'Crime Watch' published Dec. 12, 2018
2019 dog tags are now on sale

Dog tags for 2019 are on sale now according to Jackson County Dog Warden Deb Fout.
‘Light Up, Jackson’ Contest under way

Once again this Christmas season, the Jackson Area Festivals and Events (JAFE) organization is conducting its holiday-lights-decorating contest called “Light Up, Jackson.” Elizabeth’s Flowers and Gifts of Jackson is the contest sponsor.
AAA awards local police for safety efforts

AAA East Central honored local police departments recently for their outstanding efforts to increase road safety for all motorists. Fourteen Ohio departments received Platinum Awards, while an additional eight departments were honored with Gold and Silver awards, including three which cover Jackson and Vinton counties.
UPDATE: Officials report latest on odors issue in Wellston area

Columbia Gas Co. customers in Wellston, Goldsboro, Glen Roy and Coalton will continue to notice a strong odor in their natural gas through the day on Wednesday from a chemical called Mercaptan. However, a company spokesman says the gas system is safe and emergency-services personnel have reported no injuries or sicknesses as a result of an incident on Tuesday.
Columbia Gas Co. comments on odor detected in natural gas lines in Jackson County

Due to a supplier issue, Columbia Gas customers in Wellston, Goldsboro, Glen Roy, Coalton, Jackson, and Oak Hill may notice an unusually strong odor in natural gas supplied to their area.
Allen Potter takes reins as new chief for Jackson Police Department
BULLETIN: 4-way stop in effect at intersection of Pennsylvania Ave. and 13th St.

Wellston city officials announce the traffic light at the intersection of 13^th Street and South Pennsylvania Avenue is currently not operating.
BULLETIN: Wellston officials advise pervasive odor does not pose any danger

Wellston city officials announced Tuesday afternoon that all residents of the city of Wellston may be experiencing the smell of natural gas, but also say there is no danger involved
Troopers focused on impaired driving as holidays approach

The Ohio State Highway Patrol remains committed to removing impaired drivers from Ohio’s roads before senseless tragedies occur. During the first 10 months of 2018, troopers made 22,432 arrests for impaired driving resulting in 51 fewer OVI-related fatal crashes.

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