Wellston Police Department

03/17/2026

02/28/2026

02/15/2026

There is a major water leak between Ohio Avenue and Driving Park Road on 13th Street. 13th Street is closed in that area. Please use an alternate route. City-wide low pressure is to be expected. No…

01/25/2026

Please stay off the streets and roads. The entire county, including both cities and both villages will be under a level 3 all night tonight.

01/16/2026

Coalton Fire Department would like to extend loving arms to a magnificent fellow fire fighter and his family. Pray for an easy and fast recovery for Assistant Chief L. Foster from Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department.

01/15/2026

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office sends our deepest condolences on the passing of Deputy K9 Hershey. K9 Hershey was a valued asset to our office. Her service will never be forgotten. 🐾💙

10/29/2025

AS OF 8:40PM FEMALE HAS BEEN SAFELY LOCATED! THANK YOU

🚨 Missing Person Alert – Please Share 🚨

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Anna Mae Cleland, who has been reported missing from the Oak Hill area.

Anna is 35 years old, approximately 5’6” tall, weighing around 140 lbs, with blond hair and green eyes. She was last seen wearing a black coat, red pajama pants, and a green shirt.

Anna does have mental disabilities, and we are concerned for her well-being. She was last seen approximately 5–6 hours ago walking toward Four Mile Road.

If you have seen Anna or have any information on her whereabouts, please contact the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 740-286-6464 immediately.

Please share this post to help bring Anna home safely.

10/06/2025

We are hiring. A civil service exam to establish a hiring list will be given on Saturday October 25, 2025 at 0900hrs at the Wellston City Building. All applications due by Wednesday October 22 at 1600hrs. Applications can be picked up and returned to the Wellston City Building M-Th from 0700-1730