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Laurelville Woman Involved in Head-On Collision in Jackson County
Jackson, OH (July 14, 2024) – A two-vehicle crash on Limerick Road, just north of Big Rock Road in Jackson County, has prompted an investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, underscoring the importance of safe driving practices in the region. The incident, reported at 8:13 PM yesterday evening,...
Jackson Patrol Post investigating a two-vehicle injury crash in Jackson County
JACKSON — Troopers from the Jackson Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle injury crash around 8:13 p.m. Sunday, July 14, that occurred on Limerick Road just north of Big Rock Road in Jackson County. Regenia Lear, 62, of Laurelville was operating a black 2014 Volkswagen Passat and Haylie Johnson, 19, of Beaver, was operating a gray 2011 Toyota Camry, according to the OSHP. Lear was traveling southbound on Limerick Road and Johnson was traveling northbound on Limerick Road when she...
Round-up: Miss Vinton County crowned; Fourth of July parades
A round-up of all things Vinton and Jackson counties... Vinton County’s Fourth of July parades in McArthur and Wilkesville offered the community a chance to come together and celebrate the nation’s founding. Politicians like Vinton County Common Pleas Judge James Payne handed out candy as he walked down the street greeting folks. Sheriff Ryan Cain...
OHHA to livestream from Jackson County Fair
Grove City, OH — The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will continue its 2024 Ohio County Fair racing season with two days of livestreaming coverage from the Jackson County Fair in Wellston beginning Friday (July 12). The OHHA will provide live coverage of both race days at Wellston. Coverage...
Funds secured for Wayne Forest visitor's center, Coal Grove riverfront improvements
COLUMBUS — A $4.2 billion capital budget approved last week by the State of Ohio includes $16.2 million that will directly serve Lawrence, Gallia and Jackson counties, said House Speaker Jason Stephens, R-Haverhill. Gov. Mike DeWine signed off on Ohio’s $4.2 billion capital budget bill — House Bill 2...
Traffic Alert: Malfunctioning traffic lights in Oak Hill
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has issued a traffic alert for motorists traveling through Oak Hill, as all traffic lights in the village are currently out of service. Officials announced that the malfunction had affected traffic signals at multiple intersections within Oak Hill. In...
Round-up: Dog shelter needs ice; Pageants ahead
A round-up of all things Vinton and Jackson counties… Per Christine Aller Barclay, the Vinton County Dog Shelter has six dogs in outside cages that it would to adopt out to good homes. She requests bags of ice to help the dogs deal with top temperatures that have been in the mid to upper 90s this past week. For more information about how to adopt these animals, contact (740) 596-9285. ...
Be sure to congratulate all the ribbon winners
I remember my first county fair – Jackson County, Ohio.
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