Sandra Jean Leonard

Sandra Jean Leonard

Sandra Jean Leonard, age 77, of Jackson, Ohio passed away on April 21, 2024, at home, surrounded by her family. Sandra was born in Wellston, Ohio to the late Edgar and Mona (Willis) Scarberry. Sandra was employed by the Times Journal newspaper for 30-plus years. She wrote a column for the Times Journal and Vinton County Courier called “Country Cooking.” […]

Karen (Albert) Norman

Karen (Albert) Norman passed peacefully with her family by her side on April 24, 2024. She was born on September 14, 1945, to the late Haldor and Pansy (Cline) Albert. She was born and raised in Jackson, Ohio. A complete obituary and condolences can be found at morelandfuneralhome.com.

Kenneth Hughes

Kenneth Hughes

Kenneth Wayne “Kenny” Hughes, age 67, of Oak Hill, Ohio passed away after an extended illness. He was born January 13th, 1957, in Oak Hill, Ohio to Delores (Rose) Hughes and the late Paul Hughes. Kenny was a graduate of Oak Hill High School. He was a former employee of both A.P Green of Jackson, Ohio and Pillsbury of Wellston, […]

Wellston Hope Methodist Church to hold Rummage Sale event on Saturday, May 4Free Access

The Wellston Hope Methodist Church Women will hold its annual Rummage Sale, Lunch and Baked Goods Sale at its Wellston location on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Household items, assorted baked goods, a few tomato and cucumber plants and more will be available for purchase. The ladies will also have tacos in a bag and hot...

‘Dinner in the Dust’ slated for Saturday, May 18 at Jackson County FairgroundsFree Access

The Jackson County Livestock Committee will present its annual “Dinner in the Dust” on Saturday evening, May 18 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Jackson County Fairgrounds at 96 Meadow Run Road in Wellston. Seats will cost $35 each or $250 for a table of eight. Dinner will consist of pulled pork, potatoes, green beans, coleslaw and dessert. Southern Ohio...

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints knits blankets for Buckeye Community Services

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints knits blankets for Buckeye Community ServicesFree Access

Buckeye Community Services is a private nonprofit agency that serves people with developmental disabilities in Southern Ohio. Recently, women from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Jackson spent several hours tying knots of fleece as part of a service project to provide homemade blankets for those in the community.  Included with the blankets were encouragement cards that...