The Telegram News

05/24/2026

Each year, Ohioans have the chance to go fishing for free, but for two days only. The free fishing weekend for Ohio residents is slated this year, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, for Father’s Day weekend (June 20-21). All size and daily limits apply during these two days. Ohio residents may fish for […]

Each year, Ohioans have the chance to go fishing for free, but for two days only. The free fishing weekend for Ohio residents is slated this year, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, for Father’s Day weekend (June 20-21). All size and daily limits app...

05/24/2026

Big plays and a stellar pitching performance by Braxton Ingalls bolstered Wellston to a 3-0 home-field win over Fairland Thursday afternoon in a Division V District Tournament win. Ingalls went the complete-game route, allowing three hits while fanning 11 batters. The victory gives Wellston a 16-11 mark as they travel to the VA Memorial Stadium in Chillicothe on Wednesday to […]

Big plays and a stellar pitching performance by Braxton Ingalls bolstered Wellston to a 3-0 home-field win over Fairland Thursday afternoon in a Division V District Tournament win. Ingalls went the complete-game route, allowing three hits while fanning 11 batters. The victory gives Wellston a 16-11....

05/23/2026

The Wellston City Schools Board of Education will meet for a special board meeting on Thursday, May 28 at 6 p.m. at the Administration Office, located at 1 East Broadway in Wellston. The following are anticipated agenda items which include, but are not limited to, employment of personnel and the approval of various contracts and agreements. An executive session will […]

The Wellston City Schools Board of Education will meet for a special board meeting on Thursday, May 28 at 6 p.m. at the Administration Office, located at 1 East Broadway in Wellston. The following are anticipated agenda items which include, but are not limited to, employment of personnel and the app...

05/23/2026

The Jackson County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) in cooperation with local emergency response agencies will conduct a hazardous materials full-scale exercise with the Jackson Fire Department, Bellisio Foods and the Holzer Medical Center – Jackson on Sunday, May 31, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Exercise activities will be conducted at the Bellisio Foods on Broadway Street in Jackson […]

The Jackson County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) in cooperation with local emergency response agencies will conduct a hazardous materials full-scale exercise with the Jackson Fire Department, Bellisio Foods and the Holzer Medical Center – Jackson on Sunday, May 31, from 1 p.m. until 5 ...

05/23/2026

Knighthorst Shredding, LLC is scheduled to be in the alley beside the Sylvester Memorial Wellston Public Library on Saturday, May 30 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Individuals may bring up to five boxes or bags to be shredded. This is a free community event; however, donations are greatly appreciated. It will be a drive-thru event in the library’s parking […]

Knighthorst Shredding, LLC is scheduled to be in the alley beside the Sylvester Memorial Wellston Public Library on Saturday, May 30 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Individuals may bring up to five boxes or bags to be shredded. This is a free community event; however, donations are greatly appreciated. It...

05/23/2026

The Jackson Area Family Activity Center (JAFAC) is excited to announce the first year of Summer Sport Series! This 11-week summer sports program for children ages 5 to 11 will teach attendees all about a different sport each week. The Summer Sports Series itinerary is as follows: Tennis Week 1 – June 1 to June 5 Flag Football Week 2 […]

The Jackson Area Family Activity Center (JAFAC) is excited to announce the first year of Summer Sport Series! This 11-week summer sports program for children ages 5 to 11 will teach attendees all about a different sport each week. The Summer Sports Series itinerary is as follows: Tennis Week 1 – J...

05/23/2026

The Kiwanis Club of the Jackson Area invites local families to celebrate the end of the school year at the annual “Bash in the Park” on Saturday, May 30. The free community appreciation event will run from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Manpower Park on East Main Street in Jackson. Designed as a reward for the hard work of […]

The Kiwanis Club of the Jackson Area invites local families to celebrate the end of the school year at the annual “Bash in the Park” on Saturday, May 30. The free community appreciation event will run from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Manpower Park on East Main Street in Jackson. Designed as a reward fo...

05/23/2026

In April, a number of students involved in extracurriculars and more received public recognition during a meeting of the Wellston City School District Board of Education. Featured in this article is third grader Winter Shepherd who participated in the 2025-2026 Elks Drug Awareness Poster Contest. Shepherd ended up becoming the District and State winner in the contest. She also earned […]

In April, a number of students involved in extracurriculars and more received public recognition during a meeting of the Wellston City School District Board of Education. Featured in this article is third grader Winter Shepherd who participated in the 2025-2026 Elks Drug Awareness Poster Contest. Sh...

05/23/2026

The Jackson County Veterans Commission has canceled its monthly meeting for Monday, May 25 due it falling on the Memorial Day holiday.

05/23/2026

Ohio Valley Bank’s Aaron Chapman, Assistant Vice President I, Senior Credit Analyst, and Jessica Taylor, Branch Operations Manager, recently graduated from the Ohio Bankers League (OBL) Bank Leadership Institute Class of 2025-2026. The OBL Bank Leadership Institute is a year-long program designed to cultivate Ohio’s next generation of banking leaders. Through in-depth coursework, peer collaboration and executive coaching, participants gain […]

Ohio Valley Bank’s Aaron Chapman, Assistant Vice President I, Senior Credit Analyst, and Jessica Taylor, Branch Operations Manager, recently graduated from the Ohio Bankers League (OBL) Bank Leadership Institute Class of 2025-2026. The OBL Bank Leadership Institute is a year-long program designed ...

05/23/2026

Atomic Credit Union President and CEO Thomas Griffiths joined some of the nation’s top financial leaders last week for a national financial literacy roundtable hosted by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Participants included Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman, Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould, National Credit Union […]

Atomic Credit Union President and CEO Thomas Griffiths joined some of the nation’s top financial leaders last week for a national financial literacy roundtable hosted by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Participants included Federal Reserve Vice Ch...