The Telegram would like to correct and clarify information which was included in an article published in the Saturday, Feb. 22 edition regarding a proposed new countywide mutual-aid agreement among the local fire departments in Jackson County.

The Young Americans are currently visiting Wellston and providing instruction in singing, dancing performance to approximately 150 local students in grades 3-12. The instruction will be capped off by a public performance at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Wellston Middle School.

On Friday, a Pike County grand jury indicated suspended Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader with a first-degree felony charge of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity as well as 17 other charges

Wellston City Council President Connie Pelletier announces that the Finance Committee of Wellston City Council will meet this Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m. at the Wellston City Building. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the RCAP study as it pertains to the water ordinance.

The Jackson County Engineer’s Office announced Wednesday that Flatwoods Road (Township Road 116) is going to be closed for several days so that the County Highway Department can replace a culvert. The section that is going to be closed is located between CH&D Road (County Road 2) and Floyd Williams Road (Township Road 115). “We appreciate your patience while this work is being done,” a Highway Department spokesman stated.

Wellston Mayor Charlie Hudson has announced that Wellston Park Road, also known as the Scenic Highway, will be closed until further notice due to the damage to a bridge.