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Har. Co. Health Department prepares for COVID-19

By JD LONG

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CADIZ – On Monday the Harrison County Health Department held their annual meeting inside the county commissioner’s office at the courthouse in Cadiz. Near the end questions were taken and the obvious subject was raised: coronavirus.

It was inevitable that the topic, also known as COVID-19, would be discussed in Harrison County as the virus now appears to be spreading in

certain areas around the United States.

A statement by Health District Administrator Garen Rhome was released late Wednesday afternoon on the heels of that meeting. Rhome said the department has been working with the Ohio Department of Health since Jan. 19, as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Rhome stated that the health department “has provided information and guidance to healthcare providers and community partners in the county as the situation has changed. He said a

“closed session” meeting is scheduled with a representative of the Outbreak Response & Bioterrorism Investigation Team (ORBIT). That meeting is set of Mar. 13 at the Puskarich Library and again is not open to the public.

“We want our community partners and our county residents to be prepared,” Rhome said, noting that ‘preparation’ doesn’t mean ‘panic.’ In fact, preparation prevents panic. We talk about preparation and prevention all the time,” Rhome said.

His statement continues: “For

residents, prevention of COVID-19 is the same as any other respiratory illness that might impact our community. The health department provides the following advice: – Cover every cough and sneeze with your arm.

– Stay home when you are sick.

– Wash your hands often and for 20 seconds.

– Don’t put your hands in or near your mouth, eyes or nose. – Avoid people who are sick.

– Clean frequently touched surfaces

daily.

“Wash your hands for twenty seconds.

Every time. You hear health officials and healthcare providers repeat these prevention methods because we know that they work. Period. This advice is proven to slow the spread of respiratory illnesses, like COVID-19.

“Additionally, preparation for residents means taking a few moments to think ahead about how their daily lives might be impacted if they had to

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Commissioners pass power plant related resolution

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com CADIZ – In what Harrison County Commissioner Paul Coffland described as one step closer in the progress of the Harrison Power plant to build on Industrial Park Road in Cadiz, the commissioners approved of Resolution (6-20) where they secured mineral rights for the county while preventing any future development of the property of interest.

Some of those provisions listed within the ordinance state: “The board of county commissioners determines that the land owned by the Political Subdivision is land that is not required for Political Subdivision purposes.”

Coffland said this is business dealing with a mineral quick claim deed and, though Ember Clear, the company behind Harrison Power has not yet purchased the actual land where the plant will be built, the county retains the mineral rights below.

“This deals with the tract of ninety-point zero four (90.04) acres, which would be proposed Harrison Power plant,” Coffland explained. “This is cleaning up some language, some additional items dealing with the minerals and the county is retaining those rights.”

County Prosecutor Owen Beetham explained that the “regulatory process requires that the potential

end-user of this needs to own in fee both the surface and the mineral state.” The resolution was approved after the commissioners returned from a brief executive session.

“So this effectively is a conveyance of that mineral state to the county CIC (Community Improvement Corporation), which serves as an agent for the county for the purposes of economic development,” Beetham stated.

Beetham confirmed that the county retains the rights to lease the property and “all of the executorial rights that go with it,” which includes the mineral rights. Basically, no one else can develop on the surface of that property in the future while the county still benefits from potential mineral rights from an active well that may be in the distance.

“This is another step towards making that complete,” Coffland said of the power plant’s hope to buy and build on the property, which they currently only lease.

County Engineer Doug Bachman announced to the commissioners their county highway system mileage certification, which is to cover 264.440 miles of county roads. He said it has remained the same as it was in 2018.

Also, County Treasurer Vicki Sefsick announced that for the first half of real estate collections, the county has pulled in $27 million.

Adena pursuing grants, closes community center

By JD LONG

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Third annual Iron Chef competition held The Harrison County 4H committee sponsored the third annual Iron Chef competition for the youth of Harrison County on Saturday, Feb. 29.

Their ingredient this year was bacon. The Harrison County Tourism Council partnered

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with the 4H committee and invited the restaurants throughout the county to showcase their favorite dish or dishes. They had three participants.

The winner was chosen by people with a ticket dropped in

for their favorite eatery.

First place went to Peg's Place (top photo), Second to Gary's Hot Rod BBQ (middle) and Third to Harrison Community Hospital Cafe. Each one brought several dishes to taste and everything was delicious.

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ADENA – The village of Adena on Tuesday passed a resolution (2020-B) authorizing the mayor to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission Emergency Program. Mayor Brenda Roski explained that the village’s part in this program was to receive money, a matching grant, in order to fix Blairmont Road. The village’s share was to be $21,000 if they do not receive the grant.

“I’ve talked to many people and we are looking at fall of this year,” she said regarding the project start. Working with OPWC is OMEGA (Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association) and Executive Director Jeannette Wierzbicki, was present at the meeting.

“I was contacted by ODOT (Ohio Department of Transportation) a few weeks ago about the local share that’s required. We’ve worked with ODOT in the past on projects like this…”

Wierzbicki explained while confirming the village’s share of $21,000 for the project, though after she spoke it did not sound like anything was set in concrete.

“We will be applying to the Ohio Public Works Commission Emergency Program. Currently that program is out of money but as projects get finished up they may get money back if projects come in under budget. Worse case scenario we’d be first in line when the next cycle starts, which is July first,” she explained adding that ODOT

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Adena’s beloved community center was approved for shutdown at Tuesday’s council meeting. Mayor Brenda Roski stated it wasn’t the plan but that there were no finances currently to maintain the facility and fix the much needed repairs. Approval also came from Village Solicitor Adam Martello and council.

and “federal highways” are covering the “lion’s share” for the project if they were to get the money.

She said that the total cost would be approximately $274,000. Roski explained that there was more to the project than people thought with boring needing done, for example.

Wierzbicki said that if the village was awarded the grant then the village would owe nothing towards the project.

The village also voted to close their community

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Saturday, March 7, 2020

VOTE YES MARCH 17, 2020 SILVER SPADE JOINT AMBULANCE DISTRICT HARRISON HILLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TAX REDUCTION OF 5.98 MILLS AT END OF 2020 February 22, 2020 Harrison News-Herald Article

USE YOUR TAX SAVINGS TO SAVE LIVES!

Harrison County Budget Commission gives update on School Bond Issue The Harrison County Budget Commission – comprised of Auditor Allison Anderson, Prosecutor Owen Beetham, and Treasurer Vicki Sefsick – would like to update Harrison County Taxpayers on the Harrison Hills City School District Bond Issue that was passed in 2015 at 4.98 mills, to build the new school complex. Currently the Bond Issue now sits at 2 Mills. To further explain how this affects each taxpayer, the Harrison County Auditor, Allison Anderson, provided some calculations.

The Average Home in Harrison County is valued at $63,021.

At the Original Millage Rate of 4.98 Mills, each average home paid about $109.85/Year for the Bond Issue.

At the Reduced Millage Rate of

2.00 Mills, each average home now pays about $44.11/Year for the Bond Issue.

To add onto this cost savings, the Harrison Hills City School Board chose to forgo renewal of the Permanent Improvement levy, a separate levy that has been on since 1985, which will fall off at the end of 2020. This levy was 3.00 mills, which will save the average homeowner $66.17 per year. School Board President, D.J. Watson, added, “It has always been a goal of the Board to prioritize those taxpayers who prioritized our kids in 2015.

Thanks to responsible fiscal management and forecasting, we are able to do so now in 2019 with the decision on the permanent improvement levy.”

With the increased valuation

How to Calculate Tax SAVINGS of 5.98 Mill:

attributable largely to utility and other industry related projects in Harrison County over the past few years, explains Prosecutor Beetham, the Budget Commission was able to reduce the effective Bond tax millage by nearly 60 percent and provide added savings to Harrison County taxpayers.

And, after the expiration of the Permanent Improvement levy beginning next year, taxpayers will see an overall effective reduction in millage by a whopping 75 percent – from 7.98 mills down to 2 mills.

To put it another way, the Harrison County taxpayer and their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will enjoy a state-of the-art school facility at a tax cost less than they paid prior to the passage of the Bond Levy in 2015.

Silver Spade Joint Ambulance District Established December 5, 2019 Board of Trustees Shawn Yoho, Chairman, Clint Barr, Cadiz Township, John Migliore, Village of Cadiz, Jonathan Cortez, Village of Hopedale, James Ward, Green Township, Denise Geanangel, Clerk/Fiscal Officer USE YOUR TAX SAVINGS TO SAVE LIVES!

FACTS: • This Ambulance District includes Cadiz Twp, Green Twp, Village of Cadiz and the Village of Hopedale.

• This Ambulance District has a large population with many businesses. Because of this, the Ambulance District has the most emergency calls in Harrison County.

• Thanks to a Federal Grant, Hopedale Fire Department has been staffed 24 hrs/day since October 2018.

• Cadiz no longer has a volunteer ambulance. Since April 2019, Hopedale Fire Department is the primary ambulance covering emergency calls in Cadiz Twp. and the Village of Cadiz.

• Last year, Hopedale responded to 1459 emergency calls. 91% of the emergency calls were in Cadiz Twp, Green Twp, Village of Cadiz or the Village of Hopedale.

• Hopedale Fire Department, the Hospital Ambulance Service, and the Volunteer Ambulances are ALL needed to cover the increasing number of emergency calls in Harrison County.

On your tax statement from Harrison County, locate the following information.

APPRAISED VALUE

Land Building Total

ASSESSED VALUE (35% OF MARKET)

25,750 124,250 150,000

9012 43,488 52,500

In this example, the land and building appraised value is $150,000. This IS NOT what you are taxed on. The number circled in red is 35% of the appraised value. This is the assessed value (property value) you are taxed on.

This is the formula to calculate the tax. It can be found on the Harrison County Auditor website at: https://www.harrisoncountyohio.org/real-estatetaxes-appraisal (Assessed Value x Tax Rate)/1000 = Current Real Estate Tax/Year From the example above, calculate the formula as follows: School tax Reduction

$52,500 x 5.98 ÷ 1000 = $313.95 REDUCED TAXES/YEAR With the School Tax Reduction at the end of 2020, a $150,000 homeowner will save $313.95/year on taxes Using the same example and the same formula, calculate the Silver Spade Joint Ambulance District Tax as follows: (Assessed Value x Tax Rate)/1000 = Current Real Estate Tax

$52,500 x 2.25 ÷ 1000 = $118.13 tax / year

WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE YES • Hopedale is the primary ambulance to cover emergency calls in Cadiz Twp, Green Twp, Village of Cadiz and the Village of Hopedale.

• Hopedale Fire Department’s federal grant for staffing will expire in 2021. Without a tax levy for continued funding, Hopedale will return to an unstaffed, ALL volunteer department.

• If the tax levy fails and Hopedale Fire Department returns to an unstaffed ALL volunteer department, the time it takes for an ambulance to respond to your emergency call will increase considerably.

• Every time you support an Ambulance Service, Fire Department, or Police, you are HELPING SAVE LIVES!

Tax rate on ballot for Silver Spade Joint Ambulance District Now subtract the cost of the Silver Spade Joint Ambulance District from the school tax reduction $313.95 - $118.13 $195.82

SCHOOL REDUCED TAXES / YEAR SAVED TAX / Silver Spade Joint Ambulance District

With passing Silver Spade Joint Ambulance District, a $150,000 homeowner will still save $195.82 / year on taxes

VOTE YES MARCH 17, 2020 SILVER SPADE JOINT AMBULANCE DISTRICT Paid for by Hopedale Fire Dept. • PO Box 271- Hopedale, OH 43976 • For more information call: 740-937-2333

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MWCD hears revenue report, bids approved

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com NEW PHILADELPHIA – Chief Financial Officer Jim Cugliari provided a little peak at the financials at last month’s Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) meeting held at the Kent State Tuscarawas campus in New Philadelphia.

Cugliari told the board there wasn’t a lot of “action” going on regarding revenue. He said there was a large variance in oil and gas compared to last year’s numbers where revenue was larger but said they are in line with expectations concerning overall revenue.

Cugliari said the figure was around $1.3 million, which was “about where we were last year.”

He said the capital improvement master plan spent around $3.2 million compared to $2.4 million last year.

Regarding the maintenance assessment fund expenditures came to a little less

than $400,000 so far this year, which was nearly double last year at around $800,000.

He said the state will be conducting their audit this year and have already begun the IT work since January.

“That has gone pretty well,” he said. Board Member James Gresh acknowledged oil and gas as a “down year” but asked if there was a chance that they would come in below budget for the year. Cugliari stated that some wells did come on line for February, which Nate Wilson (oil & gas operations coordinator) confirmed describing them as unexpected.

“However, as far as the overall budget (for the year), it’s something we’re still evaluating,” Wilson explained. “I think it’s too early to tell…” but added that they would all meet and re-evaluate at the end of the first quarter.

“I’m fairly confidant we’re trending in the right direction,” he told the board.

Numerous bids were awarded for

various projects beginning with Pleasant Hill where bids for furnishings were recently sent out.

Chief of Recreation, Scott Barnhart said three bids were received, which are as follows: Andrea’s Furniture (Sugarcreek), bid $12,800-plus; Fickes Enterprises (Jeromesville) bid $103,922 and Woodland Creek’s Log Furniture bid (Michigan) $55,159 were all approved.

Brad Janssen, chief of conservation, announced that the James Gas Well, which was owned and operated by the District was “successfully plugged and abandoned.” Janssen said the project had been re-bid and the project was done for $165,000.

“Final reclamation will follow this spring,” Janssen explained.

For the water and wastewater improvement projects at Charles Mill, the board ratified change orders, which saw an increase of $16,346 and change in the total contract. The total came to $2,936,524.05.

Jewett agrees to credit-debit card payments

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com JEWETT – The village of Jewett on Wednesday evening agreed to begin taking payments from customers using debit-credit cards.

Clerk of Water & Public Affairs, Rhonda Harris said she’d been taking inquiries into the matter and brought it up to council for discussion.

Harris told council the terminal for the operation would cost $399 but that there is no monthly fee. The transaction fee is charged to the cardholder, which would be 3 percent. Village Solicitor Jenna Hokes said it would be a higher fee if customers were to pay over the phone resulting in Harris to manually submit the payment.

After some discussion dealing with side issues Council Member Bo Bailie stated, “we could look into it.”

But Council Member Paul Prevot, after a short exchange between other council members, made a motion to approve and it was unanimously.

Prevot also said he could help with setting the machine up further helping to save the village some money.

Also, Harris said she’s sent out over 30 more bills for this month compared to last month concerning the sewage fees. She said only one person called to say they did not want the monthly sewage fee and to have it cut off. She repeated to council that she needs those requests in writing.

Also, as a result of the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) report, Harris said they have taken in a little more than $7,600 as of Feb. 28. For water collections, she said $11,194.90 was received and an additional $10,386.84 for wastewater collections for a total of $21,981.74.

Mayor Dwight Busby provided an update on their major waterline project that is ongoing. He said the “major part of the waterlines are in” from the area of the municipal building to the “west end.” He said by the end of the month they would be boring under the railroad and creek area.

Bailie asked how much the contingency fee had been used that the village had to pay but Clerk Treasurer Linda Ager said nothing has been said about that as of yet.

“They haven’t said nothing about

that yet, we haven’t even got into that,” she stated referring to what money has been spent so far on the waterline project. She added that their $250,000 grant money for the water treatment plant is there plus the 50 percent forgiveness funds is taking care of that project.

“So this money is all in line for us then for the water treatment plant,” she explained. “Everything has been submitted and it’s at the final stages…” She and the rest of council raved about their experience in dealing with their engineering firm, E.L. Robinson and especially Bob Allen and Jack Ramsey, who has dealt with other area communities as well.

“We have an excellent crew working for us…” Busby said of the current waterline project. Other members of council agreed that they (Border Patrol) have been moving along and are pleased with the progress.

“This engineering company has been a blessing for us,” Ager told council. “They’re on top of everything. ” Also, council also completed a third reading approving the current Ohio Basic Code book.

Another approval for ratification of change orders came in the name of Seneca Park’s beach concession project, which came in at $343,882.82, an increase of more than $40,600 from the original amount. The Seneca Lake fuel system upgrades change orders were also ratified in the amount of $151,958.62, an increase of a little more than $2,400.

The Seneca Lake dredging project was also addressed where Chief Engineer, Boris Slogar reminded

the board the current contract was for just under $1.7 million. He said a third amendment, which he was now addressing was for an additional $1.23 million.

He said they were looking at dredging around 75,000 cubic yards of material for the 2020 year and the additional money was to provide for an extra basin providing a little less than 200,000 yards of capacity for the material.

Also discussed was the site lease rate adjustment for their cottages

where Scott Barnhart called it customary to address the issue at this time of the year. He said a recent meeting resulted in the board of appraisers agreeing that their rates were “aligned with projected goals and leasing program.”

Barnhart reported that the consumer price index was at 2.5 percent, which were to go towards the cottage site lessees in 2020. No action was needed on the matter.

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH Trinity Health System now offers a Comprehensive Blood Draw Analysis Program. This program gives you the opportunity to have a group of blood tests performed for $40.00. Programs of this type are responsible for detecting early signs of health problems and monitoring treatment of known problems. Additional tests are also available for an additional charge. Community blood draws are offered at the following locations during the month.

Trinity Hospital Twin City

Express Clinic

1st Wednesday of the month 819 N. First Street | Dennison, OH 7am – 12pm

3rd Wednesday of the month 82424 Cadiz-Jewett Road | Cadiz, OH 7am – 12pm

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Trinity Medical Plaza

2nd Wednesday of the month 300 Lovers Lane | Steubenville, OH 6am – 12pm

4th Wednesday of the month 106 Plaza Drive | St. Clairsville, OH 7am – 12pm

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By Mary Anna Cotter Trinity Church council will meet Sunday March 8 following worship service.

A nice crowd enjoyed playing Bingo at the Public Library on Thursday. A possible game night will be held in March date to be announced later.

March birthdays are Sam Rodriguez, Tammy & Jeff Copeland, Bud Weiser, Carly & Nolan Caldwell, Bobby & Adelynn John, Shannon Bond, Les Berg, Doris Ann Deibel, Austin Meager, Mary Anna Cotter, Patti Eves, & Hazel Trushell. Best wishes to all.

Happy Anniversary to Lenny & Sheila Fish on March 13.

The Conotton Valley Foundation committee met at the school on Saturday to make plans for future events. The next meeting is March30 at 9 a.m.

UNIONPORT

By Mary-Catherine Mull A pancake and sausage breakfast will be held Saturday, March 14 from 8 a.m. to noon in Unionport in the Wayne Township Community Center (in the old Unionport school).

The menu will feature pancakes and sausage, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy and biscuits, breakfast rolls, juice, tea and coffee. The cost is by donation.

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Burchfield and Mr. and Mrs. Lou Caldrone visited recently with Stone Burchfield at Akron University, Akron.

Unionport Community Grange # 2728 will host the Jefferson County Pamona Grange #41 meeting at noon on Thursday, March 10.

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Yaich and family of Columbus visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. George Yaich.

The business meeting of the Wayne Township Community Center, Inc. will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10 in the community center. Open to the public, anyone may attend.

FREEPORT

By Deb Milligan Blue Ribbon General 4-H Club met Feb. 19 and elected new officers. The officers include Karissa Bardall, Shaelyn Anderson, Gauge Trimmer, Brittai Ryser, Daisy Cyrus, Keira Copeland, and Stetson Cyrus.

This was the last meeting to confirm the animals the

children will be showing. They discussed the Freeport 5-Miler about who will be working at the stations to hand out water.

The next meeting will be March 15 at the West Chester United Methodist Church.

Freeport Volunteer Fire Department members will meet Monday March 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the James Clark Fire Station.

Lakeland Democrat Women will meet March 9th at 7pm at Steele Crest Community Room.

Freeport Village Council will hold their monthly meeting on March 11 at 7 p.m. at town hall. This is open to everyone, and you can bring your complaints.

Clark Memorial Branch Library will sponsor a "Seated Workout" each Thursday in March and April at 3:30 p.m.

It's never too late to start an exercise program and reap the benefits of physical activity Breakfast will be served at 9 a.m. on Friday March 13 at West Chester Senior Center.

March 12 at 6:30 p.m. will be Open Mic night at Deersville General Store. Come and participate with your talent.

March 19-23 at 6 p.m. will be auditions for Beauty and the Beast at the Deersville United Methodist Church.

Blue Ribbon 4-H Club will meet at the West Chester United Methodist Church at 7 p.m.

God is watching over you every moment every day.

Happy Birthday-Nate Baker, Todd Smith, Melvin Allen, Johnna Bear, Sam Bear, Diana Jones, Christina DeLiboreto, Charley Knight, Whitney Mc Bride, Tammy Bear, JoAnn Adderson, Robin Romshak, Pat Spain, Doris Matthews, Ron Cochenour.

Daughter of Dick Heath who was a Lakeland graduate has opened her new Bakery on 225 E. 1st Street in Uhrichsville The Freeport Running Raiders are pleased to sponsor the 10th Freeport 5 Miler Run & Walk on Saturday, March 14. The event is for all ages will begin at the Freeport Park and following the race refreshments for participants will be provided and awards be be given out approximately 11am at the finish line at the James Clark Fire Station on State Route 800.

SMITHFIELD

BY Esther McCoy More and more seniors are living beyond 90 years and I was

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Hospital Fund Auction March 20 4:30 p.m. at Scio Fire Department Silent Auction, Lunch Stand New & used furniture, homemade quilts and misc. items

pleased to note that Jeanette Ogden of Dillonvale celebrated a 95th birthday on Feb. 26. She was born to Loman “Casey” and Esta Stinard in Piney Fork and married Bill Moore in 1946.

After his death Jeanette married Evart Ogden in 1999, only to have him pass away in 2007.

During her working years, she was at Kanoski’s in Adena and was a self-taught pianist who played for church and could play the accordion also. Her family includes two sons and two daughters who were married and had 11 grandchildren altogether, 2 great-grandchildren and a greatgreat grandchild. She has a sister, Dora Horvat, who survives and a sister Verda Campbell who is deceased. I knew Verda very well from the Smithfield Woman’s Club and other works she did.

There is a newly formed club for those 5 to 12-years-old at the Puskarich Public Library. It is the Library Lego Club and will be meeting March 24 and April 14 at 6 p.m. Lego builders can bring their own but if not those colorful building blocks will be provided. Call the library at 740-942-2623 to register.

“Some Beach, Some Fair” is the theme of the 2020 Harrison County 4-H Fair. Working with the 4-H members and the fair board are Caity Romshak, the new program assistant from Belmont Count and Callie Eberhart is program assistant.

Heather Keller is the efficient gal who helps me with problems or tells me who to check in with.

Lucille Reed, an outstanding lady, 4-H member in her youth, 4-H adviser, key leader and nominated for many other titles, set up a “Most Outstanding 4Her” award before her death that has continued with her death. It is for a 4-H member who gets all or the most A’s from project judging and skillathons in 2020, participated in countywide community services, held a club office, junior fair board member and completed the last year of 4-H. The 4-H Varieties Club is holding its annual soup fundraiser at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds April 5 from noon to 3 p.m., if the soup holds out that long. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance throughout to meet children and to have free pictures taken by a relative. There will be 10 different kinds of homemade soups, cornbread and a drink for a requested $5 donation.

Homemade baked goods will be on display for purchase and Cliff’s famous peanut butter squares are quite tasty. Makes you want more than one. A silent auction will be held, with a hand framed Dave Barnhouse print as one of the items. A hotel stay with a meal is another offer, along with gift cards to Mountaineer and Wheeling Downs and many great baskets.

The money earned from the event goes towards 4-H shirts, the Iron Chef contest, 4-H overnighter, 4-H window decorations, booth supplies, parades and the annual field trip. Joelle Bensie is the principal adviser with many associate helpers.

Just a reminder…….life doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful. It just your attitude as it happens. Happy Lenten season.

DEERSVILLE

By Susan Adams Nick and Maggie Brindley Watson were blessed with a new daughter Rosalee Faye Watson on Monday, Feb. 24. She was welcomed home by big sister Lilith. Proud grandparents are Holly and Sam Brindley of Deersville.

Strong by Zumba is held each Tuesday at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. at the Deersville UM Church.

The Deersville Community Garden Club will not be meeting in March. Their first meeting for 2020 will be Thursday, April 9. New

members are always welcome.

The Deersville General Store is open for business at 212 W Main St, Deersville OH 44693.

The phone number is 740-8274203 and the hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Follow them on Facebook for daily food specials.

And the "Best Ice Cream in Ohio" is available year round.

Bible Study at 6 p.m. at the Deersville UM Church followed by choir practice at 7 p.m.

The Deersville Community Choir will be preforming an Easter Cantata "Kingdom Power Glory" on Sunday, April 5 at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like to participate, please come to practice at 7 p.m. If you have been to any of the cantatas the choir does an outstanding job.

Please consider being part of this group to help celebrate the Easter season.

The Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the BTA can be followed on Facebook to keep up with information on the 2020 Buckeye Trailfest and other happenings. Tickets are on sale now for the May 8-10 Morelfest that will be held at the BT Century Barn on Beall Rd just outside of town. It starts at 4PM on Friday. The Tuscarawas River Band is set for Saturday Evening. The Deersville Dash is set for Saturday and all proceeds will go to the Buckeye Trail Association.

Check their Facebook page for more details.

Just saw on their Facebook page that the Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the Buckeye Trail collected 26 bags of trash on US Route 250 in February. The bags were big and full. That is a lot of trash. Thank you to all who helped with this project.

National Trails Weekend Encampment will be June 5,6 and 7. The Muskingum watershed Conservancy District would like to lead a hike on the Turkey Ridge Trail and end at the Muskingum Lakes Chapter barn on Beall Rd just outside Deersville. with a cookout. Also, you can get in to the park free that weekend if you are there for a hike as part of the Tappan Lake Treasure Hunt. For more information go to the Muskingum Chapter of the BTA Facebook page.

March 5 at 6 p.m. a new session of "Grief Share" classes will start at the Deersville UM Church and will continue each Thursday for 13 weeks. The program is designed so one can start anytime during that period. Grief Share is a support group for people grieving the death of someone close. This is open to anyone within driving distance of the church to come and participate. For more information and to RSVP contact facilitator Joy Miles 740-658-3633 or Pastor Mike Cunningham 740-945-3000.

To get an overview of the program, check out http://www.griefshare.org.

March 9th, Monday the Woody-Paul Blanket Mission will meet in the Fellowship Hall of the Deersville UM Church at 11 a.m. Anyone who can tie a knot is welcome. A covered dish lunch will follow.

March 9, Monday will be the regular meetings at the Deersville UM Church. PPR at 6 p.m. followed by Trustees at 7 p.m., then Administrative Council. Thank you to all who help with the operation of the business functions at the church.

March 12, Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Deersville General Store will be "Open Mic Night" in conjunction with the Deersville Community Theatre.

Cover charge is $5. This informal evening showcases local talent. Come and enjoy the talent and maybe some pizza and homemade ice cream at the General Store.

March 19 Thursday & March 23 Monday at 6 p.m. the Deersville Community Players will be holding auditions for "Beauty and the Beast" at the Deersville UM Church for the production that will take place two week-ends in June. A

Saturday, March 7, 2020 great way to participate in live theatre in the county.

March 23 Monday at 6 p.m. at the Bowerston Public Library will be the program "Forgotten Communities of Harrison County" presented by Susan Adams & Kelley Michelli of the Harrison County Genealogical Society. Come hear about towns like Tappan, Laceyville, Hattonia, Cassville, Warfel and Duncanwood. They will share information by using news clippings, pictures, court papers, human interest stories and folklore. The library is located at 200 Main St, Bowerston OH. The phone number is 740-2698531.

March 26, Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Deersville General Store will be the next meeting of the Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the BTA. They are always looking for new members.

April 3, Friday, 4-8 p.m. **(note the corrected time)** Fish Fry at the Deersville Community Volunteer Fire Department, 107 E Main St, Deersville OH. Come out and show your support and enjoy time with family and friends.

April 5, Sunday, 6 p.m. Easter Cantata "Kingdom Power Glory" at the Deersville UM Church. Save the date.

April 18, Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will be the Woman's Retreat at the Deersville UM Church. Please mark your calendar to "save the date". A luncheon will be served.

April 25, Saturday at 1 p.m. a Paint and Snack Fundraiser at the Deersville Community Theatre. Watch for more information about cost and reservation. One can also follow the Deersville Community Theatre or Happenings at the Hall on Facebook.

May 9, Saturday, will be the Harrison Coal and Reclamation Historical Park Dinner-Auction at the Hopedale VFD Social Hall. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.

Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Auction around 7:30 p.m. The speaker will be Chris Runyan, President of the Ohio Contractors Assn.

Tickets are $20.

For reservations, information, or donate items for the auction contact 740-391-4135, 740942-3895 or email info@hcrhp.org.

Anyone wanting to donate items for the Chinese Auction may contact Susan Adams 740-942-3137.

May 16th, Saturday, will be a Mothers Day Luncheon by the Woman of Mission of the Deersville Church. "Save the date."

June 9th, Tuesday, at 6 p.m. will be Community CPR Classes at the Deersville Community Volunteer Fire Department. Follow them on Facebook for further information. "Save the Date."

If anyone has any thing they would like listed, please give me a call 740-942-3137 SCIO

By Ina Marks I want to thank all my family and friends for their good wishes to me on my 83rd Birthday. All was very much appreciated.

Then I had a visit from Bronchitis, a cold in the bronchial tubes that put me down for a few days. I do not have time for this.

The Perrysville Methodist Church held their free community supper. Very well attended.

The New Rumley Methodist Church held their free community supper and fellowship. So good to have folks that reach out to other folks.

The suppers are always enjoyed.

The Scio and Cadiz Senior Citizens had their night out at the Carrollton Ponderosa. Again an enjoyable evening with food and fellowship.

I want to wish my grandson Keenan a happy sixth year on March 7, and to all others celebrating. Also anniversaries.

Bless you.

Prayer and best wishes to all that are ailing.

Sympathy and prayers go out

to the family and friends of Beverly Jones, Alta Dickey, Billie Gatts Boreland, Becky Cumberworth, Betty Chapple, Judy Rhodes and all others that have lost loved ones. You will be greatly missed. Bless all of you.

Have a Blessed week.

JEWETT/CADIZ

By Ruby Foutz The new Harrison County courthouse entrance is just a few weeks away of being ready for the new door, thanks to Kelly Architectural Services. The entrance is just around the corner from the commissioner’s office and closer to the stairs leading to the main courthouse.

It will make a positive change.

The Republican Central Committee Chairman, John Jones reported the Republican Headquarters are located in the former Western Auto Store, Main Street, Cadiz. Republican signs are available and other pertinent information. Phone number for headquarters is 740491-8218; please leave a message if no answer.

Congratulations to John “J.P.” Wilson on his second place overall win with the Ohio River Valley Council, Two Chief District Pine Wood Derby. J.P. is a Cub Scout with Cadiz Pack 269 and has been a member for three years. Keep up the good work, J.P. Another beautiful picture of S. Main Street, Cadiz in the “Look at the Past”. Hard to believe the unpaved streets and the vehicles they used back then, 1902-03.

From what I can see most building are still up and standing on Main Street today.

Thanks for sharing.

March 8 is the day to spring forward so don’t forget to set your clocks. This tells me that spring is around the corner.

Start getting your flower seeds ordered, pick up sticks on the warm days, and start planning your gardens. Make this year your best year with gardens and yard work.

Congratulations to Harrison Central golfers for their record setting year- San Santille, Cruz Capers and Nick Coffland received All-District awards.

Keep up the good golfing.

Just a reminder! Homemade Lasagna Dinner, Jewett Volunteer Fire Department, March 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Includes fresh salad, bread and butter, dessert and beverage. $10 for adults and $6 for child.

There will be no dinner in April.

Our regular dinner date falls on Easter Sunday.

Lenten Services: March 29 at 7 p.m. Community Choir Festival at Scott United Methodist Church: April 9 at 7 p.m.

Maundy Thursday; April 10 at 7 p.m. Community Good Friday Services at First Church of Christ and Community SonRise Services by Scott U.M.C. at Wallace Lodge 6:30 a.m.

Breakfast by Cadiz Presbyterian Church. Come and feel blessed with the Season of Lent.

Prayers and get well wishes go to Merle Foutz, Ina Marks, Louise Frontz, Tom & Marge Bardall and Ted Zitko and all others that you may know.

Happy Birthday wishes and many more to Sharon Cline Wilson, David Banta, JoAnn Zimmerman Geiser, Ed Kimmel, James L. Wolfe, Pastor Allen L. Hill, JoHan Holmes, John Birney, Kinney Thompson, and Bruce Arbaugh.

Prayers and deepest sympathy to the families of Sandra Workman 73 Freeport, Richard “Rick” Chicken” Little 64 formerly of Jewett; and John E. Kish 88 Hopedale.

All ‘bout Christ would like you leave you with this scriptureJoshua 1:8- “Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth: meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful”. God bless you all, Rev. Dr. Ruby Foutz, 740-946-2925.

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Obituaries

Look at the Past

Richard Paul “Rick” “Chicken” Little Richard Paul “Rick” “Chicken” Little, age 64, of Malvern, formerly of Jewett, passed away Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 in Aultman Hospital, Canton.

Born Nov. 8, 1955 in Wheeling, W.Va., he was a son of the late Joseph Marshall Little and Mary Frances McMannis Little. Rick worked for Republic Steel in Canton for almost 30 years until a workplace injury disabled him in 2004.

Rick was a mechanic and a muscle car enthusiast. He restored the 1967 Camaro that

he bought from his brother in 1972 and enjoyed taking it to cars shows. He was also a Cleveland Browns fan.

Surviving are his loving partner of 37 years Diana K. Woods Little; children Richard (Stacy) Woods of New Rumley, Alan Manbeck of the home and Jessica (William) Reed of Minerva; a sister-in-law Janet Little of Canton; grandchildren Katora, Brooklyn, Remington, River, Alonna and Teigan and great-grandchildren Aceia, Zaydea, Rykr and Zayden and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are his siblings and their spouse James (Patricia) Little, Karen (Tom) Spence, Jeff Little, and Jerry Little.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, March 15, at Jewett Sportsman’s Club, 85101 Sportsman’s Club Rd, Jewett, Ohio, starting at 1 p.m. Koch Funeral Home, Scio has been entrusted with his arrangements. www.kochfuneral.com.

Barbara E. Erbacher Barbara E. Erbacher, 79, of Cadiz, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at her home.

She was born April 17, 1940 in Wheeling, W.Va., a daughter of the late Robert and Lillian Sarka Ray. Barbara was a teller at Huntington Bank in Cadiz. For many years she worked with her husband at the former Pat’s M & K in Cadiz. She was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and enjoyed collecting over 800 nutcrackers. She was the ultimate cheerleader yelling for her family and ringing her cowbell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick F. Erbacher in 2003, and a brother, William Ray. Surviving are a son, Dan (Linda) Erbacher of New Athens; a daughter, Dana

(Matthew) Gallagher of St. Clairsville; eight grandchildren, Annie Erbacher of Milford, CT, Katie Erbacher of Gaithersburg, MD, Dallas Young of Wheeling, WV, Morgan (William) Castilow of Warwood, WV, Logan Young of St. Clairsville, Mattison (Chad) Nickerson of Shadyside, Kylie and Bailey Gallagher, both of St. Clairsville; a great granddaughter, Sydney Castilow; her fiancé, Verne Norris and his sons, Jim and Steve (Sarah) Norris and grandson, Jimmie Norris.

Friends may call Friday, 2-4 and 6-8 at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, 172 South Main Street, Cadiz, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. with Lay Minister Dorman Mader officiating.

Online condolences may be made at www.clarkkirkland.com.

Looking back at the Chas. E Glover - Grocer - Prize Winning Wagon

Look at the Past: Chas. E Glover - Grocer - Prize Winning Wagon in the Industrial Parade for the 4th of July 1906 in Cadiz. The crowd was estimated at six to eight thousand and everyone was pleased. It was a gala day for Cadiz with concerts by visiting bands, followed by the various races and contests and the entertainment of visitors was continuous and satisfactory throughout the day. At one o'clock the large industrial parade began its march from Grant Street. Best decorated wagon: 1st Ernest Streng $5; 2nd C E Glover $3. Info from The Harrison News, Thursday, July 12, 1906.

PREPARES From PG | 1

stay away from the public while they are ill.” Rhome noted some other examples.

“What if a family member is ill? For employers, what if your employees are ill? Do you have plans in place to deal with those types of situations? We also encourage residents to use common sense about face masks,” Rhome said. “There is no simpler way to say this: face masks are for sick people and healthcare workers. Masks work well to help limit the spread of illnesses from those who are already sick. Masks do not work well to help the general public stay healthy.

“Preparation from the health department’s perspective means equipping residents with timely, factual updates, as well as dispelling rumors and

ADENA

From PG | 1 center, though it wasn’t without emotion. In what was obviously a difficult decision Roski said she did not wish to close the building but felt there was no choice as they don’t have the money to fix the many upgrades needed to keep the building open.

“My goal was never to close that, never,” she said. “But, when you hear the figures and you see what needs done over there you’re going to understand why the committee is going to recommend what they did.” She then added that this closing would not have to be permanent but for the time being there just isn’t enough money to maintain

encouraging residents to stay calm and informed. Should the need arise for additional medical counter-measures, the health department is prepared to work in lockstep with healthcare providers, agency partners like the EMA, and the Ohio Department of Health,” Rhome stated.

“We have plans, partnerships and mechanisms in place for these types of situations. We review and practice our emergency plans multiple times a year. These situations are what we in public health prepare for.

This is what public health does.

We stand ready with the Ohio Department of Health.

“COVID-19 case numbers throughout the world and the United States are always changing. However, currently there are ZERO cases in Ohio with eight Ohio residents having met the CDC’s criteria to be tested. So far, all tests have

operations.

“We don’t have the money to fix it, we don’t,” she added.

Roski said she was proud of all the committees within the village for the work they’ve been doing and said the decision to close was not hers but the committee’s based on the information they found.

“This is not my decision, this is a committee decision and a financial decision because of Cyndi’s (Hunter-clerk treasurer) recommendations. But it’s all open for discussion and I don’t want everybody to think it can’t open again,” Roski stated.

Village Solicitor Adam Martello agreed about a future reopening but added that he also recommended the center be closed based on the condition of several areas inside the

been negative.

“There are seven known coronaviruses. Four of which humans commonly become infected with and pose no particular threat beyond basic treatable illnesses. Sometimes coronaviruses that infect animals can evolve and make people sick and become a new human coronavirus. Three recent examples of this are SARS, and MERS and COVID-19.

“Coronaviruses primarily cause respiratory illness in people, including fever, cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing. Severe illness can lead to pneumonia and in very rare cases, death. Those most at risk of these complications include older adults and those with underlying health conditions.

Most infected people will develop mild illness and will recover within two weeks.

“We strongly encourage

community center.

“So I made the recommendation to close it so if you want to point the finger at anyone you can point it at me because I don’t feel that it’s a great idea for the village to operate that building, open to the public at this point,” Martello explained.

Also, Council Member Marla Brokaw has been working on obtaining various grants, which Roski recognized for her efforts as the village is up for CDBG grant money this year, which is among the many they hope to have a chance at.

“We are in a hole like this and the only way we’re going to get up is money…and we don’t have any way to generate money so we need all the help we can get and Marla has taken that

residents to seek information from the source, such as the CDC and the Ohio Department of Health.” Rhome remarked.

The health department suggests these resources for up-to-date information, guidelines, travel restrictions, and case numbers: https://harrisonpublichealth.org / - http://coronavirus.ohio.gov/ https://www.cdc.gov/coronavir us/ “If you have questions, concerns, or just can’t find the information you’re looking for, please just give us a call at 740942-2616 and we can help you find the facts. The health department can be that resource for you.” Rhome said.

You can also like and follow the health department on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/harr isoncohealthdepartment/.

on…” Roski told council. One grant she said they’re going after is CHIP (Community Housing Impact and Preservation) program, which can be used towards sidewalks, homes and anything involved with that “and it can be a personal grant or a business grant.”

Regarding CDBG grants, Roski said last year only one meeting out of the required 10 was attended by the village related to CDBG business. This year she said they’ve made three already and will make all of them.

“Because we’ve got to keep our nose to the grindstone and we got to keep our arm out there to collect anything and all the knowledge we can to try to get some money,” she told council.

PUBLIC RECORD CLERK OF COURT DOMESTIC Feb. 11 (file date), Phairin Keenan, 49560 Foxes Bottom Road, plaintiff-vs-Robert Keenan, 12 LaGrange Ave., Titusville, Fl., defendant.

Action: Change of custody.

Feb. 18 (file date), Tawna Manbeck, 209 Church Street, box 494, Hopedale, plaintiff-vsJoseph Manbeck, 87505 Cadiz Road, Jewett, defendant.

Action: Termination with children.

Feb. 19 (file date), Erin Copeland, 27301 West Chester Road, Freeport, plaintiff-vsJeffrey Copeland, 90910 Plum Run Road, Bowerston, defendant. Action: Dissolution with children.

Feb. 20 (file date), William Smith, 144 Charleston Street, Cadiz, plaintiff-vs-Lacee Smith, 16001 State Route 7, Box 549, Steubenville, defendant. Action: Termination with children.

Feb. 26 (final date), Darrell Mills, 327 Morristown Flushing Road, Flushing, plaintiff-vsMargaret Mills, 42121 Cadiz

Dennison Road, Cadiz, defendant. Action: Dissolution without children.

Feb. 27 (final date), Pamela Schramm, 76579 Cadiz new Athens Road, Cadiz, plaintiffvs-Jeffrey Schramm, 76579 Cadiz New Athens Road, Cadiz, defendant. Action: Dissolution without children.

Feb. 28 (file date), Melissa Gross, 76345 Mirics Ridge Road, Adena, plaintiff-vsRobert Gross, 105 Ingold Street, St. Clairsville, defendant.

Action: Dissolution with children.

RECORDER Feb. 24-28, 2020 Rose Patrick to, 302 Warren Holdings LLC, et al, Cadiz Village.

LFC Rentals to, Harrison County Fitness Enterprises LLC, Cadiz Village.

Sherri L. Chesla-Smith by Sheriff Ronald J. Myers to, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Cadiz Village.

CNX Land LLC to, Red Hill Farm Trust, Cadiz Township.

COUNTY COURT CIVIL Feb. 28 (satisfied date), Student Loan Solutions, Llc/Sii To Bank O America, 707 Land Fall Drive, Rock Hill, Sc., plaintiff-vs-Deborah Scott, 81330 Slab Camp Road, Cadiz, defendant. Action: In favor of plaintiff for $14,463.36.

Feb. 25 (satisfied date), Jefferson Capital Systems LLC, P.O. Box 17210, Golden Co., plaintiff-vs-Timothy Schaney, 367 Lahm Drive, Hopedale, defendant. Action: In favor of plaintiff for $4,783.01.

Feb. 24 (satisfied date), Captial One Bank (Usa) Na, 15000 Capital One Drive, Richmond, Va., plaintiff-vs-Angela A. Cagot, 7359 Sierra Madre Trail, Boardman, defendant. Action: In favor of plaintiff for $2,469.69.

Feb. 24 (judgment date), Portfolio Recovery Assoc. LLC, 140 Corporate Boulevard, Norfolk, Va., plaintiff-vs-Fred J. Dickson, 105 School House Street, Scio, defendant. Action:

In favor of plaintiff for $3,091.52.

Feb. 24 (judgment date), SCIL Inc., C/O Markoff Law LLC, Speedy Cash, 9152 Taylorsville Road #161, Louisville, Ky., plaintiff-vs-Wade R. Osburn, 103 Palmer Road, Deersville, defendant. Action: In favor of plaintiff for $1,425.72.

CRIMINAL Feb. 24, Teala M. Swanson, 700 East Market Street, Cadiz, criminal trespass, $250 fine plus costs with $125 suspended, 30 days jail with 23 suspended, 12 months unsupervised probation, no contact with victim nor within 500 feet of 139 W. Spring Street, Cadiz, 90 days to pay.

Feb. 26, Stacie L. Eckley, 238 E. North Street, Cadiz, dogs at large, $75 fine plus costs.

Feb. 26, Lawrence R. Carsey, 504 Inman Street, Akron, no operator license, $150 fine plus costs, 90 days to pay.

Feb. 26, Jason C. Malterer, 1736 Brightwood Road SE, New Philadelphia, tinted windows, $75 fine plus costs.

Please submit obituaries by noon on Wednesday Fax: 740-942-4667 email: newsroom@harrisonnewsherald.com

Around the County From the Harrison County Visitor's Center

Welcome March! Spring is quickly approaching as we move our clocks ahead and look forward to sunny dry days. On Feb. 29, the 4-H committee hosted an Iron Chef competition for the youth of Harrison County. During the competition, the Harrison County Tourism Council partnered with the 4-H committee to host the Taste of Harrison County.

The participants were 1st place Peg’s Place, 2nd place Gary’s Hot Rod BBQ, and 3rd place Harrison Community Hospital Café. The participants all brought various food items from their businesses for the guests to sample, and winners were chosen by a people’s choice vote. If you are looking for some great food stop by any of these and you won’t be disappointed.

With the warmer days coming everyone is looking for things

to do outside. If you are one of those people wondering what you can do, why not check out some of the sites we have here in our county. We have some great trails for walking and biking including the Conotton Trail and the Buckeye Trail. All of the trails offer lots of nature to see and experience. You can also check out all 3 of our lakes which offer many different activities. There are also the museums and monuments which have a lot of history to teach us about Harrison County and our ancestors. If you have any questions about what you can go do around the county feel free to check out the visitharrisoncounty.com, the Harrison County Visitors Center Facebook page, call our office at 740-942-1102, or stop in and see us. We are open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. We hope to see you out and about!

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Morgan bounces Harrison on way to District Final By: D.J. WATSON NH Sports Writer

CADIZ – The Harrison Central Huskies were a “one and done” in 2020 postseason play.

Thanks to the surging Morgan Raiders, the Huskies season came to an end in front of a sizable home crowd back on February 25th in the Div. III Sectional Tournament semifinal. The eighth seeded Raiders entered the matchup having already eliminated the Buckeye Trail Warriors, using that momentum to top the Huskies 55-45 in a matchup that was believed to be a toss-up coming in. Since ending Harrison’s season, Morgan has marched all the way to the Div. III East District Final set to tipoff this weekend at Muskingum University.

The steady victory over the Huskies was certainly a sign of things to come for the Raiders.

They went on to upset the third seeded Union Local Jets in the Sectional Championship, and just this past Tuesday they dropped the number two seed and OVAC 3A Champion Fort Frye Cadets in convincing fashion in the District semi-

final. All in all, the Raiders have advanced through the bracket having beaten the 11th, fifth, third, and second seeded teams.

They will now see the #1 team in Ridgewood for a trip to the Division III Sweet 16.

Against the Huskies, it was a steady hand from Josh Wells that turned the night blue for Head Coach Justin Clifford and his squad. While the Huskies were likely expecting a big night from 1,000 point scorer Carver Myers, it was actually the 15points from Wells that pushed the Raiders to the finish line. An accomplishment of the Harrison defense in itself, Myers was held in the single digits finishing his night with only nine points.

The two teams played the first eight minutes in a back and forth frenzy, with the Huskies trailing the Raiders by just three at 16-13 after one. In the second quarter the Raiders found a cushion that they would never fully give up. After a scattered sequence of untimely turnovers, the Huskies found themselves in a double digit hole come halftime. The Raiders led 31-21 at the break, and if looking for consistency on the scoreboard, the Raiders provided that in

leading by ten (41-31) at the end of third and taking home a 10-point victory at the end of the night.

That isn’t to say things didn’t get interesting down the stretch.

Early in the third a pair of Huskies in Kobe Mitchell and Jonathan Vermillion scored on consecutive trips to cut the lead back down to two possessions.

However, the Huskies were not able to get any closer than six in third. It was the same case late in the fourth, as senior Cruz Capers connected on a three with under a minute remaining to cut the Raiders lead back down to seven. After a string of Morgan free throws, Mitchell came down the floor and dialed up his quarterbacking skills, finding Vermillion under the bucket to make it 51-45 with 40 seconds remaining. The Raiders, who shot 16 of 23 from the charity stripe managed to fend off the late game push by means of the freebies at the line.

Mitchell, who averaged over 30 points per game this season, ended his night with 28-points to lead all scorers in the Sectional contest. Only three other Huskies marked the book, with Vermillion finishing at

NHPhoto | DJ WATSON

Huskies Head Coach Justin Clifford delivers a late game message during a timeout of the Huskies Sectional semi-final matchup with the Morgan Raiders in late February. The Raiders eliminated the Huskies from the tournament with a 55-45 setback.

nine points, Capers (6) and Skylar Mazeroski (2).

The Huskies finish their season with a record of 1310. While still in search of a breakthrough year in terms

of team titles, Clifford and the Huskies have ran up an impressive record of 48-23 over the past three seasons, for an average of 16 wins a year during that span. The

program will lose Cale McAfee and Cruz Capers to graduation this Spring, but will return key contributors in Mitchell, Vermillion, Mazeroski, and Sam Santille.

Biddy Basketball completes week seven Harrison’s Inaugural Senior and

By ED BANKS

NH Sports Writer

JEWETT - The Jewett Wildcat Community Center completed week seven of their 2020 basketball season this past Saturday.

In week seven, six teams

announce their top scorers from the games played.

For the Spartans, Jace Violet recorded 20 points, for the Vikings Brady Hyre had 16 points, the Lakers Cooper Thompson had 13 points, and the Raiders Jaiden Pelegreen, the Mustangs Brady McAfee and

Owen Allison all had 10 points.

Grabbing the rebounds during the week were leaders Chaz Culberson of the Spartans, Brady Hyre of the Vikings, Nathan Dulkoski of the Vikings, Jaiden Pelegreen of the Raiders and William Diloreto of the Wildcats.

NHPhoto | ED BANKS

The Jewett Wildcat Community Center completed week seven of their 2020 basketball season this past Saturday. During action from the Raiders and the Knights, the Knight’s Gage Stoneking goes “MJ” in an attempt to score a pair of single digits for his team.

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Junior High Banquet draws many

By ED BANKS

NH Sports Writer

CADIZ - This past Monday in Cadiz, Harrison Central High School held its Inaugural Senior and Junior High combined Sports Banquet. The Winter Sports version of the event saw a large crowd of parents, fans and well-wishers fill the cafeteria area and then move into the home side of the gymnasium.

Assistant principal Todd Dunlap was the master of ceremonies and he introduced in order the head boys basketball coach Justin Clifford, bowling coach Bobbi Parkinson, cheerleading advisor Sunnie Ruble, head girls basketball coach Nick Yourkovich and head wrestling coach Bill Bryant. Each of the coaches provided a season overview, with a special emphasis to outstanding performers and performances.

Mr. Clifford introduced the seventh and eighth grade boys basketball teams and announced their season records. The seventh grade team had a record of 12 and 6 and the eigth grade team went 13 and 5. In addition, the seventh grade team finished third in the St. Clairsville Invitational Tournament, while the eighth grade team finished fourth.

Following an introduction of both the junior varsity team and the varsity squad, Clifford announced that John Vermillion was named District V Honorable Mention and among many other accolades that Kobe Mitchell was District V First Team, Player of the Year District V and All-State 2nd Team. Two seniors, Cruz Capers and Cale McAfee were presented Team Banners. Head bowling coach Bobbi Parkinson announced that the junior varsity boys finished 9 and 2 and the varsity girls finished 11 and 3.

Also some of the things the teams accomplished included that the girls varsity team was also OVAC Champions, Buckeye 8 Champions, first in the TCC Invite and finished

fourth in the Districts. Kamri Best was first in OVAC. The boys varsity went 15 and 2 on the season. They were second in the EOBL, Buckeye 8 Champions, TCC Champions and first at Garaway.

There were seven seniors on the squads that received banners. They were Marley Basich, Kamri Best, Court Blackburn, Nick Coffland, Jackob Hudson, Jacob Cologie and “Manni”. Cheerleader advisor and coach Sunnie Ruble first introduced the junior high cheerleaders, the junior varsity cheerleaders and the competition squad. The junior high basketball cheerleaders made it to the state competition this season. This year’s junior varsity squad was the biggest ever. The varsity cheerleaders were third in the OVAC for the third time.

Seniors on the squad were Kenna Mizer and Jessica Beard.

The cheerleaders receive donations that provided new practice mats and uniforms.

Head girls basketball coach Nick Yourkovich said that the team ended the season 2 and 21.

Junior varsity played ten twoquarter games. The year’s letter winners were First Year Letters (all Freshman)- Mackenzie Harbold, Emma Fischer, Kayln Ledger, and Maddy Butler.

Second Year Letters - McKayla Dunkle (sophomore), Audrey Corder (junior), Britton Positano (junior), Lexi Carter (senior). The team’s post season recognitions went to Honorable Mention District V - Maddy Butler and First Team District V - McKayla Dunkle. Dunkle was also AP East District third Team.

Personal accomplishments included McKayla Dunkle recorded 253 rebounds (third best single in school history), 335 points (seventh best single season in school history) and Britton Positano - had 69 assists, moving her into seventh in school history with for her career with 163. Lexi Carter was the only senior on the squad.

Head wrestling coach Bill

Bryant introduced all of the season’s wrestlers. Eight wrestlers completed the 2091-20 season.

The team performed mostly in the invitational tournaments.

They completed the season at the OVC Tournament in sixth place as a team. Two champions emerged from the competition, along with a third place finisher and a fourth place finisher.

Lucas Thomas was voted as the tournaments outstanding wrestler. Five wrestlers wrestled in in the OAC District in an attempt to qualify for State. The qualifiers were Lucas Thomas second at 205 pounds, Landen Thomas second at 172 pounds and Hunter Bittinger at 132 pounds was sixth. The State alternates were Brayden Yanok at 86lbs and Leland Lopez at 11l pounds.

In dual-meet action, the varsity wrestlers finished the season on a high note by defeating Edison 30-17. In tournament action the team was only filling 7 of 10 weight classes, and as a result roughly 4 to 5 saw tournament action. The best result came for the team was at Shadyside’s ‘Last Man Standing’, where they finished as team runners-up from a field of 13 teams. Austin Howard finished eighth at 132 pounds at the OVAC’s. In postseason action during Sectional action Justin Sampson was first at 106 pounds, Dillon Drapp was second at 229 pounds and JT Wagner was fourth at 182 pounds. All three will wrestle in the upcoming District Tournament.

Tournament alternates will be 120 pounds Servacio Lopez and 160 pounds Bryce Wade. There were five seniors involved in wrestling.

They were mat stats Alexis Jenkins, senior Guilherme Bernardes - first letter, Austin Howard - third letter, Bryce Wade - fourth letter and Hayden Wallace - fourth letter.

Following the general assembly in the gymnasium, the teams by sport, went into the individual award sessions.

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This past Monday in Cadiz, Harrison Central High School held its Inaugural Senior and Junior High combined Sports Banquet. The Winter Sports version of the event saw a large crowd of parents, fans and well-wishers fill the cafeteria area and then move into the home side of the gymnasium. Assistant principal Todd Dunlap was the evenings master of ceremonies and he introduced in order the head boys’ basketball coach Justin Clifford, bowling coach Bobbi Parkinson, cheerleading advisor Sunnie Ruble, head girls’ basketball coach Nick Yourkovich and head wrestling coach Bill Bryant, who provided a season overview, with a special emphasis to outstanding performers and performances. Pictured are the student athletes that made up the winter sports and all the soon to be graduating senior athletes.

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Harrison Hills hosts Stop The Bleed training

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com CADIZ – The students of Harrison Hills High School received a crack course in first aid and emergency response last Friday. Various members of Wheeling Hospital came to Cadiz holding lectures in the auditorium then by groups, the students retired to the cafeteria for some quick training.

Dr. James Comerci M.d. spoke to the students about wounds and what to do if they come upon someone with a puncture, or gunshot wound. Tourniquets and packing the wound were the main topic of discussion and training.

Comerci said that when applying a tourniquet that it was a myth to have to loosen it every so often.

He said the tourniquet is applied and just leave it on for the two to three hours necessary before the patient reaches professional care.

“Our goal is to get every student exposed to technique,” Comerci explained. He said they have made a point to travel the Ohio Valley to numerous schools and they’re not done yet.

“All the schools have been really receptive,” he said adding that in the past year they have been training school staff as well as drivers to learn basic first aid. The students walked out of the

Harrison Central Elementary Students of the Month for February

Renee Tarovisky RN supervises a group of students going through the process after Comerci’s lecture.

auditorium in groups to the cafeteria, which covered all the high school grades. There, nurses and doctors gave them a series of tasks using makeshift “arms” with a hole in it and teaching them to properly pack it to stop the bleeding.

Comerci said when first arriving on scene in answer to an attack the police are not stopping to treat the victims as much as they’re moving on to the perpetrator. This is where everyday people who have some experience in basic first aid can step in and treat the victims.

Congratulations to Harrison Central Elementary's February Students of the Month. Preschool, Paris Sanchez and Emma Jones, KG Malea Kelley and Bryan Reisler, first grade Callie Culbertson and Paisley White, second grade Thomas Ash and Braxton Nice, third grade Jax Triplett and Alivia Ellenbaugh, fourth grade Aubrie Moss and Katie Cumings, fifth grade Tasia McDonald and Kaitlyn Krankovich, sixth grade Sam Siragusano and Jaiden Pelegreen (not pictured).

Safety kits have also been provided to schools over the past year as well.

Other area officials were on hand such as Emergency Management Agency Director Eric Wilson to observe and help out if needed.

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Three from Harrison look towards regional competition

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com CADIZ – Last Thursday three Harrison Hills students were honored for their performance in a recent competition as part of the Academic Challenge Team.

Superintendent Dana Snider recognized the students, Adam Ripley, Jessie Modon and Nicholas Wallace who were all in attendance, for winning the regular season championship.

Two other members that were recognized, Paul Forrester and Annastasia Menapace are also on the team but were not present for the meeting. Advisor and coach, Heidi Shaw spoke of the experience the team went through stating this was her fifth year as advisor for the team. She described Ripley as the only four-year member of the team.

“He’s the first one I’ve had for

four years and he is a senior,” she explained. Modon and Wallace she said are juniors and she hoped that they would also return for their senior years as well.

“We were the winners for the season, the Academic Challenge season…for the tournament we came in third place,” Shaw told the board. “But for the season we had a record of six and one.” She said their only loss was to Edison but Harrison still had an overall better record than them. She said identical records of 6-1 were shared with St. Clairsville but Harrison beat them and that gave them the regular season championship.

Snider said she was impressed with this group as well as Shaw’s “ability to work with them and how well they do. Very proud of you.” She also expressed her wish to see the competition continue in the future.

“...They have just come together, such a great group. They were so fun to work with [and] good sense of humors,” Shaw said. She explained the process where it was described as similar to the game show Jeopardy. Three rounds are completed where contestants field questions on American and English Literature, math, world history, fine arts and geography for example. The lightning round consisted of 10 questions where they have only four seconds to answer them.

Shaw said the regional tournament will be held at the Eastern Gateway College on April 18.

Also, Snider announced that the school had received a grant that would go towards Camp Muskingum for sixth graders. She said the money would be received this week where the youngsters would be attending a three-day

camp. Snider said she’s already received commitments from staff and teachers to act as chaperones to attend as well.

“So we’re looking forward to that and I’m hearing good results from parents also…” Snider said where she added that the board had also been thanked for bringing the camp back into play. She said the camp would be in April prior to Easter.

Snider said the school was also working towards obtaining two other grants with one being on literacy (Comprehensive Literacy State Development) covering elementary and the high school level. The second grant would cover school climate but is covering only the elementary level, which is good for $5,000.

“The state’s opening up a lot of different monies to help kids,” Snider told the board.

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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, OH 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 Burger Night every Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. build your own burger (angus beef chuck burgers). Dine in or carry out. Open to the public. 740-942-3764. Thank you for your support!

AMERICAN LEGION Cadiz Post 34, holds its monthly regular meetings on the third 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 p.m. For families in need, please call (740) 942-4300.

SCIO AMERICAN LEGION Wednesday wings from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. every week until further notice.

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 740942-2027.

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.

NEW RUMLEY United Methodist Church is sponsoring two Fellowship Meals each month served in their church Fellowship Hall.

A luncheon meal is served on the second Tuesday of each month from Noon-1 p.m. and a dinner meal on the fourth Thursday of each month from 5-6 p.m. There is no cost for any of the Fellowship meals and everyone is welcome.

CADIZ AMERICAN Legion Euchre Tournament every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign in starts at 6:30 p.m. Tournament begins at 7 p.m. More info call 740-942-3764.

GRIEF SUPPORT Group every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Deersville United Methodist Church (Main Street) starting March 5. Contact Pastor Mike Cunningham at 740-945-3000 or Joy Miles at 740-6583633.

FIRST CHURCH of Christ Soup and Sandwich lunch every second Tuesday of the month. Eat in or carry out. Time is 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Donation accepted. Church is located at 139 N. Main Street, Cadiz.

OLIVE BRANCH Outreach FREE community dinner every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. at 201 South Main Street, Cadiz.

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

BOWERSTON PUBLIC Library – Join us in “A Universe of Stories” this summer during our summer reading program. We will be reading books, playing games and making crafts. Infants through kids entering kindergarten for story time and grades 1-6 for summer reading club.

Both clubs meet on Thursdays in June from 3 to 4 p.m. Call the library for more info at 740-269-8531.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE Prevention Coalition, a group of diverse people collaborating to help reduce the abuse of legal and illegal drugs in Harrison County. Third Wednesdays, Noon-1 PM, County Government Center (538 N. Main St., Cadiz). Info: 740.942.8823.

PUSKARICH PUBLIC Library Board of trustees has set meeting dates for 2020. Regular monthly meetings will be held the second Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. at the main library at 200 E. Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT Group will be held the first Thursday of every month at the Harrison Community Hospital Resource Room, 951 East Market Street, Cadiz from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

THISWEEK EVENTS BREAKFAST AT St. James A.M.E. Church, 300 East Market Street, Cadiz will be held on March 7 from 8 a.m.- noon. The menu will be scrambled eggs, three pancakes and three sausages for $6.

Sausage gravy and biscuits for $2. Orange juice and coffee available.

Sponsored by The Gospel Expressions.

HOMEMADE LASAGNA Dinner - Jewett Volunteer Fire Dept March, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Includes salad bar, bread, dessert & beverage - $10 for Adult $6 for Child. *note there will be no dinner in April – our regular dinner date falls on Easter Sunday*

UPCOMINGEVENTS SENIOR EXPRESS CLUB, join Sunnyslope Care Center for a free exciting road trip on March 13. Stop #1: 9 a.m. Coffee and donuts with a quick tour of Sunnyslope Care Center. Stop #2 All Aboard! Bus leaves immediately following tour and returns at 4 p.m.. Stop #3 Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen in Mt. Hope, lunch and various other sights along the way. R.S.V.P. to Jodi or Ashley at 740-269-8001 before March 6th. Seating is limited, first 10 to respond are guaranteed a spot. Comfortable shoes a must as walking is required.

BREAKFAST WITH the Sheriff- Join Harrison County Sheriff Joe Myers for a breakfast buffet fundraiser on March 14, 2020, from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Scio Fire House. Buffet will include pancakes, sausage patties, hash browns, biscuits, sausage gravy and drink. Donations accepted at the door. Sponsored and provided by the Committee to Re-elect Joe Myers Sheriff, Sue Myers, Treasurer.

PANCAKE AND Sausage breakfast will be held March 14 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Unionport in the Wayne Township Community Center (in the old Unionport school). The menu will feature pancakes and sausage, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy and biscuits, breakfast rolls, juice, tea and coffee. The cost is by donation.

THE HOPEDALE United Methodist Church will hold a Rigatoni Dinner, March 15, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the church, 235 Church St. Hopedale. Dinner includes, Rigatoni, meatballs, salad, dessert and drink. Donations only please. Take out available: 740-937-2844.

Please submit items by noon Tuesday to: 144 South Main Street, Cadiz, OH 43907 or fax to (740) 942-4667.

Items may also be sent by e-mail to: newsroom@harrisonnewsherald.com We reserve the right to edit for space.

Saturday, March 7, 2020

CBA readies for recognition banquet The Cadiz Business Association announced it is preparing for the 22nd annual Cadiz Community Recognition Banquet to be held on Saturday, April 18, at The Vineyard 22 in Cadiz, OH. This event honors people who have impacted the Cadiz community in a positive way in several categories.

At the event, The CBA will present their awards for Organization of the Year, Business of the Year, and the

Tony Pietragelo Memorial Beautification Award. The Cadiz Woman’s Civic Club will present their Community Service Award, the Sally Buffalo Park Board gives an Award of Excellence. The Harrison NewsHerald selects the Citizen’s Choice Award from nominations from the public, and the Cadiz Lions Club announces its choice for Cadiz Citizen of the Year.

Tickets are $35 per person and

are for sale at the Harrison County Visitors Center, Orme’s Hardware, PNC Bank, Nancy’s Flowers & Gifts and Utica Safety Apparel.

Tickets are available for purchase March 3, 2020 through April 3.

Be sure to secure your tickets as soon as possible. They expect a large turnout and only have 100 seats available. For further information, contact Nancy Davis 740-942-2955

HCH seminar addresses caring for newly born CADIZ — A continuing education program at Harrison Community Hospital (HCH) will address Caring for the Newly Born.

The free session will be held 6-

8:30 p.m. March 25 in the HCH cafeteria. Dinner will be provided.

Presenting the seminar will be RNs Bobbie Stenger and Deborah Blackstone. Two

continuing nursing education credits will be offered.

For more information, or for reservations, call Bev Lengyel at 740-942-6206 or blengyel@wheelinghospital.org.

Groundbreaking set for Indian Creek Schools WINTERSVILLE — Groundbreaking ceremonies will be held in anticipation of two new schools and a refurbished building within the Indian Creek Local School District.

Superintendent Dr. T.C. Chappelear said a joint event will be held March 25 at 6 p.m. at the Indian Creek High School gym to mark upcoming construction projects for the new ICHS building and Cross Creek Elementary in Wintersville plus renovations at Hills Elementary School in Mingo Junction. Local officials will be on hand to commemorate the occasion and the public is welcome to attend.

"We will have information on the projects and timelines and a celebration on the start of the projects, and then we will finish with a ceremonial shovel turn," Dr. Chappelear commented.

Refreshments will also be provided for the festivities and Dr. Chappelear said it was an incredible time for the Indian Creek community.

"It's exciting," he said. "It's coming up on two years that we began the process and there's a

lot of planning that goes into it.

Time flies at one point but then it also seems like a long time ago."

The next step is to accept bids for all three projects which should be completed by March 19. Officials are working to finalize the guaranteed maximum price and incorporate all necessary amenities into the structures while also remaining within budget. Dr. Chappelear said actual ground should be broken at all three sites this April and the Wintersville campus will be abuzz with activity. The new high school will be located next to Kettlewell Memorial Stadium and the current ICHS, Wintersville Elementary School and stadium will remain operational for much of the construction period. Leaders are reviewing the traffic pattern on campus to ensure public safety and project efficiency.

"Fencing will go up around the new high school site and temporary construction buildings and you're going to start to see ground being moved," he continued. "The two schools will remain

operational within proximity of the construction.

I've emphasized that a lot of patience and flexibility will be needed."

Cross Creek Elementary will be formed at Indian Creek's central office property on Bantam Ridge Road and a portion of the present structure will be razed over the next few weeks to create an access road for that project. Additionally, Hills will undergo an estimated $10 million renovation and will receive new windows, roofing and classrooms as well as plumbing, heating and cooling upgrades. The two new sites will be constructed simultaneously while renovations at Hills will be concurrent.

Sol Harris/Day Architecture Inc. of North Canton is completing designs for the new high school and elementary buildings as well as the updates at Hills. The estimated $63 million project is being done in collaboration with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission and the buildings should be ready for Fall of 2021.

Dr. Chappelear said d the older school buildings will be razed during the Spring of 2022.

MEETINGS & NOTICES

CV Board of Education meeting The Conotton Valley regular Board of Education meeting for March 19th has been moved to the following Thursday, March 26. The time is still 7 p.m. and the meeting will still be held at Conotton Valley High School.

They will still be holding the special Board of Education meeting this Friday, March 6 at 7 a.m. at the Admin. Office.

There will be a Personnel Committee meeting at 6:15 p.m. prior to the 7 p.m.

Board meeting on March 26.

Submit your meeting or event to us by noon on Wednesday call us at 740-942-2118

Upcoming blood drives American Red Cross upcoming blood drives at Scott Memorial Church in Cadiz.

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CLASSIFIEDS Another trial on the horizon, meth defendant back in court

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HELP WANTED The Cadiz Union Cemetery will be accepting letters of consideration for seasonal help. Letters must include all pertinent information: Deadline for written application is March 27, 2020 at 3:00 pm and may be mailed to PO Box 133 or left at the Cemetery Office at 274 Charleston St. Cadiz.

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CADIZ – For years Harrison County saw little of anything resembling a trial until Matthew Dowdel was tried and convicted in 2015 for the murder of Joseph Strother. A corporate trial several years ago followed then a jury trial last year was followed by two trials just two weeks ago-a bench and jury trial. Now it may be Roderick Cowans turn.

Cowans is facing not only two misdemeanor charges of resisting arrest and domestic violence but also assault on a police officer, a felony of the fourth degree. An offer had been made by the state and made public at Cowans’ request on Tuesday through his attorney, Travis Collins.

The offer was six months at the Eastern Ohio Correction plus two years of Community Based Control (CBC) sanctions. But as of the end of Tuesday’s working day the offer was rescinded, according to Assistant Prosecutor Jeffrey Bruzzese as Cowans refused the offer. During the hearing Cowans chose to speak to the court with concerns over charges that were first made in county court but after a grand jury indictment, an offer made through that court and those circumstances

without an attorney in the past.

“The offer has been made up here (common pleas court), it’s the only offer that is relevant because the posture of this case is the posture of this case,” Bruzzese explained clearly irritated. “We are where we are because of things Mr. Cowans has said, things Mr. Cowans has done and it’s his fault and his fault entirely that he was arrested, indicted and is sitting here today. So I don’t even want to hear whatever nonsense he might have to tell this court today.”

Judge Hervey then addressed the situation acknowledging that the case, which began in misdemeanor court where a different offer was made. But he told Cowans that the court nor the jury would consider that circumstance and only consider the facts of the case.

Cowans, against the advice of Collins, then stood and addressed the court thanking the judge for being patient and apologizing for the delays. Then cited what he was offered in county court, which was “time served” plus a $250 fine and “obstruction of justice.”

“That was the only charge I was facing,” Cowans said adding that another charge was dropped. “And then because the state didn’t have a case downstairs I get indicted?”

Cowans told Hervey he only wanted

this on the record but then asked, “Is this justice?”

Hervey explained that the state has the right to “evaluate a case and bring more charges,” when it comes to misdemeanor charges where there is no plea bargain. He said a grand jury looked at the charges and brought back these indictments, which is the reason Cowans is now standing in common pleas court.

Cowans trial date is set for April 1 and if convicted, faces up to 18 months at the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction for just the felony charge.

Also, the arrest of Felicia Castorani back in December where she was taken into custody after being caught with 15 grams of meth hidden inside a doll, was in court for a preliminary hearing. Castorani was in a wheelchair after an altercation in jail where she had her leg broken.

Her attorney, Paul Kelley argued for her to be released on her own recognizance but Bruzzese objected to the motion stating Castorani was facing jail if convicted. An April 14 trial date was re-set for a pre-trial hearing and Judge Hervey stated he would consider an O.R. bond accompanied with an ankle monitor.

But in the meantime Castorani was wheeled back to jail.

Har. Comm. Hospital sees major uptick in ER, inpatient volumes CADIZ — In the first four months of fiscal 2020, Harrison Community Hospital (HCH) has experienced a significant increase in its Emergency Room and inpatient volumes.

Compared to the same time last year, ER has seen a 15 percent increase, while the inpatient volume has jumped 53 percent.

HCH Administrator Tony Martinelli attributes the increases to a shift in Belmont County patients who previously relied on the now-shuttered East Ohio Regional Hospital, and a general awareness of the increased level of services offered by the Cadiz-based hospital.

“We have been upping the number of

physicians, hours and specialties seen here at Harrison,” Martinelli said. “And it’s evidenced by the higher level of traffic through our doors. It’s also a testament to the trust the community continues to place in our hospital, which has been proudly serving residents for 50 years.”

Also experiencing a significant increase in usage is the Hopedale Fire Department. Chief Mark Marchetta said 2019 was the busiest year on record, with the department responding to 1,459 emergency calls.

With Hopedale’s emergency responses increasing, so are the number of patients being transported to HCH. In 2016, Hopedale averaged less than two

transports to HCH per month. So far in 2020, Hopedale is averaging 25 transports monthly.

Ohio’s Department of Public Safety has just released a report comparing EMS emergency calls over several years.

The January 2020 addition of Safer Ohio states that the number of EMS emergency calls in Ohio has increased from 993,784 in 2013 to 1,649,210 in 2018, or 66 percent.

The State of Ohio, Department of Public Safety has just released a report comparing EMS emergency calls over several years. The January 2020 addition of Safer Ohio states that the number of EMS emergency calls in Ohio has increased from 993,784 in

2013 to 1,649,210 in 2018. That is a 66 percent increase.

Harrison County has experienced a 52 percent increase in EMS emergency calls since 2015. The majority of EMS emergency calls take place where larger populations and businesses are located.

Cadiz Township including the Village of Cadiz, Green Township including the Village of Hopedale, and North Township including the Village of Scio are among the largest populations in Harrison County and have the most EMS emergency calls.

Martinelli said, “With the increase in call volumes to our ER, we are grateful to all of the EMS departments who take such good care of the residents of Harrison County and beyond.”

Peoples Bancorp completes merger with Consumers in January

By ESTHER MCCOY NH Contributor

DILLONVALE – Since 1903, Peoples Bancorp of Mount Pleasant has developed a reputation for outstanding customer service and community commitment in the area. They served the Tri-State area of Jefferson, Harrison and Belmont counties for these many (3:7,14) ---------------------------------- years and the banks’ base has extended into counties in Ohio and West Virginia.

On Oct. 17, 2019, Consumers BRUNER LAND COMPANY, INC. Bancorp Inc. and Peoples Bancorp of (740) 630-6724 or (740) 685-8138 Mount Pleasant Inc. jointly announced www.brunerland.com that at a special meeting of shareholders “Owner Financing Available” held two days before that this had All mineral rights reserved brought about an adoption of a merger CARROLL CO: Rose Twp., 48.5 acres, near Tappan of Peoples with and into Consumers.

Lake, $189,900. Near Carrollton, Clay Rd. The merger was completed in early HARRISON CO: Archer Twp., 6.8 acres, open & wooded, January, according to Ralph J. Lober II, $34,900. Hanover Ridge Rd. Other lots available.

CPA, president and chief executive officer.

JEFFERSON CO: Saline Twp., 20 acres, $54,900. Near With completion of the merger, the Steubenville, CR 51 (Hollow Rock Rd) two banking companies now create a bank with about $637 million in total assets, providing banking services in 18

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE SHERIFF SALE OF REAL ESTATE: THE STATE OF OHIO, HARRISON COUNTY Bayview Loan Servicing N.A. 4425 Ponce De Leon 5th Floor Coral Bagles, FL 33146 Plaintiff, vs.

Billy Schmitz, ET AL 49359 Main St. Harrisville, OH 43974 Defendant, Case # 2019-0078-CVE In pursuance of an order of sale received February 4, 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 23, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

The second auction shall be held on April 6, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.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 $1,635.38.

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 $1,500.00 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 PP#: 28-0000020.000 and 280000021.000 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 18, Page 923 Legal Description can be found at the Harrison County Recorder’s Office.

E. Peter Costello, Esquire Plaintiff’s attorney Ronald J. Myers, Sheriff (2:22,29,3:7) ---------LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR BOND RELEASE CCU Coal and Construction, LLC PERMIT NUMBER D-2315 PHASE 3, MINING YEAR: 6

would not be made available to a jury, according to Judge T. Shawn Hervey.

“Your honor I’m going to object to this whatever this is,” Bruzzese spoke up in answer to Cowans’ questions and his inquiries towards the prosecutor’s office and whether they are aware of the circumstances in county court.

“Something that may or may not have been said outside of this courtroom prior to an indictment is wholly irrelevant. And it’s inappropriate for Mr. Cowans to even try to get into it,” Bruzzese continued. “The fact is these charges are in this court now, they’re on my desk now. If he’s going to plead it’s going to be to a felony and that’s the end of it. Today’s the day, I want to know today.”

Bruzzese continued by reminding the court that this case has dragged on with Cowans being granted several continuances, which included his attempts to obtain an attorney where eventually he retained Collins.

“This defendant has taken us through enough games…” Bruzzese said revealing that his patience has worn thin while describing the various stages of Cowans’ decisions of getting an attorney, to representing himself, to appearing

PHASE 2, MINING YEARS: 7, 8 & 9 PHASE 1, MINING YEAR: 11 DATE PERMIT ISSUED: 3/31/2008 CCU Coal and Construction, LLC, P.O. Box 1027, Coshocton, Ohio, 43812, is requesting following Bond Releases for land affected by coal mine and reclamation permit D-2315, located in Sections 2, 3, 8, 9 & 15, Wheeling Township, Belmont County, and Sections 10, 11, 16 & 17, Shortcreek Township, Harrison County.

Year 6, Phase 3 Successful reclamation was completed on 126.9 acres in October 2019, in accordance with the approved reclamation plan. $47,587.50 bond is on deposit, of which $47,587.50 is sought to be released.

Year 7, Phase2 Resoiling and Revegetation was completed on 136.4 acres in November 2018, in accordance with the approved reclamation plan. $170,500.00 bond is on deposit, of which $119,350.00 is sought to be released.

Year 8, Phase 2 Resoiling and Revegetation was completed on 90.9 acres in November 2018, in accordance with the approved reclamation plan. $113,625.00 bond is on deposit, of which $79,537.50 is sought to be released.

Year 9, Phase 2 Resoiling and Revegetation was completed on 112.3 acres in October 2019, in accordance with the approved reclamation plan. $140,375.00 bond is on deposit, of which $98,262.50 is sought to be released.

Year 11, Phase 1 Backfilling and Grading was completed on 2.8 acres in August 2019, in accordance with the approved reclamation plan. $7,000.00 bond is on deposit, of which $3,500.00 is sought to be released.

Written objections, comments, or requests for a bond release conference may be submitted to the Chief, Division of Mineral Resources Management, 2045 Morse Road, Building H, Columbus, Ohio 43229-6693, Attn: Bonding Section, in accordance with paragraph (F)(6) of Revised Code Section 1513.16. Written objections or requests for bond release conferences must be filed with the Chief within 30 days after the last date of this publication.

(2:22,29,3:7,14) ---------LEGAL NOTICE The Board of County Commissioners of Harrison County will receive sealed bids to supply the following materials to conform to specifications

locations throughout Carroll, Columbiana, Jefferson, Stark, Summit and Wayne counties.

“Jefferson, Harrison, and Belmont Counties and adjacent areas are entering into a time of exciting growth and economic opportunity. The merger of Consumers and Peoples National is graphic evidence of that,” Robert C. Hargrave, Peoples National Bank’s chairman and CEO said. “I believe our merger with Consumers will continue the personalized service our customers have grown to expect while providing a wider range of banking services and products. The growth in our community will be greatly assisted by the larger lending limits of Consumers.”

A bit of information about Consumers shows that it is a holding company with assets of about $565 million whose common stock is traded on the OTCQX Best Market Consumers and operates 15 million full-service locations and one loan production office in Carroll, Columbiana, Jefferson, Stark, Summit and Wayne counties in Ohio. Peoples is a bank holding company with about

set forth by the Harrison County Engineer, until 10:00 am, March 11, 2020 at which time they will be opened and publicly read.

1. Ashes 2. Asphalt Concrete 3. Gasoline and Fuel Oil 4. Ice Control Grits 5. Limestone 6. Ready-Mix Concrete 7. Sand and Gravel 8. Bituminous Asphalt Emulsions 9. Propane Specifications and bidding forms are available at the office of the Harrison County Engineer located at 100 West Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.

Bids are to be received at the Harrison County Commissioner's Office at 100 West Market Street in Cadiz, Ohio 43907.

The Harrison County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids.

BY ORDER OF THE HARRISON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DON BETHEL PAUL COFFLAND DALE NORRIS (2:22,29,3:7) ----------

Trustees will accept bids until Friday, March 13th 2020. Bids will be opened on Monday, March 16th 2020 at the Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees at 38465 Brushyfork Road, Cadiz, Ohio 43907 at 7:00 pm. All bids should be clearly marked as “Mowing Tractor”. Tractor must meet the following minimum specifications: •115hp (Engine) •4 or 6 cylinder engine w/ minimum of 4.6 liter •2014 model year or newer •4 wheel drive •Cab w/heat and air conditioning •38 inch rear tires •Minimum tractor weight of 12000# •Mid mount mowing boom w/ 48 or 60 inch rotary head •Minimum 20’ reach •All necessary counter weight included.

•Power shuttle/Power shift •2000 hour maximum Nottingham Twp Trustees reserve the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Please mail all bids to: Nottingham Township % Carol Heavilin, Fiscal Officer 81199 Redeye Rd Freeport OH 43973 (2:29,3:7) ---------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 Proposed Issuance of Permit to Install Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District Facility Description: Wastewater ID #: 1315620 Date of Action: 02/24/2020 This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC. Project: Tappan Lake Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project Location: 33315 Cadiz Dennison Rd, Franklin Twp Proposed Issuance of NPDES Permit MWCD - Tappan Lake Marina 33315 Cadiz-Dennison Rd, Scio, OH Facility Description: Wastewater-State Facility

Public Notice

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Columbus, Ohio Division of Construction Management Legal Copy Number: 200172 Sealed proposals will be accepted from pre-qualified bidders at the ODOT Office of Contracts until 10:00 a.m. on March 26, 2020. Project 200172 is located in Harrison County, SR 519-06.78 and is a TWO LANE RESURFACING project. The date set for completion of this work shall be as set forth in the bidding proposal. Plans and Specifications are on file in the Department of Transportation.

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LEGAL NOTICE Ordinance No. 2020-02: The Cadiz Village is considering Ordinance No. 2020-02 which is an ordinance approving the plan of operation and gas governance for the Village of Cadiz Natural Gas Aggregation Program.

Any person wishing to review this ordinance and any ancillary documents may do so at the Municipal Building, at the clerk's office, during regular business hours.

(2:29,3:7) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE The Nottingham Township Trustees are requesting bids for a used Boom Arm Mowing Tractor.

$72 million in assets. Its branches are located in Mount Pleasant, Dillonvale and Adena.

In a letter with Consumers National Bank being the contact, it was announced that the bank received the Top Community Bank Lender Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Cleveland District Office for the fourth consecutive year.

It recognized the outstanding performance in making SBA7(a) and SBA Express loans during the SBS fiscal year of 2019, ranking first among community banks in the 28 northern Ohio counties served by the Cleveland SBA office. Their programs and the support provided by the staff in the Cleveland District Office helped in meeting the growing demand.

“We are happy to have a strong partner like the Small Business Administration to assist our customers.

Nationwide, community banks originate over 50% of small business loans, SBA programs and the support of staff in the Cleveland District Office help us meet the demand,” Lober explained.

Receiving Water: Tappan Lake ID #: 0PP00089*AD Date of Action: 03/02/2020 antidegradation

“This award recognizes Consumers’ sustained efforts of providing credit to small businesses in urban and rural markets. They do a great job using the SBA loan programs to support new and growing businesses,” Gil Goldberg, district director of the SMA Cleveland office said “We are pleased to win this award for the fourth year in a row,” Scott Dodds, Consumers National Bank’s senior loan officer said.

J.W. Parkinson, a long time member of Peoples BancCorp of Mount Pleasant, said, “Banks are changing.

Young people now don’t want to bother with checks and going to a banking facility to deposit money, they do their banking through the instrument in their hands. Within a minute or less, a transaction is done. We believe in giving back to the community. We buy at the county fair livestock sales and help the young people who raised their livestock exhibit as well as make ourselves known. We want to invest locally, as in schools and hospitals. We want to make ourselves known.”

(3:7) ---------LEGAL NOTICE Sealed bids will be received by the Fiscal Officer, Puskarich Public Library, 200 E Market St, Cadiz OH 43907 until 12 noon local time on Mar 31, 2020, when they will be publicly opened and read, for all labor, material and services necessary for the Puskarich Public Library Renovation Project, based on Contract Documents prepared by HBM Architects. Direct all questions to Tim Neufer (216.241.1100 x118); tneufer@hbmarchitects.com.

Contract Documents may be examined at Builder’s Exchange (www.bxohio.com), McGraw Hill C o n s t r u c t i o n / D o d g e (www.construction.com), and Reed Construction Data (www.reedconstructiondata.com).

Contract Documents may be purchased from Canton City Blueprint Inc, 800 Market Ave North, Suite 420, Canton OH 44702 (330.456.8164; http://cantoncityblueprint.com) for cost plus shipping.

All bids must include a Bid Guaranty as described in the Instructions to Bidders; Ohio prevailing wage rates are required.

Pre-bid meeting: Mar 13, 2020 at 2 pm at Puskarich Public Library, 200 E Market St, Cadiz OH 43907.

No bid may be withdrawn within 60 days after the date of the bid opening.

Puskarich Public Library reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject any or all bids, and investigate bidder responsibility.

(3:7) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE Deadline for removal of Christmas Decorations from graves at the Cadiz Union Cemetery is March 15, 2020.

After that date, the decorations will be removed and discarded.

(3:7,14) --------PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Cadiz 2019 Annual Financial Report is complete and available to view at the Clerk Treasurer's office 128 Court Street, Cadiz ,Ohio M-F 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

(3:7) ---------LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF

NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNITIZATION MASTERS EAST HN MON UNIT HARRISON COUNTY, 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 Masters East HN Mon Unit to occur on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at 2045 Morse Road, Building F, Conference Room F1 (First Floor Conference Room), Columbus, Ohio 43229. EAP seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/Point Pleasant Formation covering the Masters East HN Mon Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Section 17, Township 12N, Range 6W, Stock Township; Sections 17 and 18, Township 12N, Range 6W, North Township; Sections 19, 20, and 24, Township 12N, Range 6W, Monroe Township; and Sections 25, 26, 27, and 33, Township 13N, Range 6W, Monroe Township, all in Harrison County, Ohio. The surface location for the Masters East HN Mon Unit will be located in Section 19, Township 13N, Range 6W, Monroe Township, Harrison County, Ohio, on Parcel 15-0000225.000.

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, March 7, 2020. The date of last publication is Saturday, March 28, 2020.

Dated: Saturday, March 7, 2020 Applicant EAP’s contact information: EAP Ohio, LLC Attn: Matt Buckles 5847 San Felipe, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77057 (346) 320-1675 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 .

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