Obituaries

Robert Matthews “Bob” Dixon

Robert Matthews “Bob” Dixon

Alex Shope | January 9, 2026

Robert Matthews “Bob” Dixon, age 77, of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his home. He was born June 22, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Roy E. Dixon and Glenna J. Matthews Dixon. Bob graduated in 1967 from Bellville West High School in Bellview, Illinois and later received an associate’s degree in business […]

Dorothy Hagerty

Dorothy Hagerty

Alex Shope | January 8, 2026

Dorothy G. Hagerty, age 95, of Chillicothe passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 14, 1930, in Wellston, Ohio to the late Cora Keck Jolly. Dorothy’s mother passed away when Dorothy was one month old, and she was raised by her grandparents, Sam and Lettie Keck. Dorothy graduated from Wilton High School in […]

Wayne Allen “Pete” Henry

Wayne Allen “Pete” Henry

Alex Shope | January 7, 2026

Wayne Allen “Pete” Henry, age 69, of Wellston passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at his home. He was born August 29, 1956, in Wellston, Ohio to the late William Dwayne “Wayne” Henry and Mary Marguerite “Margie” Whiting Henry. Pete, as he was known by all, was a 1974 graduate of Wellston High School. He was a former underground coal […]

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Wellston Rotary Club to host Valentine’s Dinner and Dance on Saturday, Feb. 14Free Access

January 9, 2026

The Wellston Rotary Club, in support of their yearly Wellston High School scholarships, will host a Valentine’s Dinner and Dance on Saturday, Feb. 14 at Scotty’s on First of Wellston. Social hour and appetizers will be available from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the dinner and dance will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are currently on sale and will...

‘Winter Woods’ Hike to be held at Lake Katharine on Sunday, Jan. 11Free Access

January 9, 2026

A Winter Hike will be held on Sunday, Jan. 11 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve public parking lot. The theme of this hike will be “Winter Woods.” Naturalists will lead this hike and educate participants on the subtle and fascinating changes that take place in the forest in deep winter. Suffice to say, the...

Chess Club to meet at Jackson Area Family Activity Center every SundayFree Access

January 9, 2026

The Jackson Area Family Activity Center of 594 E. Main St. in Jackson is proud to announce the beginning of its new Chess Club, which will meet every Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. as of Jan. 4. The cost to attend each instance is $3 per person. All levels of skill are welcome!