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June 4, 2020

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Kiwanis Club works to beautify downtown Jackson

The Kiwanis Club of the Jackson Area is once again conducting its summertime community beautification project of maintaining the hanging flower baskets in downtown Jackson.
Ladles of Love program announces schedule changes

Ladles of Love, an outreach meals mission of the Calvary United Methodist Church of Jackson which serves the Jackson, Wellston and Oak Hill area, will be making some changes in its schedule and procedures due to the state’s reducing of restrictions related to the COVID-19 situation.
Summer Meals (to-go) Program begins in Jackson area

COAD/RSVP of the Ohio Valley has launched its annual Summer Meals Program with changes in effect due to the restrictions of the state’s Stay-at-Home order. The program, which serves children in the Jackson City School District, began on Tuesday, May 26, at several different sites which are open to the public.
TLC Ministries announces Free Summer Lunch sites; congregate meals not required

Wellston’s Transforming Lives through Christ (TLC) Ministries has announced dates, times and locations for its Free Summer Lunch Program. All meals will be delivered to specific sites and those taking part are not required to eat on-site this year due to COVID-19 concerns.
‘Summer Lunch Program for All Kids’ in Oak Hill begins June 1

Beginning June 1, the 2020 “Summer Lunch Program for All Kids” will be held at the Trinity Wesleyan Church, 509 N. Elm St., Oak Hill, in the fellowship hall. This is a free summer breakfast and lunch for any child 18 years or younger. Serving will be on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, until July 31.
Faith Lutheran Church to resume live services

Pastor Martin P. Francis has announced that live, in-person worship services at the Faith Lutheran Church in Jackson will resume at the church this Sunday, May 31. It will be the first live service in almost three months due to the coronavirus situation.
Youth sports canceled in Wellston

After much discussion amongst the committee, evaluation of the published guidelines, as well as meetings with other area leagues and county health officials, the Make Wellston Beautiful has decided to cancel the recreation baseball and softball season this summer.
JHS Senior Breakfast adapts, thanks to Downtown Treatery
Oak Hill High School announces 2020 student scholarships