UPDATE: Suspect named in alleged kidnapping of two Jackson County women

Deputies of the Jackson County Sheriff's Office are currently investigating a report of a kidnapping, but have now named the suspect who faces major felony charges as a result of the episode.
Beaver woman found dead in partially submerged SUV off Vega Road

A Pike County woman was found dead in her wrecked and partially submerged vehicle Monday morning, Jan. 21 off Vega Road in southeastern Jackson County.
Sheriff Frazier: Kidnapped victims now safe; suspect arrested

Jackson County Sheriff Tedd Frazier's Office received a report Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 from a male stating that his mother and another relative had been kidnapped. He believed that they were being taken to Columbus, Ohio.
VINTON COUNTY DOWNGRADED TO LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY STATUS

As of 2:53 p.m. Sunday, Vinton County downgraded to a Level 1 Snow Emergency status. Jackson County remains at Level 1 at this time.
Winter storm brings snow, frigid temperatures

As expected, the anticipated winter storm did indeed hit Southeastern Ohio will several inches of snow falling in the early-morning hours Sunday. The overnight snow was accompanied by temperatures plummeting approximately 25 degrees to the teens with gusting winds making it seem even colder. A Winter Weather Advisory which had been in effect was scheduled to expire at noon on Sunday
Mayoral candidate Eric Brown touts city government/business experience

Jackson City Council President Eric Brown is formally announcing his candidacy for Jackson City Mayor.
Oak Hill contracts cemetery lawn care work

The Oak Hill Village Council voted to extend a cemetery-lawn care contract to Kelly’s Lawn and Landscape, LLC Company at its most recent meeting on Tuesday evening, Jan. 8. The decision means village leaders are opting to contract this work out rather than having village employees do it.
Peters takes seat as Jackson City Council begins new year

Jackson City Council conducted its first meeting of 2019 on Monday evening, Jan. 14 with a new member seated at the table.
Wellston City officials ready to crack down on unclean, trashy properties

Wellston City Council is looking to further efforts into cleaning up residential properties as discussed originally at its Thursday, Dec. 6 meeting.
Council has approved two separate ordinances pertaining to property maintenance, which will in turn assist the Code Enforcement Officer(s) in performing their duties.
Jackson company granted license for medical marijuana processing

It has been a long wait, but for Appalachian Pharm Processing, LLC the stars aligned last Wednesday, Jan. 9 when the company received news that the State of Ohio Department of Commerce, Medical Marijuana Control Program publically confirmed that Appalachian Pharm Processing, LLC has been awarded a Medical Marijuana Processor provisional license in Jackson.

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