December 19, 2025

Eckan executive director Richard Jackson has about two weeks to go before he retires, but his legend will live long into the future. During a reception at Ottawa City Hall to honor Jackson, united way of Franklin County director Meg Pearson had some comments about Jackson’s contribution to volunteerism at the Eckan Volunteer Center.

Jackson will retire at the end of May. He has decided he will stay busy. His plans include writing a book about his life experiences.

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