The Special Olympics Jackson County will be hosting its annual dinner/dance fundraiser on February 13, 2010, at McCoy’s Conference Center.

The 6th annual Winterfest at Cedar Lakes officially opened Tuesday evening with the Grand Illumination Ceremony Gala and Awards Dinner.  (Click for photos) 

Both Ripley and Ravenswood have annual Christmas events scheduled for Saturday afternoon. 

Two of three Christmas trees at the State Capitol in Charleston this holiday season have been donated by Jackson County residents.

The wheels have begun to turn once again for this annual effort that embodies the best of what the yuletide season is about – sharing, caring and giving.

All citizens of Ravenswood are asked to help support your local Red Devil football team by 'painting the town red' in preparation for their playoff game this Saturday, November 21 at 1:30 p.m. versus Wayne. Please decorate anything and everything you can in red to show your pride for Ravenswood football during their push for a Class AA State title! GOOD LUCK RED DEVILS!

A Community Pep Rally has been set for Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Stadium in Ripley to cheer on the playoff-bound Ripley Viking football team.

GOOD LUCK VIKINGS!

What is Thanksgiving without a Thanksgiving meal? However, there are people that will not have one unless someone helps them out.

The following letters were written by Eugene Schrider who served as a Yeoman to Admiral W. F. Halsey on board the USS Missouri while at anchor in Tokyo Bay, Japan, during the Japanese surrender in World War II. He was present when the Japanese signed the peace treaty on board the Missouri.

The Jackson County Veterans Day Program, sponsored by American Legion Post 107, will be held Wednesday, November 11, 2009.

Tetrick’s Showcase Jewelers opened in Ravenswood 30 years ago. They are marking the occasion with a month-long celebration including special sales and events.

Vail Furniture is marking its 165th anniversary with special deals, give-aways, and events tomorrow and Saturday.

Delong, Speece crowned Mr. and Miss Red Devil 2009

Ravenswood High School’s 2009 Homecoming weekend kicks off tomorrow (Friday) with the “Fairy Tales” themed Homecoming Parade.

Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4 will offer choices for music lovers of all types at the Ravenswood Octoberfest. With four different bands to choose from there’s something for almost everyone to enjoy.