Good morning, Jackson County. As the mercury plunges and water mains surrender to winter's icy grip, Wellston is facing its own version of "Frozen" - minus the singing snowman. Fire Chief Ryan Pelletier has stepped into the role of acting Service Director, tackling a wave of water leaks that's keeping city crews busier than a beaver colony during dam-building season.
Meanwhile, Wellston High School is proving that you can go home again, with plans for an alumni gathering that promises to be more than just a trip down memory lane. And while local officials grapple with infrastructure challenges, the Constitution Party is making waves in neighboring West Virginia, drawing former GOP officials to their ranks faster than a potluck draws hungry churchgoers.
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🎓 Wellston High School plans crucial alumni gathering next month. The planning meeting, set for February 9th at 1 p.m., will lay groundwork for the upcoming 2025 Alumni Banquet. Alumni will convene in the First Presbyterian Church's Fellowship Hall, accessing through the First Street entrance. The organizers are particularly interested in hearing from classes planning their own reunions. All Wellston High School graduates are encouraged to participate in this community-building event.
💧 Wellston, Ohio battles wave of water leaks amid winter freeze. The city's Fire Chief Ryan Pelletier has stepped in as acting Service/Safety Director to manage the crisis, which intensified following incidents on Vermont Avenue. Freezing temperatures and snow have exacerbated the situation, causing numerous water main breaks throughout the community. Local officials have reached out to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency for assistance in addressing the ongoing infrastructure challenges.
🗽 Constitution Party celebrates historic ballot access in West Virginia summit. The party marked its newfound status as a recognized political party during their Winter Summit in Parkersburg, where gubernatorial candidate S. Marshall Wilson outlined their core principle that government exists solely to secure people's rights. National Chairman Justin Magill emphasized the need for candidates at all levels, from school boards to state positions. Former Republican officials, including ex-delegate Wilson and former Jefferson County commissioner Tricia Jackson, highlighted their shift to the Constitution Party, citing disillusionment with the GOP. About 40 people attended the summit, where state Chairwoman Amy Stull called for moral candidates to uphold constitutional principles.
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-Jeremiah 29:11