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VIDEO: 10 Questions with... Chris Gruber

Tuesday, November 16, 2010 2:19 PM EST

VIDEO: The Tuesday, Nov. 16 edition of The Slice

Tuesday, November 16, 2010 10:14 AM EST

FOOTBALL: Presale tickets for Fredericktown-Oak Hill game

Monday, November 15, 2010 6:11 PM EST

Operation Christmas Child collection taking place this week

Tuesday, November 16, 2010 10:27 AM EST

FOOTBALL: Oaks advance to regional final at Hamliton Twp (2)
Bus crash in Oak Hill sends eight to hospital (1)
LETTERS TO EDITOR POLICY (1)

FOOTBALL: Oaks advance to regional final at Hamliton Twp (137)
Man loses part of his ear during assault (112)
Radekin pleads not guilty (95)
FOOTBALL: Oaks, Falcons also battled in AP poll (93)
Women face charges after shoplifting incident (86)
Amy Louise Howell, age 52 (62)

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OAK HILL -- Presale tickets are available (beginning Wednesday, Nov. 17) at Oak Hill High School for Saturday nights Division V, Region 19 football playoff game. Oak Hill meets Fredericktown for the Region 19 championship. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Hamilton Townships Hamilton Field.

JACKSON-- With temperatures again hovering in the 60 to 70 degree range, it is hard to believe Thanksgiving is only a week away, and that the annual American Cancer Society (ACS) Festival of Trees (FOT) is a mere 2 days away.

JACKSON--With the holiday season quickly approaching, Operation Christmas Child is at it again, collecting shoe boxes for needy children worldwide.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: 2010 Southern Ohio Conference girls basketball preview

2010 Southern Ohio Conference girls basketball preview

FOOTBALL: Ironton-Hartley game set Friday in Logan

LOGAN -- Logan Chieftain Stadium is becoming a home away from home for the Ironton Fighting Tigers. For the second straight week, Logan Chieftain Stadium will host a neutral-site football playoff game featuring the Fighting Tigers, this time when Ironton takes on Columbus Hartley in the Division IV Region 15 finals this Friday (7:30 p.m.). Ironton (10-2) rolled past Sparta Highland 43-7 in Logan Chieftain Stadium last Friday while Hartley (10-2) defeated Heath 39-26 in its regional semi. It will be a rematch of a week eight game in which Ironton beat the Hawks 37-16 in Tanks Memorial Stadium. Ironton is the top-seeded team in Region 15 while Hartley is seeded third.

SOCCER: Ironmen, Ironladies land all-district soccer

The Jackson Ironmen and Jackson Ironladies soccer squads combined for nine total players on this seasons all-Southeast District teams which have been announced. The Ironladies landed five players and the Ironmen four, as three Ironladies in fact were repeat representatives to the Division I teams.

FOOTBALL: Oaks defeat Minford 31-27

Oak Hill quarterback Jesse Slone looks to pass the ball as he receives protection from teammate Drew Cannon (78)during the Oaks Division V, Region 19 football playoff game against Minford Saturday night at Jacksons Alumni Stadium. Slone surpassed the 7,000-yard passing mark for his career as the Oaks advanced with a thrilling 31-27 victory (Photo by Paula Humphreys).

FOOTBALL: Hamilton Township to host Oaks

OAK HILL -- Oak Hill head football coach Greg Phillips doesnt mind going north to Alaska. Like I said - well go to Alaska as long as we get to keep playing, he said.

Jimmy Allen Arthur, age 58

Jimmy Allen Arthur, age 58, of Jackson passed away Saturday, November 13, 2010 after an extended illness. Jim was a lifelong resident of Jackson. He was born October 14, 1952 in Oak Hill to Harold and Inez (Webb) Arthur. Jim married the love of his life, Connie Phillips Johnson on December 22, 1994.

Glenna K. LeGrand

Glenna K. LeGrand passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2010 after a brief illness at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Glenna was born on February 16, 1941 in Oak Hill to the late Carl E. and Ethel M. McCorkle.

Samuel Sam Brackman, age 78

Samuel Sam Brackman, age 78, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2010, at Jenkins Memorial Health Facility, Wellston, Ohio. He was born in Jackson County, Ohio, on March 23, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Margaret (Callahan) Brackman.

Donald A. Kuhn, Sr., 78

Donald A. Kuhn Sr., age 78, of Ravenna, formerly of Oak Hill, passed away Friday, Nov. 5, 2010 at his son's home with his family by his side. He was born March 5, 1932 in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Albert and Pauline (Clark) Kuhn.

Tara Lewis Martin, 31

Tara Lewis Martin, age 31, of Wellston, passed away Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at the home of her mother and step-father. She was born Dec. 6, 1978 in Gallipolis, Ohio. Tara was a 1997 graduate of Wellston High School.

LETTER: Praise for Alex Wilcox

I would like to comment on a young man in our area. His name is Alex Wilcox, hes from Wellston and he is 11 years old.

LETTER: Attorney for U S RAIL response to City

On Monday, October 11, 2010, U S RAILs attorney suggested to the attorneys who represent the City of Jackson that depositions be suspended until the City could reply to U S RAILs settlement proposal. The City of Jacksons attorneys asked that U S RAIL agree not to engage in writing letters to the Editor or issuing press releases about the pending lawsuit the City filed against U S RAIL for a period of 45 days to permit the Citys attorneys to meet with City officials and prepare a response to U S RAILs settlement proposal. Then on Wednesday, October 13th, the City issued a press release about the case. The same text appeared as a letter to the Editor of the Times Journal from attorney William Martin in the Sunday, October 17, 2010 edition. US RAIL feels it must reply.

LETTERS TO EDITOR POLICY

Jackson County Times-Journal invites all readers to write letters to the editor expressing their opinions and ideas about issues, events, and other concerns.

Oak Hill Elementary School to hold 6th Annual Festival of Trees

The students and staff of Oak Hill Elementary School would like to cordially invite everyone to attend the 6th Annual Festival of Trees to be held on Monday, evening, Nov. 22, beginning at 5 p.m.

Reminder to watch for students participating in Jacksons after-school Success Program

The Jackson City School District would like to remind the community that our Success Program currently has eleven school buses transporting students home from Northview, Southview, Westview, and Jackson Middle School between 5 and 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. This means that there are buses making stops as well as students walking home from bus stops and in designated walking areas after the Success programs close at 5 each day. Community members are asked to please watch out for those students and buses to help keep our Success students safe. Your assistance is increasingly important to us as we experience the time change and winter months with darkness occurring earlier in the afterschool hours. Submitted by Debby Crabtree of Jackson City Schools

Oak Hill High School class of 44 holds reunion

The Oak Hill High School Class of 1944 held their 66th reunion on Oct. 2 at the Oak Hill Presbyterian Church with the following classmates and guests in attendance:

Local teacher receives Education Award

COLUMBUS-- Virtual Community School of Ohio (VCS Ohio) teacher Bryn Stepp of Jackson received the Best Practices Award at the 2010 VCS Ohio Opening Day ceremony at the Wedgewood Country Club in Powell. Stepp was selected by the management team for her highly innovative approach to learning as well as her leadership skills and her close contact with students and parents. She teaches sixth grade language arts and social studies and has been with VCS for eight years.

Wellston City Schools Calendar for 2010-2011 School Year

Following is the tentative schedule for the 2010-2011 school year for the Wellston City School District:

Humane Society calenders now on sale

The Humane Society of Jackson County is pleased to announce that their 2011 full color Pet Calenders have arrived and are ready to be placed in residents homes.

COMMUNITY EVENTS - Tuesday 16

Life Ambulance/Apple City Motorcycle Club collecting toys, canned goods

Christmas in Downtown plans announced

The Vinton County Chamber of Commerce has announced plans for the seventh annual Christmas in Downtown festivities on Dec. 4. The event is organized by the Chamber as a Christmas gift to the community. This years theme is Its A Wonderful Life.

Pure Luck has triple luck

Pure Luck ball team has triple luck as they were named league champs, tournament champs, and coed champs. Members of the team include: back row, left, Josh Moon, BJ Taynor, Rob Skeens, Tony Robinson, Duke Rouse, Tony Sluscher, and Marques Warner and front row: Brandon Coon, Charlie French, Josh Ewing, Jason Rainer, Jeremy Wood, Randy Daily. Absent: Al Ewing, Carrie Waldron, Jennifer Long an Kelly Logan.

Struggling homeowners in Jackson County can get up to $15,000 mortgage payment assistance

As of Sept. 27, 2010, struggling homeowners throughout Ohio may be eligible for up to $15,000 in mortgage payment assistance. Ohio has been awarded $320 million from the U.S. Department of Treasurys Hardest-Hit Fund to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. This money will be used to provide direct assistance to homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments due to job loss or other economic hardship through Restoring Stability: A Save the Dream Ohio Initiative.

Keefer joins Century Homes Holley & Associates

Century Homes Holley & Associates, located at 693 E. Main St. in Jackson, would like to announce that Linda Keefer has joined the office as their newest sales associate.

Miller elected to office at Ohio Big I

COLUMBUS-- Mr. Michael . Miller, LUTCF, of Sheward Insurance Agency, Inc., in Jackson, was recently elected first vice president/treasurer of the Independent Insurance Agents of Ohio (Ohio Big I).

Jackson Chiropractic Clinic featuring new employee, new look

JACKSON--Jackson Chiropractic Clinic, Inc. has recently undergone some exciting new changes that Dr. Craig Kincaid is certain will help his office better serve the needs of their clients.

VIDEO: 10 Questions with... Chris Gruber
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Local food company teams with area youths

Artwork floods local businesses

Mechanical issue at county pipeline causes a stir

Korn to sing at concert

HHTA adds to 2010 budget, discusses budget for 2011

Local writer publishes book

News Articles from the Pike County News Watchman:

News Watchman Headlines for 11-17-2010

Pike salutes veterans during annual memorial ceremony

Police recover stolen weapon

End of the season

Athens man gets fiveyears for shooting of a N.S. woman

Fraud cases on the rise

Sheriff: Deputy had to be laid off

Memorial benefit raises funds for fallen firefighter

Area man lives dirt track dream

OCU men's soccer finishes 2nd in nation

LE sportsmanship awards

Winter sports photos to be taken Monday

Logan seventh-grade volleyball team

Sports Articles from the Pike County News Watchman:

SOC girls preview set for November 19

Nine Redstreaks land on All-SVC football team

Locals land All-District honors in volleyball, soccer

Sports Articles from the Perry County Tribune:

Generals to meet Dover at Zanesville

Tri-Valley claims most top MVL honors

Sheridan quakes Salem in playoff opener

Sports Articles from the Vinton County Courier:

Opinion Articles from the Athens Messenger:
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Opinion Articles from the Circleville Herald:

Opinion Articles from the Pike County News Watchman:

Remembering Ohios fallen military heroes

Banks arent out of the hole yet

Letter to the Editor: Candidate thanks those who helped with campaign

Opinion Articles from the Perry County Tribune:

Letters to the Editor

Just some friendly government bashing

A salute to our countys GED students!

Opinion Articles from the Vinton County Courier:

COLUMBUS CHAOS GIRLS AAU BASKETBALL PROGRAM COMING TO YOUR AREA FOR A MEET AND GREET

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