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February 24, 2020

LaRosa's supports Jackson through Southeast Ohio Foodbank

For 2019, LaRosa’s Family Pizzeria engaged the Jackson area community during the holiday season, to help raise funds to support the Southeast Ohio Foodbank. LaRosa’s Jackson family pizzeria contributed $5 from the sale of every $10 Buddy Card purchased through its ‘Feed Our Neighbors in Need’ program resulting in a $500 contribution to the Southeast Ohio Foodbank.
Pvt-2 Andrew M. Compston completes U.S. Army Basic Training

Pvt-2 Andrew Michael Compston of Wellston, Ohio, graduated U.S. Army Basic Training at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina on Feb. 13, 2020.
Top student spellers recognized by Wellston School Board

Wellston’s top-place finishers at the Wellston Middle School Spelling Bee were recognized at the district’s Board of Education meeting Feb. 10.
MLK Essay Contest winners recognized by Jackson School Board

These 11 Jackson City School elementary students were winners in the regional MLK Essay Contest and were recognized at the Feb. 11 meeting of the Jackson City Board of Education.
CORAS award winner honored by Wellston School Board

Bus Driver Lori Cassill (center) was recognized by the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools as an outstanding support staff member nominated by the Wellston City School District.
Young Americans’ visit set to begin this Sunday

The Young Americans will make their return to Wellston and Jackson County to share their talents and pass on their skills and knowledge to local students interested in gaining experience in the performing arts. This nonprofit music, dance and performance organization will make a stop in Wellston this Sunday through Tuesday, Feb. 23-25, as part of its Spring Midwest Tour.
Amy Duggan event: A true ‘Classic’ with $10,000 raised

During its 12-year history, the Amy Duggan Memorial Classic has developed into one of the more popular annual fundraising events in Jackson County. Participants, supporters and attendees like being part of it and enjoy knowing they are helping out a worthy cause.
Candidates invited to Festival of Flags ‘Chili Supper’ fundraiser at MJFD Bingo Hall March 5

The Oak Hill Festival of Flags is hosting a Meet the Candidates Chili Supper on Thursday, March 5 at the Madison-Jefferson Firefighters Bingo Hall in Oak Hill from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The Young Americans will arrive in Wellston this weekend

Area students are preparing for the opportunity of a lifetime where they will take the stage with the California-based performing arts group, The Young Americans. This nonprofit music, dance and performance organization will make a stop in Wellston, Sunday through Tuesday, Feb. 23-25, during its Spring Midwest Tour.
Seniors receive love, hugs at YMCA

The Jackson Area YMCA was packed Friday afternoon, Feb. 14, for the annual Hug Your Heart Day. The event is conducted to show love and support for senior citizens, who are the guests of honor.