic plans event to celebrate service to 100 veterans
FREEThe VA Mobile Clinic, which operates on a regular basis in Wellston, has invited the public to celebrate 100 veterans being served in the community! The Mobile Clinic began its regular operations in Wellston last Oct. 2 with the objective of making certain VA services more convenient and accessible for local veterans. The celebration will occur on Monday, March 18 […]