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Harrison County confirms first COVID-19 case

By JD LONG

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CADIZ – Late Wednesday evening the Harrison County Health Department confirmed the first COVID-19 case for the county. Up until Wednesday Harrison was just one of three remaining counties in the state that had no confirmed cases.

Harrison County Health Administrator Garen Rhome released a statement revealing the individual was a male “in his 30s.”

“He has been self-isolating and recovering in his home since becoming symptomatic. Close contacts of this individual have already been identified and contacted by the health department. They have been advised to self-quarantine in their home(s) and monitor for any symptoms,” he said per the press release.

“The health department will be in constant contact with the isolated individual and the identified close contacts. The Health Department will

not be releasing any additional demographic information relating to this case to protect the privacy of the individual during this time of illness.”

As Rhome has said all along he suspected the virus had already been in the county and this announcement came as no surprise as he felt it was inevitable. He said this individual “did the right things” when testing positive, and Rhome emphasized that this person “stayed home.”

“From our perspective in Harrison County we’re getting results much faster than we were say, two weeks ago,” Rhome explained. He added that this positive test result was returned within 24 hours after testing.

“We have been planning and preparing to respond to cases when they occur. We have community interventions in place that are designed to slow the transmission in our community while lessening the impact.

Our main goal is to isolate those who are ill and identify close contacts,” Rhome explained.

Rhome, in his weekly update to the Harrison County Commissioners stated that three people are being monitored but not all are related to the one confirmed case.

“There’s always been a state of monitoring quarantined individuals over the last month or so,” Rhome said.

“We’ve always at least had somebody on the books for that.” He also explained the difference between isolation, which is being ill versus quarantining, which is someone who is monitored for possible symptoms who have been in contact with someone ill.

The hospital surge, or medical staff being overrun with COVID-19 patients, is what Rhome and others are concerned about and have hammered the public over for weeks. The social distancing and stay-at-home orders must be followed to get past this crisis hopefully sooner rather than later.

Rhome also said it may come to the point where anyone who wants a test can get one but couldn’t say if that would come “any time soon.” He said

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they are still reserving tests for the hospitalized, or the sickest and the hospital workers for example.

Commissioner Don Bethel asked how can business and, in particular government business, be opened up again without testing for everyone.

Rhome said it was a fine line legislatures are having to walk but said it could be a “slow opening” in different areas of business perhaps.

Rhome also touched on Tuesday’s order handed down by Ohio Director of Health Amy Acton where it states local health departments must provide the name and address to dispatchers of COVID-19 patients.

Symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. Symptoms appear within 14 days of being exposed to an infection. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), COVID-19 spreads primarily through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Those at high risk for illness of COVID-19 are those over 60 with

chronic illness or weakened immune system. To prevent the spread of disease, the Harrison County Health Department encourages everyone to follow these effective practices: - Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

- Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer only if soap and water are not available.

- Avoid touching your eyes nose and mouth. • Cover your cough in those with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.

- Avoid contact with sick people.

- Stay home if you are sick.

- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces (doorknobs, light switches, keyboards etc.) This is a rapidly evolving situation.

Information is being shared as it becomes available on the Harrison County Health Department Facebook page and website at www.harrisonpublichealth.org. Other web sites available: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus and: www.coronavirus.ohio.gov.

Board of Elections sees spike in voter applications

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com HARRISON COUNTY - The Harrison County Board of Elections is seeing a rise in requests for voter applications according to Deputy Director Abigail Klamert. She said applicants have totaled around 2,100 with still two weeks left before the April 28 voting deadline.

Klamert said voters who mail their ballots in will have to have them post marked by April 27 but can still turn them in on April 28 if physically handing them in to the office in the

Government Center at: 538 N. Main Street, Suite B in Cadiz.

Also, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is urging voters to send in their ballots as soon as possible.

“As Ohio responded to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak, Gov. DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton ordered in-person polling locations closed on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. As a result, the Ohio General Assembly extended the 2020 Ohio primary election until Tuesday, April 28, 2020

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Truck slides off 646, driver escapes injury

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com HARRISON COUNTY – A male driver of a Saddle Creek Farms 18wheeler swerved to avoid an oncoming truck and skidded off the side of Ohio 646 Tuesday morning. The driver said he was not speeding, which Ohio Highway State Patrol (OHSP) trooper

Emilee Petric, owner of the Rayland Dairy Queen, dressed up as the Easter Bunny and rode her horse through the streets of Rayland, Tiltonsville and Yorkville to distribute tokens for DQ Dilly Bars. She is pictured on Main Street in Rayland. Admirers of the horse are Rilee and Cameron Dutton of Rayland. Emilee's daughter, Mihaela, is a Cloverbud member of the Town and Country 4-H Club. The DQ windows were decorated for Ohio 4-H Week. They were one of the 10 winners and had famous inventors pictured.

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The accident happened approximately a mile or two from the Apex Landfill, not far from the Jefferson County line.

No skid marks were seen on the road but a large gash was seen to the side and into the embankment where the truck came to rest on all four wheels,

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An 18-wheeler drove off the side of Ohio 646 Tuesday morning with the driver escaping injuries. He was also able to keep his truck from rolling over as it skidding down a steep ravine clipping several power lines along the way. AEP was on the scene to do the repairs.

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State audit finds former airport authority employee liable

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com

CADIZ – Former Treasurer for the Harrison County Airport Authority (HCAA) pleaded guilty to theft in office back in early December in Harrison County Common Pleas Court.

Now a state audit was just released this week revealing exactly what Tonya Burgess stole from the HCAA, which came to a total of $6,063.

“This is kind of an old story,” Commissioner Paul Coffland began to explain when the commissioners were asked about the recent findings of the state auditor regarding the Tonya Burgess case this Wednesday.

“They knew it happened, they didn’t know how much,” Commissioner Don Bethel stated regarding the state’s audit for 2016-17. “A lot of this stuff

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From PG | 1 and converted to a vote-by-mail election,” per LaRose’s statement released this week.

LaRose released some numbers stating over 1.2 million Ohioans requested mail-in ballots with a little more than 712,000 already casting a ballot.

"It is absolutely crucial that Ohioans get their vote-by-mail requests in right away so there is

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“That’s some driving skills,” the driver, who was unhurt was heard saying. He said his wheel caught the shoulder on the side while traveling east and from there the truck just kept on sliding towards

was done stealthily, I hate to say,” Bethel said while admitting the commissioners didn’t know that much about the details of the case till the recent audit was released.

“And to be quite honest, she wasn’t at the beginning, wasn’t a cooperative witness in terms of saying how much was taken, how much they were talking about, and even trying to deceive in a certain capacity,” Bethel explained, to which HCAA President Dave Hamilton agreed when contacted this week.

“Well she was cooperating she just wasn’t cooperating truthfully until she was backed into a corner and had no other choice but to cooperate…”

Bethel stated.

“Well yeah originally, she was trying to cover up,” Hamilton said. “She, you know basically

took that money.” He said Burgess started working for the HCAA approximately in 2014 and explained that the state audits the HCAA every two years and “that’s how we were alerted.” Hamilton had no comment on anything further.

Bethel began explaining the relationship with organizations that involve volunteer help and the difficulty to maintain vigilance in all facets, especially finances.

“You don’t want to throw them under the bus for not monitoring everything when the only employee in the entire committee is the one that’s taking money…”

Bethel explained. “It’s easy for us to say, ‘well it needs to be monitored.’

Well, you’re dealing with volunteers and you can’t throw these volunteers under the bus,” though he acknowledged there

enough time for county boards of elections to process applications and the postal service to deliver the ballots," said LaRose. "This is an unprecedented situation, and thanks to our tireless, bipartisan election officials and over 130 partners across Ohio, we're doing everything in our power to provide voters their opportunity to be heard. Voters need to go to VoteOhio.gov so they can utilize that opportunity and get their ballot request in today."

Commissioners table bid, surpasses estimate

the ravine. Rescue units from Unionport and Hopedale answered the call.

The top of the truck also caught several power lines prompting AEP to send a truck to do the repairs, though no lines actually looked like they were cut. OHSP said the driver could be cited for failure to control but his investigation was still ongoing.

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com

CADIZ – Pavement-marking bids were up for exposure at Wednesday’s Harrison County Commissioner’s meeting but only one bid was submitted.

Commissioner Paul Coffland opened a folder that contained an enormous set of papers containing a bid from Oglesby Construction Inc. of Norwalk.

The amount of the bid was for $196,150, which Coffland noted was more than what the engineer’s office had estimated.

The work is to engulf nearly 149 miles of county roads.

Coffland stated that the engineer’s office estimate was for $167,934, a difference of $28,216. The commissioners

needs to be responsibility there but in the end noted how Burgess was found out and her actions were caught.

Burgess, 43, pleaded guilty Dec. 3 of 2019 to theft in office, a felony of the fourth degree.

And according to the state’s findings Burgess wrote a $4,000 check to a contractor that did not exist.

“The former Treasurer ultimately admitted that the contractor did not exist and that these checks were cashed by the Treasurer for personal use,” according to the report.

Restitution in the amount of $3,000 was ordered and was paid on Feb. 11, 2020. An additional $280 she reimbursed herself was revealed for expenses she paid on behalf of the HCAA but the report states that the voucher packet “did not contain receipts” to show that Burgess

tabled the bid for further review.

Also covered was Resolution (11-20) involving Harrison County Department of Jobs & Family Services for use of a credit card “for specific purposes,” which is a first for them. “…Have or will approve and adopt a policy governing the usage of the credit card and appropriate oversight controls,” as read by Coffland. He continued reading where it stated the card was for the “procurement of goods and or services for which Harrison County Department of Jobs & Family Services has appropriated funds in its annual appropriations budget.” The commissioners approved the

had paid for the items.

The report also states that Burgess paid herself a $10 raise retroactively when actual meeting minutes provided no mention of a retroactive raise.

The total for this was $769 and was also to be paid under an approved payment plan.

Further findings resulted in two separate rent payments for hangar space paid by the HCAA president in the amount of $225. But the HCAA account showed no deposit for that amount for that time period. In addition to all this, Burgess’s husband was paid for electrical contract work in 2015 in the amount of $13,755. But the audit reported an overpayment on the contract in the amount of $740. An additional $49 was also paid to Burgess’s husband for cookies that were not approved under “refreshments.”

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Three transfers were also approved involving the Harrison County Juvenile court system. The transfers are in conjunction with a Department of Youth Services Grant and were all placed into Residential Treatment from Restitution/Community Service ($3,640), Truancy ($5,700) and Information/Awareness ($3,100).

“This transfer is necessary to meet our obligations for an amendment,” the resolution states and was signed by Judge Matthew Puskarich.

Appropriations were also increased in the Fair Board’s general line item for $50,000.

This is a “50/50 Match Grant

The total Gregory Burgess was ordered to pay back was $789 and that was reimbursed on March 21, 2020.

The report noted that the weak point was that blank checks were signed over to the treasurer and no check numbers among the list of bills to be approved.

“The Harrison County Airport Authority no longer allows its members to sign blank checks.

The Harrison County Airport Treasurer now lists check numbers with list of bills approved in her monthly report to the board,” the report concludes.

“I’ve heard that there’s more to the story than being reported,” Bethel stated Wednesday but added nothing further. A message left with Burgess’s attorney, Shawn Blake of Blake, Bednar, Blake and Richardson was not returned by the time of publication.

for the OFMA Grant (Ohio Fair Managers Association).”

Commissioners Dale Norris talking via speakerphone stated that this was the second round of grants the OFMA has provided for purposes to improving the fair grounds. He said the commercial building and other repairs were the targets for improvement.

The commissioners also approved $20,418 to improve the County Garage “floor and drainage system.” Coffland stated it had become a safety hazard, which had been reported in previous meetings.

Bethel voted in favor but “with concerns.” When contacted later Bethel offered nothing more on the matter.

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OSU Extension, 4-H cancels events Freeport readies for

By JD LONG

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HARRISON COUNTY – Two letters were sent out last week, one to all 88 Ohio counties, which was addressed

by OSU Extension Assistant Director Kirk Boir, and the second letter, by Educator Caity Romshak was addressed specifically to all 4H youth.

Everything has been canceled or at least postponed until mid to late summer except the Harrison County Fair. Romshak stated that a decision won’t be coming until May 1. She said the decision will be whether to have a traditional fair or some alternative for showing livestock.

“We are working to supply some kind of alternative…”

Romshak said regarding the fair.

“We have not gotten any news from ODA (Ohio Department of Agriculture) indicating we need to cancel our fair so we are still planning on having a fair (an email reaching out to Harrison County Fair Board President Lynette Douche has

not been answered as of yet).”

“We’re still planning on requiring our youth to tagging their animals, we’re still requiring our youth to fulfill project books with the intent on having a fair and an exhibition come our original June date,” Romshak explained referring to the June 22.

She said contingency plans were being made if the Fair is actually canceled. Romshak said those plans include by meeting the needs of their youth via various exhibitions. She said a wide range of projects she described as “Still” projects involving science, sewing, cooking, cleaning and geology are geared to youth’s interests and won’t be forgotten during this crisis.

Romshak talked of booths that could still be set up by the 4-H youth showing the different projects where social distancing could be practiced, and would actually be easier to arrange than the livestock show and its logistics. She added that just because the normal public showings are not on the table

now doesn’t mean this couldn’t occur later in the year.

“That doesn’t mean later on in the year or after the dust has settled, we won’t provide an opportunity for our youth to show their projects, whether it was Still or whether it was livestock to our community,” Romshak explained.

Boir wrote on behalf of OSUExtension his disappointment in the latest cancelations of “inperson programming through July 6…This includes all 4-H programs, activities, and events.

Additionally, we've made the very difficult decision to cancel all 4-H camps thru August 31.

Although in-person programming is cancelled, we will continue to offer virtual 4H experiences.”

Regarding possibly moving the Fair Romshak has not heard anything yet but also described it as not being the most realistic approach.

“Because due to regulations and market requirements, our livestock are only viable for sale at a certain weight,” she explained. “And so as our fairs

are predetermined years ahead of time each county has specific times and dates where youth are required to have their animals.”

Romshak said at times there can be confusion in dealing with the fair and the youth when relying on information, as they have to rely on information from both OSU and ODA. “Despite our Judging being altered—there is still not an indication that Fair is at risk.

Our Senior Fair Board, Sales Committee, and Extension personnel are working tirelessly to ensure that a program is there to benefit OUR youth,” Romshak wrote in last week’s press release. “We have met, and will continue to communicate effective efforts to guarantee that those who show livestock, have Still projects, have worked hard, and have committed time and effort within the Harrison County Program will be recognized for their efforts and continued display of what it means to be leaders in youth agriculture and beyond.”

sewer line project

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com

FREEPORT – The major sewer line project the village of Freeport has been gearing up for was addressed briefly at last Wednesday’s village teleconference meeting.

Treasurer Mary McBride told council that Hull & Associates would begin survey work the following day. She said information flyers had been placed around the village such as the local gas stations, for example.

“But they’re probably going to be here three to four weeks and they’re coming from St. Clairsville and Newark offices…and they’re operating under strict health and safety requirements,” McBride explained.

Other items of interest covered included the park pavilion roof had been completed. Also, the issue of a junk car ordinance was raised but Mayor Terry Stine stated that nothing has been done on it. They alluded to the fact that the COVID-19

situation seemed to have interfered with forward movement on it.

A communication tower the village owns is being sought after by a company inquiring to “buy out our lease agreement contract.”

McBride said it was offered as a “one-lump sum” offer, as opposed to the village receiving monthly payments.

She said those payments were around $600 per month, which comes to $7,200 per year.

Village Solicitor Brett Hillyer suggested not selling out, which was the stance McBride suggested as well.

Hillyer suspected with more broadband expanding that the village could expect more in the future and thought it best for the village to hold out on selling their contract.

Stine told council they should hold on to the issue until next month’s meeting when they could possibly get together and discuss it more thoroughly instead of jumping at the first offer made.

Easter Bunny gets firetruck escort through Piedmont The Easter Bunny made a visit to Piedmont on the Freeport firetruck Saturday, April 11. Due to the current corona pandemic, the annual Freeport Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, sponsored by the Democratic Women was cancelled. So members of the Freeport Volunteer Fire Department thought of driving him thru the neighborhoods of Freeport and Piedmont to wave to the children. The annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Freeport United Methodist Church was also cancelled. Because much preparation was already done, they donated bags of candy filled eggs and other items to be handed out to the children.

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This is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, a time for citizens to show their appreciation for the professionals in the field of Public Safety.

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By Mary Anna Cotter We are saddened by the death of Susan McCullough Yosick Kohler Sormerly of Conotton & a 1977 graduate of Conotton Valley who died the past week. Also sympathy to the family of Frank & Michelle Simmons at the loss of his brother.

Due to the virus families did not get to be together for the Easter holiday.

UNIONPORT

By Mary-Catherine Mull Keep praying and reading 2 Chronicles 7:14.

Pat Westfall, president of Wayne Twp. Community Center, Inc. announced that — hopefully — the next business meeting will be held in May. April is grange month. The Unionport Community Grange #2728 members have sent a monetary gift to the Salvation Army to be used locally.

WTOV9 is matching the money in this fund. This is a wonderful way to help our area

through this coronavirus pandemic. This is our way of observing grange month.

Memorial Day in Unionport is still uncertain. The Unionport Patriotic Ladies are still hoping everything will be better by May 30 and the Memorial Day celebration can go on.

Keep well, be safe, and stay at home. We are all in this together.

FREEPORT

By Deb Milligan We need to do what we can to keep safe and healthy.

Happy Birthday Tonya Austin, Shirley Fox, Phil Cunningham, Jessica Anderson, Clint Puskarich, Lucas Murphy, Gretchen McLeod and Holly Brindley.

The community extends its sympathy to the families of Sandra Huston, 72 of Tippecanoe and Anna Burris Sturgon, 94 born in Freeport.

Opening soon Double E Greenhouse selling seeds at Yoder’s Bulk Food.

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students Principal’s list and Honor Roll from our area: we congratulate Shaelyn Anderson, Clay Howes, Caleb Clay, Connor Puskarich, and Taylor Bardall.

The Freeport OES Chapter hosted District 14 Chapter talent show. There were nine acts total- four from Freeport Chapter, three from Bolivar Chapter, one from LaBelle Chapter, and one from Unionport Chapter. There were skits, musicals, puppets, and recitations. Unionport’s skit“First Hillbilly Date” won first place and will go to the area talent show. There was a soup and sandwich lunch served beforehand. Over $1,000.00 was raised for charities, which include heart, cancer, and dyslexia center to name a few.

The trending game is a scavenger hunt that was held in Freeport by the Fire Department to help children of all ages to find and count the bears while staying a safe distance from others during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Many residents participated on Saturday April 11; Jason Anderson drove the Easter Bunny through Piedmont and Freeport on the Freeport Fire Truck. Treats were made by members of the Freeport and Piedmont United Methodist Church members that were handed out.

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BY ESTHER MCCOY For the first time in many lifetimes, families and friends have been secluded in their own homes on a holiday. In talking to some friends, they made it through with phone calls, emails, pictures and other types of media and found ways to entertain themselves. There was an aging Easter Day Super Bowl with the Patriots and Boston airing but I didn’t watch it. I do know that last week the Steelers and Green Bay Super Bowl was broadcast, with Hines Ward, Donnie Schell, Terry Bradshaw, and Troy Polamalu, who didn’t cut his hair for 6 years, but I didn’t recognize others. Steelers were losing badly but at the end of the half they were within tying range. I have known the present Steelers to make great comebacks and had real confidence in them. About that time our son, Darin, called and I mentioned watching it. He had to ruin it all by telling me that Green Bay was the winner.

Balloon busted!!!!!

I found four Good Housekeeping magazines that got misplaced and never read, so I did that Sunday evening after watching the “Outlanders.” I have read all the of the Clarice and Jamie books and now I am watching how they can change things in television shows..

In one GH mag, I saw an ad for Jergens Lotion, with the original scent. I remember Andrew Jergens lotion being the first hand lotion I was given as a present by my aunt. I used just a dime size amount on my

hands in order to save it as long as possible. I remember it had a tiny Easter lilly in a square on the label of the bottle that was always glass with a black cap.

Does anybody have any memories of this Jergens lotion?

There are so many brands now, it is hard to choose.

Staying back in time for just a bit do you remember who recorded and made a hit of “You Light Up My Life,” “The Blob,” and “Chariots of Fire?” The answer is at the end of the column. Also, do you remember when Mr. Coffee came into American kitchens?

When “Green Eggs and Ham” was written and Sean Connery was the first James Bond?

The Harrison County newsletter, “The Cooperative” stresses that these are the five important exams to have completed each year: They are: 1. Physical exam. 2. Dental exam. 3. Vision screenings.

4.Visiting a therapist. 5.

Financial reviews for workers bringing in a salary.

The importance of sleep is necessary.

Try to do these things at bedtime. 1. Awaken and go to sleep at the same time each day to develop a sleep cycle. 2.

Develop a calming bedtime routine. 3. If you eat before bed, keep it light and avoid sugary, high carbs. This many help your metabolism. 4. Exercise is good but not too close to bedtime. 5.

Keep the room dark, quiet and cool. Turn off the TV., phone and close the draperies. 6. Limit smoking and caffeine at bedtime.

Now back to the answers of the song identification and years that new things became popular: “You Light Up My Life,” Debby Boone; “The Blob,” “The Five Blobs; and “Chariots of Fire,” Vangelis.”

Mr. Coffee was first used by homemakers in 1972; “Green Eggs and Ham” was written in 1960; and Sean Connery was the first 007 in 1962.

Stay calm, stay confident, stay sterilized and don’t touch your face unless it is to wash it or swat away a fly.

DEERSVILLE

By Susan Adams Please call ahead to verify any event is still taking place or if the business is open. We all need to use common sense and do whatever we can to keep ourselves and fellow citizens safe and healthy.

Deersville and Community extend sympathy to Mark and Sherri Kramer and family at the loss of their great grandson Liam Mathew Cunningham on April 9, 2020. Sympathy to the parents Scott and Kayleigh Cunningham of Freeport, grandparents Harlen and Rebecca Smith of Freeport, Charlie and Donna Cunningham of Quaker City, his other great-grandparents Larry and Shirley Wells of Freeport and Donald and Nancy McConnel of Quaker City. Burial will be at Greenmont Union Cemetery at

Saturday, April 18, 2020 Freeport.

The Deersville UM Church is having "Prayers and Devotions" on Wednesday nights at 7PM and church services at 11AM on Sundays via their Facebook page. A perfect opportunity to sit back and enjoy words of comfort in these troubled times.

Tune it in for the whole household.

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 9AM to 7PM. Follow them on Facebook for daily food specials. And the "Best Ice Cream in Ohio" is available year round.

Bosler's Honey, Bees & Accessories 330-401-5889 is now open at 225 E Main St, Deersville OH. They are selling honey, honey accessories and bee keeping equipment. Follow them on Facebook for hours and contact information.

Check out the Hayseeds Homesteader Trading Post 740491-2835 at 127 Main St (Deersville Ridge Rd), Deersville on their Facebook page for contact information and hours.

RESCHEDULED: the Woman's Retreat scheduled for April 18th, has been changed to September 12th, Saturday 10AM to 2PM the theme will be "Baskets of Blessings" at the Deersville UM Church.

CANCELLED: The Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the BTA May 8th-10th 2020 Morelfest and the Deersville Dash. Check their Facebook page for more details.

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 or cancellations.

RESCHEDULED: From May 9th, Saturday, to October 24th will be the Harrison Coal and Reclamation Historical Park Dinner-Auction at the Hopedale VFD Social Hall.

More information later.

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

By Ina Marks I hope everyone had an enjoyable Easter. It was difficult since folks could not gather as in the past, but it was for everyone’s safety. There will always be another time to have reunions, be patient and stay healthy. With everyone doing their part, we will get through this together. Bless all and pray for all the country. Bless the families and friends that have lost loved ones with this virus.

Happy Birthday wishes goes out to Holly Brindley and all others celebrating, Bless you.

Also Happy Anniversary goes out to Allen and Carol Fleming.

Bless you, keep well.

Prays and get-well wishes go out to all ill, shut-in. Remember their caregivers. Bless all.

Sympathy and prayers go out

to the family and friends of Randy Snyder, Rick Heidy, both men were lifelong residents of Scio. Also Mark Fife, Denny Bland, Shelby Wilson, Estella Wallace and Ed Barkhurst. I worked for Ed. Jim and I started when McDonalds opened. He will be greatly missed and all that have lost ones ones, Bless All. Have a Blessed week.

JEWETT/CADIZ

By Ruby Foutz I hope everyone had a blessed Easter.

The Community Food Pantry of Jewett has applications from those that are in need of food.

This is not government sponsored; donations come from caring people, churches, and organizations wanting to help others. To receive an application or to donate food or money, call Jan Arbaugh at 740-946-1975.

The train lovers enjoyed the picture of the first locomotive on the Cadiz Branch, #8 Engine in Look at the Past. This was assigned to Cadiz Branch about 1869, located on Lincoln Avenue crossing (near Domino's) about 1870. Thank you for sharing the picture.

Happy Birthday and many more to Holly Brindley, Mason Miles Heath, Karl Bigler, Jerelynn Myers, Kelly Harris, Caden Arbaugh, Donna Thompson, Kevin E. Bailey, Imogene Findling Compher, Judy Hamilton Wilson, Patty Thompson Gross, and Kathy Patterson.

Happy Anniversary to Karl and Shirley Bigler and many more.

Prayers and deepest sympathy to the following families: Edward L. Barkhurst 62 Adena; Anna M. Sturgeon 94 Cadiz; Sandra Huston 72 Tippecanoe; Charles "Butch" Spaar 77 Hopedale; Scott D. Merkins 58 Jewett; Frank Alvin Smith 91 Dellroy (formerly of Scio); Denny Harold Bland 44 Freeport; Kevin G. Crook 57 Cadiz; Randall L. Snyder 69 Cadiz; Mary Ellen Richards 92 Scio; Roger Lee Townsend 76 Jewett; and Rosemary Hidey's son "Tator" Hidey and Julie Hidey's husband. He will be missed.

All 'bout Christ would like to leave you with scripture Psalm 19:1 --The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. God bless you all, Rev. Dr. Ruby Foutz, 740-946-2925.

NEW RUMLEY

By Donna Jean Haney Jewett Food Pantry is accepting applications to help those in need with area code 43986. Contact Jan Arbaugh 740-946-1975.

Happy Birthday to Suzie Beatty and Julie Hidey. Happy Anniversary to Chester and Sandy Carman and Bill and Linda Maxwell.

Look at the Past Looking back at the Stanton-Dewey House

Stanton - Dewey House. This was the Cadiz home of Edwin McMasters Stanton, Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of War for most of the Civil War. He resided here from 1836 to 1839. It was subsequently occupied by his law practice partner (DeweyStanton) Chauncey (and Nancy Pritchard) Dewey and their family. Chauncey Dewey quit practicing law in 1842 and became President of the Harrison Branch of the State Bank of Ohio. Later he was a director for the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and St. Louis Railroad and was instrumental in the construction of the Cadiz Branch. This house was torn down in 1914. Today it is the location of the Dewey-Stanton neighborhood park between Stanton and Dewey Avenues in Cadiz.

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Obituaries

Jeanne Elaine Stitt With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our mother, Jeanne Elaine Stitt, on March 28, 2020. She passed surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born Aug.28, 1945 in Union City Pennsylvania to the late Vernon and Anne (Sukie) Troyer.

Jeanne lived a full and busy life as a mother and grandmother. When she wasn’t busy tending to the daily

chores of raising six children, you could always find her in the vegetable and flower gardens she loved. Even though she often complained how much work they were, she was so very proud of her harvests! She loved to read and instilled the importance of enjoying a good book, especially in her daughters. She was an avid seamstress and could always be counted on to whip up a Halloween costume or rodeo shirt for her grandchildren. She dearly loved her grandchildren, attending their 4-H and sporting events and cooking up their hunting and fishing spoils.

Later in life, she found joy and contentment as part of the family farming operation in Florida chatting with customers was one of her favorite tasks.

Jeanne is survived by her six children, Dawn Stitt of Lehigh Acres, Florida, Darcy Stitt of East Liverpool, Ohio, Delcie Stitt of Piedmont, Ohio, Daphne Watson of Hillsboro, Ohio, Howard Baker

IV (Amanda) of Labelle, Florida and Danielle Stitt of Piedmont, Ohio; grandchildren Shain Wingrove, Tyler Bullock, Cheyenne Watson, Jade Stitt, Charlee Daugherty, Nikola Susich, Jhett Watson, Dustin Stitt, and Laycee Watson. She is also survived by her siblings, Don (Min Sun) Troyer of Bonita Springs, Florida, JoAnn (Don) Sumner of Tifton, Georgia, Vernon (Kathyrn) Troyer of Alva, Florida, and David (Lynn) Troyer, Alva, Florida.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother Roger Troyer.

Friends are invited to share their memories of Jeanne with her family during a celebration of life on Saturday June 20, 2020 at the Freeport Fire Hall from noon to 4.

The family will also hold a celebration of life memorial on June 27, 2020 from noon to 4 at the residence of David Troyer in Union City, Pennsylvania.

David John Bratten The world lost a great-hearted man when David John Bratten (82) of Hopedale, Ohio, peacefully passed away at home on April 12, 2020.

A passionate Christian, faithful friend and loving husband, father and grandfather, David lived a life following the “road less traveled,” characterized by generosity, hospitality and kindness to all living creatures.

Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, raised in North Carolina and a proud graduate of South Fork School, David committed his life to “Ora et Labora,” prayer and work. Praying for souls and cultivating vegetables and fruit were his life’s occupation plus planning gatherings of friends

and relations.

He was a devout member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a great fan of Ohio State football. Corn and beans were the “meat” of his garden which he shared with everyone. He has gone to join his beloved father, Dr. Paul C. Bratten, and mother, Mary Haney Bratten as well as his dear nephew, Eric, and a host of friends and loved ones.

He leaves behind wonderful memories, lessons and tales to his devoted wife of 47 years, Judith Lindel Bratten of the home, daughter Rebecca Bratten Weiss and husband Brendan Weiss of Hopedale, daughter Joanna Kristin Bratten, of London, England and son Capt. Jonathan David Bratten and wife Margaret

Eddy Bratten of Portland, Maine as well as grandchildren, Dominic, Avila and Gideon Weiss, brother Douglas Phillip Bratten of Wilton, New Hampshire and sister Elizabeth (Andrew) Vastano of College Station, Texas and cherished nieces and nephews.

A private graveside ceremony was held on Thursday April 16, at 11 a.m. at Center Unity Cemetery in Harrison County with Fr. Fred Kihm. Written messages can be sent to Blackburn Funeral Home at www.blackburnhomes.com . The family requests that rather than flowers or food, donations in his memory may be made to local food banks or the International Rescue Committee.

Randy L. Snyder, Sr. Randall L. Snyder, Sr. age 69, passed away Saturday, April 11, at his home near Cadiz.

Born April 28, 1950 in Dennison he was a son of the late Harold T. Snyder and Mary Ellen Hamilton Richards. Randy graduated from Scio High School in 1968 and worked for several area mines including Y&O Nelms Mine in Hopedale until they closed. Then he drove a delivery truck for Troyer Cheese in Millersburg for 18 years retiring in 2015.

Randy loved sports, especially baseball and was an Ohio State

fan. Playing on area baseball and softball teams until he was 40 years old. But what he enjoyed most was watching his children and grandchildren play sports. He was honored to have helped coach his son’s Jewett-Scio Hot Stove team that won the State Tournament in 1998. Randy loved being outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years Vicki Hidey Snyder whom he married May 31, 1969; sons Randy (Brenda) Snyder, Jr, Justin (Jessica) Snyder and Tom (Stephanie) Snyder; grandchildren

Kali, Alexis, Hunter, Brinn, Max, Sam and Teagan; a sister Susan (Scott) Gearling; brothers Rick (Linda) Snyder and Rusty (Deborah) Huppenthal and a step brother Bill Beatty.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his stepmother Helene Snyder.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made in Randy’s memory to the Hopedale Baseball Association, PO Box 384, Hopedale, Ohio 43976. Koch Funeral Home, Scio has been entrusted with his arrangements.

Bahamas, Cancun, England, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Monaco.

They once made a cross country road trip to California before the Interstate Highway System. While there they visited family and went to Knott’s Berry Farm. They took a most memorable family vacation to The New York World’s Fair in 1964. Mary enjoyed wintering for many years in Naples, Florida.

For several years Mary was an avid golfer and enjoyed entertaining and playing cards with her good friends: The Pettays and The Millesons.

Mary also enjoyed spending time with her family. She shuttled her boys, Dick and Gary, to countless Little League games, basketball practices, scout meetings and practices and gigs for Gary’s band “The Rebells.”

She attended Grace United Methodist Church in Coshocton, and was a longtime member of the Freeport Presbyterian Church where she had formerly been a deacon. She was a member of the Freeport Order of Eastern Star #319 and the Stillwater Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.

Her husband, Lewis Edwin (Ed) Baker died September 8, 2015. They were married

October 15, 1947.

Surviving are two sons: Richard L. (Jeanne) Baker of Dover and Gary E. (Terrie) Baker of Coshocton; a granddaughter Heather (Clay) Utley of San Antonio, Texas; a grandson Sean (Rachael) Baker of Grand Rapids, Michigan; and four great-grandsons: Max Utley, Griffin Utley, Levi Baker, and Ari Baker.

Mary was preceded in death by three brothers: Dale Ferrell, Donald Ferrell and Robert Ferrell.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the Freeport Presbyterian Church at a later date with Reverend Terrie Baker and Pastor Jim McConnell officiating. Burial will be held in Greenmont Union Cemetery, Freeport with Reverend Terrie Baker officiating on Thursday, April 16, 2020.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeport Presbyterian Church and Community Hospice of Tuscarawas County.

Koch Funeral Home, 216 S High Street, Freeport was entrusted with her arrangements. Phone 740- 6583470.

Online condolences may be made at www.kochfuneralhome.net.

Hidey. Rick graduated from Jewett-Scio High School in 1975 and began a full-time position alongside his dad and uncle, John Hidey, at Hidey Bros. Sunoco Station in Scio.

Then he worked at Scio Laminated Products until he retired. He was a talented craftsman and a jack of all trades Rick married the love of his life Julie F. Brock in 1980 and spent the next 40 years with her by his side. They were blessed with two children, Alexis (Joshua) Litzenberg and Kyle Hidey who blessed them with grandsons Kayson Hidey and Zender, Krieger, Casher and Drezner Litzenberg as well as Kayson's little brother Corey Cannon, that all survive him, to complete their family.

Rick was a devoted family man who made time for his children, even coaching his

son's Little League Baseball team. As the years passed, he loved spending time with his family outdoors riding 4wheelers, boating, farming, hunting and especially target shooting with his grandsons. He loved life on his beloved farm watching the goats play, the cows graze and his grandson's shenanigans with his dog Clumney not far behind.

The family wishes to postpone a celebration of his life until a time when family and friends can be together again. He will be sadly missed by those that loved him. Rick loved his hometown and the family would like anyone wanting to send a memorial contribution to do so in his name to any Scio charity. Koch Funeral Home, Scio has been entrusted with his arrangements.

Mary L. Baker Mary L. Baker, age 93 of Coshocton, formerly of Freeport, died at 4:06 a.m.

Tuesday, April 14, in her apartment at Windsorwood Place, Coshocton, Ohio.

Born in Massillon, Ohio March 9, 1927, she was a daughter of the late John Homer Ferrell and Marion Elizabeth Culberson Ferrell.

She was a 1946 graduate of Freeport High School where she had been a cheerleader.

Mary was co-owner of Baker’s AG in Freeport from 1947 to 1983. She worked in the meat department for twenty years.

Mary enjoyed traveling especially with A/G and ECO food retailer groups. She and Ed visited the Drake Hotel/Chicago, The Peabody/Memphis and the Broadmoor/Colorado.

She traveled with Ed to the

Richard S. Hidey Richard S. "Rick" "Tater" Hidey, 63, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 11, at his home near Scio.

Born June 24, 1956 in Dennison he was the only child of Rosemary Roberta Riggs Hidey who is a resident of the Harrison County Home and the late R. Dwaine "Tater"

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RECORDER March 30 through April 10, 2020 Siltstone Resources LLC to, Ohio South Farm LLC, North Township.

Jerry W. Draa, et ux to, Barbara A. Musso Trust, Moorefield Township.

Edith S. Wagner Living Trust to, Jan Hutchinson, et al, Archer & Cadiz Townships.

Robert R. Stewart to, Red Hill Farm Trust, Washington Township.

Jonas M. Yoder Trust to, Paul P. Miller Jr., Monroe Township.

Gotshall Farm LLLP to, Yoder Family Holdings LLC, Rumley Township.

Exodia LLC to, Cheryl L. Wootchie, Harrisville Village.

Scott E. Booth to, Darcy R. Booth, Monroe Township.

R. James Coffelt, et ux to, Kristy L. Heavelyn, Cadiz Village.

COUNTY COURT CIVIL April 6 (satisfied date), Portfolio Recovery Assoc. LLC, 120 Corporate Boulevard, Norfolk, Va., plaintiff-vs-Glenn

C. Carter, 715 Peppard Ave., Cadiz, defendant. Action: In favor of plaintiff for $2,083.62.

TRAFFIC April 6, Craig A. Thomas, 518 3rd Street, Martins Ferry, violation being pas, $75 fine plus costs.

April 6, Jason D. Hatfield, 866 11 Mile Road, Remus, Mi., traffic control dev., $75 fine plus costs.

April 9, Rodney D. Wilds, 128 Maple Street, Scio, violation being pass, $75 fine plus costs.

There were four speeding and two seat belt violations.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Section 12, Item J. ensuring our at risk and senior All our locations actively customers can shop in a low ORME Hardware support each of their respective risk, controlled environment we ensures public municipality “critical have altered our operating hours infrastructure workforces” to satisfy those needs and taken safety in stores designated by the Department measures to ensure a safe, With the current uncertain environment in our communities today, we felt it important to get the word out to many of our local media avenues about where we stand and the safeguards we have put into place to ensure safety in our stores. We welcome you to stop into any of our local Hardware stores to see for yourself the precautions we are taking that go above and beyond most retail environments. In our 150 years of support to our communities, we have weathered many storms of crisis from war to epidemic.

We will do so again.

The Orme Hardware Co. continues to be committed to the health and well-being of both our customers and employees. With the recent retail restrictions, we feel it is important to convey the reasons we are considered an essential business and remain open. This designation can be found at https://wbns-cdn.s3.us-east2.amazonaws.com/files/Ohio-St ay-at-Home-Order.pdf under

Replace voting at the polls Voting by mail should replace voting at the polls in it's entirety. The two institutions that can definitely be trusted is the County Board of Elections and the United States Postal Service.

The money saved by eliminating the need for poll

of Homeland Security specifically for the COVID-19 pandemic. These services can be found at https://www.cisa.gov/publicatio n/guidance-essential-criticalinfrastructure-workforce. What this means is that we supply product in support to each of our communities in the following: Communications, Healthcare, Water/Wastewater, Energy, Emergency Services, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Government Facilities, and Public Works.

These relationships were in place long before the current crisis and will continue to be increasingly vital to the continual stability of each of the communities we are located in.

The Orme Hardware Co. also actively supplies the Oil and Gas Industry as well as local Farmers.

We also provide vital products to our communities during times of personal Home Emergencies.

In response to recent changes in customer shopping habits, government restrictions, and

responsible environment for both our customers and staff.

Curbside pickup has also been implemented for those who wish to not come into our stores. Many of our locations have been visited and evaluated by their respective Health Departments and received glowing reviews for our efforts.

We are very proud and humble to find ourselves in a position to be able to help and support the health of our critical infrastructures. We certainly hope this current state will pass quickly, and we pray for the safety of all during this trying time.

It is our privilege to fulfil our civic duty to continue to serve our customers. We take that responsibility very seriously. We are here for you and we are here for our Communities. We will get through this together.

workers could be used to offer free postage on the envelopes used to vote by mail. The person voting would also have more time to consider what they are voting for and would not be confined to the hours of the polling place. It would also prevent unwanted entry to schools and churches from anyone trying to harm someone.

In addition, the voter would not be harassed by someone

trying to place unsolicited campaign literature into their hand. The additional revenue would boost the Postal Service and perhaps keep it afloat until we as a country are able to vote online.

Voting by mail would solve the registered voter problem and guarantee safe passage of the ballots to the County Board of Elections.

Stay Healthy, Karen S McCoy Owner The Orme Hardware Company

Joe Bialek Cleveland, Ohio

Supporting Older Adults during the COVID-19 crisis Older adults and people with chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease and lung ailments, are more likely than younger, healthier people to experience serious symptoms from the illness caused by the coronavirus.

Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions that can interfere with your ability to complete your daily activities.

Connecting with others can be very helpful during this time of great anxiety. Using your phone, laptop, or social media messaging like Facebook can help you connect with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.

Secondly, although it is important to stay informed, it is also a good idea to take breaks from watching, reading or listening to news stories. Finally, when it comes to your medications that you need on a routine basis you want to take extra precautions to make sure you have the supply you need.

This isn’t for fear that drug companies will run out of your drugs; it’s so you don’t have to be out in the public. Many pharmacies offer free delivery services.

The Mental Health and Recovery Board serving Belmont, Harrison, and Monroe Counties want you to

know if you are concerned about yourself or another family member there is help available.

If you would like to discuss a concern with a professional, you can call the 24-hour crisis line at 1-800-354-4357. You can also visit our website at http://bhmboard.org that has

additional information and resources for local mental health and addiction services in our communities as well as additional resources and websites for education and updates on the COVID-19 virus.

Happy Birthday!

John Dewell born on or about April 19, 1935. He arrived on his Grandfather’s farm near Hibbets, Harrison Township, Carroll Co. Ohio.

He’s 85 and still having fun!

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Public Notice LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNITIZATION BSA JN SPR EAST UNIT HARRISON AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Applicant EAP Ohio, LLC (“EAP”) hereby gives notice that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (the “Division”), has scheduled a hearing pursuant to Revised Code Section 1509.28 concerning EAP’s BSA JN SPR East Unit to occur on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at 2045 Morse Road, Building F, Conference Room F-1 (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 BSA JN SPR East Unit area. The proposed unit area includes lands in Section 3, Township 11N, Range 4W, German Township, Harrison County, Ohio; Section 33, Township 10N, Range 3W, Salem Township, Jefferson County, Ohio; and Sections 4, 5, 10, and 11, Township 11N, Range 4W, Springfield Township, Jefferson County, Ohio. The surface location for the BSA JN SPR East Unit will be located in Section 11, Township 11N, Range 4W, Springfield Township, Jefferson County, Ohio, on Parcel 3400614-002.

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 28, 2020. The date of last publication is Saturday, April 18, 2020.

Dated: Saturday, March 28, 2020 Applicant EAP’s contact information: EAP Ohio, LLC

Attn: Scott Elliott 5847 San Felipe, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77057 (346) 240-3225 selliott@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.

(3:28,4:4,11,18) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE Ord. 2020-04: The Cadiz Village passed by emergency measure an Ordinance approving the permanent appropriation for funds for the year 2020. Any person wishing to review this ordinance and any documents relating to the same may do so at the municipal building at the Clerk's office during regular business hours.

(4:11,18) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Columbus, Ohio Division of Construction Management Legal Copy Number: 200283 Sealed proposals will be accepted from pre-qualified bidders at the ODOT Office of Contracts until 10:00 a.m. on May 7, 2020. Project 200283 is located in Harrison County, SR 258-01.18 and is a SLIDE REPAIR 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.

(4:11,18)

---------PUBLIC NOTICE The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus,

Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov Final Issuance of Administrative Modification to Permit-To-Install and Operate EAP Ohio LLC - Burdette 19-12-6 Pad Deersville Rd, Deersville, OH 44693 ID #: P0128179 Date of Action: 04/06/2020 Administratively modify PTIO119829, issued 12/17/2015 from a GP12.1 to a GP12.2.

Final Issuance of Class B Biosolids Site Authorization ALCOSAN 3300 Preble Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Facility Description: Publicly-owned Treatment Works Receiving Water: Land Application ID #: 5IN00000 Date of Action: 04/09/2020 This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC. The following sites, located in Harrison County, are authorized for the beneficial use of Class B biosolids from ALCOSAN: 34-00190, 24-00191, and 34-00192. A biosolids site location map may be obtained at: http://epa.ohio.gov/gis.aspx.

(4:18) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO JUVENILE DIVISION In the Matter of: A.W. AN ALLEGED ABUSED, NEGLECTED AND DEPENDENT CHILD DOB: 1/15/2015 CASE NO. 20203008 To: MR. BRENT ANDRESS, father of A.W., born January 15, 2015, whose last known address is unknown: You are hereby notified that you are a necessary party in a legal action entitled In the Matter of: A.W. This action has been assigned Case No. 20203008, and is pending in the Court of Common Pleas

of Harrison County, Juvenile Division, 100 W. Market St., Cadiz, Ohio 43907 The object of the complaint is to declare said child to be abused, neglected and dependent and grant temporary custody or permanent custody, planned permanent living arrangement, protective supervision, legal custody of said child to the Harrison County Department of Job and Family Services, thereby temporarily or permanently divesting you of all parental rights and duties in regard to said child.

You are required to appear at the hearing set in the above captioned matter at the Harrison County Juvenile Court, on THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2020 AT 11:00 A.M. (DUE TO THE COVID19 PANDAMIC, PLEASE CONTACT THE COURT PRIOR TO APRIL 30, 2020 FOR INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR HEARING) YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT YOU SHOULD HAVE AN ATTORNEY PRESENT WITH YOU IN COURT. IF YOU ARE INDIGENT AND CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY, ONE WILL BE APPOINTED IMMEDIATELY FOR YOU BY THE COURT AT COUNTY EXPENSE. The Deputy Clerk, who may be reached at (740) 942-8862, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., is the employee designated by the Court to arrange for the immediate appointment of counsel for indigent persons. If you wish to be represented by an attorney in this proceeding, but believe you cannot afford one, you must contact this person immediately. Failure to do so may cause the Court to proceed with this hearing and deny a request to postpone this hearing in order to allow any party to secure an attorney.

JUDGE MATTHEW P. PUSKARICH (4:18) ---------PUBIC NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, HARRISON COUNTY,

OHIO JUVENILE DIVISION In the Matter of: A.H. AN ALLEGED ABUSED, NEGLECTED AND DEPENDENT CHILD DOB: 9/11/2011 CASE NO. 20203011 To: MR. CARLOS HALL, father of A.H., born September 111, 2011, whose last known address is unknown: You are hereby notified that you are a necessary party in a legal action entitled In the Matter of: A.H. This action has been assigned Case No. 20203011, and is pending in the Court of Common Pleas of Harrison County, Juvenile Division, 100 W. Market St., Cadiz, Ohio 43907 The object of the complaint is to declare said child to be abused, neglected and dependent and grant temporary custody or permanent custody, planned permanent living arrangement, protective supervision, legal custody of said child to the Harrison County Department of Job and Family Services, thereby temporarily or permanently divesting you of all parental rights and duties in regard to said child.

You are required to appear at the hearing set in the above captioned matter at the Harrison County Juvenile Court, on THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2020 AT 11:00 A.M. (DUE TO THE COVID19 PANDAMIC, PLEASE CONTACT THE COURT PRIOR TO APRIL 30, 2020 FOR INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR HEARING) YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT YOU SHOULD HAVE AN ATTORNEY PRESENT WITH YOU IN COURT. IF YOU ARE INDIGENT AND CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY, ONE WILL BE APPOINTED IMMEDIATELY FOR YOU BY THE COURT AT COUNTY EXPENSE. The Deputy Clerk, who may be reached at (740) 942-8862, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., is the employee designated by the Court to

arrange for the immediate appointment of counsel for indigent persons. If you wish to be represented by an attorney in this proceeding, but believe you cannot afford one, you must contact this person immediately. Failure to do so may cause the Court to proceed with this hearing and deny a request to postpone this hearing in order to allow any party to secure an attorney.

JUDGE MATTHEW P. PUSKARICH (4:18) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE The April 22 Village of Scio council meeting will be held via Microsoft Team Meetings at 6:00 pm due to Covid-19. Anyone wishing to join the meeting must submit his or her email address to the village office by April 21, 2020 by 4:00 pm or call 740-945-5571 ext. 4. Wait times may vary.

Heidi Trice, Clerk/Treasurer (4:18) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE 2009 GMC 5500 truck for sale Includes spreader box 4 wheel drive Automatic transmission Air condition 28,860 miles Monroe Township Harrison County will receive sealed bids until May 2, 2020 until 7:00 p.m. This truck may be viewed at the township garage on Gundy Ridge Road; Bowerston, Ohio Inquires may be made by contacting any trustees: Tom Ferguson 740-269-5543 Gene Busby 740-269-6662 Andrew Slentz 330-987-1902 Send bids to Monroe township The township has the right to refuse any and all bids Sealed Bids PO Box 249 Bowerston, Ohio. 44695 (4:18) ----------

HC High School Honor Rolls for third 9 weeks JVS labs rely on online teaching during closure GPA Set: Third 9 weeks GPA Honor Roll: Principals List w/ Distinction Ash, Destiny 12 Clelland, Andrew (Drew) 12 Coffland, Nicholas 12 Elliott, Kaylee 12 Jones, Emi 12 Mizer, McKenna 12 Ripley, Adam 12 Arnold, Jasmine 11 Banks, Rebecca 11 Barcroft, Alexandra 11 Beall, Alexis 11 Burdette, Brooke 11 Corder, Audrey 11 Crothers, Kaitlyn 11 Forrester, Luke 11 Haney, Thea 11 Jeffries, Kerstin 11 Johnson, Kelsi 11 Kelley, Abbi 11 McPeak, Haley 11

Novotny, Jack 11 Positano, Brady 11 Positano, Britton 11 Arnold, Destiny 10 Dunkle, McKayla 10 Fithen, Cody 10 Goudy, Maggie 10 Jones, Joenus 10 Kovarik, Tristen 10 Kubic, Riley 10 Marshall, Mackinley 10 Palmer, Michaela 10 Puskarich, Benjamin 10 Reynolds, Alexys 10 Scott, Kathryn (Katie) 10 Sliva, Aiden 10 Smith, Matthew 10 Stull, Kylie 10 Wallace, Avery 10 Young, Jenna 10 Arbaugh, Cabot 09 Cottrell, Leah 09 Ledger, Kayln 09

Zeigler, Zane 09.

GPA Set: 7-8 Nine Week GPA Honor Roll: Principals List w/ Distinction Bittinger, Hunter 08 Carson, Ava 08 Culver, Nessa 08 Dray, Alex 08 Bake, Kyle 07 Banal, Kaily 07 Corder, AnnMarie 07 Gibbons, Lilian 07 Greer, Kaitlyn 07 Hercules, Kendal 07 Jones-Cogar, Amilliah 07 Pelegreen, Anthony 07 Rogers, Ocean 07 Scott, Lillyanna 07 Tanner, Brice 07 Twaddle, Cheyenne 07.

BLOOMINGDALE- School closures have impacted studies by relegating students to online learning at home, and that issue also impacts hands-on program labs at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School.

Principal Dan Hartman said online programs have been helpful as teachers use such programs as Google Classroom and others centered on the individual labs "[Multimedia and design instructor Cody LaRue] uses a lot of Google's version of photoshop to keep his kids engaged because Google has a program that allows students to use editing.

[Carpentry

instructor Steve Orwick] also uses Khan Academy for trade math. All of the math teachers are using Khan Academy," Hartman explained. "The kids are very familiar with every one of the programs. For the most part, it was a fairly smooth transition. The hands-on program is what we're missing."

But instructors do have some tech tools in their arsenal to make up for the change. For example, Tammy Sismondo's health technologies pupils have utilized the SIMTICS virtual learning program for the past four years to practice their skills and it has been beneficial outside the classroom setting.

"They move their computer mouse to do the work," Sismondo explained. "It's as close as a hands-on lab can be and is a really nice program. I found out about it at a [Health Occupations Students of America] national conference symposium where they had vendors."

Students are required to do bookwork, quizzes and a simulator to obtain certification indicating 100-percent completion. The simulations include injections, physical exams and cultures and help give pupils a chance to put their knowledge into practice in an alternative way.

"Even though we're not in lab it is the next best thing to being there," she said. "No one anticipated [the lockdown], so at least they have been getting something out of this."

Early childhood education instructor Becky Kelley said her students are used to using Google Classroom for their assignments in class, so they are fully adaptable at home. But there are also some downsides with the lack of face-to-face gatherings and difficulties in areas with poor internet service.

"We are learning to be patient and rely on emails and messages on the classroom program.

Many of them said on our Google Meet that they miss being in school and having interactions with their teachers and classmates," she added.

"They are making the best of an unfortunate situation. The students are missing out on the hands-on portion of the lab but are still preparing lessons in hopes that we will make it back to school this year."

She noted that the shutdown has also impacted the childcare portion of the lab unless centers have a pandemic license to operate. Her 25 students are not gaining experience working with the 24 tykes that they usually receive at JCJVS, while plans for state Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) leadership conference were canceled and students' senior projects have also been postponed.

"I have been doing video readings for the preschool children and poste them to our ClassTag app. I also post activities and songs for them so their learning could continue at home. We are trying to make the best of the situation we're in.

Never did I think in my teaching career that I would be doing a totally online classroom.

I miss having those daily interactions."

Auto collision instructor Russell Achhammer said his 13 juniors and seniors working on I-CAR and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) online curriculum, which are auto collision certification programs.

"These are beneficial to the students to gain knowledge for industry certifications. We have been using online modules throughout the school year," he said, although the shutdown has been an adjustment. "It has been a tough time for everyone, especially the seniors."

Saturday, April 18, 2020

Call ahead to verify if events are still scheduled

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 740-658-3633.

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.

Please submit event 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.

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Harrison Hills Board of Education announces special meeting The Harrison City School District Board of Education will be holding a special meeting. The meeting will be done virtually through Google on April 16, at 6 p.m. A link for the meeting will be available on

April 16 by 5:30 for the public to view the meeting. This link will be at the top of the district’s home page which is www.hhcsd.org if you do not have internet access, public viewing of the meeting will be

available at the administrative office in Cadiz, OH at 6 p.m.

The purpose of the meeting is for consideration of hiring and evaluation of personnel with no action to be taken.

Harrison Central 2020 Prom and Graduation announcements

By ED BANKS As Governor DeWine has extended the stay at home order to May 1, 2020, Harrison Central High School has created a contingency plan for both the Prom and Graduation for the class of 2020.

Graduation requirements must be met by all seniors by May 29. This will be the date on diplomas, whether or not the ceremony takes place on that date. Prom on Saturday, April 25, has

been officially postponed.

The contingency options for the Prom and Graduation will depend the stay at home orders, or mass gatherings being lifted by the Governor’s office.

A communication will be sent out when one of the following two options can be solidified. It the goal to celebrate these momentous occasions as soon as it is safe to do so. Option 1: Prom - Saturday, May 23, 7 p.m. at Harrison

Central. Senior Walk, Breakfast, Graduation Practice - Tuesday, May 26, 8 a. at Wagner Field or HC Gymnasium.

Graduation Ceremony - Friday, May 29, 7 p.m Wagner Field or HC Gymnasium.

Option 2: Graduation Practice - Thursday, June 25, 9 a.m. at Wagner Field or HC Gymnasium. Prom Friday June 26, 7 p.m.

Harrison Central.

Graduation Ceremony Saturday, June 27, 7 p.m. at Wagner Field or HC Gymnasium.

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fax: 740-942-4667 newsroom@harrisonnewsherald.com

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

Call for free estimates. 740 491-7928.

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Clipping, bathing, & flea treatment, Call for appointment. 740-945-0292.

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

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

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Call Freeman Miller. Leave Message. 740-945-8507 (4:21tfc) ----------------------------------

a.m. online with GoToMeetings.

Items to be addressed at this meeting include fund transfers and vendor contracts for approval. All meeting

documents are posted at omj16.com this meeting will be conducted in full compliance with the Ohio Stay at Home Order.

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

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Workforce Development public meeting Workforce Development Area 16 Council of Governments (COG) will be holding a public meeting on May 5, at 10

Yoder’s Construction and free estimates. Home (740) 945-1928, Cell 330-4018098.

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Steubenville bishop visits Cadiz Bishop Jeffrey Monforton of the Diocese of Steubenville came to Cadiz last week and blessed several buildings. Capital Health in Cadiz and the Gables Care Center in Hopedale were two of the fortunate ones to be blessed. The residents, health workers and their families were also included in the blessing.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE 73. Galley equipment 74. Feed the fire STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: MOTHER’S DAY ACROSS 1. “Ali Baba and the Forty ____,” sing.

6. Eureka!

9. Schools of thought 13. Sound of artillery 14. Car nut 15. Without illumination 16. Nosey one 17. Kind of trip?

18. Lasso loop 19. *Little Women’s mom 21. *Tracee Ellis Ross on TV 23. ____ o’ shanter 24. Quitter’s word 25. Like a fiddle?

28. Like Charles Dickens’ Tim 30. Quarantine state 35. *Egyptian goddess of fertility 37. Insane, in Spain 39. Mother or daughter, in Italy 40. *Biblical Rebecca’s son 41. Online reviews 43. Research facil.

44. Fisherman’s decoys 46. Daytime entertainment 47. Furniture wood 48. End of the road, pl.

50. Blatant promotion 52. Swedish shag rug 53. Yours and mine 55. Little squirt 57. *Mother’s mom 61. *She fought for Mother’s Day, then against it 64. In advance 65. *Bambi’s mom 67. Fancy tie 69. Less than fernier 70. I have 71. “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” host 72. Fairies

DOWN 1. Kitchen meas.

2. Stay out of its way!

3. Pelvic parts 4. Tennis great Chris ____ 5. Particular arrangement 6. Away from wind 7. *Mother’s favorite gift?

8. Ancient marketplace 9. Part of a scheme 10. No neatnik 11. Sushi restaurant soup 12. One-pot meal 15. Like the States 20. *One of the Gilmore girls 22. Hill dweller 24. One-eyed giants 25. *She played Forrest Gump’s mother 26. May edition, e.g.

27. *Worn atop the Queen Mother 29. Denials 31. Nike’s “Just ____ ____” 32. Private 33. “Take it back!”

34. *Mother in KrakÛw 36. Lard cousin 38. October birthstone 42. Plural of sputum 45. Rundown 49. Bottom line 51. Kind of ungulate, pl.

54. Where you’ll find AM 56. Living room centerpiece?

57. Gamecock’s spur 58. *Greek goddess of fertility 59. Bald eagle’s nest 60. *Mums’ mums 61. Opposite of cheer 62. International Civil Aviation Org. 63. Puppet precursor, possibly 66. *Female gametes 68. CafÈ alternative

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Saturday, April 18, 2020

Smithfield native releases O&G industry donates $19,000 book on honored Ohioans to support first-responders

By ESTHER MCCOY SMITHFIELD – The introduction of “Buckeye Bios: Footprints to Greatness,” written by Richard L. McElroy starts out with the words, “Ever since my days long ago while a student in Julius Pietrantelo’s Ohio History class in Smithfield, Ohio, through my own teaching career, which included Ohio History in North Canton, my pride and understanding of our great state has only grown.”

This is the author telling that his love of history has compelled him to write 13 books on the history of Ohio, with his last one, “Buckeye Bios,” barely having the ink dry before he passed away from a continuing illness. He was joined in the work of the book by his granddaughter, Emma Grace Lee Knisely, junior at Glen Oak High School in Canton. His last words in the book’s front page acknowledgement are of great praise and highest admiration for his wife, Pamela Harris McElroy. “Without her input and encouragement, there would be no book. Her ideas, love and constructive criticism made this work a happy and fulfilling experience. She is another of those considered to be a great Ohioan,” he wrote.

Rich tells that all recipients given the honor of being a “footprint to greatness” have done so in their own way and helped Ohio become a proud state. “All are unique and strikingly different. All serve or should serve as inspiration to us all. Not all were born in Ohio but are considered Ohioans because of their childhood and

McElroy

roots in the Buckeye state.”

The individuals are James A. Garfield, A self–made man; Paul Brown, Father of Modern Football; Charles Turner, pioneer in animal behavior; Renee Powell, First Lady of Golf; Grace Neville Carrothers, she painted America; Granville T. Woods, Wizard in electricity; Will L. Thompson, music man on a mission; Mary Gladwin, maid of mercy; Grace Goulder Izant, Ohioan’s first lady; Zane Grey, Sage of the west; Paul Laurence Dunbar, A gift for words; John Rarey, The First Horse Whisperer; Moses Fleetwood Walker, pioneer pro baseball player; Lou Groza, The Toe; Octa W. Foster, Smithfield, teacher and principal, Spartan of the Valley; U.S. Grant, a leader in waiting; Annie Oakley, Little Miss Sure Shot; William Holmes McGuffey, schoolmaster to a nation; Jean Peters, beyond beautiful; George E. Parkinson, Servant of God. These are McElroy’s choices for “Footprints to Greatness” as written in his Buckeye Bios.

McElroy attended Smithfield

Elementary and High School and Carrollton High School and earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Kent State, teaching for 32 years in Stow and North Canton. For 8 years, he taught political sceience, history and education courses at Mount Union and Malone universities. He worked as a football, basketball and track coach and was inducted into the Stark County Softball Hall of Fame. He was a Canton City councilman and foreman of the county grand jury. Rich was a member of the Mayor’s Literacy Commission and selected for “Who’s Who in the World, International Men of Achievement “ and “Disgintuished Service for an Outstanding Citizen.” He was presented the prestigious President McKInley Award in Stark County Historical Society and Liberty Award by the county bar association.

McElroy never forgot his roots in Smithfield and often visited there. When the village was needing help with grass mowing of Northern Cemetery and clean-up of the unsightly areas of the area, he worked with a group to form the Friends of Smithfield and served as an officer throughout. He would donate his books for Chinese auction fund raisers and at other benefits, money from sales would be donated to the fund raising group as well. The sale of this his last book will have all the sales going to the FOS to continue with their work to bring back a better Smithfield.

The book cost is $20. Charles Fluharty can be contacted for a purchase. Call Esther McCoy at 740-733-7614 for information.

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COLUMBUS – Ohio’s natural gas and oil industry joined together to help first responders, hospital workers, and school districts by donating meals, technology, and personal protective equipment, the Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program (OOGEEP) and Ohio Oil and Gas Association (OOGA) announced today.

In total, OOGEEP donated $19,000 in gift cards from local restaurants and grocery stores as well as WiFi hot spots to support student virtual learning to hospitals and schools in Newark, Marietta and St. Clairsville. OOGA worked through its members to collect and distribute over 100,000 personal protective equipment items to first responders and EMAs across southeastern Ohio.

“Ohio is a strong community and we’ve always looked out for one another, but especially during these difficult times,” said Kennedy Copeland, OOGEEP spokeswoman. “For the doctors, nurses, and medical professionals on the front lines of keeping us safe, we wanted to say thanks and provide a meal from a local restaurant.”

OOGEEP purchased 650 gift cards from Elm’s Pizza Parlor and Snapshots Coffee & Kitchen in Newark to donate to Licking Memorial Hospital. For Marietta Memorial Hospital in Washington County, OOGEEP purchased 650 gift cards from Busy Bee, an area restaurant that sources food from local farms.

To support families in St. Clairsville and students with virtual learning, OOGEEP partnered with St. ClairsvilleRichland City School District to provide $3,000 in gift cards to Kroger and a $3,000 grant for the district to purchase WiFi hotspots for students.

“We’ve had a lot of difficulty getting access for some of our kids in outlying areas and we have created some drive-in WiFi access points, but still there’s people who can’t get to those,”

Harrison County EMA Director Eric Wilson receives donation from OGEEP.

Dr. Walter Skaggs, Superintendent of St. Clairsville Schools said. “The fact we’re able to purchase WiFi hotspots with this donation and get our kids access, that means everything to us.”

Working through its member companies, OOGA donated masks, gowns, gloves, glasses and wipes to first responders and emergency management agencies across Southeast Ohio.

"We are all facing tough times right now, but with the continued strong leadership of Governor Mike DeWine we will get through this," Matt Hammond, president of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association, said. "That is why, when the Governor asked industries across

Looking back at the town of Robyville

By ESTHER MCCOY No date line can be listed, as there is no town operating as Robyville now. Actually it is n area between Adena and Harrisville that brought a new population of coal miners and railroad laborers to the region.

The date was Dec. 13,1900, when a new coal works and the building of a new railroad started to come about.

The railroad was to be built from Adena toward Harrisville as a coal spur but there was an ultimate objective. It was to be extended past Adena toward Harrisville. This was primarily as a coal spur but the ultimate object being to extend past Harrisville to a southern connection. Eastern capitalists having secured a large and valuable coal franchise in the region were making arrangements to have a large amount of work done in the coming year.

By Feb. 14, 1901, the town had 20 new houses east of Harrisville and more were in the plans.

Jan. 9, 1902, had the town started at the new coal mines

near Adena and called it Robyville. There were 125 men employed at the mines then.

April 3, 1902, Roby Coal Company, operating near Adena, sold holdings of 11,000 acres of coal and mining machinery to a Pittsburgh combine for nearly one million dollars, with the coal costing the company less than $25 an acre. This was then sold for nearly $100 an acre.

Counting the cost of machinery, the company doubled its money even buying at a million dollars.

This was still very cheap a bargain for there was money in it

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“We have enjoyed an ongoing partnership with the natural gas industry,” Dave Ivan, director of the Belmont County Emergency Management Agency, said. “Because of that partnership they have recognized what are our needs are during these tough times and stepping up to meet those needs.”

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at $200 an acre.

April 24, 1902,Contracts made for the erection of 40 new houses in Robyville and the contractors arrived to start the work.

Oct. 30, 1902, Surveyor W.F. Lemmon made a plot of the mining town that was held by the Harrison County commissioners.

July 30, 1903, A meeting at Robyville didn’t settle a strike as hoped for. It was about the discharge of three men, Charles Steiner, James Carter and J. Boyle, native Americans and members of the local union executive committee. Higher officers came to settle this, a Harkins and Sullivan, not deeming this to be much trouble.

Miners were advised to go to work or all quit.

In a mass meeting, it was decided the strike would continue unless the three men would be reinstated. The company refused and the strike was ordered to be continued. The Hungarian miners refused to join the strike and went back to work.

At a time not disclosed in the Robyville history, it tells that the first coal company in the United States to be owned by Hungarian miners was organized in Steubenville by 40 miners of that nationality. It was known as the Magyar Coal Co and purchased by the Wabash Coal Co. at Hopedale. Six hundred acres of coal, tipple, store and tenements for $155,000 was the cost. None but the Magyard families were to be given employment and all workers must take stock in the mine.

This final paragraph was taken from the Chronicle Telegram in Elyria on Aug. 9, 1907.