This Week @ Monday Creek: Sun Spots Book launch

 

Jackson, Ohio — September 3, 2026. Monday Creek Publishing announces the release of Sun Spots, a curated collection of beloved newspaper columns by longtime Jackson journalist Ed Clark, with an official book launch event hosted at the Jackson City Library at 6:30 PM. The project is produced in collaboration with the Lillian E. Jones Museum, whose archival support and historical expertise helped bring Clark’s voice back into print for a new generation of readers.

A Voice That Defined a Community

Ed Clark (1923–2009) spent more than five decades chronicling the daily life of Jackson County and the surrounding region. After serving in World War II, including combat at the Battle of the Bulge, Clark returned home to southern Ohio and began a career in journalism that would make him one of the area’s most recognizable storytellers.

He wrote for several regional newspapers, including:

• The Jackson Herald
• The Jackson Journal-Herald
• The Telegram

His column Sun Spots blended humor, local happenings, personal anecdotes, and the unmistakable cadence of Appalachian storytelling. Clark’s reflections on community life — from Main Street merchants to church suppers to the antics of his wife Patty (“the Redhead”) — became a cultural touchstone for readers across generations.

A Museum Partnership Rooted in Local History

The Lillian E. Jones Museum partnered closely on the development of Sun Spots, providing archival materials, historical context, and insight into Clark’s legacy. The museum continues its mission of preserving Jackson’s cultural heritage and invites readers to explore its exhibits and collections. Museum Website: https://www.lillianejonesmuseum.org

Book Launch Event Details

The public is invited to celebrate the release of Sun Spots:

Thursday, September 3, 2026 - Jackson City Library, Jackson, Ohio  6:30 PM

Books will be available for purchase, and attendees will have the opportunity to meet contributors and community partners. All proceeds benefit the Lillian E. Jones Museum.

Quotes

A local contributor, said: “Ed Clark captured the heartbeat of Jackson. Preserving his work is preserving our shared story.”

Monday Creek Publishing added: “Sun Spots reminds us how powerful local journalism can be — not just as reporting, but as community memory.”

About Monday Creek Publishing

Monday Creek Publishing is an independent press dedicated to preserving regional history, elevating Appalachian voices, and supporting authors whose work strengthens community identity.

Call to Action

Community members, historians, and fans of local storytelling are encouraged to attend the launch event and rediscover the voice that shaped Jackson’s newspaper culture for more than half a century.