This morning we are joined by the 2022 Apple Festival Court! Queen Abby Donley, First Attendant Jade Winters,  Second Attendant Emma Jubilee Davis, and Little Miss Queen Hadly House!  The Jackson Apple Festival opens to public today at noon with opening  ceremonies at 4 PM!

This morning we are joined by Chris Scott to talk about the new Drug Free Program. We also have News Man Pete here to kick off coverage of the 2022 Apple Festival!

This morning we are joined by Nick Rupert from Ohio’s largest free air  show, the Vinton County Air Show! The 51st Annual Vinton County Air Show  will take place on Sunday, Sept. 18 at the Vinton County Airport at 1  p.m. Along with all the flying, there will be the famous B-B-Q chicken  dinners. The McArthur Area Eagles will sponsor the Candy Drop for the  kids and Santa Claus will even sky dive in for the event. The show is  free, however the VPBA ask for a $10 parking donation to help fund the  airport. The show starts at 1 p.m., and Stevens noted that Airport Road  will close at 1 p.m. for the show. Access to the airport will be from  State Route 328 to Airport Road east.

Rio Grande Community College has announced that Kristen Mershon will take over as Director of the Jackson Center.

Kristen  has previously served in numerous roles at Rio Grande Community  College. She started as a financial aid advisor and then became one of  the first student success coaches before accepting her new position. She  has an associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, a  bachelor’s degree in Psychology and she is pursuing a master’s degree in  Social Work.

Kristen  said that her prior experiences as a financial aid advisor and student  success coach has helped her be a greater asset for this new role. “In  my previous positions at Rio, I have worked with all aspects with the  student side, she said. “I have already developed relationships with  professors and faculty members.”

She  wants prospective students to know that the Jackson Center is a smaller  option where students can complete their general education requirements  and can receive an associate’s degree. “The Jackson Center is more like  a family where we can assist students with any financial aid and open  up more avenues.”

Kristen stated, “I love my Rio family and look forward to changing tomorrows for the Jackson County Community!”

This morning we are joined by Mayor of Wellston Charlie Hudson.

Jason Mantell was hired as interim superintendent for the Oak Hill Union Local School District on August 11 following the resignation of Marci Shepard after serving as superintendent for three school years. Mantell’s time as superintendent faced an early hurdle this week when school had to be canceled due to “a safety concern.”   

Today interim superintendent Mantell joins us on Main Street TV to tell us about himself, what this young school year has brought so far, and what he sees for the future of the school district.

Jeremiah Shaver, Telegram Multimedia Journalist

The  Oak Hill Union Local School District announced late Sunday night that  the school district would be closed on Monday, Sept. 12, due to a safety  concern.

The Telegram has worked to learn  more regarding the issue at hand and was able to contact Oak Hill  Interim Superintendent Jason Mantell who shared what he could at this  time on the matter.

“Late in the evening last night (9-11-22),  we received some information about some social-media content that was  concerning,” explained Mantell. “A member of our admin team was provided  this information, and it was shared with me.”

Mantell added, “We than involved law  enforcement and other members of our admin team. It was very late, and  we didn’t feel that we had adequate time to investigate and have school  today (9-12-22). I hate to disrupt the school year; we have had a  fantastic beginning of the year but the last thing I want to do is  interrupt that. But we are in the business of keeping people safe, first  and foremost.”

He went on to tell The Telegram  that he did not feel comfortable bringing students and staff into the  buildings today. However, based on what the school district knows, they  “don’t feel that there’s an imminent threat.”

“I never want to take chances with safety  of students, staff or the community,” said Mantell. “We feel like we  have worked through the appropriate channels.”

Mantell said, “We are still following up to make sure we don’t have any issues.”

Mantell would not disclose to The Telegram what the social-media post said since law enforcement was still  investigating the matter. He would not disclose whether or not it was a  student or member of the community that made the post. Mantell did  confirm that a member of staff did not make the post.

Mantell also wanted to apologize to the  parents of the Oak Hill Union Local School District for technical issues  regarding the robo-call system. He explained that the system showed  that the call went out, but it didn’t reach very many people.

In addition to the Oak Hill students being  excused today, students from Oak Hill who attend Buckeye Hills Career  Center were excused as well.

BREAKING  NEWS The Oak Hill Union Local School District will be closed today  (9/12/22) due to a safety concern. Pete Wilson & Jeremiah Shaver  are here this morning with that and all of the other news from the  weekend including a wrap-up of the Ohio Hill Country Festival and all of  the exciting action from Friday night football!

Portsmouth West 49, Wellston 7

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