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February 28, 2021

This Valentine’s Day, show your love for your community on Cause Connector

Move over Cupid, there’s a new matchmaker in town! Cause Connector was developed by the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio as a new way to give to communities and causes you care about this Valentine’s Day and beyond.
A Happy and Healthy Heart for February

February is recognized as American Heart Month. Now is the perfect time to learn about your risk for heart disease and the steps you can take to keep your heart healthy. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) stated that heart disease is the leading cause of death among both men and women in the United States. Heart disease can happen at any age.
Virtual Lenten Luncheon program set for Wednesday, March 3

The next virtual Lenten Luncheon presentation in Jackson is set for Wednesday, March 3.
Two local artists in Markay spotlight

The works of two local artists, Megan Peters and Paul Brown, will be showcased in the next exhibit at the Markay Cultural Arts Center in downtown Jackson.
JHS Quick Recall Quiz Bowl Team FAC champions

The team from Jackson High School (JHS) won the overall FAC (Frontier Athletic Conference) Quick Recall Quiz Bowl championship as the result of a tournament conducted Saturday, Feb. 20.
Happy Birthday, ‘Mr. History’

Well-known Jackson County resident Robert (Bob) Ervin (pictured) was very surprised last Saturday, Feb. 20, when his good friend, Mark Wood, delivered 68 birthday cards to him in honor of his 85^th birthday.
Chicken & Noodle Dinner supports levy

The Jackson County Board on Aging Levy Committee members were busy on Friday, Feb. 19 cooking and selling chicken and noodle dinners to the public.
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Lenten Luncheon programs to be presented on Facebook

Due to the COVID-19 situation, the Jackson Ministerial Association will not be conducting its annual series of Lenten Luncheon programs, which are normally held the each Wednesday during Lent at the First Baptist Church of Jackson. Only one Lenten Luncheon program was conducted last year before the pandemic shut down the remaining schedule.
Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp postpones Family Hiking Day; reset for Saturday, March 20

Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp has postponed its Family Hiking Day event, which had been scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 27 and it has been reset for Saturday, March 20.