The 2024-25 school year is still months away, but the Jackson City Board of Education acted at its Tuesday, April 9 meeting to hire six new teachers who will fill known openings. Hired to one-year contracts were Jerrica Kerns, Darcy Williams, Heidi DeLong, Caitlyn Fell, Mindi Gregory and Jordan Morgan. All six were present for the occasion and were given […]
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Cars collide at SR 32/Burlington Road intersection Friday afternoon
The Jackson Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred on State Route 32 at the intersection of Burlington Road at approximately 3:42 p.m. on Friday, May 10. The crash occurred when a Chevy Impala car driven by Rick Ward, 64, of Waverly, was traveling westbound on State Route 32 and failed to yield […]
Dirt flying as Buckeye Hills links education with job opportunities
Groundbreaking conducted for Electrical Trades Complex buildingThe dirt was flying Tuesday afternoon. May 7 at the Buckeye Hills Career Center (BHCC) as a groundbreaking ceremony was conducted for yet another positive development on the campus — the construction of a new Electrical Trades Complex building. Once completed, the new building will house the Power Lineman, Telecommunications, Broadband and Heavy Equipment Operator Programs. The event also served as Career […]
Mayor seeks to continue income tax in Jackson
Revisions: Revenue for fire department, tax would not expireJackson Mayor Randy Evans is seeking the support of Jackson City Council to place the 1.5-percent city income tax issue on the citywide ballot in the Nov. 5 General Election. Jackson City Council was presented with two related ordinances regarding the continuation of the city income tax at its most recent meeting on Monday evening, April 22. Council heard first […]
Wellston tentatively awards contract for phase one of new water treatment plant
The City of Wellston is in dire need of a new water treatment plant as it has two plants – North and South – which are in bad shape due to age. Wellston Mayor Anthony Brenner had previously explained that the current water plants are in “horrible shape” with one of them being 60 to 70 years old and the […]
Local goods and produce now available at Vinton County Farmers Market on Saturdays
FREEThe Vinton County Farmers Market will take place every Saturday from April through October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Vinton County High School parking lot in McArthur. Fresh, local produce, handcrafted artisan goods, delicious foods and family fun will all be in ample supply at these events. All are invited to come and support local farmers and […]
Wellston Board of Education to hold regular meeting on Monday, May 13
FREEThe Wellston City Schools Board of Education will meet for its regular board meeting on Monday, May 13 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Administration Office located at 1 East Broadway in Wellston.
Jackon continues flushing fire hydrants throughout town
FREEThe public is asked to be advised that the City of Jackson’s Water Distribution Wastewater Collection Department will be continuing to flush fire hydrants and conduct valve exercising throughout town. A member of the Water Department is pictured flushing and testing the flow of a fire hydrant along Main Street in downtown Jackson. Jackson Mayor Randy Evans told The Telegram […]
Oak Hill Area Chamber of Commerce
On the Agenda: Monday, April 8 meetingThe following business was conducted by officers of the Oak Hill Chamber of Commerce during a meeting held on Monday, April 8. The monthly meeting was held at the Liberty Theater Community Center in Oak Hill. Oak Hill Chamber Vice President Bruce Barkhurst opened the meeting. Officers attending the meeting that afternoon in addition to Barkhurst were Chamber Treasurer Caleb […]
Aiming for Hoop Shoot excellence
Jackson eighth-grader Mason Malone concludes memorable runWhen Jackson eighth-grade basketball player Mason Malone begins his high school career in the 2024-25 season, knowledgeable opposing coaches who do their proper research should adopt an immediate defensive strategy. Don’t allow the sharpshooting Malone to get his feet set for an open shot — and even more importantly, don’t put the young man at the foul line. Malone, the […]
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