OAK HILL— The Oak Hill Area Chamber of Commerce will conduct a dedication ceremony for Revolutionary War Ordinal Sergeant James W. McDaniel on Thursday, July 4, at 11 a.m. at the Central Memorial Park in Oak Hill. A short program will be followed by light refreshments. Ordinal Sergeant James W. McDaniel was the son of Henry… Read More »
JACKSON— Residents of Jackson with an interest in history, and those who have been waiting to see a Civil War Reenactment first hand, will be pleased to know that one is coming to Jackson County on Friday, August 16, through Sunday, August 18. The 150th anniversary of the American Civil War provides a fresh opportunity… Read More »
Every book tells a story. A high school yearbook though, tells many stories; it can be a not only a personal memory book but also a useful tool for genealogists and local historians, plus a fascinating look into a different era. Come to the Lillian E. Jones Museum June 21 to learn more about Jackson… Read More »
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 »
Wellston’s Trinity United Methodist Church on South New York Avenue at 4th Street, is slated to close Sunday, May 19, when the congregation relinquishes the church to Methodist Conference officials. The church was founded in 1881 when three laymen, David Woolam, David Ramsey, and Hubert Guinn, visited the conference requesting a preacher to hold meeting… Read More »
JACKSON— Unlike last year’s “Rendezvous at the Rock”, which was a cold overcast day with approaching thunderstorms, this year the weather was perfect. A large crowd gathered for the 3rd annual “Rendezvous at the Rock” event, which is a celebration of fort ancient and Native-American cultures held at Leo Petroglyph State Memorial Park. The event was free to the… Read More »
JACKSON— Everyone was young once and the newest exhibit at the Jones Museum shows 136 years of local and national history through the lens of youth; how it was for boys and girls who went through Jackson High School through the years. “This exhibit relies heavily on the Osky Wow, the JHS yearbook, along with… Read More »
JACKSON— Several residents, dignitaries, students, and family members of former Governor James A. Rhodes were on hand for the unveiling of his monument and statue on Thursday. The ceremony for the unveiling and dedication took place at the Jackson County Courthouse, right next to the memorial site. Rhodes, who was born in Coalton on September… Read More »
COALTON— The folks that showed up at the 50th annual Coalton Historical Society meeting and banquet Thursday evening were in for a treat as they got to take a glimpse into the past. The Coalton Historical Society held their annual meeting and banquet on Thursday, April 25 at the James A. Rhodes Building in Coalton.… Read More »
Local man works with Jones Museum, JCOGS to find relatives All he wanted to do was buy horseshoes for his son at an auction in August, but Brad Zornes, of Jackson, ended up with three very old Bibles and a months-long genealogical quest involving some early Jackson County families. Complete success came April 13 when John… Read More »
A pile of dirt in the middle of a lot is the only thing the public has seen in recent months regarding the development of the new Jackson County Veterans Memorial Park in Jackson. But things have been happening behind the scenes and those plans will begin to take physical form in the coming months… Read More »
COALTON— In the spring of 1960, 440,000 high school students in 1,353 schools across the country took part in a “Project Talent” study. At that time Coalton had a High School known as “Coalton Local High School” and the entire school of 105 students took part in the study. Now, 53 years after the landmark Project Talent study was first administered,… Read More »
The Lillian E. Jones Museum on Broadway Street in Jackson will be open Saturday, April 13 from noon-5 p.m. for the final Stop-In-Saturday during the Fletcher Benton international art and local history exhibit. “Mr. Benton says art needs to be accessible, so the Jones Museum is doing its part by being open additional hours during… Read More »
The JHS yearbook staff has announced that there are past editions of the Osky Wow now available for sale. The following editions are $25 each: 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1958, 1963, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1971, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001. The following editions are $50… Read More »
The Lillian E. Jones Museum will be open Saturday, Feb. 9 from noon-5 p.m. to increase access to the internationally acclaimed sculpture of Jackson native Fletcher Benton as featured in the dual exhibit by the Jones Museum and the Markay Cultural Arts Center. “Benton says art needs to be accessible, so the Jones Museum is… Read More »