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May 25, 2022

Parking prohibited in downtown Wellston this Thursday, May 26

The City of Wellston has announced that street sweeping will be performed in the downtown district this Thursday, May 26.
Oak Hill School Board to hold Special Meeting on Wednesday, May 25

The Oak Hill Union Local School District will hold a special-session board meeting on Wednesday, May 25 at 5 p.m. at the Middle/High School Library, located at 5063 State Route 93 in Oak Hill.
Graduation coverage coming in Saturday’s edition

Graduation programs for the Class of 2022 at both Oak Hill and Vinton County high schools were conducted las Friday evening, May 20.
Jackson-Vinton Community Action offers assistance with water, wastewater

Jackson-Vinton Community Action, Inc, (JVCAI) can assist income-eligible residents of Jackson and Vinton counties with their residential water/wastewater bills.
Jackson Memorial Day activities set for Monday, May 30

The Jackson County Veterans’ Service Office will conduct the annual Memorial Day activities on Monday, May 30 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Jackson Cunty Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Jackson.
Martha Detty Foster named Festival of Flags grand marshal

Longtime Oak Hill resident Martha Detty Foster (pictured) has been bestowed the honor of being named the grand marshal of the 2022 Oak Hill Festival of Flags, which is set for this weekend, Friday May 27 through Monday, May 30.
New Wellston Council President, City Auditor take part in first meeting

Former Third Ward Wellston City Councilman and President Pro Tem, Rick Hudson, recently presided over his first meeting since officially being named Council President by the Wellston City Caucus of the Central Committee of the Jackson County Republican Party on May 12.
Ag returning to Rio Grande

The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College hosted a special event on Tuesday, May 24, to announce that the school would be offering a new program.
WPD captures man with alleged Fentanyl in his possession

A Hamden man faces multiple charges, after being apprehended by Wellston Police Department (WPD) officers following a brief foot pursuit late last Saturday night, May 21.
Jackson mourns the loss of longtime JPD officer, Butch Aldrich

The Jackson area community, along with the local law enforcement community, was stunned and saddened by the unexpected death of retired Jackson Police Department (JPD) officer Thomas “Butch” Aldrich on Monday morning, May 23.