March 27, 2024
MedMoCo owner Tammy Morrow and Genesis Primary Care began talks of merging the two entities together in the summer of...
March 27, 2024
According to unofficial results from the Morgan County Board of Elections (BOE) of the 2024 Primary Election held on March...
March 27, 2024
Three Things You Need to Know: Ohio once again proved to be the Gold Standard of elections on Tuesday, completing...
March 27, 2024
As the United Way of Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties prepares to observe its 70th anniversary, it celebrates and thanks...
March 27, 2024
Denzil Wyckoff has lived in Morgan County for over 30 years. He is 80 years old. He has been receiving...
Unofficial results from the March 19 Primary ElectionFree Access
March 22, 2024
According to unofficial results from the Morgan County Board of Elections (BOE) of the 2024 Primary Election held on March 19, there were 3,342 ballots (Democratic, Republican and Non-Party Affiliated combined) cast out of 9,086 registered voters in the county, making a 36.78 percent turnout. Official certified results from the...
McConnelsville Council elects Shane Jenkins as President Pro-Tem for 2024
By LORI HOLBROOK | March 20, 2024
The McConnelsville Village Council met at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, in village council chambers. Council members Clint Foreman, Teresa Brannon, Josh McDaniel, Mark Dille, Michele Blackburn, and Shane Jenkins were present along with Mayor John W. Finley, Village Administrator Tim Louis, Chief of Police Tom Jenkins, Jr., and Fiscal...
Balderson Delivers $1.34 Million for Morgan County Drinking Water Projects
March 20, 2024
Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) has secured $1.34 million for two projects that will help provide clean, safe drinking water to residents of Morgan County. The Burr Oak Regional Water District (BORWD), which is responsible for providing clean, safe drinking water to 38,000 residents in southeast Ohio, including Perry, Morgan, and...
Morgan County educator wins MVESC Outstanding Teacher Award
March 20, 2024
Nearly 60 outstanding students and teachers were honored by the Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center (MVESC) at its Annual Awards Night held March 6 at Secrest Auditorium in Zanesville. These exceptional teachers and students from throughout Southeast Ohio were recognized for their exceptional commitment, dedication, and passion for education. More...
Extension Office discusses trainings and meetings; gives staffing update Monthly Report to Morgan County Commissioners – March 18, 2024
March 20, 2024
Sophia Whisman - 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator February On February 20, Whisman attended Junior Fair Board and Senior Fair Board meetings. She also held the older youth in training/junior leaders meeting on February 26 to plan for the upcoming STEM Day. March March 1, Whisman was on Live at...
Ohio Board of Nursing announces relocation of headquarters
March 20, 2024
Effective March 11, 2024, The Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) is relocating its headquarters to 8995 East Main Street in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, 43068. The relocation marks a significant milestone in the OBN’s operational journey. The move not only reflects the board's commitment to efficiency and accessibility, but also signifies its...
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio announces two funding opportunities
March 6, 2024
Grant funding is available for projects and activities that are improving quality of life and advancing Appalachian Ohio communities. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has recently announced the opening of grant applications for the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund and the Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in...
Community Health Fair
March 27, 2024
There will be a Community Health Fair, sponsored by the Morgan County Senior Task Force, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at the Malta Methodist Church Youth Building, located at 115 4th Street, Malta. Join them for this free event to learn more about health services and...
Election Results Notice
March 20, 2024
Due to the earlier press deadlines on Tuesday, The Herald is not able to print the March 19 Primary Election results in today’s (March 20) edition. However, The Herald will publish online at mchnews.com and in a future print edition, unofficial results of the Primary Election in Morgan County along...
Stockport Locals
By MICHAEL (MIKE) LEE SNYDER
Michael.l.snyder@outlook.com
740-434-8886 Talk and Text | March 27, 2024
Greetings Stockport! Believe it or not, Easter is upon us. That’s the Superbowl for Christians as we celebrate the single greatest event in human history. Most everything going on this week centers around that so from my family to yours, Happy Easter! Stockport C of C is hosting an important...
Ringgold Locals
By CAROL WILSON COLLINS
740-962-2977 or rglocals@yahoo.com | March 27, 2024
The community extends their sympathy to the family and friends of Bobby Spaulding, Susie Gaulard, Gladys Abrams, Barbara Hill, and Jeanette Mayle. Happy Birthday to Trevor Kenney. Happy Anniversary to Lance and Natasha Sinkowski, Ken and Barbara Nichols, Ann and EJ Waggy, Dusty and Eugene Sharkey, Pam and Danny Dille...
Glouster Locals
By MAGGI GIFFORD
740-591-1235 or coyotehollowfarm@gmail.com | March 27, 2024
Celebrate Easter with a sunrise service at Bishopville Church of Christ, at 7 a.m. Sunday, March 31. Immediately after the service breakfast, prepared by the men of the church, will be available. Everyone is invited to have breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Jacksonville Fire Department, at 8 a.m....
Chesterhill Locals
By DENISE “JONI” TATE
740-554-7541 or denisetate55@peoplepc.com | March 27, 2024
Chesterhill Christian Church will be having a fellowship breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Resurrection Sunday, March 31, followed by worship at 11 a.m. Liberty United Brethren Church will hold a Good Friday Service at 6 p.m. on March 29. Easter Day, March 31, the Sunrise Service will begin at 7:30 a.m.,...
Cumberland News
By JOHN E. LEPAGE, JR.
740-432-3040 or jele.page_ jr@frontier.com | March 27, 2024
* The big news story in Cumberland this past week was the announcement that the Family Dollar/Dollar Tree store on North Cambridge Street was one of the stores being closed. Liquidation sale notices were posted outside the store. The store was barely open for more days than it took to...
Community Calendar
March 27, 2024
The Global Methodist Churches of Morgan County (Malta Methodist, McConnelsville Methodist and McKendree) will be hosting special Holy Week services. A Maundy Thursday service will...
Beverly Library Events
By SUSAN CHIPPS
Beverly Library Branch Manager | March 27, 2024
The staff of the Beverly Library have been working hard to bring you some exciting programs for the month of April. If you visit one...
Kate Love Simpson Community Connection
By TARA SIDWELL | March 27, 2024
Upcoming Events Every Tuesday – MahJongg at 5:30 p.m. - McConnelsville Library Beginner and Intermediate players are welcome for this interactive tile game. Every Wednesday...
Morgan FFA elects 2024-2025 FFA officer team
By RYANN EDDLEBLUTE
Morgan FFA Reporter | March 27, 2024
On March 21, Morgan FFA came together and held its 2024-2025 officer elections. The newly elected officers are Ava Hinkle, president; Jillian Holland, vice president;...
Birthday Calendar
March 27, 2024
Marie Lanning, 8622 High Street, Hemlock, OH 43730, 96, March 28. Claire Farnsworth, 9990 Richardson Lane, McConnelsville, OH 43756, 90, April 3. David Norman Sr.,...
Claire Farnsworth to celebrate 90th Birthday
March 27, 2024
A 90th birthday celebration is being held for Claire Richardson Farnsworth from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at the Old Bridge Brewing Company...
Late inning outburst lifts Raiders over Wildcats
By KEITH SPARE | March 27, 2024
The Morgan Raider baseball team exploded for six runs in the final two innings for an 8-1 season-opening nonleague victory at Waterford. The Raiders used two-out magic, taking an early 2-0 lead in the top...
Hughes entering Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame
By KEITH SPARE | March 27, 2024
Fort Frye graduate Dan Hughes will be inducted into the prestigious Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame. The 17th Annual Induction Ceremony will occur on April 20, at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris, beginning at 4 p.m. "We...
Luke Pinkerton wins Ohio State Wrestling Championship
By KEITH SPARE | March 27, 2024
Morgan youth wrestler Luke Pinkerton, the son of Jerry and Ma Mei Dareen Pinkerton, claimed a State Wrestling Championship. Morgan County's first state wrestling champion, Pinkerton recorded a dominating performance in winning the DII 50...
Justice steps down as Raider basketball boss
By KEITH SPARE | March 27, 2024
The Morgan Raider basketball program will have a new leader next winter. Rob Justice announced his retirement from basketball coaching after six years at the helm of the Raider program. "It's time for me to...
Morgan High School spring sports are underway
By KEITH SPARE | March 27, 2024
The 2024 spring sports season got underway this weekend by the Raider baseball team. The Morgan Lady Raider softball teams and the Morgan track teams begin action this week. Baseball/Softball Open the Season The Morgan...
HINDSIGHT
March 27, 2024
10 Years Ago (2014) • The Stockport branch of the First National Bank was robbed at gunpoint. The armed suspect entered and exited through the front door and left with an undetermined amount of cash....
The Innkeeper’s Corner
BY: AMY SMITH | March 27, 2024
Hello, my friends! Spring is arriving in Morgan County. We had the chance to see the beautiful magnolias bloom around McConnelsville before the spring frosts arrived. Every season has unique qualities, but spring is one...
Ray Demont McGregor, Jr.
March 26, 2024
Ray Demont McGregor, Jr., passed away Monday, March 18, at the age of 89. Ray was born May 3, 1934, in Morgan County, Ohio, to parents Ray “Bill” McGregor, Sr. and Catherine Bell McGregor. Ray was a true self-made man...
Erma Jean Baker
March 26, 2024
Erma Jean Baker, 86, of Pennsville, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. She was born on September 2, 1937, in Chesterhill, to the late William and Mary Mae Ramsey Bennett. She...
Robert C. Fulton, Jr.
March 26, 2024
Robert C. Fulton, Jr., 73, passed away at home, in Pacific Beach, WA, on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Bobby was born December 21, 1950, and lived in McConnelsville, Ohio, until the family moved to Phoenix, AZ, around 1962. Bobby also...
Bobby G. Spaulding
March 21, 2024
Bobby G. Spaulding, 87, of Chesterhill, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at O’Bleness Hospital. He was born to the late Russell and Flossie (Mullins) Spaulding on Nov. 3, 1936, in Pinecreek, WV. He retired from the U.S. Air Force,...
Barbara Jean Hill
March 19, 2024
Barbara Jean Hill, 71, of Pennsville, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Riverside Hospital in Columbus. She was born on February 21, 1953, in Charleston, WV, to the late Elden and Betty Pierce Gorrell. She is survived...
Ardeth (Ardy) Eckert
March 18, 2024
Ardeth (Ardy) Eckert, 92, of Stockport, Ohio, was called home and went to be with her loved ones on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. She was born on February 17, 1932,...
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LEGAL NOTICEThe Malta Water System’s Annual Quality Water Report for2023 has been electronicallydelivered to all water customers. The report can beviewed at maltavillage.com.This 2023 Consumer Confidence Report is also availableat the Village Office in Malta,449...