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December 7, 2021

Pater Plantarum exhibit currently on display at the Markay

“Pater Plantarum,” translated from Latin meaning “Father of the Plant,” is a phrase that accurately describes the current gallery artist occupying the Markay Cultural Arts Center for the month of December.
Southeast Ohio communities receive $16.2 million for water infrastructure improvements

Communities in Southeast Ohio, including the Village of Coalton, are receiving more than $16.2 million in low-interest rate and principal forgiveness funding from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to improve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure and make other water quality improvements.
Cookie Walk brings holiday cheer in Jackson

Jackson’s downtown area had a high volume of pedestrian traffic through Thursday afternoon, Dec. 2, as the Cookie Walk took place - part of the First Thursday activities sponsored by the Jackson Downtown Association.
Lena’s Tree lighting signifies Christmas time in Coalton

The seventh-annual Lena’s Christmas Tree Lighting event at the Coalton Community Building was held Wednesday night, Dec. 1.
Christmas Treats on Wellston Streets, Lion’s Club Parade draw large crowds during holiday-heavy weekend

The City of Wellston showed its holiday spirit in the Lion's Club Parade and through the streets over the Dec. 4 weekend.
Christmas in the Village event ushers in another holiday season in Oak Hill
Jackson Christmas Parade and Holiday Light Up brings yuletide smiles to local residents

Hundreds of spectators flocked to Manpower Park and the streets of Jackson to view the ceremonial lighting of the trees at the Jackson Holiday Light Up and to view the Jackson Christmas Parade.
Jackson Probation Department makes several recent arrests

The Jackson County Municipal Court Probation Department, assisted by the Wellston Police Department, performed a probation house check at 268 S Wisconsin Ave. in Wellston on Tuesday, Nov. 30.
Wellston School Board to hold special meeting Thursday, Dec. 9

The Wellston City Schools Board of Education will hold a special board meeting on Thursday, Dec. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Administration Office of 1 E. Broadway St. in Wellston.
Jackson County Commissioners receive Gold Chain Award from longtime Township Trustees Association President

Longtime Jackson County Township Trustees Association President and Bloomfield Township Trustee, Roy Arthur, presented the Gold Chain Award to Jackson County Commissioners Paul Haller, Jon Hensler and Donnie Willis during the annual Township Trustees Banquet on Saturday, Dec. 4.