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.
Coalton Chili Cookoff supports Rhodes Home

The first-ever Coalton Historical Society Chili Cookoff went well Saturday afternoon, Dec. 8 at the James A. Rhodes Community Center.
Dr. Doug Jones appointed to the Jackson County Board of Health

Dr. Doug Jones of Wellston was appointed to serve on the Jackson County Board of Health during a District Advisory Council meeting held on Tuesday, Nov. 27. This appointment was made to fill a seat recently vacated by Dr. Greg Hawker when Dr. Hawker assumed the position and responsibilities of Medical Director of the Jackson County Health Department in October.
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.
2019 dog tags on sale

Dog tags for 2019 are on sale now according to Jackson County Dog Warden Deb Fout.
Tennessee man suffers serious injuries in wreck north of Oak Hill Saturday morning

The Ohio State Highway Jackson Post is investigating a single-vehicle injury-related crash that occurred on State Route 93 near Clay Banner Road at approximately 3:28 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8.

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