January 25, 2023
Last Friday evening, members of the Raider basketball team and cheerleaders introduced their most influential leaders on “Educators Night.” Students...
January 25, 2023
The Stockport Village Council met at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at the HECK Harkins Community Center and opened with...
January 25, 2023
The Burr Oak Regional Water District continues to finalize its waterline expansion plans. During the December meeting, they discussed that...
January 25, 2023
OSU Extension Report to the Commissioners – January 17 Over the past month in 4-H Youth Development, Pam Montgomery has...
January 18, 2023
Dean Wright gave another update on the progress of the new stadium. “Construction continues now that the holidays are over....
Athens County Probate Court sentences Amesville woman to prison for theft from elderly family member
January 25, 2023
Cynthia King, 64, of Amesville, was sentenced to serve a minimum of four years to a maximum of six years in prison for stealing over $216,000 from the estate of an elderly family member. King was both the caretaker and power of attorney of her elderly aunt through Athens County...
Balderson joins new House Republican Majority in delivering on ‘Commitment to America’
January 25, 2023
Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) has voted in support of two bold measures aimed at delivering on House Republicans’ Commitment to America. “House Republicans are united in our desire to advance legislation that builds a stronger economy, a nation that’s safe, a future built on freedom, and a government that is...
Governor DeWine announces largest ‘Rainy Day’ Fund in Ohio history
January 25, 2023
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted has announced an historic increase in the balance of Ohio’s savings account. The Ohio Office of Budget and Management recently transferred $727 million into the Ohio Budget Stabilization Fund, otherwise known as the “rainy day” fund, bringing the cash balance to...
Patrol reminds drivers to prepare for winter weather
January 25, 2023
Last month, we saw what a strong winter storm can do and the impact it makes on our roadways. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to follow safe driving tips and winterize their vehicles in preparation for inclement weather. Everchanging weather patterns in the winter can catch drivers off...
Glouster man receives 10-year sentence
January 18, 2023
A Glouster man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday, Jan. 9, in Athens County Common Pleas Court after pleading guilty to charges related to the September 2021 death of Gary Gardner. A co-defendant in the case was sentenced to six to nine years in prison in October....
Governor DeWine signs bill that strengthens distracted driving laws in Ohio
January 18, 2023
On January 3, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 288, which significantly strengthens laws in Ohio related to the use of cell phones and other electronic devices while driving. The bill, which was initially part of House Bill 283 sponsored by representatives Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) and Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek),...
Federal and state pre-applications now open for local projects
January 18, 2023
Completing Buckeye Hills Regional Council’s online Project Profile questionnaire is the first step for local officials working with Buckeye Hills to pursue project funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission and other state and federal partners. Buckeye Hills Regional Council is committed to assisting stakeholders across Southeast Ohio with identifying and...
Briefs
January 25, 2023
Free Tax Aide The AARP Foundation will be providing FREE Tax-Aide from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday from Feb. 7 through April 11, at the Morgan County Senior Center, 10 W. Main St., McConnelsville. Please call 740-962-5600 for an appointment. This program is open to taxpayers of all...
Petition Filed
January 18, 2023
Thomas E. Brothers - Center Township Trustee, has filed his petition with the Morgan County Board of Elections to appear on the ballot for the November 7, 2023, General Election.
Stockport Locals
By MICHAEL (MIKE) LEE SNYDER
Michael.l.snyder@outlook.com
740-434-8886 Talk and Text | January 25, 2023
Greetings Stockport! I would hate to jinx us but in case you hadn’t noticed, January is nearly in the books. In another week we will be waiting with bated breath to see what a groundhog has to say about climate change. No matter what anyone tells you, his guess is...
Ringgold Locals
By CAROL WILSON COLLINS
740-962-2977 or rglocals@yahoo.com | January 25, 2023
The community offers their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cynthia Horner, Billy Hodgson, Douglas Kaltenbach, Penny Abrams, James Riggs, and Richard Murphey. Happy Birthday to Colton Campbell and Donnie Buchanan. Maria Burdette hosted a birthday party for her mother, Cindy Wilson, last week. She asked everyone to...
Beverly and Waterford Locals
By KAY WORSTELL
740-984-2412 or medic3wife@yahoo.com | January 25, 2023
There will be a Bible Study at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at Beverly Presby- terian Church. All ladies are welcome. Beverly United Methodist Church will have its monthly meal from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. The menu is Goulash, toss salad, garlic bread, beverage, and desserts...
Glouster Locals
By MAGGI GIFFORD
740-591-1235 or coyotehollowfarm@gmail.com | January 25, 2023
Join naturalist Julie Gee at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, for a one-mile hike to identify trees by their bark patterns. Meet at the nature center, and dress for the weather. The weather outside might be frightful, but it is warm and cozy inside the Glouster Public Library. Join your...
Pennsville Locals
By DAVID MARTIN
740-557-3757 or davidlmartin0129@embarqmail.com | January 18, 2023
Greetings from High on a Hill and Happy New Year wishes. I saw the new year in at sister Ellen’s. We watched OSU blow it with the game ball and in turn missed the Times Square ball drop. Mom Rita opted to stay warm at home, and we lamented the...
Husted announces new IMAP training providers
January 4, 2023
Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, has announced that 12 training providers located throughout the...
Ohio families saved more than $163 million in 2021 through College Credit Plus, and even more teens could be earning credits
January 4, 2023
Middle and high school students enrolled in the state’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program saved more than $163 million in tuition costs in 2021, an...
Fort Frye’s athletic department and Coach Liedtke celebrate his 700 wins
January 25, 2023
The athletic department at Fort Frye High School presented girls basketball Coach Dan Liedtke with a special basketball. This past week, Liedtke’s life-long coaching accomplishments were read to the crowd showing his dedication and winning...
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January 25, 2023
Waterford High School wrestling team competed at the Robin Drumm Classic at Heath High School Saturday, Jan. 21. With a big finish for the Cats, Briceson Cline (113) took 2nd, Ethan Beardmore (138) Champion, Trevin...
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January 25, 2023
Morgan’s Logan Niceswanger (third from left) placed second in the 190 pound class at the John Deno Invitational in Athens on January 21. Also wrestling were Joel Burkhart (120), Ammon Griesmyer (126) and Rogan Drobina...
Spencer first place (144), Niceswanger second (190) on the podium at RJ Sochia Tourney
By JANIS KELLER | January 18, 2023
This past weekend, the Morgan wrestling team attended the RJ Sochia Memorial Tournament at Alexander High School. Sophomore Bradley Spencer took first place in the 144 pound class while junior, Logan Niceswanger finished in second...
HINDSIGHT
January 25, 2023
10 Years Ago (2013) • Members of Morgan High School Key Club were busy collecting winter clothing items and preparing for the popular singing valentines fundraiser. The club was organizing the annual Smitty Shootout scheduled...
Sex offender registry technology updated around the state
January 18, 2023
All 88 county sheriffs have been provided new cameras to improve the routine registration process of convicted sexual offenders, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced on January 9. “Ohio’s sex offender registration system plays a...
Atty. General Yost’s statement on federal contractors vaccine mandate ruling
January 18, 2023
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has issued the following statement regarding the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals’ recent decision in the case Kentucky v. Biden: “The court reaffirmed a basic civics lesson: the executive branch...
Judith Mayle
January 30, 2023
Judith Mayle, 71, of Bartlett, passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at her residence. She was born December 13, 1951, in Chesterhill, to the late Robert Rush and Helen Tabler Dalton. She sold Avon products for over 30 years. She...
Kathleen Ann (Drake) Hurst
January 30, 2023
Kathleen Ann (Drake) Hurst, 91, of Roseville, Ohio, passed away at Genesis Hospital on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, following a short illness. She was born June 13, 1931, a daughter of the late Albert E. and Hazel F. (Fuller) Drake,...
Nancy A. Lawrence
January 30, 2023
Nancy A. Lawrence, 88, of Bartlett, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at her residence. She was born on January 24, 1935, in Sharpsburg, Ohio, to the late Henry and Ida Ford Carothers. She was a school bus driver...
Billy H. Hodgson
January 20, 2023
Billy H. Hodgson, 89, of McConnelsville, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, at the Highland Oaks Nursing Home in McConnelsville. He was born on September 29, 1934, in Hollister, Ohio, to the late Arthur and Arneda Waldeck Hodgson. He...
Cynthia Ann Horner
January 20, 2023
Cynthia Ann Horner, 72, of Pennsville, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, at her residence. She was born on April 20, 1950, in Chesterhill, Ohio. She owned and operated the Posy Place Flower Shop in Chesterhill and after retiring,...
Penny Marie Abrams
January 20, 2023
Penny Marie Abrams, 60, of Glouster, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, at her residence. She was born on March 9, 1962, in Sidney, Ohio, to the late Eugene Hall and Judy Anderson Roberts. She is survived by her...
Card of Thanks 10
The family of Carl Work would like to express their sincere appreciation for all those who expressed their sympathy at the time of Carl’s death. For all the cards, phone calls, food, visits, contributions, flowers,...
205 Public Notices
DEERFIELD TOWNSHIPThe 2022 unaudited annual financial report for DeerfieldTownship is complete andavailable for inspection at theoffice of the fiscal officer.Phyllis Reed, 4350 N. PriceRoad, Malta, Ohio 43758 4-1 KATE LOVE SIMPSONLIBRARYThe unaudited 2022 Annual Financial...