The 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 […]
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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 […]
Jackson City Schools kindergarten registration to begin Monday, May 19
FREEJackson City Schools will hold kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year from Monday, May 19 to Wednesday, May 21. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact Erin Sexton at 740-286-6442 or email [email protected].
Oak Hill Elementary preschool, kindergarten registration appointments now open
FREEOak Hill Elementary is now accepting registration appointments for preschool and kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. Call 740-682-7096 to schedule an appointment. The registration dates are May 20-22.
Jackson’s bed tax helps fund tourism opportunities locally
The City of Jackson Visitors and Conventions Commission Board met on Wednesday, April 9, to award tourism funds to those who met the application deadline of Monday, March 31. The Commission Board is made up of Jackson City Council President Dan Fulks, who serves as chairman; Jackson City Councilman Ryan Peters, and Jackson City Auditor Brett Reed. The Commission is […]
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