December 16, 2018

Jackson Lions recognized for perfect attendance

The following Lions were recognized for perfect attendance for the 2017-2018 year:
PERI Jackson County Chapter to meet Dec. 20

Cameron Garczyk, Legislative Aide for State Ohio Speaker of the House Ryan Smith, will be the speaker for the Thursday, Dec. 20 meeting of the Jackson County Chapter of the Public Employee Retirees, Inc. The meeting will be held at the Faith Lutheran Church, 245 E. Huron St., Jackson. The meeting is open to all retired public employees and their spouses, and it starts at 10 a.m. Coffee and doughnuts will be served.
Atomic Credit Union donates $1,000 to WHS

The Rockets Student-Run Credit Union, located in Wellston High School, recently received a donation of $1,000 from Atomic Credit Union. The students were given a membership goal to achieve in order to promote the importance of saving at a young age and to remind everyone that, no matter the amount, every penny counts when it comes to making consistent deposits into a savings account!
Jackson Rotarians honor Haley Webb and Annalee Warrens as Seniors of the Month

Two Jackson High School seniors with sterling records of academic achievement and involvement in extra-curricular and community activities are being honored by the Jackson Rotary Club as its “Seniors of the Month” for December, 2018.
JACKSON-VINTON COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Wellston Santa Float set to visit Jackson, Santa also at park

The Wellston Lions Club Santa Float will be visiting the city of Jackson this Sunday and Monday, Dec. 16-17.
Buckeye Hills Career Center receives national recognition

Buckeye Hills Career Center has received the annual merit award from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) for achieving a 100 percent pass rate on the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination for the cycle of August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018.
Jackson Elks Lodge gives boost to Jackson Food Pantry

On Friday, Nov. 30, the Jackson Elks Lodge delivered a $700 check to the Jackson Food Pantry that was used to purchase food from the Southeastern Ohio Food Bank in Logan to be given to those in need during this special time of the year.
Ohio Valley Bank gives back once again at Christmas time

Since 1985, the Ohio Valley Bank’s (OVB) Employee’s Community Fund has raised approximately $322,000. In 2018 alone, OVB employees have donated well over $18,000 to 61 charitable groups in the surrounding areas. On Friday, Dec. 7, the Jackson OVB office was proud to share $1,620 with 14 charities or organizations.
UCT #380 ‘Gone to the Dogs’ this fall

United Commercial Travelers Fraternal Council #380 welcomed Therapy Dogs International for their recent meeting. Debbie Willis and Gwen Mercer brought Jazz and Honey, both registered therapy dogs. Jazz is also a registered Disaster Stress Relief Dog.