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Board of Elections target of state oversight “This repeated failure would have left your county residents without a fully functioning government at the start of the new term.”

— AMANDA M. GRANDJEAN DIRECTOR OF ELECTIONS AND DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE

By JD LONG

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CADIZ - The Harrison County Board of Elections (BOE) last week, was handed a formal administrative oversight letter from the office of the

Ohio Secretary of State (SOS).

Detailed in this letter, dated Jan. 22, are eight articles for reasons of the oversight.

“For the past several months, our Office held informal weekly calls with the Harrison County Board of Elections to help improve operations,”

the letter begins. “Unfortunately, these informal, intermediate steps were not enough to turn around the board’s trajectory.” The first reason states that the BOE failed to correctly issue certificates of election following the Nov. General Election.

“Without a proper certificate of election, an officer-elect cannot receive their Governor’s Commission and take office,” This first reason states that basic responsibilities were not met including, “printing the individual’s name” and “signatures from the director and board members.” It goes on to say that Ohio Secretary of State staff members had to personally come to the Harrison County BOE office after they saw work not being done correctly.

“This repeated failure would have left your county residents without a fully functioning government at the start of the new term,” the letter states.

Some of the other reasons listed include the BOE accepting a discrepancy while certifying results of the 2020 primary, even though the board did “not properly reconcile the number of ballots scanned to ensure that the number matched the number of voters.”

Board Member John Jones said this week that the issue had not been rectified and would not certify the election results until fixed. But former BOE employee Abigail Klamert said she herself fixed the problem. Also, the BOE failed to properly conduct a post-

election audit after the 2020 primary (only winning ballots counted and were re-done). Reason eight appears to be even more disturbing than the other seven with accusations of a “pattern of disrespect, hostility, lack of professionalism, and partisanship.”

This appears to be the catalyst for issues that have exposed a deep fissure of unrest within the BOE that has festered since 2015 when Director Ruby Foutz took the position, according to multiple sources. A handful of former employees and board members have come forward with their complaints over what they call Foutz’s

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COVID numbers continue to fall

By JD LONG

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CADIZ – The COVID pandemic is far from over but encouraging results are being seen for the third consecutive week.

Wednesday, Harrison County Health Administrator Garen Rhome reported just 27 new cases since last week, which saw 45 cases, and that was down from 70 the previous week. This makes three straight weeks of double-digit cases, which previously saw three consecutive weeks of cases in the triple digits.

Rhome said the key takeaway is obviously the fewer cases they are seeing and again, attributed this to people keeping their contacts down where he said they were not seeing that before.

“That certainly is no herd immunity in the community,” Rhome said. “I really attribute it to people, you look around out there and there’s still people that are really on board who weren’t on board with mitigation efforts throughout the fall.”

For presumed recovered that number is

also down but not by much with 816 reported, which is only down by 12 from last week.

For active cases that number fell by 15 since last week from, 65 to 50. Rhome touched on the Phase 1B vaccinations that began last week for 80 year-olds and over and now this week, vaccinations for ages 75 to 79 will have commenced on Friday. He said around 2,200 people responded to the online survey (harrisonpublichealth.org) with around 200 vaccinated of 300 responding from the 80 year-old group. He said the product, if received on Tuesday or Wednesday, is ready to be administered by the end of the week.

“We had a great positive response from all those two hundred-plus people who came out on Friday,” Rhome stated.

“They were pretty pleased, pretty impressed with our organization and our pleasant demeanor despite the cold.” The commissioners were impressed with the long line of people waiting for that

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Cadiz Police changing chokehold policy, K-9 unit may be eliminated

By JD LONG

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Har. Co. residents receive COVID vaccine WHEELING, WV – Harrison Community Hospital, in collaboration with the Harrison County Health Department, has started COVID vaccinations for county residents.

Robert Clendening, 80, of Freeport, was the first to get a vaccine Tuesday morning.

Currently, the inoculations are for residents age 80 and up. To register, call the Health Department at 740-9422616. This week, the shots are being administered Tuesday through Friday.

HCH Medical Director Dr. Dan Jones said, "We understand that individuals may have some reservations

in getting the COVID-19 vaccine. We want folks to remember that these vaccines have been carefully evaluated for safety in clinical trials, have shown to be very effective in preventing COVID-19, and will protect not only you, but your family, friends and loved ones."

Robert Clendening, 80, of Freeport, receives a COVID vaccine Tuesday morning at Harrison Community Hospital from RN Randi Peck, Quality/Infection Control Coordinator. The hospital, in collaboration with the Harrison County Health Department, has begun inoculating county residents ages 80 and up.

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CADIZ – Last Thursday, during Cadiz’s council meeting Council Member Eric Miller announced a new policy to eliminate chokeholds-excessive force. He said the policy change must take place by Jan. 20 of 2022. President Trump signed an executive order last June banning chokeholds unless an officer’s life was at stake. But last June Joe Biden called for the complete banning of chokeholds.

Police Chief Ryan McCann said the wording in their policy is what needs to be changed. As of now the policy basically states that police are allowed to use “any means” necessary without chokehold being mentioned. But the new policy will specifically rule out chokeholds altogether. Village Solicitor Costa D. Mastros said he planned on

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getting with McCann to discuss the matter.

Miller also said that their K-9 dog Ramos was having problems as it is getting up in age. He said he was told they may get another six months’ work out of the dog.

“After that they’re asking to probably retire the dog…” and added that McCann felt they could do away with their K-9 unit for lack of necessity. The issue of the original K-9 police vehicle was raised and would need to be revamped at a cost of approximately $2,000.

Also, Mastros told council he was down to needing eight signatures for obtaining easements from residents in preparation for the large sewer work coming up. He began with over 190 and are now down to the last eight. He said they talked of

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vaccination.

“Everybody was pretty positive, very happy that we were doing it, especially for this group of folks,” Rhome continued. “And we’re going to continue that again this Friday.”

He also said that if someone interested in receiving a vaccine but doesn’t have access to the internet, that they get in touch with a family member or a friend who can then contact the health department and they will get your name on the list.

Rhome also informed the board that Harrison Community Hospital (HCH) is “coming on board” in a partnership with the health

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doing door hangars or follow up with phone calls but Clerk Treasurer, Amy Ossman stated that she and Clerk Debbie Meadows have already done that.

Mastros said one option is to file against those residents, which he may have to if there is no movement on the eight remaining.

Council also approved to “gift” the Cadiz Fire Department (CFD) COVID relief money in the amount of $34,748 for PPE

department in helping more people get vaccinated through Phase 1B. When asked if they were going to receive new vaccines or just more of the same, Rhome said HCH was not a Phase 1B “allotment recipient yet.” But he expects that they would be soon but they can contribute vaccines now. He added that if the health department’s allotment of vaccines goes over then they have the authority to share with “different providers so, we’re happy they’re on board with us.”

Rhome also said more people with developmental disabilities are being vaccinated, as well as being in touch with the next phase age group (75 to 79) for vaccinations this week. He also thanked the cooperation from

across the county for the smooth operations of last Friday in administering the vaccinations. He thanked Hopedale EMS for their help in logistics and management of the operation. He mentioned the Cadiz Police Department also on site to help in various duties as well.

The fatality ratio, though, has basically remained stagnant for the tri-state area and the United States, which remained at 1.6 percent.

Ohio (1.2), Pennsylvania (2.5) and West Virginia (1.6) all remained the same since last week, and basically for the past several weeks. The world level saw that number rise from 2.0 back up to 2.1 where it stood two weeks ago.

equipment, which falls under the CARES Act. Since the CFD is not technically a part of the village and a “separate entity,” as Mastros described, the village must gift that money through Ossman’s office, which satisfied Mastros.

Council Member Terry Capers’ motion to gift the CFD the COVID money was approved, which will be monitored by Ossman, per her own statement.

Regarding Village Administrator Ted Andrzejewski’s report, the water plant expansion in conjunction with HAB (Harmful Algae Bloom)

improvements, is going well for the preliminary stages.

He said their sights on a March or April start date was still in play with December as the date of completion.

Andrzejewski said the month of January is the first month customers will get their water bill involving the new system. He also reminded council of a mandatory hearing that was held for the benefit of the Ohio 9 project. OMEGA was present and he said the grant had been completed for hopefully funding a sidewalk beginning from across from Microtel Inn & Suites to McDonald’s on Lincoln Ave. Andrzejewski said the project is still about two years away with a slight possibility of seeing the grant come through next year.

“That’s just how long the process takes,” he stated.

“But the good thing is most of it will be paid for by the grant and whatever portion we have is paid for by the TIF (Tax Increment Financing) fund out of that area.”

Also, the street department is working on replacing street signs that are missing in key areas. Approximately 40 streets are without any street signs, according to Andrzejewski. He said the cost would be between $6,000 to $7,000 with some being florescent-lined.

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“incompetence” as well as the harassment and bullying at the hands of Republican Board Member John Jones.

Over the past several years six people have resigned with five of them being democrats, and all who’ve been reached cited the above reasons, which include former members Harry Edgar and Bette Hill and current Board Member Cheryl Besozzi.

It also states the BOE authorized a clerk for use of their own signature stamps and have the director sign. It explains that the board members signed the “same certificate twice and forgot to empower their last county commissioner to take office.”

Press Secretary for the SOS Maggie Sheehan stated this week that their staff “intervened” in time for the signing of a new certificate for Paul Coffland to take office.

Regarding any effects on election results Sheehan stated it “has in no way affected the 2020 election results in Harrison County.”

Another disturbing issue brought forth was the fact that there are two documented minutes for the same October meeting. The BOE requested help from Carroll County’s BOE and four volunteered to help sort absentee ballots that had piled up. This took place in early October with no request for payment, according to several sources, including Carroll County BOE Director Cherri Whipkey.

Foutz decided to pay each volunteer $100 in cash, which was confirmed by Whipkey and substantiated with documents provided by Harrison County Auditor Allison Anderson.

This was not illegal but according to Anderson, Deputy Director of the auditor’s office Ty Yosick asked for proof of payment to the

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021 four volunteers in order for Foutz to be reimbursed. This apparently led to a second set of minutes to present back to Yosick where it states the four Carroll County employees were approved for payment.

Board Member Marjorie Findling’s motion was approved for paying them but that second set of minutes does not mention the word “reimbursement.”

Anderson stated they asked and received the proper documentation, which lists the word reimbursement for Foutz to be paid.

The problem for the BOE is there was already a first set of minutes for that October meeting and does not mention reimbursement for Foutz, or to pay the four volunteers.

“We never approved giving Ruby four hundred dollars…”

BOE Board Member and Chair Holly Brindley stated.

According to former and current BOE members the decision to pay the four volunteers was made after the meeting had adjourned, which was not on the record.

“We did not know the money was going to Ruby,” Brindley repeated, which Besozzi agreed.

She added that nothing was known about a $400 payment until they saw the “updated” minutes. She stated that the meeting should have been opened back up, the issue voted on and then closed again, which she said was not done.

“And she has it written like it happened during the meeting, which it did not,” Brindley said. She also said she even took notes after the meeting discussion and it is not in there. But the notion of impropriety is glaring.

Jones stated that he does remember it happening the way it’s written in the second set of minutes but Brindley said he is the only one. Jones also stated that the SOS does not tell the whole story referring to the accusation of

hostility, which “caused the board to lose four highly qualified employees and one distinguished board member.”

“But some of those people that caused the problem are the reason we got put on administrative oversight,” Jones explained. When asked if it was a coincidence that five of the six were democrats, he said he wasn’t sure if he was “allowed to say what was done.”

“I don’t know, I really don’t know, okay,” Jones continued.

When asked why there were two sets of minutes he stated that he didn’t know who wrote the minutes. He stated that they were not the first to be under administrative review and reverted back to the primary last May and the numbers not matching, insinuating the beginning of the problem with SOS. Klamert stated that there were initially13 ballots that did not match the machine count and later discovered after calling in TRIAD, that she had made an error and fixed it. Jones said he could defend himself but stopped short of laying blame on anyone else specifically for the problems with SOS. As far as the rest of the SOS letter, he had no comment.

Foutz has been on Family Medical Leave (FMLA) since December for a duration of three months, according to multiple sources. Her leave began in December and a message left on her answering machine had not been returned as of press time. Findling was sought for comment and reached by a third party but did not respond.

The SOS left strict criteria for the BOE to follow but finished with what sounds like an ultimatum.

“If there is a person who is not well-suited for an executive leadership position, but has years of institutional knowledge, you may consider keeping them as a clerk for the next term.”

The Clark Gable Foundation to celebrate birthday CADIZ - February 1, will mark the 120th birthday of Clark Gable the “King of Hollywood.” The Clark Gable Foundation in his birthplace Cadiz, Ohio is dedicated to preserving the memory the most famous Movie Star of the

“Golden Age of Hollywood.”

In honor of this occasion Mike Cope, Foundation President Emeritus will be conducting a virtual tour of the Museum broadcast by Mr. Sal St. George of New York, New York. Mr. St. George

company St. George Living History Productions travels the country conducting virtual tours of the homes of Celebrities.

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MWCD partners with HFP Racing for multi-sports

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com NEW PHILADELPHIA – Multi-sport racing is coming to the lakes of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD). It was announced at last Friday’s board meeting that an agreement with HFP Racing had been made and the board gave its approval.

Executive Director for the MWCD Craig Butler told the board they were approached by the racing company for sponsoring events in their district. Chief of Recreation Ryan McCleaster called it a unique opportunity to hold multiple events throughout their parks for the 2021 season.

“It’s a great way for us to continue to promote our parks within the region and outside of our region,” McCleaster explained. “And it

gives us an opportunity to explore some ancillary revenues opportunities with this event(s).”

McCleaster said in working with the HFP staff has been a positive experience and noted they’ve been around for approximately 30 years.

He also said the MWCD has worked with the District in the past so they are not complete strangers.

“They have been doing most of their events with ODNR in some of their parks,” McCleaster said adding that they are now looking for other “venue options” amidst the pandemic.

“Partnering with them will…help us to utilize our park resources but also promote our amenities to local and regional recreation users,” he said also noting the potential boost to local tourism within the region after being informed by HFP staff that up to 500 people attend these

events. McCleaster said hotels in the local region as well as their campgrounds should expect a boost this summer.

Co-Founder of HFP Shannon Kurek said they were very excited to come back to an area that was visited long ago. He said COVID restrictions prevented them from holding their events at other venues, which caused him to reach out to the MWCD group. Kurek called the response from athletes about this summer’s events in the area as “phenomenal.”

Kurek said they are a small family company and began hosting races as far back as the late 1980s. They have already begun working closely with Tuscarawas County for room space, as well as Atwood Park and Salt Fork Lodge. Some of the races they host are the Triple-T & Toughman Ohio, which is a triathlon over three days where the

distances increase from day one to day three culminating in a halfironman.

Other races include the FIT Family Series of races, as well as duathlons and kids races.

“HFP Racing will be bringing their signature events, the 16th annual American Triple-T, the 29th annual FIT Family Series, and Ohio's season ending multisport event, the Ohio Fall Challenge,” Director of Marketing and Communications Adria Bergeron said in a press release this week.

McClease said their races begin early in the morning and are basically finished by noon, leaving a “minimal” impact on the region.

He said they will do as much as they can to limit any inconveniences with their local campers.

McClease announced six events scheduled, which will run from May through September and are as follows: May 21-23 - American Triple-T @ Atwood Lake Park.

June 5-6 - FIT Family Series @ Seneca Lake Park Senecaville. July 10-11 - FIT Family Series @ Tappan Lake Park Deersville.

July 31-Aug 1 - FIT Family Series @ Atwood Lake Park Mineral City.

Sept 11-12 - FIT Family Series @ Pleasant Hill Lake Park (Perrysville,. Sept 26 - Ohio Fall Challenge @ Seneca Lake Park, Senecaville.

“We will assist them as needed with our staff and provide accommodations as need [and] we will give them local contact for EMS and local law enforcement,” McClease said. But HFP will also be bringing their own lifeguards and volunteers, he said.

“To me it’s a unique opportunity,

it’s exciting to be able to promote our parks to not only the region, but to people coming out even from other states,” McClease said and his recommendation to the board for the agreement was approved.

Scio acting on grant money Commissioners approve jail contract

By Bonnie Rutledge

SCIO — ODOT, village personnel, and the Thrasher Group met on Jan. 21 to plan the storm sewer separation project at the intersection of Route 646 and East College Street. In this stage of the project, they are developing a firm timeline, a cost analysis, and a projected completion date. An onsite meeting is scheduled for Jan. 28 with the three entities. It has been determined that Scio will share a cost of $48,000 for this project. The Thrasher Group is scheduled to brief the council and any interested residents at the Feb. 10 village council meeting.

Council members distributed Coronavirus Care Packages (CCPs) over a two day period. A few CCPs were left over for various reasons, and the council plans to distribute those remaining goods among local

churches and village buildings. If a resident failed to receive a CCP, the council asks that the resident would call and leave their name and contact information. Overall, the council members were pleased with the outcome of the CCP project and how many people were reached.

Apart from grant money, Scio looks to their existing budget to hire two employees. Scio typically utilizes seasonal maintenance help at the park six to eight months out of the year. Council plans to call previous help back to work and will decide their return timeframe in the coming week or so. The Village also made a motion to hire Russell Kessler as a full time laborer. Existing village employees have been participating in digital continuing education classes, one of which is to begin a fourteenweek course on wastewater treatment.

LaRose on bringing accountability to election system vendors COLUMBUS – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose released the following statement today after State Senator Michael Rulli (RSalem) introduced Senate Bill 14, legislation that for the first time will place voter registration database systems under the purview of a re-named Board of Voting System Examiners (BVSE). �Statement Attributable to Secretary LaRose: “If Ohio wants to keep a step ahead of those who would do harm to our election systems, we must do more to ensure their security,” said LaRose.

“This bill better serves Ohio voters by bringing real accountability and standards for the vendors that support our county boards of elections.

I want to thank Senator Rulli for introducing the legislation and encourage the General Assembly to

quickly adopt it.”

A similar bill was unanimously passed by the Ohio Senate in the previous General Assembly.

BACKGROUND: The Ohio Board of Voting Machine Examiners (BVME) currently ensures only voting machines which meet certain standards of security and accessibility are deployed in Ohio. By placing voter registration database systems under the purview of a re-named Board of Voting Systems Examiners (BVSE), these systems can be considered for security and reliability before any county can purchase the software.

With technical expertise provided by the Secretary of State’s office, the BVSE will be able to ensure our voter rolls meet the required standards of cyber-security as threats evolve.

SHERIFF’S REPORT THEFTS Jan. 14, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported a catalytic converter being cut off one of their government vehicles. Two suspects were seen on video surveillance camerasThe suspects were male and female.

Jan. 18, a Scio man reported his garage broken into A laptop and a welder and battery charger were missing.

Jan. 13, a burglar alarm was answered at the Bowerston Elementary School. Several doors were found open but nothing missing.

COMPLAINTS Jan. 17, charges are being sought for Dorothy J. Daniska for disorderly conduct.

Jan. 15, a Tippecanoe couple reported vandalism against their vehicle. Possible suspects named.

Jan. 12, a Shortcreek Township woman reported trash being dumped on her father's property.

Trail camera footage is being analyzed.

Jan. 8, Kyle Michael Erwin, 29, of 607 Ricksecker Street, Dover, was cited for drug abusemarijuana, speed, and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia; Tyler Corwin McClure, 36, of 306 Cobia Drive SE, New Philadelphia, was cited for illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia and drug abusemarijuana.

Jan. 5, Morgan C. Anderson, 29, of 510 Bell Street, Akron, was issued a summons for drug abusemarijuana.

Jan. 5, a Hopedale man reported someone putting deep scratches on his vehicle ACCIDENT Jan. 16, Nicholas Ian Davis, 24, of 90 Woodmont Ave., Steubenville, was cited for failure to report a crash and failing to control vehicle.

DOMESTIC Jan. 1, charges were being sought on Andrew P. Hill, 31, of 87540 Plum Run Road, Uhrichsville, for

domestic violence and unauthorized use of motor vehicle.

Jan. 9, Andrew Paul Hill, of 87540 Plum Run Road, Uhrichsville, was arrested for driving under suspension, leaving the scene of an accident, possessing drug abuse instrument, resisting arrest, domestic violence, aggravated burglary-inflict harm and violate protection order or consent. Charges were also being sought for a Jan. 15 assault on a Bowerston male.

COUNTY COURT CIVIL Jan. 11 (satisfied date), LVNV Funding LLC, 55 Beattie Place, Ste 110, Greenville, Sc., plaintiffvs-John Donahue, 707 Stanton Ave., Cadiz, defendant. Action: In favor of plaintiff for $798.17.

Jan. 11 (satisfied date), Crown Asset Management LLC, C/O Levy & Assoc., 4645 Executive Drive, Columbus, plaintiff-vsHeidi R. Clay, 75155 Dry Ridge Road, St 200, Freeport, defendant.

Action: In favor of plaintiff for $1,888.67.

Jan. 14 (judgment date), Harrison Metropolitan Housing Authority, P.O. Box 146, Cadiz, plaintiff-vs-Annette Vandruff, 451 N. Main Street, Unit B-1, Cadiz, defendant. Action: In favor of plaintiff for $3,469.69.

TRAFFIC Jan. 11, Cassandra A. Connor, 51801 Pipe Creek Road, Jacobsburg, fail to control, $75 fine plus costs.

Jan. 12, Boyd L. Boyter III, Bivins, Tx., stop sign, $75 fine plus costs.

Jan. 12, Shawn M. Ayers, 230 Harrison Ave., Cadiz, no operator license, $150 fine plus costs, 90 days to pay.

Jan. 12, Troy A. Silver, 304 Jarvis Street, Bowerston, head lights, $150 fine plus costs, 90 days to pay.

Jan. 12, Arcenio R. Ruiz, 110 Woodland Ave., Washington, Pa., driving under suspension, $500 fine plus costs with $250

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CADIZ – More money will be spent on housing Harrison County defendants as the Harrison County Commissioners on Wednesday, approved a contract with Monroe County for housing prisoners. The cost is $65 per day and the contract will run through Dec. 31 of 2021.

“Whereas contractor wants to use Monroe County Jail to house prisoners, those persons

who have been lawfully committed to custody by arrest or court order for any reason… ” per Commissioner Paul Coffland’s reading of the contract where it includes defendants awaiting a bond hearing, trial or serving a sentence after a conviction.

Coffland also read an agreement with AEP Ohio for use of land in Shortcreek Township. He said the easement is 30 feet in width and 15 feet for room on each side of the facility in question and was

approved by the prosecutor.

Also, bids accepted last week for work on the adult probation office renovations inside the courthouse was awarded a bid on Wednesday.

Coffland announced the low bid from Grae-Con Construction Inc. at an amount of $193,000. They were the only bid to come in below the $200,000 mark with the other two bids at $207,820 and $218,480.

Also announced was the Hopedale Fire Department’s plan to begin “staffing the Cadiz

Fire Department twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for EMS.” He said this would begin on Jan. 31 at 7 a.m.

Included in the staffing with one ambulance staffed each at Hopedale’s facility and in Cadiz 24 hours per day.

“In addition to the expanded staffing Hopedale will be working to call in off-duty staff to cover the station when multiple calls are going on,” Coffland explained per the announcement.

Defendants of aggravated burglary are heard

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com CADIZ – Two defendants facing the most serious of charges, felonies of the first degree, were arraigned Tuesday in Harrison County’s Common Pleas Courtroom. First appearing was Michael Dean Bertolino Jr., 34, of Adena who is facing an aggravated robbery charge with a firearms specification added, a felony of the first degree; a hand firearm charge (F4) and two misdemeanors. He is also being charged with abduction, a third degree felony and four misdemeanors involving a protection order violation, domestic violence and resisting arrest. Public Defender C. Adrian Pincola sat in as his attorney for the proceeding and Benjamin Sorber represented Bertolino.

Prosecutor Lauren Knight requested bail be set at $150,000 citing Bertolino’s prior criminal history. Sorber requested a minimal bond of $5,000 “or lower” but that was refused by

Judge T. Shawn Hervey. He said his client was not a flight risk with “minimal criminal history.” Hervey said there is a flight risk when dealing with these kinds of charges and just on the firearms specification, if convicted, would require a mandatory three-year prison sentence.

Andrew Paul Hill, 31, of Uhrichsville was also arraigned and faces two felony one counts of aggravated burglary. He is also facing an abduction charge, a third degree felony and four misdemeanors involving a protection order violation, domestic violence and resisting arrest.

It was ascertained that Hill had not been served his notice more than 24 hours prior and all the court could address was bail.

Prosecutor Knight requested $150,000 bail citing a prior failed court appearance and a criminal history she called “some significant.” She added that some of his offenses were committed while on bail as the result of other charges.

“So, the state has serious concerns about the safety of any victims as well as the community at large,” Knight explained. Upon Hill’s turn to speak he asked for house arrest and would prefer to fight his case from the outside, as he said and would not miss an appearance for felony court. Judge Hervey agreed with the state and set bond at the amount requested.

John E. Burgess, 78, of Flushing, had been facing two charges of sexual imposition, both felonies of the fourth degree. On Tuesday, Burgess, who was represented by John R. Watters, pleaded guilty to the amended charge of a misdemeanor of the third degree and a second sexual imposition charge was dropped. There are no specifics listed to the charge regarding age or gender of the victim and it was not mentioned in court.

When Hervey read the particulars of his plea and that it carried a Tier 1 sex offender title, Burgess stated that he did not know that. But understood that for the next 15 years he would not be

permitted to live within 1,000 feet of a school or daycare facility.

Burgess was sentenced to one year of Community Based Control sanctions with a 60 day suspended sentence. He was also placed on probation for five years. Knight stated that the victim’s family was agreeable to the terms of the plea agreement.

“Obviously, this amendment is not made lightly. We made this due to lack of evidence,” Knight told the court.

Melissa M. Marker, 33, of Tippecanoe is facing three fifth degree felony charges involving two theft (from a person in a protected class) charges and one for burglary. She appeared on her own recognizance and with no attorney at her side. Marker faces a possible combined three years in jail and wished to have an attorney represent her.

Knight, even though she noted some past criminal history, including two failures to appear from 2019, was comfortable with a recognizance bond considering all charges are F5.

marijuana drug paraphernalia, $150 fine plus costs, 60 days to pay.

Jan. 13, Brooklyn A. Kennedy, 906 N. First Street, Dennison, possession marijuana, $100 fine plus costs, 30 days to pay.

There were 37 speeding and three seat belt violations.

Carol Flanagan to, McCabe Family Trust, Stock Township.

Tammy Mattern to, Jodi Saffell, Cadiz Village.

Regis Marker, et ux to, Donald M. Writesel, et ux, Hopedale Village.

Public Records suspended, 30 days jail with 30 suspended, 12 months unsupervised probation, 90 days to pay.

Jan. 12, James D. Naylor, 108 W. Main Street, Scio, stop sign, $75 fine plus costs.

Jan. 12, Tracy L. Vandine Workman, 604 East Street, Hopedale, stop sign, $75 fine plus costs.

Jan. 13, Tad R. Guzman, 515 N. Main Street, Lot 1, Cadiz, apprc. safety vehicle, $150 fine plus costs, 30 days to pay.

Jan. 13, Miranda N. Shrontz, 87401 Mill Hill Road, Scio, left of center, $100 fine plus costs.

Jan. 14, Lisa L. Bennett, 164 W. Clinton Street, Millersburg, operating vehicle while intoxicated, $1,100 fine plus costs with $700 suspended, 180 days jail with 177 suspended, 12 months probation, 60 days to compete

substance abuse evaluation, eligible for D.I.P., 90 days to pay.

Jan. 15, Joseph D. Koszelak, 651 Deerfield Drive, N. Tonawanda, Ny., stop sign, $75 fine plus costs.

CRIMINAL Jan. 13, Charles B. Jarvis Jr., 302 W. Main Street, Scio, possession drug instrument, $250 fine plus costs with $125 suspended, 90 days jail with 90 suspended, 12 months probation, sentence shall be served consecutively to all other sentences, 90 days to pay.

Jason S. Corder, 427 E. Market Street, Cadiz, persistent disorderly conduct, $250 fine plus costs, 30 days jail with 28 suspended, six months probation, 60 days to complete domestic violence assessment/counseling & follow through at own expense, 60 days to pay.

Jan. 13, Jacob A. Kohler, 125 S. Wallace Street, Uhrichsville,

RECORDER JAN. 11-22, 2021 Village of Bowerston to, Robert A. John, et ux, Bowerston Village.

Ralph E. Basham, et ux to, Dustin A. Ward, Scio Village.

Martha Elizabeth Gatts, Dec’d to, Roy Gatts, Scio Village.

Shirley J. Gale to, Jesse Copper, et al, Rumley Township.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to, Samson A. Craig, Monroe Township.

Thomas E. Baker, et ux to, Kathy J. Muldovan, German Township.

PROBATE MARRIAGE APPLICATION REPORT From Jan. 18 thru Jan. 26, 2021 Shane Michael Grimes, 34385 Bower Road, Bowerston and Misty Dawn Burrier, 44, also of 34385 Bower Road, Bowerston.

CLERK OF COURT CIVIL Jan. 14 (file date), David Arnold R., 41670 Chrisman Road, Jewett, plaintiff-vs-Encino Energy Llc, 4400 Eastman Commons Way #125, Columbus, defendant.

Action: Other civil.

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Obituaries

Donald Lee “Donnie” Malone Donald Lee “Donnie” Malone, age 54, of Tippecanoe, passed away suddenly and tragically early Saturday morning, Jan. 23, 2021, from an apparent heart attack, with his loving wife and son by his side.

Born Nov. 9, 1966 in Canton, Ohio he was the youngest son of William P. “Bill” Malone and Kathleen R. “Kathy” Stertzbach Malone of Carrollton, who survive.

On New Year’s Eve 2002, Don married his love, Shannon N. Devore Malone at the Deersville United Methodist Church in an intimate candlelight ceremony. Their son, Nicolas Ray of the home, was born on Dec. 1, 2005. Don is also survived by his daughter Sadye (Derik) Herrington, who bless Don with grandchildren Dawson and Bailey; a son Donald Christopher Malone; a brother Mark (Katie) Malone and nephews Matt and Andrew Malone. Completing Don’s family is his fur baby Molly; mother-in-law Shelley Devore, brothers and sisters-in-law Travis and Nikki Devore and Kyle and Sarah Devore; a nephew Dakoda Devore; a niece Harper Devore and many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Preceding Don in death is his father-in-law and good friend Chuck Devore, cousin Little Denny Malone, and numerous

aunts and uncles.

Don was a 1985 graduate from Carrollton High School who participated in their co-op internship program that allowed him to become an intern journeyman at Carrollton Graphics while still in high school. He spent his entire life as a press operator at various printing companies in the area and in the Carolina’s including Carrollton Graphics, Landolls, Rhodes, Vertis, Freeport Press, R.R. Donnelley and for the past 7 years he has worked as a certified digital printer at Carbonless and Cut Sheet Forms in New Concord, Ohio and was looking forward to retiring in a few years.

This man was full of life, love, and ambition and will be missed by all who knew him.

He absolutely would want us all to remember him as he was.

Don was with Shannon and Nic on Jan. 22, 2021 doing some of the things he so loved to do. He was smiling, laughing, talking about future plans, and texting family. He was given 54 years to fight for the life he wanted until the good Lord needed him back.

Visitation was held Thursday, Jan. 28 at Deersville United Methodist Church, 226 W Main St, Deersville. A private service was held in the church, and then a public graveside service was held in Patterson Union Cemetery, Deersville.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions be made to Shannon Malone, for Nic’s college education, through an account that is being established at First National Bank, 105 Grant St, Dennison, Ohio 44621. Koch Funeral Home, Scio has been entrusted with his arrangements.

Ray Owen Jenkins Ray Owen Jenkins, age 95, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Jan. 23, 2021.

He was the son of the late Harry and Josephine Swittor Jenkins.

Survivors include wife; Marjorie Jenkins, children; Laird (Dotty) Jenkins, Bradford (Robin) Jenkins, Cynthia (John) Sealock, Douglas (Leslie) Jenkins, sibling; Shirley Norquest, eight grandchildren,

and eleven great grandchildren.

Formally of Hopedale, Ohio, he was a Banker at First National Bank of Hopedale and Cadiz Ohio. Ray was a United States Air Force Veteran. He was a member of Olin Wright Lodge where he was Chaplain.

He enjoyed quilting and collecting coins and stamps.

Services will be held privately.

Online condolences may be left for the family at haught.care.

Norma Jean Arnold Norma Jean Arnold, 87, of Hopedale, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Gables Care Center, Hopedale, Ohio surrounded by her friends. She was born Sept.

28, 1933 in Canton, Ohio a daughter of the late Wesley and Marie Auckerman.

She was the retired owner/operator, along with her husband J.B., of J.B. Arnold Trucking and a member of the Hopedale Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her

husband, Jimmie Burgess “J.B.” Arnold; an infant daughter and a son, Jimmie Ray “J.R” Arnold; and a sister, Bonnie L. Duell.

Surving are a daughter in law, Lisa Arnold; a nephew, Ray S. Duell; a niece, Kellie DeullBennett; honorary granddaughter, Lauren Parkinson; and her dear friends: Tracey Kuhn, Pam Wood and Kerry Lazear.

Due to the Covid Pandemic, a graveside service was held on Jan. 27 at Greenwood Cemetery, Hopedale with Dean Blythe officiating. The family is being assisted by ClarkKirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Gables Care Center, c/o Activity Fund, 351 Lahm Drive, Hopedale, Ohio 43976 or the Hounds Haven, 22 Township Road 150, Dillonvale, Ohio 43917.

The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clarkkirkland-barr.com.

Helen Louise Capers Helen Louise Capers, 97, of Hopedale, Ohio, formerly of Cadiz, passed away Jan., 21, 2021 in Gables Care Center, Hopedale, Ohio.

She was born in Scio, Ohio, Nov. 23, 1923, daughter of the late Edgar and Alice Bell Ostrander. Also preceding her in death were her husband, Alfred V Capers, Sept. 13, 2006, two sons, Al “Buddy” Capers and Jeffrey Capraro, granddaughter Stephanie Cundiff and several brothers and sisters. Helen

worked for years at Scio Pottery Sales near Tappan Lake.

She was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church in Cadiz, was an avid Bingo player, enjoyed going to garage sales, loved to bake and cook and spending time with her grandchildren.

Also, one of Helen’s hobbies was collecting owl figurines and jewelry.

Surviving are children, Dino (Trudy) Capers of Lititz, PA. and, Debbie (Daniel) Hickman of Cypress, Texas, grandchildren, Madison and Wesley Hickman, Tina Capers, Darcy Capers, several great grandchildren and beloved niece, Katie English.

Service and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Gables Care Center, Activities Department, 350 Lahm Dr. Hopedale, Ohio 43976.

Arrangements are by Blackburn Funeral Home, Hopedale, Ohio.

Carol Yvonne (Shira) Varkony Carol Yvonne (Shira) Varkony, 78 of Cadiz, died Jan. 21, 2021.

She was born Aug. 3, 1942 in Wooster, Ohio to Quimby Shira and Mary Hall (Frank).

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Stephen (Pete) Varkony Sr., Nov. 22, 2017, sisters Wanda Varkony, Shirley Bruno, Eleanor Santille and brother Harold Hall.

Surviving are daughters Deborah (Barry) McCoy of Racine, Ohio, Yvonne (Kevin) Walker of Parlett, Ohio, sons Stephen (Brenda) Varkony Jr. of Columbiana, Ohio and William

(Gen) Varkony of Smithfield, Ohio.

She started out as a very young farmer’s wife, received her GED in 1976 and started working as the Store Manager for the Cadiz Dollar General and ultimately ended up as a District Manager.

She was also involved in the Piney Fork Catholic Church CWC as president, leader of the Smithfield Girl Scouts and very involved in the Harrison County Coal Festival.

She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren (known to all as "Grammy") and another great granddaughter on her way. Sister in law Mary Frances (Robert) Phillipson and life long friend Goldie Stark.

We would like to thank the staff of Stonerise Home Health and Hospice and The Meadows for the wonderful care they gave her.

Arrangements will be handled

by Blackburn Funeral Home, Hopedale, Ohio.

Services will be held at a later date due to COVID. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Hopedale.

Wanda Cordner Brown Thompson Wanda Cordner Brown Thompson, 88, of Cadiz died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. She was born Aug. 1, 1932 in Flushing, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Fidelia Ann Wagner Cordner.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Wanda retired from GTE (Verizon) in 1987 with almost 30 years of service.

She regularly attended New Athens United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her first husband, Delmas Dean Brown; her second husband, Myron Lemoyne Thompson; her daughter, Cathy Wells; stepson-in-law, Louis Paul Jones; brothers: Clyde (Emma Jean) and Harry (Nellie) Cordner; sisters: Wilma (Ed)

Cunningham, Betty (Bryan) Fulton, Maxine (Joe) Nucci and special sister and brother-in-law, Marie and John Sproul who raised her from grade school and were like parents to her and two special nephews: John Jr. and Bill Sproul.

Surviving are her son, Gary (Joyce) Brown of Cadiz; two step-daughters: Cathy (Lynn) Murral of Rice’s Landing, Pa., and Sondra Jones of Cadiz; Grandchildren: Chelsea (Gary Bethel) Currence of Cadiz, Cari Murral of Morgantown, Clayton (Mary) Murral of Pittsburgh, Andy (Jessica) Bates and Tanile (Mark) Dulkoski all of Cadiz; eight great grandchildren; sister, Shirley Martin of Florida and several nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held due to the Covid-19 Pandemic at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz with Pastor Jon Little officiating. Burial will take place at Cadiz Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking for memorial contributions to: New Athens United Methodist Church, c/o Mary Lou Hartley, 74245 Fairpoint-New Athens Road, St. Clairsville , Ohio 43950.

Iverna Rosella Kohler Simmons Iverna Rosella Kohler Simmons, age 90, of Kilgore, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Carroll Golden Age Retreat, Carrollton, after a period of declining health.

Born Feb. 3, 1930 in Kilgore she was a daughter of the late Earl H. and Froma Kohler. A graduate of Carrollton High School, Iverna worked in the bakery at the former Al’s Foodliner in Carrollton and worked for Wood’s Grocery and the Kilgore General Store in Kilgore.

Iverna attended the Trinity Lutheran Church in Carrollton and the former Kilgore Lutheran prior to its closing. A farm girl all of her life, she enjoyed quilting, crocheting and volunteering at her church and for the Loudon Twp VFD fundraisers.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Mervin Kenneth Simmons in 1995and brothers Gerald and Roger Kohler.

Surviving are sons Richard Lee (Sharon) Simmons of New Athens and M. Paul (Kay) Simmons of Amsterdam, two grandchildren Darla K. (Ron) Lucas and Luke P. (Brandi) Simmons; a brother Melvin J. (Nora) Kohler, four great grandchildren and two greatgreat grandchildren.

A graveside memorial service is being planned for a later date in Harlem Springs Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Loudon Twp VFD, 7177 Germano Rd SE, Carrollton, Ohio 44615. Koch Funeral Home, Scio has been entrusted with her arrangements.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021

Good News

By Pastor Ken Staley:

Pleasant Grove & Harrisville United Methodist Churches

Behaving like Christians Wouldn’t it be great if God spelled out a list of things that openly declared what an on- fire Christian looked like, you know, a short list of what our daily life should consist of? The good news is that He did, it’s in Paul’s letter to the Romans in chapter twelve and thirteen.

The list starts in verse 9 with how we show love toward people.

We are told to not be hypocritical in how we love people. The ancient word that Paul used for hypocritical was a theatrical word that meant “having a mask on”.

Eddie Haskell used to do that on “Leave it to Beaver”. He’d arrive at the Cleaver’s home with gushing compliments to Mr. or Mrs. Cleaver then proceed upstairs to Wally and the Beaver’s room and have nothing but insults. Eddie’s love was hypocritical. He wore a mask.

Not only is our love toward others to be genuine, Paul actually tells us to take the lead in honoring other one another and give preference to others.

What universe was he living in?

Well, the same one you and I are to be living in, a world of believers who cling to what is good and detest evil…believers that don’t wink at evil or tolerate a little evil now and then but detest it.

Back in the 1950’s and 60’s you couldn’t say the words toilet or pregnant on television. Water closet and “In a family way” were the proper terms. It all seems silly

in today’s atmosphere but looking at where we are now in the media, maybe previous generations didn’t detest evil enough when the cracks started to appear in the moral landscape.

And when we do detest and raise an objection, we will receive persecution from the world and even from some in the church.

That’s why the scripture goes on in verse 12 to tell us to be patient in affliction and persistent in prayer.

When the writers of the New Testament talk about affliction they’re writing in an era where Christians were being arrested, tortured, lit on fire and fed to lions for simply being Christians.

Our afflictions today, no matter how painful to us, cannot compare to that of first century believers.

The list of Christian behavior continues and encourages us to not lack diligence in zeal; be fervent in the Spirit, be hospitable, to rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep, don’t be proud, associate with the lowly, don’t repay evil with evil and as much as opponents will allow, be at peace with everyone.

And I haven’t even listed all of them! Every one of us would do well to visit Romans 12 and 13 every now and again to get a check up from the neck up and see how we are doing.

PastorKenStaley@gmail.com

In Memory In Memory Justin Stewart Scott 3-11-82 - 2-2-07

The moment that you left me My heart split in two.

One side filled with memories, The other died with you.

I often lay awake at night when The world is fast asleep, and take A walk down memory lane with Tears upon my cheek.

Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday, But missing you is a Heartache that never goes away.

I hold you tightly within my heart And there you will remain.

You see life has gone on without you, But it will never be the same.

Loved & missed by Dad, Mom, Matt, Tyler & Sarah

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR BOUNTIFUL THANKS Bountiful thanks to all who helped me celebrate my birthday (and Christmas) with many beautiful, thoughtful, funny cards which I read and re-read, remembering each of you from where and when, for the phone calls, e-mails and greetings on the street! God has woven a wonderful tapestry of people through this journey of my life and I appreciate and recall every one for their kind words, thoughts, deeds: my teachers, preachers, congregations, families, friends, classmates, all who have made a difference to my life! “Love thy neighbor as thyself ” Who is my neighbor?

Anyone who doesn’t live in my house. Covid 19 has changed our lives dramatically – it can be better or worse, depending on how you accept what you cannot change or rebel against it all.

THANKS FOR BIRTHDAY WISHES Thank you all for the many beautiful birthday cards you sent me with your gracious comments and gifts tucked inside. Also, thanks for the beautiful flowers, calls throughout the day, and for your thoughtful gifts.

God’s still in charge and control, give Him the Glory!

This has given people time to read the Bible together as a family with good home-cooked meals, all eating together at the kitchen table just as we 10 Bears ate supper together no matter what time The Papa Bear arrived home from work. Time to write letters, make phone calls to those you can’t visit in person, letting them know how much you care and miss them. Every year goes by so quickly, make use of every moment. Life is our gift from God; what we do with it is our gift to Him. Invite His Son Jesus to be Lord of your life! Special Thanks to our oldest of eight, Deb who keeps Freeport on the map with her newspaper columns.

Abundant Blessings and Greetings To Everyone.

With Love and Bear Hugs from Ann Bear -THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!A special thank you and much love and happiness especially to my families for arranging such an awesome 80th Birthday!

I am blessed and humbled with such wonderful friends, neighbors, relatives near and far and caring and loving families.

God’s blessings to all of you.

Sincerely with love, Alicia Dowdle

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021 BOWERSTON

By Mary Anna Cotter The Conotton Valley bowling team beat Lakeview, Girls top scorers were Katie & Kendall Schaar and the boys high scorers were Nolan Caldwell & Bobby Brennan.

Girls basketball team lost to Bridgeport 63-40 & lost to East Canton 46-32 The bowling team beat Canton Central Catholice again last night with Bobby Brennan as the high boys scorer & Katie Schaar as the high girls scorer.

Our town lost another home to fire today near the village park. Santana Best & three children lived in the house that burned.

UNIONPORT

By Mary-Catherine Mull Wayne seniors still meet the first Tuesday of the month, which is at 6 p.m. for their annual meeting. COVID guidelines, in the East Springfield Community Center.

However, everything is subject to change.

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Yeach and family of Columbus visited Mary Lou Yeach over the weekend.

2: Chronicles 7-14.

Bible study will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Unionport Methodist Church.

Open to the public, anyone may attend. COVID guidelines are followed.

Scott, Tammy and Stone Birchfield visited Rich and Nelda and Lou and Patty Caldrone of Wintersville.

Unionport Methodist Women will meet in February, time and date will be announced.

FREEPORT

By Deb Milligan " BEING A GOOD FRIEND IS A WAY OF SHOWING OUR LOVE FOR GOD" Happy Birthday-Julia Bologna, Ronnie Engstrom, Bob Koch, Donna Carpenter, Tim Roth and Alexys Reynolds.

Congratulations to Crystal Malcolm on the birth of her daughter, Jade Noelle Paoliono who was born Jan. 21, 2021. She was welcomed home by two sisters Mia and Carly Devoy.

The community extends it's sympathy to the family of Robert Tedrick age 87 of the Freeport area, who graduated in 1951 from Madison High School, served his country in the U.S. Army, and a member of Freeport Masonic Lodge #415 F&AM. The Raider Valentine's Weekend! Custom Valentines menu & pricing, Call for reservations & private dining at 740-658-3147 . Reservations get entered in door prize, free photo picture & treat bag.

God provides the miracle, you supply the faith. Prayers are needed-Marlene Bardall, Bob & Nancy Clendening, Shirley Dunlap, Ollie Workley, Pat Lucas, Elizabeth Henry, Gary “Doc” Sproull, Bob Tedrick family our nation, and everyone with COVID. Coming Up-February 2Groundhog Day, February 8-Lakeland Democrat Women will meet at 7pm at the Steele Crest Senior Center. February 8Freeport firemen will meet at 7:30pm at the James Clark Fire Station.

Cancer Benefit for Timmy Stine, Stage 4 Adenocarcinoma, due to treatments, he is no longer able to work. Saturday February 20th starting at 2pm until sold out at the Freeport Firehouse. Due to COVID it will be drive by to pick up.

The community extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Donald "Donnie" Malone, 54 of Tippecanoe.

Don, Shannon, and Nic played the music when they were DJ's for many years at TJ's Gas N Go in Freeport for " Customer Appreciation Day".

The community extends its sympathy to Ann Milleson on the death of her niece, Elain Kidder.

SCIO

By Ina Marks Friends of out dear Ruth Hamilton are remembering her on the anniversary of her passing. She is missed so much, but RIP. I want to thank all the folks for their kindness during my illness.

It was very much appreciated.

Bless You. I want to send a belated Happy Birthday to Bonnie Betham, hope you had a great day. Sending Happy Birthday wishes to my brother Robert Johnson of Perry, Ohio and to all others celebrating, also anniversaries. Bess all.

Prayers and best wishes to all that are ill, shut-ins, so many but God knows who you are Bless You.

Sympathy to all that have lost loved ones. RIP. January is gone and February is here.

Have a Blessed week.

JEWETT/CADIZ

By Ruby Foutz Enjoyed the picture of Clark Gable in the Look at the Past.

Thank you for sharing the picture. And thank you to the Clark Gable Foundation for keeping his memory alive.

This recipe I'm sharing, thick cut orange marmalade, is one that I first picked up in Florida and changed it some from a recipe that I picked up in the Bahamas one year. Thick Cut Orange Marmalade- Recipe calls for 10 Medium oranges, preferably Seville, 4 lemons, 16 cups water, 5 pounds white granulated sugar. Wash the oranges and lemons. Cut them in half lengthwise, removing any seeds, and then slice them into 1/8 inch thick pieces. Pleace the orange and lemon slices in a large stockpot and add the water. bring the mixture to a boil.

Remove from the heat and add in the sugar, stirring until dissolved. Cover and let stand overnight. Next day, bring the mixture to a boil again. Once it reaches a boil, turn the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for at least 2 hours, or until the marmalade reaches 220 degrees F. To test to see if ready - Place a plate in the freezer until it is well chilled. Put a spoonful of the marmalade on the plate and let it sit for 30 seconds. Tilt the plate. The marmalade should have a soft, gel-like appearance and consistency, and should only move slightly. If it is runny and watery, it is not ready, boil a little longer. Ladle the marmalade into clean mason jars. These jars will keep well in the refrigerator for up to a month, but if you wish to keep the marmalade fresh for longer, you can use a canning method for longer storage. This makes about 10- 8oz. jars and it's wonderful on hot buttered biscuits. Enjoy.

Happy Birthday and many more to David Norris, Jerry B. Rippeth, and Marjorie Wrisk.

Deepest sympathy and prayers to the following families: Norma Arnold 87 Cadiz; Raymond A. Bailey 39, New Philadelphia; William L. (Bill) Simmons 78; Joyce Ilene Maxwell 79 Cadiz; Mary Ann "Annie" Porter 86 Cadiz; and Martin McKim. So sorry, June, miss ya.

Scripture for today: Matthew 4:18-22.

Thinking about Commitment? To help us hear Jesus' call to discipleship and respond with commitment. As with many things in life, make a commitment and stick to it.

Continue to pray and study.

God bless you all, Pastor Ruby Foutz, 740-946-2925.

HOLLOWAY

By Susan Adams Check out the Facebook page for Holloway Old Timers Baseball Assoc. They will keep you updated on the festival that takes place each year and other activities they plan. They do have t-shirts and hats for sale.

The Holloway UM Church has a couple of rooms that are available for folks to rent for showers and anniversary parties etc. Contact Ruth Robertson 740-968-4264 for information of cost etc.

Holloway UM Church is still holding services on Sundays at 9:30AM. Masks and social distancing will be recognized.

Everyone needs to have a safe place to worship. There is no time like now where we need God in our lives. Not able to attend, if one finds it in their heart, donations are always

welcome. Send to Holloway UM Church, PO Box 173, Holloway OH 43985.

The "Village of Holloway" has a Facebook page. It is a good place to read the drafts of the minutes from meetings, information on the water department, ordinances, elected officials, meetings and office hours.

The phone number at the Holloway Fire Hall has changed to 740-968-0504. Please change anywhere you've saved the old number (968-1750). We will need this number to order our food when they have the next fundraiser!

The Holloway Fire Department Activities Committee is having an ONLINE RADA CUTLERY FUNDRAISER. Rada Cutlery is made in the USA and a supporter of non-profits. Why is the HFD Activities group asking for your help? They are in need of improvements to the Holloway VFD Hall. With spring right around the corner, they are beginning to plan for fish fries and another "Cheryl's" Pork Chop Dinner and other summer activities for the community. The appliances are outdated. They need a new refrigerator. They want to replace the grill, buy a second heat lamp/food warmer and they need some smaller kitchen appliances like a new food processor. They are seeking help from the community and friends to help achieve these goals.

Thanking you in advance for your support. To buy Rada Cutlery on line with the proceeds going to Holloway VFD Activities Committee: https//radafundraising.com?rfsn5295507.269bfd. Please pass on the word.

The Holloway VFD Activities group is working on upgrading some of the electrical wiring in the Fire Hall across from Old Timers. They will be having some fish fries but this work needs done first. If one does not feel comfortable going on line to buy Rada Cutlery, write and check and send it to them to help with this project. Make Check payable to Holloway VFD Fundraising Committee, PO Box 176, Holloway OH 43985.

Check out the Holloway Volunteer Fire Department Activities page on Facebook.

This page is to keep our community, family, friends and supporters informed of our fundraising and community activities. If you would like to drop them a note or send a donation, please do so to Holloway VFD Fundraising Committee, PO Box 176, Holloway, Ohio 43985. They so much need and appreciate the support!

Don't forget the "Free Book Box" that is in front of the Holloway Fire Department building across from Old Timers. Take a book or leave a book.

Holloway has a post office located at 120 E Main St, Holloway OH 43985. Their phone number is 740-968-4615.

Their hours of operation: M-F 7:30AM to 11:30AM 12:30PM to 2:30PM; Sat. 7:15AM to 12 Noon. Closed Sunday.

Check out the Facebook page "Growing Up In Holloway, Ohio. Lots of good pictures of Holloway and information.

There are 657 members enjoying the posts.

If anyone has any items they would like listed in a Holloway column, please call 740-9423137. If I am not home, please leave a message and I will call you back.

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Look at the Past Looking back at Capt. Clark Gable Captain Clark Gable, Observer and T/Sgt. Roman Zaorski, Engineer-Gunner in 1943. Both men were part of the crew of the "Eight Ball".

This picture and a couple others was sent to Nately Ronsheim by Roman Zaorski, July 15, 1986 and is in the collection at the Harrison County Historical Society.

Gable's military occupation: Motion Picture PhotoGunner. Gable participated as an aerial gunner in some bombing missions over Europe and was almost killed on one of them. The young Air Corps Captain who signed Gable's discharge papers would become famous also. It was Ronald Reagan on June 12, 1944 in Culver City, Calif. William Clark Gable was born February 1, 1901 in Cadiz, Ohio. February 1, 2021 marks his 120th birthday.

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LEGAL NOTICE The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has scheduled a public hearing in Case Nos. 20-585-EL-AIR, 20-586-EL-ATA, and 20-587-EL-AAM, In the Matter of Ohio Power Company for an Increase in Electric Distribution Rates, for Tariff Approval, and for Approval to Change Accounting Methods. AEP Ohio seeks a rate increase, including miscellaneous charges, that would generate approximately $36.2 million of additional revenue, or an increase of 2.96 percent over current total base distribution revenue. For a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatts per month, AEP Ohio seeks an increase of 1.80 percent on the total bill for the Ohio Power Company rate zone and an increase of 1.81 percent on the total bill for the Columbus Southern Power Company rate zone. After its review of AEP Ohio’s records and application, the staff of the Commission recommends a decrease of 2.92 percent on the total bill for a 20-585-EL-AIR, et al. -5- residential customer using 1,000 kilowatts per month for the Ohio Power Company and the Columbus Southern Power Company rate zones.

A public hearing is scheduled for the purpose of providing an opportunity for interested members of the public to testify in these proceedings. The public hearing will be held on Monday, February 8, 2021, commencing at 6:00 p.m. via Webex.

Interested persons who are not a party to these cases and wish to provide testimony must pre-register with the Commission before 12:00 p.m., on February 5, 2021, at https://puco.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/puco/events/ case-no-20-585-EL-AIR-etal-lph or by calling the Commission at 1-800-6867826. If individuals wish to supplement their testimony with an exhibit for the Commission’s consideration, a copy of the document, along with a reference to Case Nos. 20-585-EL-AIR, 20-586- EL-ATA, and 20-587-EL-AAM, must be provided to the Commission by February 5, 2021, if possible, but no later than February 16, 2021, by electronic mail to contactThePUCO@puco.ohio. gov or by mail to Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Interested individuals who merely wish to attend the hearing remotely and not offer testimony can do so by calling 1-408-418-9388 and entering the access code 179 414 7650. The public hearing will also be live streamed for viewing at www.youtube.com/user/PUCOhio. Additional information is available by contacting the Commission’s Consumer Call Center at 1-800-6867826.

An evidentiary hearing, where counsel for the parties to the cases may present evidence and cross examine witnesses, will commence on March 4, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., by Webex. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3793, viewing the Commission’s web page at http:// www.puco.ohio.gov, or contacting the Commission’s hotline at 1-800-6867826. 20-585-EL-AIR, et al.

Public comments can be provided in writing on the Commission’s website at https://puco.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/puco/help-center/昀le-a-complaint, by electronic mail to contactThePUCO@puco.ohio.gov, or by mail to Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Written comments should reference the case numbers for this matter.

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Huskies ride 3-game win streak Lady Huskies defeat Buckeye By: D.J. WATSON Trail, East Liverpool NH Sports Writer

CADIZ – After dropping two in a row to Olmsted Falls and rival St. Clairsville, the Harrison Central Huskies have rebounded nicely with a stretch of three solid performances.

Last weekend in Cadiz, the Huskies welcomed the return leg of a home and home with the Union Local Jets. An early season matchup saw the Jets and Huskies slug one out in Morristown, ultimately a tilt the Jets would go on to win 68-65 after overcoming a 10-point third quarter Harrison lead. And for those following along last Friday, there was an eerily similar feeling about the way things were unfolding in the rematch.

The Huskies got out in front by 17 points at one point in the third quarter, but the Jets slowly but surely cut into that considerable lead. The Huskies didn’t register a single point in the final two and a half minutes of the third frame, and the Jets capitalized on that drought by going on an 8-0 scoring run to close out the quarter.

The fourth quarter opened much like the third ended. The Jets continued to find another gear. Harrison led 52-43 heading into the final eight minutes, but Union Local’s Zac Bateman quickly nailed two triples to make it a one possession game. When the dust settled, a 14-0 scoring run landed the Jets trailing by just three at 52-49. Harrison Central’s Justin Clifford was faced with no other choice but to call a timeout just 59 seconds into the fourth quarter. Senior Kobe Mitchell finally broke up the dry spell for the Huskies, pocketing two free throws at the 6:47 mark to patch up the ship that was taking on water from the Jets offense. Mitchell found another bucket inside to push the lead back to seven, but Union Local’s outside shooting wouldn’t cool off. Bateman followed up a Nathan Meyer long ball with another of his own. Trailing by only one, Meyer would drop another bucket to put the Jets in front 57-56. However, it wasn’t long lived. Mitchell took it coast to coast, driving down the lane to put the Huskies back in front.

At this point, it was a game of matching baskets. The lead

By ED BANKS

NH Sports Writer

NH PHOTO | DJ WATSON

Huskies senior Sam Santille looks to move the ball at the top of the key against Union Local’s Nathan Meyer. The Huskies topped the Jets 66-63 to split the season series.

exchanged hands five more times in the closing two and a half minutes, with the Jets leading at one point 63-60.

Harrison fans couldn’t relax until a Jonathan Vermillion bucket, and a Mitchell inbound steal and strike put the Huskies in front for good. A pair of high pressure free throws out of sophomore Cabot Arbaugh would be just enough to sneak by the Jets 66-63. While likely not thrilled with the second half collapse, Clifford had to be happy to see the resiliency of his squad down the stretch, as the Huskies netted the final six points of the ballgame.

The Huskies were 9 of 13 from the charity stripe as a team, a stat that looms important in close games. In the most consistent story line of the night, Mitchell topped all scorers with 38 tallies.

His impressive scoring prowess continues, and with the 2,000 point milestone behind him, these performances will do nothing but help him climb the all-time state record books.

Vermillion turned in another double digit effort, another welcoming stat line that has become rather consistent for the Huskies. It was a lunch pale kind of night for the big man, as he grinded out 13 points under the bucket. Freshman Hayden Cassidy turned in another night as part of the trio of scoring

leaders, finishing with nine marks total.

Due to COVID, the OVAC Champion will be crowned on paper this year for the first time in over a decade, and the Huskies are right in the thick of the 4A race. A split with Union Local and St. Clairsville is fitting, as those two teams are right at the top of the standings as well. Toss in East Liverpool, who sat atop the first (delayed) released ranks on Jan. 17, and every game played by these four teams down the stretch will matter. Harrison held down the second spot in the initial standings release.

Last Saturday the Huskies loaded up for a long haul road trip to Hannibal to take on the River Pilots. The 60 mile one way trip was well worth it, as they picked up another nailbiting victory, 48-45.

Another victory followed this past Tuesday, as the Huskies defeated the Steubenville Catholic Central Crusaders, pulling away late to capture the 59-48 victory. A scheduled game that was set for Thursday with Buckeye Local has been postponed, as the Panthers are dealing with virus issues within the program. At the time of going to press, the Huskies were still looking for opponents for this weekend.

CADIZ - On Wednesday night, both the girls junior varsity and varsity basketball teams recorded wins over visiting Buckeye Trail (now 4 and 6), inside the Home of the Huskies. Remaining on top of their game, the Huskies used the following Tuesday night to dispatch the visiting Lady Potters of East Liverpool (now 8 and 9). Against Trail, the junior varsity would start the Wednesday night card by surviving four quarters of pressure and emerge victorious.

The opening quarter left Harrison trailing by a point (6 to 7), and the half time score had the two teams knotted at 12. The reserve Huskies led by two after the third (23 - 21) and closed at the same point margin, and at a score of 31 28. Danica Rensi led the reserves with 10 points on the night. Both Kayln Ledger and Angi Ferri finished with seven points. Emma Fischer had three points, Ava Carson had two points and Maggi Goudi and Kali Lewis each had one.

In the varsity contest, the Lady Huskies played like a team possessed. That possession meant an ability to score. A fivepoint lead after one, soon blossomed to a 12-point lead at the half. Constant subbing with the right mixture for the need, allowed Harrison to maintain the game momentum, while pulling away with a 19-point lead (39 - 20), as the horn sounded prior to the final quarter. More of the same game plan led to more junior varsity appearances throughout the fourth. Harrison would close the contest at a score of 45 - 24.

From the jump, something got hold of Maddie Butler and she let fly with 10 points in the first half. She may have had a score

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Pictured during the East Liverpool game, Huskies Danyel Beadling (5) and MacKenzie Harbold (22) wrestle the ball away from an East Liverpool player, while Audrey Corder (4) gets knocked to the floor. Huskies Britton Positano (3) and McKayla Dunkle (10) look on.

to settle or something, but the result was profitable for the Huskies. Six of her first half points were long-range bombs, and she would close the night with an additional four points for a team total of 14. McKayla Dunkle had 10 points; Britton Positano had eight points with six also coming from longrange. Audrey Corder finished with six points and McKenzie Harbold had five.

Coming back on Tuesday, the Huskies showed East Liverpool how they have stayed winners.

With a record of 8 and 8, the Potters were desperate for a win on the road and hoping to upset the Huskies. That would not happen.

Harrison started the contest with an opening quarter lead of eight points, and never looked back. Dunkle gutted it out on the inside and off assists from everyone, dropped 11 points in the first half. She would get early scoring support from Positano who sent a trio of three-balls to their proper

resting place. Their scoring had the Huskies up by a count of 25 - 14 at the break. The Huskies would own leads of 17 and 19 points during the contest, and when the Potters tried to get back in it, the Huskies would bounce right back with a comfortable lead.

The third quarter would end 37 - 19, and with the junior varsity slowly making appearances in the contest, the Huskies would get their 11th win by a score of 53 - 33.

Dunkle would add 14 more points in the final 16 minutes, for a game high 24. Positano would rest at nine, with Corder matching her output. Harbold would contribute four, Fischer three, Ferri two and Butler one.

In Tuesday’s reserve game, Harrison would win by twopoints and a score of 24 - 22. In that contest Ledger and Fischer each had six points, Ferri and Rensi both had four and Goudi and Isabelle Yeager had two each.

7th, 8th grade HC boys battle East Richland, Bellaire The seventh grade Husky boys played host to the East Richland Lions on Monday, January 18 in the only game of the evening. The Husky team would lead at the half 17-9 and continue strong through the second half with the final score being 43-25.

The eighth grade Huskies were hot on the Bellaire Big Reds floor on Thursday, Jan. 21. So hot, in fact, that every player on the Husky roster scored.

Three of the Huskies were in double digit scoring with Mykel Quito leading the pack at 15. Brady Elliott contributed 13 and Brice Tanner finished with 10.

They would bring home a victory with the final score being 56-31.

Pictured is eighth graderTrevyn Bryant after the rebound in the Bellaire Big Reds gymnasium.

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Harrison Central senior Rebecca (Becca) Banks has signed her letter of intent to continue her academic and volleyball careers at the Ohio Valley University. Pictured and present for the signing are (seated l-r): her mother Kristi Banks, Becca, and her father Edward (Eddie) Banks. Standing (l-r): Head Harrison Central Volleyball Coach Sarah Hawthorne, Harrison Central Athletic Director Ray Hibbs, and her sister Lyndsay Hennis (also an Assistant Volleyball Coach at Harrison).

HC’s Becca Banks signs with Ohio Valley University

By ED BANKS

NH Sportswriter

CADIZ - Harrison Central senior Rebecca (Becca) Banks has signed her letter of intent to continue her academic and volleyball careers at the Ohio Valley University (OVU). While at OVU, Banks plans to focus her academic studies in the field of biology.

As a Husky, Banks began her volleyball career in junior high school and then played fouryears at the varsity level for Coach Sarah Hawthorne. She was also an active Club Volleyball player during the off seasons.

She signed her letter of intent on Wednesday night at the high school. Present for the signing were her parents Edward (Eddie)

and Kristi Banks, her sisters Lyndsay Hennis (an assistant volleyball coach at Harrison) and Abigail and brother Kyle, Head Volleyball coach Sarah Hawthorne, and Harrison Central Athletic Director Ray Hibbs.

The Ohio Valley University is a Division II School that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. Their mascot name is the ‘Fighting Scots’.

In the girls side of the event, the Shamrocks prevailed by a score of 1745 - 1612. The loss by the Huskies would represent the team’s first loss of the season, and now moves the team’s record to a respectable 9-1. High individual scores for Harrison include: Aleyna Runevitch 178 and 174, Tory Thompson 178

and Lauren Best 129.

In the boys competition Harrison won by a score of 2257 - 2134. The boys record is now 10-1. High individual scores for the Huskies were Trevor Thompson 205 and 235, Nathan Willis 224 and 189, Lane Harding 178 and 222 and Zachary Keyser 183.

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE - On Tuesday, the Harrison Central varsity boys and girls bowling teams split the results of a match with Barnesville. The match was held at St. Clair Lanes, in St. Clairsville, Ohio.

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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: U.S. PRESIDENTS ACROSS 1. Newton’s first name 6. Part of smog 9. Hissy fit 13. Human trunk 14. Form of “to be” 15. Illegal booze 16. Editorial changes 17. Crematorium jar 18. #56 Down, alt. sp.

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73. Slightly drunk DOWN 1. Any thing 2. *Trump had button on desk to order his favorite one 3. Desertlike 4. Up and about 5. Coddle 6. Half-man, half-goat 7. Legendary NHLer 8. Tragedy, or comedy, or satire 9. Cheap form of payment?

10. Before Scotia 11. Clickable picture 12. Olden day “your” 15. Be in charge, two words 20. Newspaper notices 22. What all of #70 Across do 24. Painting or poetry 25. *He beat McCain and Romney 26. Kind of cap 27. Colloquialisms 29. *First “dark horse” 31. Gamecock’s spur 32. Dessert sandwiches 33. Wombs 34. *#29 Down predecessor 36. Creative 38. 18-wheeler 42. Green pasta sauce 45. Big Island greetings 49. Australian flightless bird 51. Group of people, often in research 54. Extremely angry 56. Concluding stanza in poetry 57. *G. W. Bush to Yale, e.g.

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ONGOINGEVENTS HARRISON COUNTY Board of Elections will hold monthly meetings on the second Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at the meeting room by the office.

AL-NON MEETINGS, Freeport Methodist Church, Fridays, 7 p.m. & Thursdays, 8 p.m. Cadiz Presbyterian Church.

UNIONPORT MUSEUM open the first and third Sundays monthly from 1-4 p.m. (in the old Unionport School, Wayne Township Community Center), the public is cordially invited to stop in and look around.

FRANKLIN MUSEUM members meet the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the museum.

SCIO FOOD Pantry in the Scio United Methodist Church serves people with a Scio, Jewett, or Bowerston zip code. Food and personal care items will be given out the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 10-12 and 4-6. We are an Equal Opportunity Provider.

PINE VALLEY Sportsman’s Club Shoot every Sunday, 9 a.m. at the club. Sign up is 8:30 a.m.

Public welcome.

HARRISON MILITARY Support Group meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Clifford Fire Station in Cadiz. Meetings begin at 6 p.m. All who support our troops serving in the military are welcome to attend.

JEWETT VFD will host a dinner on the second Sunday of the month from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. $10 for adults and $6 for children.

TOPS CLUB Meetings at Faith Community Chapel in Leesville. Every Monday are weigh ins at 4:45 p.m. and meetings are at 5:30 p.m. For more info call 740-269-1238 or 740-269-9283.

THE HARRISON County Agricultural Society meets the first Monday of each month at the Harrison County Fairgrounds in Cadiz at 7 p.m. If the first Monday is a holiday, then they will meet on the second Monday unless otherwise stated.

HARRISON COUNTY Veterans Service will hold their meetings the first Monday of the month at 3 p.m. in the Harrison County Veterans Service Office, Courthouse.

HARRISON COUNTY Health Department will hold their monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month, 1 p.m. in the Coal Room located at the Harrison County Government Center.

CADIZ AMERICAN LEGION S.A.L. Burger Night, every Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, Legion Burgers and fries. Fish tail/chicken tender meal, 21 piece shrimp meal, fish tail sandwich, chicken tenders and coleslaw. Dine-in or take-out. 740-942-3764. Thank you for your support.

CADIZ AMERICAN Legion every Tuesday 4-8 p.m., wingdings or wingzings, warm Italian sub, hand cut fries. Dine-in, carryout or curbside delivery. Open to the public.

AMERICAN LEGION Cadiz Post 34, holds its monthly regular meetings on the 3rd Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the post home. All Cadiz Post 34 Legionnaires are urged to attend.

GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS Meetings at the Cadiz Presbyterian Church every Tuesday at 8 p.m.

CADIZ FOOD Pantry is open every Tuesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 12 pm. For families in need, please call 740-942-4300.

SCIO AMERICAN Legion will hold their monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m.

HOPEDALE LEGION has Burger Night every Monday Starting at 5 p.m. Eat in or carry out.

Open to public. 740-937-9995.

HOPEDALE LEGION Winging Wednesdays starting at 5 p.m. Eat in or carry out. Open to the public. 740-937-9995.

HOPEDALE LEGION RIDERS has a Steak Fry from 5 to 8 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month. Dinner includes steak, potato, salad and bread. Dine in or carry out. 740-937-9995.

THE HARRISON County CIC meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. at alternating locations - either the Puskarich Public Library large meeting room or the Harrison County Government Center conference room. Location is dependent on meeting room availability.

For specifics please call the office at 740-942-2027.

HARRISON COUNTY Humane Society will meet the third Thursday of every month in Days Inn at 5:30 p.m. Looking for new members. Everyone welcome.

OLIVE BRANCH Outreach FREE community dinner every second and fourth Tuesday from 37 p.m. at 201 South Main Street, Cadiz.

HARRISON COAL & Reclamation Historical Park meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison County Visitor Center at 143 South Main Street, Cadiz, Ohio.

UPCOMINGEVENTS CADIZ EAGLES Fish Fry Feb. 5 from 5 till 7 p.m. Carry out available Members and guests invited.

UMWA 1304 meeting will be held Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. at the American Legion in Hopedale. COVID masks are required and safe distancing will be maintained.

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On Jan. 25, Harrison Hills School District completed the 2021 Districts Spelling Bee. The winners moving on to Regional competition on March 13 are pictured. They are (position and grade): second alt- Katie Cumings (fifth grade), first Alt Chace Byers (sixth grade), eighth - Lance Rupp (fifth grade), seventh - Emma Palmer (fifth grade), sixth - Ethan Carpenter (eighth grade), fifth Isabelle Brown (seventh grade), fourth - Charley Miller (sixth grade), third - Joseph Taylor (sixth grade), second - Pierce Sobleski (seventh grade) and first - Mikiahla Davenport (eighth grade).

Harrison District Spelling Bee finalists announced

By ED BANKS NH Staff Writer

CADIZ - On Jan. 25, the Harrison Hills School District completed the 2021 District Spelling Bee. School Principal Ken Parker has announced the winners that will be moving on to the Regional competition. The

Regional Spelling Bee will be held on March 13.

“Congratulations to the following students who have qualified for the Regional Spelling Bee,” Parker said. The competition on March 13, is sure to be interesting!”

The competition ended with the following placings and the grade: second alt- Katie Cumings (fifth grade) and first

Alt Chace Byers (sixth grade), eighth- Lance Rupp (fifth grade), seventh - Emma Palmer (fifth grade), sixth - Ethan Carpenter (seventh grade), fifth -Isabelle Brown (seventh grade), fourth - Charley Miller (sixth grade), third - Joseph Taylor (sixth grade), second Pierce Sobleski (seventh grade) and first - Mikiahla Davenport (eighth grade).

CLASSIFIED Maintenance Technician Full-Time and Part-Time Monday-Friday / 8am-4pm JOB SUMMARY: In this position, you will be responsible for facility and grounds upkeep and may work alone or with a crew. Must be able to service a variety of equipment units, perform building maintenance, and assist with basic maintenance tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES: The responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Technician include, but are not limited to: attend staff meetings and trainings, adhere to the policies and procedures, repair malfunctioning and broken equipment and service, install machinery systems, perform light electrical systems maintenance, inspect and service alarm systems, maintain plumbing systems, operate the boiler, test the water and be able to read the meter, check equipment regularly to ensure everything is in working order, create inspection and repair schedules, perform landscaping and groundskeeping work as needed, be on call for snow removal and salting sidewalks for the safety of employees, perform pest control duties, act as on-call technician when needed and perform preventative maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS: Should hold a certificate or diploma in a related field. Experience with technology maintenance required, some groundskeeping experience preferred. Strong critical thinking and creative skills. Detail oriented and strong organizational skills. Thorough working knowledge of facility equipment units, their usage, and safety procedures. Ability to manage time and responsibilities independently. Must be able to work a flexible schedule as required. Must be able to successfully complete a background check and a probationary period.

To apply for the job contact the Harrison County Home in person at 41500 CadizDennison Road or call 740-942-3573

SERVICES Yoder’s Quality Roofing and Construction Roofs, pole barns, decks, garages, and general repair.

Call for free estimates. 740 491-7928.

(6:3tfc) -----------------------------Brenda's Pet Parlor, in Scio.

Clipping, bathing, & flea treatment, Call for appointment.

740-9450292.

(7:13tfc) -----------------------------Home Improvements Interior & Exterior painting and roofing, etc. Bathroom remodeling, siding and windows. Free estimates.

Many references Ph. 9423068 ask for Bob or leave message.

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Miller’s Masonry & Construction New construction and remodeling, roofing, siding, windows, additions, pole buildings, decks, etc. Free estimates within 20 miles.

Call Freeman Miller. Leave Message. 740-945-8507 (4:21tfc) Yoder’s Construction and free estimates. Home (740) 945-1928, Cell 330-4018098.

REAL ESTATE Is your property "For Sale

By Owner"? We take you through the sales process from contract to closing. We offer personal service and experienced guidance. Call Walnut Ridge Title at (740) 942-8244.

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Hilltop Apartments now accepting applications for 1 & 2 bedroom apts.

Elderly & handicapped units available & HUD vouchers accepted. Call between 8 a.m. & 12 p.m. 740-945-6281. Equal Housing Opportunity. TDD

BRUNER LAND COMPANY, INC. (740) 630-6724 or (740) 685-8138 www.brunerland.com “Owner Financing Available” All mineral rights reserved

HARRISON/JEFFERSON CO: German/Wayne Twp., Building/hunting/recreation 64+ acres, $224,900. Located off Unionport Rd (39) onto TR 203A.

BUY IT & SELL IT IN THE CLASSIFIEDS! Call 740.942.2118 FOR INFORMATION MISC. FOR SALE

FOR RENT

Central Boiler Outdoor Wood Furnaces, Heat your home and hot water for free.

740-945-4711 (10:30tfc) ---------------------------------

House for rent. 2 bedrooms Scio HUD accepted. Call 330-627-032 (1:23,30,2:6,13)

REAL ESTATE WANTED “We Need Land!”

Paying top prices for farms or acreage of 20 acres or more in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Call Bruner Land Company at (740) 685-3064.

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WANTED Cash award, $100 towards identification of criminals who caused vandalism to the back of the house at 209 W. Market Street. Call 740-4913719.

(12:26tfc) --------------------------------Looking for cleaning jobs, walls, ceilings, general cleaning, windows and organizing.

Have experience and references. Call 740-3123197.

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HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS? Advertising in the News-Herald is a great way to get the word out!

Call 740-942-2118 for information

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021

PUBLiC NOTiCE LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNITIZATION WINDY RIDGE PLATFORM CR ORG UNIT CARROLL AND HARRISON COUNTIES, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Applicant EAP Ohio, LLC (“EAP”) hereby gives notice that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (the “Division”), has scheduled a hearing pursuant to Revised Code Section 1509.28 concerning EAP’s Windy Ridge Platform CR ORG Unit to occur on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. The hearing will be held via video conference, as set forth below. EAP seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/Point Pleasant Formation covering the Windy Ridge Platform CR ORG Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Sections 4, 10, 11, 16, and 17, Township 14N, Range 7W, Orange Township, Carroll County, Ohio, and Sections 2, 3, and 9, Township 14N, Range 7W, Monroe Township, Harrison County, Ohio. The surface location for the EAP Windy Ridge Platform CR ORG Unit will be located in Section 10, Township 14N, Range 7W, Orange Township, Carroll County, Ohio, on Parcel No. 250000642.000.

Certain tracts in the Windy Ridge Platform CR ORG Unit area are owned, in whole or in part, by persons for whom no address can be located. These tracts are described below by reference to their parcel numbers or general location and their believed owners’ names: (1) Parcel No. 15-0000122.000 – Owners: Heirs of Estella B. Clark, Deceased; (2) Unknown Parcel Number in Section 3, Township 14N, Range 7W, Monroe Township, Harrison County, Ohio – Owner: Estate of Florence Wilson, Deceased; and (3) Parcel No. 15-0000123.000 – Owners: The Heirs, Assigns, Devisees and/or Legatees of Frances M. Bennett, Deceased.

Certain tracts in the Windy Ridge Platform CR ORG Unit area are leased, in whole or in part, by persons for whom no address can be located. These tracts are described below by reference to their parcel numbers and their believed lessees’ names: (1) Parcel No. 25-0001161.000 – Lessees: Julian S. Leese and Donald Clark; (2) Parcel No. 25-0001161.000 – Lessees: Julian S. Leese, Lee H. Peck, and Susan Larson; (3) Parcel Nos. 15-0000145.000 and 15-0000145.001 – Lessees: Julian S. Leese, Heirs and Assigns of Frank J. Boston, Deceased, and Susan Larson; (4) Parcel Nos. 15-0000145.000, 150000146.001, and 15-0000145.001 – Lessees: Julian S. Leese, Heirs and Assigns of Frank J. Boston, Deceased, and Heirs and Assigns of Herbert P. Lee, Deceased; (5) Parcel Nos. 150000318.001 and 15-0000318.000 – Lessees: Julian S. Leese and Lee H. Peck; (6) Parcel No. 15-0000318.000 – Lessee: Julian S. Leese; and (7) Parcel No. 15-0000145.001 – Lessees: Julian S. Leese, Lee H. Peck, Heirs and Assigns of Frank J. Boston, Deceased, and Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Trustees, Successors, and Assigns of Albert C. Hoeffken, Deceased.

Additionally, certain tracts in the Windy Ridge Platform CR ORG Unit area may potentially be owned, in whole or in part, by persons for whom no address can be located. These tracts are described below by reference to their parcel numbers and their possible owners’ names: (1) Parcel No. 150000122.000 – Potential Owner: Donald C. Mast; and (2) Parcel No. 150001010.000 – Potential Owner: The Board of Education of Monroe Township.

If you would like to attend this hearing, please go to www.webex.com, click on Join on the top right of the screen and enter the following meeting information: Meeting number (access code): 179 497 6018 Meeting password: ZnkdhUpc366 You do not need to download Webex to join the hearing.

You may also listen to and participate in the hearing by phone by following the instructions detailed below: 1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 179 497 6018 Service by publication shall be complete upon the expiration of four weeks after the date of the first publication of this notice. The date of the first publication of this notice is Saturday, January 9, 2021. The date of last publication is Saturday, January 30, 2021.

Dated: Saturday, January 9, 2021 Applicant EAP’s contact information: EAP Ohio, LLC Attn: Matt Buckles 5847 San Felipe, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77057 (346) 320-1675 Email: mbuckles@encinoenergy.com For further information regarding this hearing, please visit the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s website at http://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/unitization .

(1:9,16,23,30) ---------LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO Tax Ease OH IV LLC Plaintiff vs.

John Doe and/or Jane Doe, Real Names Unknown, The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, Executors and Assigns of Paul H. Matson, Deceased, et al., Defendants Case No.: CVE 2020 0084 Judge: T. Shawn Hervey Legal Notice Defendant(s), Paula Jean Matson, whose last known address is 483 S. Waren Ave., Columbus, OH 43204,

John Doe, Real Name Unknown, the Unknown Spouse, if any, of Paula Jean Matson, whose last known address is 483 S. Waren Ave., Columbus, OH 43204, John Doe and/or Jane Doe, Real Names Unknown, The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, Executors and Assigns of Maxine E. Matson, Deceased, whose last known Address(es) is Unknown and John Doe and/or Jane Doe, Real Names Unknown, The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, Executors and Assigns of Paul H. Matson, Deceased, whose last known Address(es) is Unknown, will take notice that on November 17, 2020,Tax Ease OH IV LLC, filed its Complaint in Case Number CVE 2020 0084, Harrison County, Ohio, alleging that the defendant(s), Paula Jean Matson, whose last known address is 483 S. Waren Ave., Columbus, OH 43204, John Doe, Real Name Unknown, the Unknown Spouse, if any, of Paula Jean Matson, whose last known address is 483 S. Waren Ave., Columbus, OH 43204, John Doe and/or Jane Doe, Real Names Unknown, The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, Executors and Assigns of Maxine E. Matson, Deceased, whose last known Address(es) is Unknown and John Doe and/or Jane Doe, Real Names Unknown, The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, Executors and Assigns of Paul H. Matson, Deceased, whose last known Address(es) is Unknown, have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below: Premises commonly known as: 104 E. College Street, Scio, OH 43988 Parcel No.: 21-0000305.000 The Plaintiff further alleges that by reason of default in the payment of the promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions of a concurrent mortgage deed given to secure the payment of said note and conveying the premises described, have been broken and the same has become absolute.

The Plaintiff demands that the defendants named above be required to answer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred from asserting the same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshaling of any liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of Plaintiff's claim in the proper order of its priority and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable.

The defendants named above are required to answer on or before the _____27_____ day of ____Feb._____, 2021: Tax Ease OH IV LLC /s/ James L. Sassano _______________________________ _______ Carlisle, McNellie, Rini, Kramer & Ulrich Co., L.P.A. James L. Sassano (0062253) Bradley P. Toman (0042720) Maureen C. Zink (0083507) Attorneys for Plaintiff 24755 Chagrin Blvd. Suite 200 Cleveland, OH 44122 216-360-7200 Phone 216-360-7210 Facsimile (1:16,23,30) ---------LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO Tax Ease OH IV LLC Plaintiff vs.

William M. Byers, et al., Defendants Case No.: CVE20200079 Judge: T. Shawn Hervey Legal Notice Defendant(s), William M. Byers, whose last known address is 352 Hedges Street, Hopedale, OH 43976 and 512 Lauretta Dr., Steubenville, OH 43952, Jane Doe, Real Name Unknown, The Unknown Spouse, If Any, of William M. Byers, whose last known address is 352 Hedges Street, Hopedale, OH 43976 and 512 Lauretta Dr., Steubenville, OH 43952 and John Doe and/or Jane Doe, Real Names Unknown, The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, Execcutors and Assigns of William M. Byers, Deceased, whose last known Address(es) is Unknown, will take notice that on November 12, 2020,Tax Ease OH IV LLC, filed its Complaint in Case Number 20-0970-1, Harrison County, Ohio, alleging that the defendant(s), William M. Byers, whose last known address is 352 Hedges Street, Hopedale, OH 43976 and 512 Lauretta Dr., Steubenville, OH 43952, Jane Doe, Real Name Unknown, The Unknown Spouse, If Any, of William M. Byers, whose last known address is 352 Hedges Street, Hopedale, OH 43976 and 512 Lauretta Dr., Steubenville, OH 43952 and John Doe and/or Jane Doe, Real Names Unknown, The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, Execcutors and Assigns of William M. Byers, Deceased, whose last known Address(es) is Unknown, have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below: Premises commonly known as: 352 Hedges Street, Hopedale, OH 43976 Parcel No.: 14-0000050.000 and 140000051.000 The Plaintiff further alleges that by reason of default in the payment of the promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions of a concurrent mortgage deed given to secure the payment of said note and conveying the premises described, have been broken and the same has become absolute.

The Plaintiff demands that the defendants named above be required to answer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred from asserting the same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshaling of any liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of Plaintiff's claim in the proper order of its priority and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable.

The defendants named above are required to answer on or before

the _____27_____ day of _____Feb.____, 2021: Tax Ease OH IV LLC /s/ James L. Sassano _______________________________ ______ Carlisle, McNellie, Rini, Kramer & Ulrich Co., L.P.A. James L. Sassano (0062253) Bradley P. Toman (0042720) Maureen C. Zink (0083507) Attorneys for Plaintiff 24755 Chagrin Blvd. Suite 200 Cleveland, OH 44122 216-360-7200 Phone 216-360-7210 Facsimile (1:16,23,30) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Hopedale has a vacant Village Council Seat open. You must be a Village resident. Letters of Interest can be mailed to PO Box 476 Hopedale, OH 43976 (1:23,30) ---------LEGAL NOTICE The Board of County Commissioners, Harrison County, Ohio (the “Owner”) seeks Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms to provide design and construction administration services for the Owner’s New Adult Detention Facility Project (the Project”).

Interested firms may obtain a copy of the Request for Qualifications from Misty Bailie, Executive Assistant, at mbailie@harrisoncountyohio.org.

Qualifications will be accepted until 3:00 pm on February 22, 2021.

(1:23,30,2:6,13) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov Final Issuance of Permit-To-Install and Operate Waste Reduction Technologies LLC 45065 Dickerson Church Rd, Cadiz, OH 43907 ID #: P0129370 Date of Action: 01/15/2021 Initial PTIO (General Permit 5.1) for paved and unpaved roadways.

Final Issuance of Permit-To-Install and Operate Waste Reduction Technologies LLC 45065 Dickerson Church Rd, Cadiz, OH 43907 ID #: P0129362 Date of Action: 01/15/2021 Initial PTIO for a biosolids drying plant with heat provided by a wood-fired air curtain burner with a natural gas combustion chamber for backup and controlled with a thermal oxidizer and a baghouse Proposed Issuance of Modification to NPDES Permit Conditions Harrison County Home 41500 Cadiz-Dennison Rd, CADIZ, OH Facility Description: Wastewater-SemiPublic Receiving Water: Standingstone Fork ID #: 0PR00172*BD Date of Action: 01/22/2021 Outfall location was changed due to facility improvement Application for Antidegradation Project Village of Freeport WWTP Burrell Road, Freeport, OH 43973 Facility Description: Municipality Receiving Water: Stillwater Creek ID #: 0PA00120/DSWPTI1403749 Date of Action: 01/28/2021 Antidegradation project as defined by OAC 3745-1-05 - an exclusion or waiver is not applicable.

Draft NPDES Permit Renewal - Subject to Revision Hopedale Mining - Cadiz Portal 44961 Old Hopedale Rd, Cadiz, OH Facility Description: Wastewater-Coal Washer Receiving Water: North Fork of Short Creek ID #: 0IL00092*JD Date of Action: 01/28/2021 (1:30) ---------LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE FOR RENEWAL OF COAL MINING & RECLAMATION PERMIT ODNR Permit: D-2355 Renewal Application No.: DR-2355-2 Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201 has submitted a renewal application for coal mine permit D-2355 to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mineral Resources Management. The permit area is located in Harrison County, Freeport Township, sections 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 34, 35, & 36, Township 11N, Range 7W, and section 31 Township 12N , Range 7W, Guernsey County, Loundonderry Township, sections 27, 32, & 33, Township 11N, Range 7W, Guernsey County, Washington Township, sections 1, 2, 9, 10, Township 4N, Range 7W, sections 2, 9, 10, 11, & 20, Township 11N, Range 1W. The permit contains 44.0 surface acres and 6,545.7 underground acres and is located on the Freeport 7.5 Minute U.S.G.S. Quadrangle Map approximately 1 mile west of Freeport , Ohio. The Renewal application will allow Rosebud Mining Company to continue the mining operations on D-2355 for up to 5 years past the expiration date of 9/21/2020.

A road permit has been obtained to mine within 100 feet of the outside right-of-way line, but no closer than 20 feet of the traveled portion of Freeport Township Road #106 (Steel Hollow Road) also a road permit has been obtained to mine within 100 feet and through Harrison County Road #10 (Birmingham Road). A portion of CR#10 has been vacated and relocated east of the old CR#10. The road permits are valid from January 5, 2009 to the completion of all mining operations.

The application is on file at the Harrison

County Courthouse, Recorder’s Office, 100 W Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907 and at the ODNR Division of Mineral Resources Management office, 2050 E. Wheeling Ave., Cambridge, Ohio 43725 for public viewing. Written comments or requests for an informal conference may be sent to the Division Of Mineral Resources Management.

2045 Morse Road, Bldg. H-3, Columbus, OH 43229 within thirty (30) days after the last date of publication of this notice.

(1:30,2:6,13,20) ---------LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO Tax Ease OH IV LLC Plaintiff vs.

Jacqulyn Rochrich, et al., Defendants Case No.: CVE 2020 0078 Judge: T. Shawn Hervey Legal Notice Defendant(s), Jackie Roehrich, aka, Jacqulyn Roehrich, aka, Jacqulyn Rochrich, whose last known address is 502 E. Main Street, Jewett, OH 43986 and John Doe, Real Name Unknown, the Unknown Spouse, if any, of Jackie Roehrich, aka, Jacqulyn Roehrich, aka, Jacqulyn Rochrich, whose last known address is 502 E. Main Street, Jewett, OH 43986, will take notice that on November 9, 2020, Tax Ease OH IV LLC, filed its Complaint in Case Number CVE 2020 0078, Harrison County, Ohio, alleging that the defendant(s), Jackie Roehrich, aka, Jacqulyn Roehrich, aka, Jacqulyn Rochrich, whose last known address is 502 E. Main Street, Jewett, OH 43986 John Doe, Real Name Unknown, the Unknown Spouse, if any, of Jackie Roehrich, aka, Jacqulyn Roehrich, aka, Jacqulyn Rochrich, whose last known address is 502 E. Main Street, Jewett, OH 43986 , have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below: Premises commonly known as: 502 E. Main Street, Jewett, OH 43986 Parcel No.: 24-0000323.000 The Plaintiff further alleges that by reason of default in the payment of the promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions of a concurrent mortgage deed given to secure the payment of said note and conveying the premises described, have been broken and the same has become absolute.

The Plaintiff demands that the defendants named above be required to answer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred from asserting the same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshaling of any liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of Plaintiff's claim in the proper order of its priority and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable.

The defendants named above are required to answer on or before the _____13_____ day of ___MARCH______, 2021: Tax Ease OH IV LLC /s/ James L. Sassano _______________________________ _______ Carlisle, McNellie, Rini, Kramer & Ulrich Co., L.P.A. James L. Sassano (0062253) Bradley P. Toman (0042720) Maureen C. Zink (0083507) Attorneys for Plaintiff 24755 Chagrin Blvd. Suite 200 Cleveland, OH 44122 216-360-7200 Phone 216-360-7210 Facsimile (1:30,2:6,13) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Cadiz CIC will hold a meeting on Thursday, February 4 at 5:30 at EMS Building.

Deborah Meadows Village of Cadiz Clerk-Mayor's Asst.

(1:30) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE The Moorefield Township 2020 Annual Financial Report is complete and available for viewing at 36200 Cadiz Piedmont Road, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.

Sheri Miller, Fiscal Officer (1:30) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE The Annual Financial Report for the Cadiz Union Cemetery for the year of 2020 has been completed. The report is available for viewing at the office of the Clerk by appointment. The office is located at the Cemetery Garage, 274 Charleston St., Cadiz, Ohio. Call for appointment 740-942-4921.

(1:30) ---------LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO DECLARE MINERAL INTEREST ABANDONED ORC § 5301.56 Holder of the Mineral Interest: The Somers Coal Company, its unknown heirs, successors, or assigns (collectively, the “Holder”), having obtained title to the mineral interest by deed recorded on August 2, 1954 in Book 135, Page 487, of the Office of the Recorder, Harrison County, Ohio.

Description of Surface of Lands Subject to the Mineral Interest: Tax Parcel 26-0000027.001, containing 36.2741 acres, more or less, out of the Northwest and Southwest Quarters of Section 18, Township 8, Range 4, Short Creek Township, Harrison County, Ohio, being described in a Warranty Deed of Gift dated February 6, 2006, and recorded on February 9, 2006, in Book 164, Page 2076, of the Office of the Recorder, Harrison County, Ohio.

Description of the Mineral Interest to be Abandoned: “All oil, gas,” as conveyed to The Somers Coal Company by deed dated July 23, 1954, and recorded on August 2, 1954, in Book 135, Page 487, of the Office of the Recorder, Harrison County, Ohio (the “Mineral Interest”).

Statement by the Surface Owner:

JMAN, LLC, as Trustee of the “JMAN 4 Land Trust,” for the benefit of James Belardo and Phyliss Mossbruger, the owner of the surface of the lands subject to the mineral interest (the “Surface Owner”), states that none of the occurrences, conditions, or facts specified in Ohio Revised Code Section 5301.56, Division (B)(3) has occurred or existed within the twenty (20) years immediately preceding the date on which this notice was served or published. Division (B) of Ohio Revised Code Section 5301.56 is quoted in full in Exhibit A attached hereto.

Statement of Intent of the Surface Owner: It is the intention of the Surface Owner of the lands subject to the Mineral Interest described, to file in the Office of the Recorder, Harrison County, Ohio, an Affidavit of Abandonment at least thirty (30), but not later than sixty (60) days after the date on which this notice is served or published, as applicable.

EXHIBIT A Division (B) of Ohio Revised Code Section 5301.56 states as follows: (B) Any mineral interest held by any person, other than the owner of the surface of the lands subject to the interest, shall be deemed abandoned and vested in the owner of the surface of the lands subject to the interest if the requirements established in division (E) of this section are satisfied and none of the following applies: (1) The mineral interest is in coal, or in mining or other rights pertinent to or exercisable in connection with an interest in coal, as described in division (E) of section 5301.53 of the Revised Code. However, if a mineral interest includes both coal and other minerals that are not coal, the mineral interests that are not in coal may be deemed abandoned and vest in the owner of the surface of the lands subject to the interest.

(2) The mineral interest is held by the United States, this state, or any political subdivision, body politic, or agency of the United States or this state, as described in division (G) of section 5301.53 of the Revised Code.

(3) Within the twenty years immediately preceding the date on which notice is served or published under division (E) of this section, one or more of the following has occurred: (a) The mineral interest has been the subject of a title transaction that has been filed or recorded in the office of the county recorder of the county in which the lands are located. (b) There has been actual production or withdrawal of minerals by the holder from the lands, from lands covered by a lease to which the mineral interest is subject, from a mine a portion of which is located beneath the lands, or, in the case of oil or gas, from lands pooled, unitized, or included in unit operations, under sections 1509.26 to 1509.28 of the Revised Code, in which the mineral interest is participating, provided that the instrument or order creating or providing for the pooling or unitization of oil or gas interests has been filed or recorded in the office of the county recorder of the county in which the lands that are subject to the pooling or unitization are located. (c) The mineral interest has been used in underground gas storage operations by the holder. (d) A drilling or mining permit has been issued to the holder, provided that an affidavit that states the name of the permit holder, the permit number, the type of permit, and a legal description of the lands affected by the permit has been filed or recorded, in accordance with section 5301.252 of the Revised Code, in the office of the county recorder of the county in which the lands are located. (e) A claim to preserve the mineral interest has been filed in accordance with division (C) of this section. (f) In the case of a separated mineral interest, a separately listed tax parcel number has been created for the mineral interest in the county auditor's tax list and the county treasurer's duplicate tax list in the county in which the lands are located.

(1:30) ---------LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE FOR RENEWAL OF COAL MINING & RECLAMATION PERMIT ODNR Permit: D-2453 Renewal Application No.: DR-2453-1 Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, Pa. 16201 has submitted a surface and underground coal mining and reclamation renewal application numbered DR-2453-1 to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mineral Resources Management. The surface application area is located in Harrison County, Ohio, Franklin Township, Section 13 T13, R7 on the properties of J. & M. Brainerd and R. & C. Campbell. The underground application area is located in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, Rush Township, Section 19, T13 R7; Harrison County, Ohio, Franklin Township, Sections 1,7, & 13, T13, R7 and Section 31, T12, R6 and in Washington Township, Sections 1,7 & 13 T13, R7 and Section 31, T12, R6, and in Washington Township, Sections 5,6,11,12,18, and 24 T12 R7. The application contains 60.6 surface acres and 3,539.0 underground acres and is located on the Deersville and Tippecanoe 7.5 Minute U.S.G.S. Quadrangle Maps, approximately5.5 miles north of Freeport corporation limits. The underground area will be mined by the room and pillar mining method.

A road permit has been obtained to mine within one hundred (100) feet of the outside right-of-way line but not closer than zero (0) feet of the traveled portion of County Road 39: Beginning at the intersection of County Road 39 and County Road 8 in Section 13 Franklin Township, Harrison County traveling west on County Road 39 a distance of approximately 500 feet to the point of beginning, thence traveling

in an easterly direction approximately 3,275 feet to the point of terminus.

A road permit has been obtained to mine within one hundred (100) feet of the outside right-of-way line but not closer than zero (0) feet of the traveled portion of Township Road 279: Beginning at the intersection of County Road 39 and Township Road 279 in Section 13 in Section 13 Franklin Township, Harrison County, being the point of beginning, thence traveling south along said road approximately 1,775 feet to the point of terminus. The road permit for County Road 39 was effective April 9, 2014 and the road permit for Township Road 279 was effective April 7, 2014 and shall remain in effect until coal mining operations are completed under the coal mining permit issued pursuant to this permit.

The application is on file at the Harrison County Courthouse, Recorders Office 100 West Market Street Cadiz, Ohio 43907 and at ODNR Division of Mineral Resource Management 2207 Reiser Avenue SE, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 for public viewing. Written comments or requests for an informal conference may be sent to the Division of Mineral Resources Management, 2050 East Wheeling Avenue, Cambridge, Ohio 43725-2159 within thirty (30) days after the last date of publication of this notice.

(1:30,2:6,13,20) ---------LEGAL NOTICE The Annual Financial Report of the Puskarich Public Library for 2020 has been completed. The report is available for inspection at the office of Carol Heavilin, Fiscal Officer, 200 E. Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907 during regular business hours.

(1:30) ---------LEGAL NOTICE The 2020 annual and Financial Report for the Village of Jewett is completed and available for viewing at the Village Office located at 110 West Main Street, Jewett, Ohio.

Linda Ager Fiscal Officer (1:30) ---------LEGAL NOTICE SHERIFF SALE OF REAL ESTATE: THE STATE OF OHIO, HARRISON COUNTY Selene Finance LP, N.A. 9990 Richmond Ave, Suite 400 S Houston, TX 77042 Plaintiff, vs.

Scott Bryan ET AL 404 Park Ave. Cadiz, OH 43907 Defendant, Case # 2019-0108-CVE In pursuance of an order of sale received August 17, 2020 in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, on the first floor of the Harrison County Court House, on March 1, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

The second auction shall be held on March 15, 2021 and the property shall be sold to the highest bidder without regard to the minimum bid requirement, but subject any an all relating to costs, allowances, and real estate taxes.

Property sold as is. Inside not inspected.

Amount owed on property, plus interest $68,294.74 TERMS OF SALE: If the Judgment Creditor is the purchaser, no deposit is required. All third party purchasers deposit(s) shall be made in accordance with the guidelines as set forth in Ohio Revised code Section 2329.211.

TERMS OF SECOND SALE: Property to be sold without regard to the minimum bid requirement subject to payment of taxes and court costs; deposit requirements same as the first auction.

Said premises appraised at $60,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than twothirds of the amount. Terms of the sale: 10% at the time of sale, balance on delivery of deed.

EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION Situated in the Village of Cadiz, County of Harrison, and the State of Ohio.

Bounded and described as follows: Being part of Lot 25in S.J. Beebe’s Addition to the Village of Cadiz, Ohio, as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 4, Pocket 4, and Folder 1, and being the premises conveyed to the Grantor by deed recorded in Volume 225, Page 152 of the Harrison County Deed Records.

Tax Parcel No. 05-00501.000 Beginning at, a 5/8” inch iron pin (set) on the South line of Park Avenue, said pin being location 45 degree 04’37” E. 108 feet from the Northwest corner of Lot 434 in Henry McConnell’s Addition; Thence continuing with Park Avenue N. 45 degrees 04’37” E, 91.89 feet to a 5/8” inch pin set, said pin being at the Northwest corner of a 0.227 acre tract conveyed to Duane and Lisa Baker (Volume 244, Page 652); Thence leaving said street and with the Easterly line of said 0.227-acre tract. S. 24 degrees 02’03” E. 172.63 feet to a 1” inch iron pipe (found on the Northerly line of a 16-foot alley; Thence with said alley, S 37 degrees 19’47” W, 29.25 feet to a 1” inch pipe (found); Thence leaving said alley, N 45 degrees 23’32” W, 165.23 feet to the place of the beginning containing 0.2251 acres more or less but subject to all legal highways and easements of record.

Bearing used are oriented to an assumed North.

Survey Plat and description prepared by James H. March, Registered Surveyor No. 7156, September 2004.\Parcel $050000501.000 Property address: 404 Park Ave. Cadiz, OH 43907 Prior Deed Reference: Instrument No. 200800000816, Book 175, Page 2262 Prior Owner(s): Scott Bryan Stacey M. Pieomeier, Esquire Plaintiff’s attorney Ronald J. Myers, Sheriff (1:30,2:6,13) -------

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