Red Thompson

1 week ago | thetelegramnews.com | Red Thompson

Student achievement was in the spotlight when the Vinton County Local Board of Education members met Tuesday evening, May 20 in a regular session. Board members congratulated several students for their achievements including Valedictorians, Jordyn Zinn and Silas Allen and Salutatorians, Olivia Schroeder-McDaniel and Jacob Schroeder (twin siblings).  The board also issued a Certificate of Achievement and honors to the […]

2 weeks ago | thetelegramnews.com | Red Thompson

Oak Hill Village Council members discussed conducting a long-term feasibility study of the village-owned Margaret Ann Pool during their regular meeting on Tuesday evening, June 10. Mayor Paul McNeal noted the village could bring in professionals to address needs, review usage of spaces and advise on future repairs and possible renovations. McNeal  wants the pool to continue to be a […]

2 weeks ago | thetelegramnews.com | Red Thompson

Board looking at boilers, water boosters, paving The Vinton County Local Board of Education is eyeing a large project to buy water boosters for the three elementary schools as well as boilers. The board discussed the project at the Tuesday evening, May 20 meeting and is expected to approve the measure during the June meeting.  District Treasurer Erica Zinn noted that both projects are in the district’s […]

2 weeks ago | thetelegramnews.com | Todd Compston |Red Thompson

WELLSTON — Levi Bellard, a 2025 Wellston High School graduate will be continuing his academic and football career at the University of Rio Grande this fall. He plans to earn a business degree and hopes to own or manage a construction operation in the future. Bellard earned two letters in football and two in baseball, with Chris Graham serving as […]

2 weeks ago | thetelegramnews.com | Red Thompson

It was a bittersweet Oak Hill Chamber Yard Sale and Amish Business Showcase on Saturday, June 7, for longtime Oak Hill Area Chamber of Commerce volunteers Richard and Judy Hamilton. The Hamiltons, who are longtime Oak Hill residents and retired educators from Oak Hill High School, are moving from Oak Hill to Fairborn.