Good morning, Jackson County. In a world where we're bombarded with stories of missing teens that end tragically, Friday afternoon brought us the kind of ending we all pray for. Thanks to a remarkable two-hour effort that saw multiple agencies join forces - including an Ohio State Highway Patrol helicopter crew - 15-year-old Kiera Wiseman was found safe and sound, proving that sometimes our most dramatic stories can have the happiest endings.
Meanwhile, change is in the air across our community. As Wellston weighs a major shift in its emergency dispatch operations, the iconic Lackey's PDQ store is writing its own new chapter. Under fresh ownership and management, this local landmark isn't just changing hands - it's expanding horizons with plans for a new country store that promises to add another page to our small-town story.
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🙏 Missing Ohio teen found safe after intense two-hour search. A 15-year-old Wellston girl, Kiera Wiseman, was discovered unharmed on Mulga Road after disappearing Friday afternoon. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including an Ohio State Highway Patrol aviation unit, joined forces to search areas around Ridgewood Cemetery and Oak Ridge Road. A State Highway Patrol trooper located the teen at 5:01 pm, roughly two hours after she was reported missing. The Wellston Police Department expressed gratitude to fellow agencies and the public for their assistance in the search effort.
📞 Wellston debates shifting police dispatch duties to county control. The City Council held its first reading of Resolution 2025-18, which would authorize transferring police, fire, and emergency dispatching services to Jackson County. The proposed contract between Wellston and county commissioners aims to streamline emergency response operations. The resolution represents a significant potential change in how the city handles its emergency communications. The measure is currently under review, with further council discussions expected before a final decision.
🏪 Historic Lackey's PDQ store changes hands in small-town shakeup. The longtime local business has been acquired by BCR Holding Company and rebranded as Wellston PDQ. Tom Long, who brings 23 years of experience, will serve as operations manager for the newly branded store. Plans are already underway to expand the business footprint, with a new country store slated for construction on an adjacent lot.
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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
-Romans 8:28
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