Wilfred E. “Gene” DeMers, age 84, of McArthur, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born November 5, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Alphonse DeMers and Francis Reagen DeMers. Gene was a former self-employed clock maker. He is survived by his wife, Helen… Read More: Wilfred E. “Gene” DeMers »
One of the top scholar-athletes from the Jackson High School (JHS) Class of 1973 will represent the class at this year’s Jackson High School Alumni Association’s Annual Reunion and Program. Ross County resident and retired educator and coach Kenneth (Kenny) Valentine will deliver the 35th-year anniversary toast for the Class of 1973 when the Reunion… Read More: Outstanding scholar-athlete to offer alumni toast for JHS Class of… »
It is fairly well known Jackson County has three Medal of Honor recipients – John Wollam, Donald Long, and James M. Compston – but a fourth has been found and although he is not from Jackson County, he has Wellston connections. With Memorial Day just around the corner it seems appropriate to publish this story… Read More: Medal of Honor recipient has Wellston connections »