Rocky Russell

Rocky Russell

Rocky Russell, age 62, of Wellston passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. He was born May 11, 1962, in Denver, Colorado to Duke and Irene Russell. Rocky was a 1981 graduate of Wellston High School. He enjoyed fishing, camping and hiking, working on cars, and spending time with his friends, which included […]

Sharon Kay Needham

Sharon Kay Needham

Sharon Kay Needham, age 82, of Oak Hill, Ohio passed away after a brief illness at Holzer Senior Living in Gallipolis, Ohio with her family at her bedside. She was born September 3, 1942, in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late James Albert and Sally (Jacobs) Hutchison. Sharon was a 1960 graduate of Jackson High School. She completed her undergraduate degree […]

Thomas Lee Shaffer

Thomas Lee Shaffer

Thomas Lee Shaffer, age 73, passed away March 19, 2025, at Holzer Medical Center. Thomas was born February 17, 1952, in Akron, Ohio to Earl and Gathel (Barnett) Shaffer. Thomas grew up in Meigs County, Ohio. He graduated from Meigs High School in 1970 and enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he did active duty in the Vietnam war. Upon […]

Local students named to Fall 2024 semester honors lists at Miami UniversityFree Access

Miami University students who are ranked in the top 20 percent of undergraduate students within each division for the fall semester 2024 have been named to the Dean's List, recognizing academic excellence. Local students named to this list are Jenna Crowe of Ray, Keaton Travis of McArthur, Evan Spires of Jackson, Jillian Evans of Jackson and Cody Addington of New...

Abbi Swisher named to Cumberlands Dean’s List for Fall ’24 semesterFree Access

In recognition of academic performance, the Office of Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced that Abbi Swisher of Wellston has been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours (a full course load), maintain a minimum cumulative grade-point...

Wellston Public Library hosting ‘Craft Supply Swap’ for a limited period of timeFree Access

The Sylvester Memorial Wellston Public Library will be hosting a “Craft Supply Swap” from March 24 through April 5. Members of the public are welcome to bring in their unused craft supplies and swap them for different craft supplies. Those who have ever thought of trying a new craft are invited to bring in all those leftover art supplies and...