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January 25, 2020

JCEDP Executive Board gathers to evaluate projects

The Executive Committee of the Jackson Economic Development Partnership (JCEDP) Board gathered Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 21, at the JCEDP office in Jackson to discuss pending matters and future projects.
Johnson’s Emergency Vehicle Solutions expands in Southern Ohio

Johnson’s Emergency Vehicle Solutions is expanding operations in Jackson County. Adding to its current facilities, the 7,000-square-foot service facility outside of Coalton will support the company’s continued growth in Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky and help it expand capacity and create additional jobs in Southern Ohio.
Jackson City Council addresses many topics

The following topics were aired during the regular meeting of Jackson City Council on Monday evening, Jan. 13:
Jackson County 2020 Plat Book is published, available for purchase

The Jackson Soil & Water Conservation District (JSWCD), with Mapping Solutions, has announced the release of the recently published Jackson County Plat Book.
Mayor Evans meets with Congressman Johnson

U.S. Congressman Bill Johnson traveled Thursday, Jan. 23, to Jackson to meet new Jackson Mayor Randy Evans.
Kilgour, Pittman elected to lead Wellston School Board in 2020

The Wellston City Board of Education will begin 2020 with two new members in the leadership positions.
Cole, Kirby firm to provide legal services to City of Jackson

The Jackson-based law firm of Cole, Kirby & Associates will provide legal counsel to the city as the new year begins.
Ohio Chief Justice delivers $148,900 grant to local court

The highest-ranking judge in the State of Ohio, Ohio Supreme Court Justice Maureen O’Connor, was in Jackson Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 22, to deliver good news in the form of an oversized, but very welcome check.
Tom Parry Road reopens at bridge replacement site

The Jackson County Engineer's Office has announced that a location on County Road 62 (Tom Parry Road) that had been closed for a bridge replacement is now open. The Engineer's Office says it appreciates the patience of the residents that this closure has affected.
Jackson County Commissioners declare support for Second Amendment

More than 150 people gathered at the Jackson County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday morning, Jan. 22, to show support for the Second Amendment and the U.S. Constitution while also becoming civic lessons for the people who squeezed into the main room.