“Cementing the promise” was the theme of the new Vinton County National Bank groundbreaking ceremony held Wednesday afternoon, May 31 at 203 West Main St. in McArthur — formerly the McClure’s Family Restaurant site. Vinton County Bank President Mark Erslan hosted an event complete with the ceremonial dirt shoveling and throwing by the bank and local government officials. The new […]
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Margaret Ann Pool and Park of Oak Hill opens for summer fun
FREEThe Margaret Ann Pool and Park, owned and operated by and located in the Village of Oak Hill, has announced that it is open as of Thursday, June 1. The public pool will be open Monday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Admission prices will be $2 for students (ages 4-17); $4 for adults (ages 18-59); […]
Heating assistance is available through Jackson-Vinton Community Action, Inc.
FREEThe Ohio Department of Development and Jackson-Vinton Community Action, Inc. (JVCAI) want to remind senior citizens in Ohio that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines pay their heating bills. Applied directly to the customer’s utility or bulk fuel […]
Oak Hill’s Margaret Ann Pool to open Thursday, June 1
FREEThe village-owned-and-operated Margaret Ann Pool in Oak Hill will open for the 2023 season this Thursday, June 1, at 315 Washington St. in Oak Hill. Operating hours will be 12 p.m. from 6 p.m. The daily admission costs will be $2 for students, $4 for adults and $2 for senior citizens. Season memberships are also available for purchase. Look for […]

Vinton County National Bank breaks ground on new facility
FREEVinton County National Bank representatives and other dignitaries and principals were on hand for a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the start of construction of a new $2.6-million bank facility at the site of the former McClure’s Restaurant on West Main Street in McArthur. This new building will house all retail employees and will be the retail center for […]

Another round of Rockets turn their tassels
Grace Plummer and Shayla Rice, the Best of Class at Wellston High School (WHS) for 2023, led the way for the 137th Commencement Friday evening, May 26, remembering what was, and looking forward to what lies ahead. The event kicked off at 6:30 p.m. inside the WHS gymnasium with brief introductions prior to the Best of Class speeches. First up […]
Wellston High School announces graduates of Class of 2023
FREEWellston High School has announced the graduates of the Class of 2023, which are as follows: Jayla Alexander, Brody Bame, Toni Bartlett, Roman Blankenship, David Borders, Brenton Breech, Lacie Brenner, Caitlin Bright, Shawn Burchett, Chloie Burgett, Zoe Cahoon, John Callebs, Cosmo Carrington, Landon Carter and Brooklyn Case. Jeffery Collins, Konnor Collins, Audrie Colmer, Devin Cooper, Mackenzie Coulter, Austin Crabtree, Blake […]
Madison Township trustees switch meeting date to Thursday, June 8
FREEThe Madison Township trustees in Jackson County would like to announce a change in dates for their monthly meeting in June. This month’s meeting has been rescheduled to 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 8 at the Township Building at 114 Smith St. in Oak Hill. The regular date for the June meeting was Monday, June 12.
My Brother’s Place to have uniform hours, starting Monday, June 5
FREEMy Brother’s Place in Wellston will observe new operating hours, effective next Monday, June 5, according to new Director Connie Pelletier. Pelletier announces that My Brother’s Place will be open to the public on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. each of those days and will be conducting transactions regarding food and clothing during those same […]