August 10, 2022
Morgan Summer Tech Camp is in its fourth year and has grown from 23 kids in 2019 to now 60...
August 10, 2022
Freshman Day Camp is being held today, Wednesday, Aug. 10, which signals the start of another school year is right...
August 10, 2022
The Zanesville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate a fatal crash involving a McConnelsville resident....
August 10, 2022
At 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz will reopen the historic Muskingum...
August 10, 2022
Special Meeting The Morgan Local Board of Education will meet in special session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at...
HINDSIGHT 2022
August 10, 2022
10 Years Ago (2012) • To commemorate the 35-year anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley, tribute artist Jim Forshey performed a two-hour show at the Twin City Opera House. He is widely known throughout the country as a premiere talent and has spent much time in the region entertaining...
Morgan High School 2022 graduates receive scholarships
August 10, 2022
Adria Bogue, daughter of Toren and Vikki Bogue, received Morgan West Elementary PTO $500, Valley Chapter No. 19 Order of the Eastern Star $300, 4-H Food Board $200, McConnelsville Eagles Auxiliary No. 2187 $250, Morgan Education Foundation - Twin Community Jaycees $250, Morgan Education Foundation - Jon “Randy” Shrivers $1,000,...
McConnelsville Village Council discusses success of Fourth of July Festival
By LORI HOLBROOK | August 10, 2022
At the July 5 meeting of the McConnelsville Council, Village Administrator Jennifer Ponchak thanked everyone for their help at the Fourth of July Festival. She felt everything went very well and would like to have a meeting to see what they could do differently next year. She mentioned that maybe...
Morgan County Sheriff’s Office Daily Call Reports
August 3, 2022
Editor’s Note: The following are initial incident reports from callers to a Morgan County Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher. Any details, charges or situations may have been distorted by the caller, or perhaps may have been found to be different after the officer further investigated the incident. Saturday, April 16, 2022 •...
HINDSIGHT 2022
August 3, 2022
10 Years Ago (2012) • Morgan All-Stars Coach Pitch team took second place in its first tournament of the season at Kiwanis- Jaycees Community Park for the MYSLL All-Star Tournament. Morgan was led by Jason Wells, who went 11 for 13 with five doubles. Caden Kennedy had four doubles and...
This Month in History: August 1-15
August 3, 2022
On August 1, 1864, General Ulysses S. Grant appointed General Philip Sheridan to command the Army of the Shenandoah, just as Jubal Early’s Confederate troops were nearing the U.S. capital for a likely capture. According to History.com, Grant was “frustrated by the inability of Generals Franz Sigel and David Hunter...
Health Department News
August 3, 2022
One of the leading causes of death among children in the United States is motor vehicle injuries. When children are buckled in age and size appropriate car seats and booster seats, serious and fatal injuries are greatly reduced. Did you know that the Ohio Buckles Buckeyes Program (OBB) gives free...
Volunteers Needed
April 6, 2022
MORGAN SPECIAL OLYMPICS is in need of coaches and volunteers for the local program which is starting again after a two-year break due to COVID. If you are interested in assisting special needs athletes in the sports of track and field and bowling or other sport and are willing to...
Bingo Fundraiser
April 6, 2022
A Honduras Mission Team will be having a Pampered Chef bingo fundraiser at the Riecker Building on Friday, April 8. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and games start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 if purchased in advance and $25 at the door. All tickets purchased in advance will...
Glouster Locals
By MAGGI GIFFORD
740-343-3013 or
coyotehollowfarm@gmail.com | August 10, 2022
The next chance for a naturalist-guided pontoon tour of Burr Oak Lake is at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19. Register at Julie.gee@dnr.ohio,gov. Try out a Stand Up Paddleboard at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Burr Oak beach. All instruction and equipment will be provided. Kids can...
Stockport Locals
By MICHAEL (MIKE) LEE SNYDER
Michael.l.snyder@outlook.com
740-434-8886 Talk and Text | August 10, 2022
Greetings Stockport! The firemen’s festival is in the rear few mirror and from all accounts, the fireworks were excellent this year. Thanks to the efforts of the council and local businesses and individuals who helped make that possible. In a couple weeks, we will start talking about the fair. It’s...
Ringgold Locals
By CAROL WILSON COLLINS
740-962-2977 or rglocals@yahoo.com | August 10, 2022
The community offers their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Kenny Bolyard, Bettie Coyle, Jamie Sidwell, Sue Gavin, Ada Yoder, and Hope Massey. Happy August Birthday to Abigail Griffin, Dalton Drake, Mitch Hurst, Austin Hale, Katie Bond, Amy Green, Don Mosier, Maddie Bennett, Joel Huck, Autumn Wilson, Linda...
Cumberland News
By JOHN E. LEPAGE, JR.
740-432-3040 or
jele.page_ jr@frontier.com | August 10, 2022
* The Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department will be preparing 500 half chickens for their annual Chicken BBQ Dinner on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the firehouse. Traditionally, they begin serving the chickens during the 11 a.m. hour. In the evening, the Dusty Covers Band will be playing under the stars on...
Beverly-Waterford Locals
By KAY WORSTELL
740-984-2412 or medic3wife@yahoo.com | August 10, 2022
There will be Bible Study at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at Waterford United Methodist Church. All ladies are welcome to attend. Recycle trailer will be at Lowell Fire Department on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 16 and 17, and at Village Park in Beverly on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 15...
Summer hiking and camping season is here: Ohio officials share safety and insurance tips
August 3, 2022
Summer is a popular time of year to be out and about enjoying the state's natural wonders, highlighted by the millions of visitors welcomed to...
MRM Pageantry
August 3, 2022
MRM PAGEANTRY PARTICIPANTS – These young ladies competed in the National Sunburst Pageant over the weekend held in Orlando, Florida. First row from left: Bella...
Morgan County United Ministries looking to keep public informed, ask for help
By Stefanie Thompson, Executive Director | July 27, 2022
Imagine you are a young family who experiences a medical emergency that means you will miss several weeks of work. Or that you are a...
Law enforcement officers from six states join forces to combat speeding
July 27, 2022
Law enforcement officers across Ohio are joining officers from five other Great Lakes states including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin on July 27 for...
BBB Release: Active-duty military targeted while deployed
July 27, 2022
Who’s guarding the safety of our military members while they are deployed? Less than honorable scammers often use deployment as a prime time to target...
Shrivers Pharmacy
July 20, 2022
Shrivers Pharmacy surprised patrons of the newly-opened Blue Bell Diner last week by paying for their entire meals all day long. Although Shrivers Pharmacy and...
Kesterson assumes athletic trainer role at Morgan
By KEITH SPARE | August 10, 2022
As the high school sports season began on August 1, the Morgan Athletic Department has new leadership and added a new position. A familiar face has taken the reigns of the Athletic Department in 22-year...
MHS Band to host parent, community show Thursday
By KEITH SPARE | August 10, 2022
The Morgan Raider Band invites everyone to a parent and community show this Thursday, Aug. 11. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Athletic Field. It will feature the band’s pregame show, and...
Clemens, Clawson play in underclassman tourney
By KEITH SPARE | August 3, 2022
Morgan softball players Malayni Clemens and Blair Clawson participated in the Ohio High School Coaches Asso- ciation Underclassman Tournament at Pickerington North High School in June. "It was a huge honor and very exciting," Clawson...
Women’s Softball League begins 2022 season
August 3, 2022
The Morgan County Women’s Softball League began the 2022 season on July 6. The league is made up of four teams: Muskingum Valley Health Centers, McVoyt Construction, Windsor Store, and Stitch Rippers. The league plays...
Morgan High School Athletic Award Winners
By KEITH SPARE | July 27, 2022
This is the sixth in a series of articles covering award winners for Morgan sports during the 2021-2022 school year. This week’s coverage includes girls’ and boys’ track. Athletes on the Morgan Lady Raider and...
Ask Rusty: About earnings test and taxation of Social Security benefits
August 10, 2022
Dear Rusty: I'm 63, married, and we file a joint tax return. If I claim Social Security now and keep working and earn $7,000 more per year than the annual limit of $19,560, I know...
Writer praises Transit service
August 10, 2022
To the readers of The Herald: The Morgan County Public Transit system is a wonderful service. Our daughter and two grandchildren came from the Chicago area for a visit by Barron Bus Lines recently. One...
Portman, Brown introduce legislation to improve care for those eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare
August 3, 2022
U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced the bipartisan Comprehensive Care for Dual Eligible Individuals Act. The legislation would support states that offer integrated, coordinated care options for those who are eligible...
Weiner, Jr. Service
August 15, 2022
Memorial services will be held for Lawrence Weiner, Jr. at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, at St. James Catholic Church, in McConnelsville, with Father Tim Kozak officiating. Burial will follow with military rites in McConnelsville Cemetery.
John P. Fitch
August 15, 2022
John P. Fitch, 86, of McConnelsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. He was born on April 19, 1936, to the late Raymond and Dorothy Eppley Fitch. He married the love of his...
Melanie Jean Demster
August 15, 2022
Melanie Jean Demster, 59, of Stockport, passed away on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, at her residence. She was born on January 21, 1963, in Lancaster, Ohio, to Melvin Smith and Norma Kilbarger Schultz. She worked in the Deli department at...
Ethel A. Doty
August 12, 2022
Ethel A. Doty, 98, of Plant City, FL, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022. A native of Fairport, NY, she had resided in Florida for 10 years, coming from Arkansas. She had previously been a 20-year Morgan County resident....
Dolores Marie Baker (née Kushner)
August 12, 2022
Dolores Marie Baker (née Kushner) passed peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2022, in Plano, TX, at the age of 91. She was born on May 10, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio, the first of three children to Steven and Alice Kushner...
Dorothy J. (Horner) Masterson
August 12, 2022
Dorothy J. (Horner) Masterson, 68, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor after an extended illness. Dorothy was born June 29, 1954, in Marietta, Ohio, to Wayne E. and Irene F. Witham Horner....
CLASSIFIEDS
Card of Thanks 10 The family of Betty King would like to express our appreciation for all the support and thoughtfulness, and especially the prayers, during our Mom’s illness and since her passing. We want...
205 Public Notices
PROBATE COURT OF MORGAN COUNTY, OHIO JOHN A. WELLS, JUDGE CHRIS TABLER Plaintiff Pro Se vs. SHAYLA TABLER Defendant Case No. 22DR0042 To Defendant, Shayla Tabler: Please be advised that a Complaint for Divorce was...