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CIC votes on Homrighausen

Commissioner DON BETHEL breaks down the PILOT program: “Somewhere in the process of us signing this and it got to the village, something happened.”

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BY ROBERT AMABILE Harrison News-Herald Reporter CADIZ — With recent tension between the Harrison County Commissioners and the county’s Community Improvement Corporation, a special meeting was held last Thursday to decide the fate of embroiled executive director Nick Homrighausen. Voting members were forced to decide on either terminating Homrighausen or risk losing their contract with the county.

As announced during one of their February meetings, the Harrison County Commissioners are opting not to renew the CIC’s contract if the corporation continues to employ Homrighausen. The agreement will be terminated on April 21 if the CIC complies.

The CIC is not a government agency; it was contracted by the county commissioners to help bring in businesses and develop the local economy. The organization attempts to find state and federal funding through various programs and grants while working with new businesses, providing incentives when possible.

CIC President Dale Arbaugh’s opening statements gave a brief overview of the situation, and he clarified his own perceptions.

He pointed out the successes of the CIC. For example, the county receives $10,000 every month for the power plant project yet to begin.

Arbaugh also spoke of other projects in the pipeline that are yet to break ground but are going smoothly so far. Overall, the CIC viewed Homrighausen’s efforts in a positive light.

Commissioners Don Bethel and Paul Coffland attended the Thursday meeting to voice their reasoning, and Bethel had a vote at the end of the session.

Disagreements between the commissioners and Homrighausen date back to prior discussions regarding the proposed Harrison Energy Center in 2018 and the PILOT program. The “Payment in Lieu of Taxes” program was meant to divide tax money gained from the power plant between the villages and various county agencies.

Then, Bethel gave the room his perspective, highlighting the commissioners’ negative experiences with Homrighausen. His biggest criticism — and Bethel’s main issue — was

with Homrighausen’s handling of the PILOT program.

The CIC and commissioners had negotiated for the power plant to determine the proper percentages to be disbursed in the PILOT program. The original proposal was for villages to receive 42%, the county and CIC each to get 15%, and the school 28% of tax revenue from the power plant (out of an estimated $72 million in 30 years).

Bethel said he was told by Homrighausen the numbers can’t change. “I couldn’t figure out why the numbers can’t change.” The commissioners were told that the power plant was trying to determine where tax dollars would be spent and that the deal wouldn’t go through unless everyone agreed.

Later, after the commissioners had signed the proposal, they were told the school wanted more, then asking for 45%. To Bethel, this was unacceptable as he had felt assured that the numbers wouldn’t change. With that, Bethel called Homrighausen “dishonest, unethical, and unprofessional” during his presentation.

Coffland followed with a brief statement of his own: “This has been an ongoing issue for a number of years at this point. We are not going to allow Mr. Homrighausen to represent us as our economic developer. If the CIC chooses to retain him as their executive director, that’s your entity, but you’ll be on an island because you will no longer have any Harrison County resources. It goes away the 21st.”

Arbaugh replied to the commissioners’ statements in an attempt to find a middle ground. “We learned. We’re trying to move forward. I agree. There were a lot of missteps in the process that we’re learning from, but we move forward. In the conversations I’ve had with Mr. Coffland over the past year, we’ve agreed communication has to change between the commissioners, the CIC, and the different entities that were involved with additional processes down the road.”

Though, Arbaugh admits the negotiations could’ve been handled differently. “We have different perceptions of how things were handled at that point.” After questions from Bethel during his reply, Arbaugh said that at the time, “I thought through our council and our negotiations, our numbers could not change at that point.”

The president went on to ask, “Where are we going next?” Attorney Erick Bauer then stood to address possible outcomes after voting. He stated that if Homrighausen were to be terminated, a new executive director would need to be found. “Nick has, to my knowledge, very good relationships with those people [companies under contract], and whoever we bring in here will have to pick up from scratch.” Bauer also mentioned potential lawsuits from the companies under contract — and Homrighausen himself, for breach of contract.

Questioning what would happen if they didn’t terminate the executive director, he asked, “How will we exist?” If the contract is not renewed with the county, Bauer estimated (with current expenses) that the CIC will only have enough money to last until the end of the year.

Then, the voting commenced. A “yes” would terminate Nick Homrighausen; a “no” would effectively terminate the contract with the commissioners. The vote was counted as 9-3 to keep the executive director.

Dale Arbaugh closed out the special session.

A meeting will be held on April 12, and the CIC hopes to have answers by then on how the transition will transpire. “This is not a win-win for anybody. It’s not a win for us to keep Nick this way. It is not a solution that will be beneficial to Harrison County in the long run,” he concluded.

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The Bob Mazeroski Family (left to right): Gary Mazeroski, Brant Mazeroski, Heather Mazeroski, former legion baseball coach Dane Morgan, and Bob’s widow Dianne.

1st pitch at new Mazeroski field

Sex offender caught after high-speed pursuit

BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ — On Tuesday night, a healthy crowd was on hand for the grand opening ceremonies for the newly renovated Bob Mazeroski Baseball Field. The new field’s appearance is now more modern than the previous, making it difficult to imagine the field as it was before.

The previous baseball field was dedicated in 1993 in memory of Robert (Coach Maz) Mazeroski. Coach Maz was the manager of the Maynard Legion baseball team for 35 years, where he was able to guide the team to three state titles (1977, 1985, and 1986).

Maz remained the manager of the Legion’s baseball from 1953 through 1987. The 1986 state champion team was also able to win the regional title in Minnesota and eventually made it to the World Series, where the Maynard Legion finished third in the country.

In addition, Mazeroski was honored to become the 21st Dapper Dan Man of the Year in the Ohio Valley.

Many local businesses, families, and individuals were instrumental in seeing Mazeroski Field become a reality. With the field newly renovated, it will continue to bear Maz’s name as recognition for all his work and coaching.

On hand to receive a trophy from the early days of the field was Maz’s family. His family in attendance included sons Gary and Brant (and wife Heather) Mazeroski and Maz’s widow, Dianne. Also with the family was Dane Morgan. Morgan also coached Legion Baseball on Mazeroski Field.

In addition to Maz’s family, many other individuals participated in the opening ceremonies: Harrison Central’s Athletic Director Raymond Hibbs; school board members Eddie Banks, Tracy Mattern, Debra Kenny, D.J. Watson, and (former board member) Mel Allen; superintendent Dana Snider; assistant superintendent Duran Morgan; and district treasurer Roxanne Harding. Attending members of the construction companies included Jeremy Yeager, Marcus Carnegie, Walt Bryon, and Mitch Knapp.

The ceremonial first pitch included head baseball coach Mike Valesco; members of the construction companies that work on the field, Mitch Knapp, Walt Byron, Jeremy Yeager, and Marcus Carnegie; and Harrison Central’s district treasurer Roxanne Harding, superintendent Dana Snider, and assistant superintendent Duran Morgan.

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Benjamin Castro, 33, of Steubenville, Ohio was convicted of possession of child pornography and discharged from the Navy in 2008. Photo courtesy of icrimewatch.net

BY ROBERT AMABILE Harrison News-Herald Reporter On March 27, Jewett Police Chief Ron Carter was notified by Harrison County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers of an incident in progress in his jurisdiction. The parents of a juvenile male had been informed of a meetup between their child and a 33-year-old man at the Jewett Wildcat Community Center. The parents learned of the meeting through one of their other children, who knew their brother was sneaking out. The parents then found phone messages that gave the location of the rendevous; they went to the meeting place and found the 33-year-old Benjamin Castro, already a tier-two sex offender, waiting in the vicinity of the old Jewett school. When the parents confronted Castro, he fled the scene, and the couple gave chase. The pursuit started in Jewett and made it to Wintersville, where Ohio State Highway Patrol stopped Castro on Route 22 and took him into custody. “The State Patrol — I can’t say enough about. The State Patrol is awesome. They had this car stopped within 10 minutes,” Carter explained.

State Patrol transported the subject to the Cadiz Police Department, where he refused to speak to law enforcement. Carter is leading the investigation and said the first thing he will do is request a search warrant for Castro’s phone. The juvenile had already allowed law enforcement to see his phone, however. Based on the search through the phone, Carter said that with the discovered photos and videos, “There was enough evidence to arrest Mr. Castro.”

Castro was given a $75,000 cash bond, no 10%, and is facing a second-degree felony. An official indictment was expected by Friday, and the case will go to the common pleas court.

Carter praised all those involved in the matter: “This is a prime example of how well the Jewett Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, State Patrol, and Cadiz Police Department work together.” He also praised the parents for their quick thinking and action. “Even though we’re in a rural area, and these smaller towns, these crimes are out there and can happen anywhere. The public needs to be aware.”

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Harrison News-Herald | 2022 Primary Election

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2022 Republican Primary Election: County Commissioners

Dustin Corder, running against Don Bethel for the third seat as a county commissioner, introduced himself and elaborated on his vision and goals for Harrison County.

1. Why do you feel compelled to be a county commissioner?

My kids. I have had conversations with my older daughters about the direction they are heading [once they graduate], and one of my questions to them was, “Why don’t you do that [their career goals] back home?” They replied, “Why? There is nothing for us there.”

That is concerning — I do not see the current commissioners going above and beyond to help change that status quo of the county. I want to play a part in making Harrison County the best it can be economically.

2. What will it take to better our county’s economy for the next generations?

We need to grow. As I have been speaking to people throughout my campaign, they have mentioned time and again that Harrison County could support more businesses, that there is a demand for more restaurants and industry, etc. And I feel that is what attracts and retains residents. I love Harrison County; I have spent most of my life here, and I definitely want to build on the strengths of our area. I do not want to urbanize our small towns. I do not want to lose the small-town nature that makes our area what it is; however, I do want to make sure we are doing everything we can to encourage more jobs and more success in our backyard.

3. What action can we take to better position the county financially long-term?

The county is in a good spot financially, but I don’t see us structuring ourselves to sustain it. Harrison County was among the top 10 most prosperous counties in Ohio last year, yet decreased in population and lost jobs, according to statistics from the Washington Post. If we want to grow, we have to prepare to grow. We need to invest in our land to attract the right industry. We need to make sure electric and sewer are run to the commercial building sites that the HCCIC owns, that the land is level, that everything is in place for organizations to come build here now. We have so much potential, but we need to prepare instead of waiting and watching.

4. How do you envision your relationship with the HCCIC? In the meeting last week at the library between the commissioners and the HCCIC, and in the commissioners’ letter speaking to this tension between the entities they publicly released, the commissioners acknowledged the importance of the HCCIC itself — but their actions have seemed contrary to that sentiment. Instead of working alongside the HCCIC, the commissioners have been giving them ultimatums. I believe the commissioners’ actions need to align with what they are saying. If I hold the third seat of the county commissioners, I will find solutions and work to promote teamwork and open the lines of communication regardless of personalities and differences. What is the result of continuing

to fight this battle? Our county’s leadership needs to be unified as we attempt to capture the business of the power plant and others — not bickering amongst ourselves and costing taxpayer dollars and large-scale business deals in the meantime. Separating from the HCCIC could endanger our relationships with such potential industries. The current standing of the HCCIC is a big issue, in my opinion, one I feel could be resolved.

5. With the potential of opportunities like the power plant and other industries, what is your plan of action to see those happen?

My role will definitely be to rebuild relationships throughout the county. In my speaking with many township personnel and elected officials, the common concern seems to be a lack of communication from the commissioners’ office. I would do everything in my power to change that, to unify the office, which is something they don’t have right now.

I am shocked when elected officials tell me they can’t get a return phone call from the commissioners. I will work toward cooperating with and supporting the other offices that the commissioners work so closely with. My plan of action is to continue what I’ve started: to bridge the gap and pinpoint the common pressure points of the other county offices. The role of the commissioners is crucial and not something one person can do alone, so I look forward to the prospect of helping produce more efficient system.

6. What do you feel uniquely qualifies you for this position?

I spent 22 years in the car business, managing multimillion-dollar dealerships.

When it comes to budgeting and planning, I have done that on a large scale and will approach the county’s finances from a strategic financial point of view. It has also refined my leadership and relational capacities, and I am confident that I could bring a much-needed synergy to the commissioners’ dealings. After 22 years, I have stepped away from that role to allow myself more time to focus on the job at hand. Now, I work from home 80–90% of the time, which will free me up to fully assume the role of commissioner and be available to the public and to my fellow commissioners.

7. What do you want voters to know?

It’s time for change. The current commissioners are complacent and satisfied with the status quo. We need someone in the office who is energetic, who is motivated, who is determined to do a better job for Harrison County, and my children provide me all that motivation. Communication, economic growth and development, and change — that’s what I am working toward.

Don Bethel weighed in on his time as a county commissioner, explained why he feels his reelection would be in Harrison County’s best interest, and specified his past accomplishments and future goals.

1. What do you like most about being a commissioner?

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I truly enjoy the interaction with people from all over the county and trying to help them. I’ve met so many good people from throughout Harrison County, and it’s been a very rewarding experience, as well as trying to help make villages and townships better, which improves the lives of Harrison County citizens.

2. What is the most important role of a Harrison County commissioner?

Keeping the county finances under control and overseeing spending is our main responsibility. When I came into office, Harrison County operated month to month on finances. We had zero monies for spending on needed projects, let alone having funding for special projects. During my time as commissioner, Harrison County finances have improved to the point that we could now operate for over two years on savings we’ve put away.

3. What are you most proud of accomplishing during your time in office?

Besides improving Harrison County’s finances to the best in more than half a century, I believe I’ve been a true “county” commissioner. I learned when playing ball — and then coaching — that every position on the field is important to be a successful team. I’ve taken that philosophy to this job and feel it’s important for every Harrison County village and township to succeed. There’s no question that a county is only as strong as the villages and townships that are in it. I believe I’ve been a strong advocate to help those in need in every part of the county. And one can’t ignore that Harrison County was also No. 2 in the entire country in financial improvement over a fiveyear period while I was in office.

4. Could you give a brief summary of 202122 and the major issues/accomplishments of the commissioners?

We have a slew of projects currently going on because projects two years ago were slowed or delayed because of COVID, so we’re pretty busy right now. From the new jail, the addition to the County Home, the EPA forcing Freeport and Harrisville to improve their wastewater system that commissioners are helping Freeport and Harrisville administrations with, monitoring the $500,000 demolition and revitalization grant project, improving Moorefield Township’s water quality, relocating the jury room that improves the safety of jurors, and getting the engineer a suitable place at the Highway Department where he should be. All of these are important and needed projects that we’ve been involved with. I would say our biggest accomplishment would be securing over $20 million in grant monies over the past two years, which is more grant funding than during any 10-year period in possibly forever. In my mind, the four “feel good” accomplishments were: 1. Getting the bridge replaced in German Township that took forever to get funding.

It was humbling to witness the kindness and patience from German Township residents.

They truly were saints.

2. Getting the Conotton Creek Trail totally

paved for under $50,000 that rewarded a very dedicated and hard-working trail committee.

3. Rehabbing the water-damaged gymnasium floor at the Jewett school, allowing the continuation of biddy basketball for our youth and devoted volunteers.

4. Keeping the Mine Rescue Training Center located in Harrison County, where it belongs. Commissioners invested property and services that were critical in helping make this happen.

5. What are your upcoming goals for the county, should you retain office?

Obviously, getting current projects completed in a financially responsible way and hopefully helping the fair board get a muchneeded horse barn added to the fairgrounds.

I’d also like to see Scio’s annexation succeed. As an ex-mayor, this would be good for Scio and should make water rates less expensive for those residents since Harrison County wouldn’t be taking their cut for supplying the water.

6. Could you speak to the Homrighausen situation? Will the commissioners continue to work with the HCCIC in spite of this?

Being honest and forthright in government [and] business contract transactions is critical to Harrison County citizens’ best interests, especially when it’s taxpayers being represented.

The HCCIC works for Harrison County, not the other way around. We have a contract with the HCCIC that allows them to represent us.

When honesty is blatantly breached multiple times and was premeditated, along with, in my opinion, attempted contract fraud, commissioners have the duty to protect citizens from possible lawsuits in the millions of dollars resulting from it. It’s unfortunate this has turned into a political issue. Doing the right thing and being honest should be expected, and it’s certainly not prudent for commissioners to continue to expose citizens to this type of unacceptable behavior. For the time being, the HCCIC will remain the conduit commissioners will use to sell property. The main change is the HCCIC will only be reimbursed for their expenses selling the property but won’t receive any additional monies from the sales. The property will get sold, and Harrison County citizens will receive more money. This isn’t a major moment, and it certainly isn’t personal or political. What shouldn’t get lost in all of this is when commissioners took over negotiations, the Harrison Hills School Board and village of Cadiz administration were extremely generous by agreeing to give back over $7.75 million to spread to other county villages and townships.

I won’t say that Harrison County doesn’t need an economic developer because I believe we do, but if you recall, every oil and gas entity currently here today was here and operating before the HCCIC hired an economic developer — a position that Harrison County taxpayers funded by the way. And, of course, we do hope that Jody and Mary Ellen will continue to do the great work that they do for Harrison County.

7. How do your experiences in office and your other professional engagements uniquely prepare you to do a good job?

I truly believe my experiences in life have helped me immensely. In pro ball, when three of your infielders are from out of the country, and you meet someone from Ohio — which only happened once in 3.5 years — you almost become brothers. I played on teams that didn’t have a player from Ohio nor any state that bordered Ohio. When I came back to Harrison County, it was just nice being back around people from Ohio. Being in the insurance business has also helped me deal with those who’ve had serious property [or] liability problems, and it was my job to help solve them. I learned quickly in life that people have issues more important than your own and that helping people to get back on their feet is very gratifying. Being around people is a job I enjoy, and I’d be extremely thankful and honored to be rehired again as their commissioner. I’ll never forget that citizens are the boss, and I’m the employee. I respectfully ask citizens to be rehired to finish current projects and to keep responsibly improving Harrison County.

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Harrison News-Herald | Sports

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Huskies victorious in historic opening night

BY D.J. WATSON Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ — There was no shortage of storylines following the Harrison Central baseball team's season-opening doubleheader at the new Mazeroski Field this past Tuesday evening. First pitch ceremonies gave way to a cold but eventful evening at Sally Buffalo Park. Students, parents, fans, and supporters got their first chance to see the one-of-a-kind renovated stadium, and the Huskies made sure they left smiling. Harrison trounced the visiting Shenandoah Zeps in Game 1, 8-0.

Then followed that up with a twin-bill sweep in the nightcap, running up 10 runs en route to a 10-4 victory to start the season 2-0.

While head coach Mike Valesko is surely pleased with the way the night turned out for his dugout, he has to be even more ecstatic for a pair of his players. The Huskies first recorded hit in the new facility will go down in the books as a solo-shot home run, as junior catcher Treston Nemeth sent a bomb over the left-field wall in the first inning of Game 1. In that same game,

junior Tre Rex hurled an absolute gem on the mound. Rex racked up 15 strikeouts on his way to a complete-game no-hitter in his first appearance in a Harrison Central uniform.

So, just for a recap, the Huskies first recorded pitching victory at Mazeroski Field will go down in the books as a seven-inning no-hitter performance to match the first-ever hit being a home run. What a way to open the new era at Mazeroski Field.

Nemeth and Rex weren't the only ones to show out strong Tuesday night. Senior Caleb Blawut went 3-4 with three singles and two RBIs in the first leg of the doubleheader. In the second game, Blawut finished 2-3, with two singles, an RBI, and a run scored. Kaden Jurosko knocked a double and scored a run in Game 1. Freshman Tucker Snyder finished with a single, an RBI, and one trip across the dish. Jonathan Vermillion joined the hit parade with a single and a run. Rex helped himself at the plate too. He knocked in a run with a single while also scoring once himself.

Nemeth was the box-score leader in Game 1, with a double to go along with his round trip and three runs scored.

Harrison’s Dunkle, Vermillion named OVAC All-Stars

BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer CADIZ — An all-star cast of Ohio and West Virginia’s best basketball seniors will gather at Wheeling Park on April 10 for the Samuel A. Mumley 2021-22 OVAC All-Star High School Basketball games. The girls’ game is scheduled for at 1 p.m., and the boys’ game will follow at 3.

The coaches selected for the Ohio girls’ team are Monroe Central’s Troy Baker and Steubenville Catholic Central’s Jess Looman.

For the Ohio boys, the coaches will be St. Clairsville’s Ryan Clifford and Monroe Central’s Jon Perkins. Coaches for the West

Virginia girls’ squad will be Linly’s Rebecca Upton and Trinity’s Mike Baldy. For the West Virginia boys, the coaches will be Cameron’s Tom Hart and Brooke’s Adam Shinsky.

As for players, Ohio’s teams will include Harrison Central seniors McKayla Dunkle and John Vermillion.

Dunkle had another great season this year.

She was also able to pierce the 1,000-point mark. Vermillion missed time recovering from a football injury but came back and led the Huskies during the second half of the year.

This year the two games will have special presentations and awards presented during the games. The Samuel A. Mumley OVAC annual All-Star Basketball Classic has its player voted on by the coaches of each state.

Thomas named All-TL

BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ — Harrison Central’s Lucas Thomas finished his 2022 wrestling season in grand fashion. But he’s still looking forward to accomplishing all of his personal goals in the sport, and he still has not yet shown his full potential as a varsity wrestler.

The 215-pound grappler not only wrestled his way into the state competition but established himself as Harrison Central’s firstever wrestler to reach that level.

“Lucas is a vital part of our wrestling program,” said Harrison Central’s head wrestling coach Bill Bryant. “His commitment to succeed is second to none. He became an OVAC champion this season, but he still isn’t content. He wants to be a state champion. We believe he can reach that goal, but he has to continue to grow in all aspects of life.”

“I don’t know if his goal is to be an Olympic champion one day, but I think the elementary teacher that told him to be realistic when she asked the class what they wanted to be when they got older. So far, that has been a great motivation,” Bryant concluded.

Youth basketball begins tournament

BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer JEWETT — On Saturday, March 19, the Jewett Community Center hosted another week of regular season youth basketball.

Though nothing was different in the usual hustle and bustle or enthusiastic play of the teams, the talk and the focus had already shifted towards the upcoming one-and-done season playoffs. Next week’s games will include action on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in preparation for the playoffs.

But last week’s games included Bulls vs.

Lakers, Bandits vs. Vikings, Knights vs.

Wildcats, and Warriors vs. Spartans. The Mustangs drew this week’s bye.

To date, the point leaders for each team include the Wildcats’ Olin Wade at 114 points,

Spartans’ Colson Crothers with 79, Bulls’ Turner Snyder with 67, Lakers’ Kingston Smith with 55, Vikings’ Andrew Mattern with 46, Warriors’ Dalton Cumings with 44, Mustangs’ Cooper Hendershot with 27, Knights’ Gage Giesy with 26, and Bandits’ Logan Dewees with 26.

Then, this past week, in youth basketball’s final two regular-season games, the Warriors defeated the Vikings 16–14, and the Bulls beat the Mustangs 19–16. With those two outings in the books, the seeding and organization of schedules led to the tournament’s opening last weekend.

Opening the tournament were the Bandits, who scored 21 points over the Knights’ 15.

The Vikings followed with a 16–11 win over the Warriors. Then, the Spartans defeated the Bandits 28–14, and the Wildcats clobbered the Mustangs 29–12.

Shenandoah put up more of a fight in Game 2, but the Huskies jumped out to an early 3-0 lead after the first inning. However, the Zeps responded to tie the game in the top of the third, capitalizing on a string of errors that left the door open to partially spoil the muchcelebrated evening. That door wasn't open long, though, as the Huskies posted a two-spot in the bottom half to regain the lead. Harrison added three more runs in the fourth and two more in the sixth to completely shut down any hope for the Noble County club. The Zeps scored one in the fifth, but it wasn't enough to close the gap.

In the second game, junior Jace Madzia led the charge offensively with a single, double, RBI, and two runs scored. Cabot Arbaugh also finished 2-3 with a pair of singles. In an impressive stat, all nine HC starters registered at least one RBI in Game 2. Vermillion led that column, plating two teammates. Trace Rutter earned the victory from the hill in Game 2.

A home-and-home series with East Liverpool awaits the Huskies next.

Harrison Central junior Tre Rex delivers to the plate in Game 1 of Tuesday night’s doubleheader at the new Mazeroski Field.

Rex tossed a no-hitter, finishing with 15 strikeouts.

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Husky softball scrimmage reveals vast potential

Harrison Central’s softball coach DARRIN YOUNG surveys Maddy Butler’s performance at the plate. Harrison News-Herald Photo/ED BANKS

BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer CADIZ — Last Thursday night, the Meadowbrook Lady Colts came to Cadiz for a softball scrimmage with the Lady Huskies. The practice session was an opportune time to show off the newly turfed field and its surrounding facilities. However, the Lady Huskies brushed off all hints of hospitality and instead went to work putting on a show of their team’s potential.

After the first inning went offensively quietly for both squads, Harrison Central varsity softball coach Darrin Young told his squad, “Don’t let the first inning define you.”

That comment didn’t have a chance to get cold before Harrison went out and proved it.

In their second at-bat, the Huskies defined the word “surge” in full living color. It was almost as if the bats themselves had their own special mission; all the Huskies had to do was carry them to the plate.

At the plate, the hits were fast and continuous. An error on the Colt’s second baseman put Isabel Yeager on the pads, followed by a one-run triple by Alivia Tonkovich that sent Yeager home. Up next, Alina Williams laid down a perfect bunt to score Tonkovich.

Cali Banal hit a single, then moved to third on another Colt error. Maddy Butler drew a free pass; Jenna Young also drew a walk while a pass ball scored Banal. Another passed ball scored Butler. A single by Tonkovich drove Young home. Kristen Kovarick got tagged on a fielder’s choice to end the inning.

All totaled, the Huskies scored five runs in the inning. They went on to score four additional runs in the third inning. And in the end, the scrimmage ended 18-4, Harrison’s

favor.

“We were somewhat surprised on how well we played,” said Coach Young. “We knew what potential there was, but the team gave a little extra. It was good to see Kristen just kept on throwing a good game all evening. We worked two freshmen into our lineup, and that green showed us that we made good choices.

We never had too much problem hitting the ball, and that really showed tonight as well. On both offense and defense, we had no problem at all adjusting to the new turf,” he added.

“We had a couple innings where our junior varsity got to hit a little. They also showed some promise. All in all, it was a really great night for us,” Young concluded.

The Huskies are currently just as strong — maybe even stronger — as last season.

With Clelland behind the plate and an arm loaded with buckshot, it will be difficult to steal on the Huskies. Several returning players man the infield: Butler at third base, Sarah Touville at shortstop, Young at first, and infield newcomer Olivia Tonkovich at second. And with freshman Banal in centerfield, Williams in right, and Isabel Yeager in left, the die has been cast.

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Harrison News-Herald | Obituaries

5 Guy Strickling, Jr.

Guy (Bill) W. Strickling, Jr., 79, of Woodsfield, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. He was born July 9, 1942, in Woodsfield, Ohio, a son of the late Guy W. Strickling, Sr. and D. Jane Bates Strickling.

Bill graduated from Woodsfield High School, Class of 1961. During service in the U.S. Army, he married his former wife, Stuart Kaitz. He spent 1975–1981 as a pastor, including the Mount Shiloh Baptist Church in Cadiz, Ohio. Known for his many interests and talents, he worked in the burial, mining, trucking, and construction industries.

Bill was an active member of Woodsfield First Baptist Church. He loved Jesus, computers, and guns. He enjoyed walking around town and talking with neighbors.

He enjoyed photography and writing poems inspired by God. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, David Strickling; his former wife, Stuart Kaitz; and a great-greatgranddaughter, Sarah. Surviving is his daughters, Daphne Strickling-Butler and her husband, Donnie, of Amsterdam, Ohio; Laura Clark and her husband, Rodney, of Greenville, North Carolina; Sharon Strickling of Woodsfield, Ohio; Jennifer Avery and Jamie Ferguson of Hampton, South Carolina; and his son, Zachary Strickling of Florence, Alabama, and his former wife, Jean StricklingShook of Biloxi, Mississippi. He took pride in 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his sisters, Sammie Stanley, Judy Morrison, his brother, John. He was especially close to his nephew, Mike Morrison, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until the memorial service at noon on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Woodsfield First Baptist Church (114 N. Paul St. Woodsfield), with a meal afterward in the fellowship hall. Those who wish to remember Bill in a special way can make gifts to the American Cancer Society, Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (P.O. Box 604, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793), or the NRA. Inurnment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements by Bauer-Turner Funeral Home (100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio).

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John Edwards

John “Jack” Thomas Edwards, age 81, of Morristown, Ohio passed and returned home to our Lord God on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, following a brief battle with COVID complications.

Better known and referred to as “Jack” or “The Captain,” he was born on May 22, 1940 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Max Swindell Edwards and Helen Elizabeth “Betty” Wooster Edwards of St. Clairsville, Ohio.

Jack engaged in laborious work as a steel truck driver, coal miner, farmer, construction worker, and, most enjoyable to him, a heavy equipment operator. He also served as a parttime reserve officer for the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department many years ago.

He was a member of the Jewett United Methodist Church, where he attended and regularly volunteered while rearing his family.

At that time, he also served on the town council and assisted in various roles. Jack was a 32nd-degree Mason, a member of the Scio/ Harrison County Lodge, and belonged to the Valley of Steubenville Scottish Rite.

One of Jack’s greatest passions was sports, where he excelled in football, basketball, and track and field. He was very proud to play in the Ohio-West Virginia All-Star Game in 1958, representing the Cadiz Cardinals. Jack was later inducted into the Harrison County Sports Hall of Fame.

The “Captain” is preceded in death by his eldest son, John “Jack” Thomas Edwards of Cadiz, Ohio; his parents, Max Swindell and Helen “Betty” Wooster Edwards of St Clairsville; and his beloved partner of many years, Mary Shields Oboy of Maynard, Ohio.

Surviving is his daughter, Lisa Edwards Dorland of New Philadelphia; his son Robert “Shane” (Christine Kopp) Edwards of Convoy, Ohio and his brother Robert “Bob” Edwards of St. Clairsville. Additionally, Jack is survived by eight grandchildren, Jessica Renee Dorland Snyder, Tori Edwards, Noah Edwards, Isaac Edwards, Nikolas Edwards, Hannah Edwards Moore, MiKenzi Edwards, and Scout Chilton Edwards and four great-grandchildren, Jacob “Jake” Snyder, Mila Edwards, Amelia Moore, and Paisley Moore.

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A memorial service is scheduled for April 9, 2022 at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville. Visitation will be held from 1–3 p.m., with the eulogy beginning at 3 p.m. with the Reverend Mark Statler officiating. Family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend. Online condolences may be offered to the family at toothmanfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Thelma Faye Gladman Thelma Faye Ryan Gladman, age 85, of Park Village Healthcare Center in Dover, Ohio, formerly of Tippecanoe, Ohio, passed away Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022.

Born July 22, 1936, in Akron, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late John and Geneva (Evans) Ryan. Faye graduated from Dover High School in 1954. She married Walter B. Gladman on March 29, 1957 and shared 43 years of marriage prior to his passing on July 5, 2000.

She is survived by seven of her eight children: Sharon Gladman, Rebecca Gladman, Nancy (Douglas) Carpenter, John (Jack) Gladman, Daniel (Lorraine) Gladman, Matthew Gladman, and Mark Gladman; her grandchildren Ryan, Marcia, Laura, Doug, and Katie; great-grandchildren Jermaine, Stanley, and Rozlyn; brother Kenneth (Cynthia) Ryan; and sisters-in-law Margaret Ryan and Betty Gladman. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son David B. Gladman and brothers Neal Ryan and Cecil Ryan.

In accordance with Faye’s wishes, cremation was carried out through the care of Koch Funeral Home in Scio, Ohio. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 1 p.m. in the Patterson Union Cemetery in Deersville, Ohio. A reception will follow the graveside service at the Washington Township VFD (81125 Gardner Rd. in Tippecanoe, Ohio 44699).

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Park Village Healthcare Center in Dover and Crossroads Hospice for their dedicated care of our loved one. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care at https://crhcf.org/donate/ or to the Washington Township VFD (81125 Gardner Rd. Tippecanoe, Ohio 44699).

Saturday, April 2, 2022

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From Katherine’s Kitchen...

Fudge Puddles • • • • • • • • •

2 cups butter, softened 2 cups peanut butter 2 cups white sugar 2 cups brown sugar 4 eggs 2 teaspoon vanilla 5 cups flour 3 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons salt

Filling • • •

2 cups chocolate chips 1 cup Eagle-brand milk 1 teaspoon vanilla

For dough Mix the dough well and chill for one hour.

Shape into balls and place into muffin pans.

Bake 350 degrees for 14–16 minutes or until light brown.

Remove from oven and immediately make “wells” in the center of each by lightly pressing with a melon baller.

For filling • Melt chocolate chips and milk.

• Add vanilla.

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Good NEWS This is How God Rolls

By Pastor Ken Staley Pleasant Grove & Harrisville United Methodist Churches PastorKenStaley@gmail.com The disgrace of slavery: God told Joshua when the Israelites came to Gilgal, “Today I have rolled away the disgrace of the slavery my people suffered in Egypt.”

As Resurrection Sunday approaches, we discover that the same is true of us today: Jesus has rolled away the disgrace of our slavery to sin through the cross and the resurrection. King David would have known this truth of slavery being rolled away when he wrote Psalm 32. With an eye to the future, he prophesied the benefits of the finished work of Jesus at Calvary when he wrote, “How joyful is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered and to whom the Lord does not charge with iniquity.”

That’s the reality of being a believer in Jesus Christ: All charges have been dropped — but only through Jesus. When we don’t deal with our sin, it can affect our health. David’s warning was, “When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning, day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was drained as in the summer’s heat.” That’s a pretty grim picture of what can happen when we try to sweep our transgressions under the carpet.

But David’s character virtue was that he was quick to repent; he never let his sin fester for long periods.

This is why he said, “Let everyone who is faithful pray to you immediately.” As Barney Fife used to say, “Nip it, nip it in the bud!” When you have a relationship with a loving heavenly father, why wait? When the Lord speaks in Psalm 32, he counsels us, “Don’t be like an ignorant horse or a dopey mule that has to be controlled with a painful bit or annoying bridle or else it won’t come near you.” What’s the first thing Adam and Eve did after they sinned?

They hid! Let’s not be those two.

In this Lenten season, and with Resurrection Sunday just two weeks away, let’s be more aware that the disgrace of our slavery to a sinful life has been dealt with. God rolled away the disgrace for the Israelites after the wilderness experience, and he has rolled away the disgrace of our sin through the death and resurrection of Jesus. All we are required to do is trust him as the only way, truth, and life.

6 BOWERSTON

By Mary Anna Cotter The Conotton Valley baseball team beat Claymont in their first game of the season.

Mary Anna Cotter attended Eastern Star at Bolivar on Friday and Toronto Inspection on Monday.

The Conotton Valley Alumni Committee met on Saturday at the Bowerston Public Library with 11 present. A discussion was held concerning scholarships, Alumni Weekend in September, and Alumni Hall of Fame forms.

The next meeting will be held on April 30 at 9 a.m. at the library.

Mary Anna Cotter visited with George and Shirley Copeland and Jane Cotter recently.

Choir practice is being held at Trinity Church on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Members are encouraged to join for the Easter season.

The Woman’s Club is hosting a soup and sandwich luncheon at the Trinity Church on Sunday, April 3 from 11:30–1. It is by free donation.

Anyone desiring to join one of the churches should contact the Reverend Tom Dawson to attend the membership class on Sunday, April 3 at 9:15 a.m. at Trinity Church.

Conotton Valley baseball team tied with Buckeye Local and beat Monore Central.

Dorsey Strock and Mary Anna Cotter visited with Jane Cotter of New Phila on Friday.

DEERSVILLE

By Susan Adams The Deersville Fire Department’s first annual chili cook-off on March 19 was a success. The traveling trophy for best tasting chili went to Linda Sommer. Thank you to all chefs and tasters.

The Deersville General Store started its new spring hours on March 13. They are currently open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. They also have a new item. When you can’t decide which flavors you want, go for the “Four Square Sampler” for $5. A scoop of up to four different flavors, each in its own square. Where has this been all my life? Can’t wait to try it!

“The Stand” on U.S. Route 250 at the old Coultrap’s building opened for business Monday, March 21. They will be open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cash, credit, and debit cards are accepted. Lots of food items are available. If you would like, you can call ahead to place an order at 330-2049407. Another option on the “I do not want to cook” day.

Koda Devore won his first cross-country race in Waynesburg, Ohio on Sunday, March 20. Then it was off to South Carolina, where he fought hard and went from 11th place and finished in 5th on March 27. Congratulations, Koda and everyone who made this possible.

Koda is the son of Travis and Nicki Devore of rural Uhrichsville and the grandson of Shelley (late Chuck) McMillen Devore of rural Deersville.

The Deersville Community Players send out a thank you to all who came out for auditions for Roger & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” which will be performed June 16-19. The first rehearsal is now in the books, and they are happy to be back!

On Saturday, March 19, the Moravian Trail DAR met at the Belmont Hills Country Club with Charlotte Thomas as hostess. Peggy Milliken extended grace, and the ladies enjoyed a delicious lunch. The business meeting was called to order by chapter regent Jackie Gebhart.

Chaplain Milliken shared the devotion “He Sees You Too.” The group recited the DAR Ritual, the American Creed, the Preamble to the Constitution for the United States of America, and sang the first verse of “The StarSpangled Banner.” The president-general’s report was read, and a report on national defense was given. Janice Yager presented the minutes from the previous meeting, which were approved as read. Prospective new members were mentioned, and registrar Sue Adams will be contacting them. The group will be making up cards to send to military veterans for Military Appreciation Month at the April meeting. The program on Mary Todd Lincoln was presented by Charlotte Thomas. It was a very interesting and informative presentation.

She then gave Mary Lincoln’s recipe for vanilla almond cake as a parting gift. The next meeting will be Saturday, April 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 34 in Cadiz, Ohio. The program will be “Education in Revolutionary Times,” and the hostess will be Sheila Perkins.

Bosler’s Honey, Bees, and Accessories will begin regular hours on March 31, 2022. The first “Share, Learn and Grow” is scheduled for the second Saturday, April 9. If you have any questions, call 330-401-5889.

Wednesday, April 6 will be the opening of the Tappan Marina and Waters Edge kitchen and bar. Their hours will be Wednesday and Thursday 11–8, Friday and Saturday 11–9, and Sunday 11–8 (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays). A grand opening and ribbon cutting will take place in May. On Thursday, April 7th, at 11 a.m., the Women of Mission of the Deersville UM Church will be meeting at Timi’s in Cadiz.

They will be making plans for the vintage style show on May 21.

On Saturday, April 9, 3–7 p.m., the Deersville Community Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a fish and chicken tender meal. Dinner includes coleslaw, french fries, roll, dessert, and a drink — all for $12.

One can dine in or carry out. Please come out

Saturday, April 2, 2022

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On Saturday, April 9, from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m., at the Winfield Community Church, Tim McMillen, Marilyn McMillen, Wanda Machan, and Bobbi Fisher will be presenting a musical presentation as part of the Easter celebration. Please come out and support them in this endeavor.

On Monday, April 11, at 7 p.m., the first meeting of Friends of the Conotton Creek Trail will be at the Scio Public Library (lower-level meeting room). The public is invited to attend and become a member of this trail group. The U.S. Department of Interior has notified them that the trail application for being recognized as a National Recreation Trail has been accepted.

They will know if it has been awarded on June 4, National Trail Day. Future 2022 Conotton Creek Trail meeting dates: May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, and September 12.

On Friday, April 15, at 6 p.m., the Deersville UM Church choir will be singing at the Winfield Community Church as part of the Easter celebration. Please plan to attend to support the Deersville choir.

On Sunday, April 17, there will be a sunrise service at the Deersville UM Church. More information to come later.

Congratulations to Bowerston Shale Company. They are excited to announce they have won a “Brick in Architecture Award.”

This is the nation’s premiere architectural award featuring clay brick, so they couldn’t be more honored to have been named a gold winner for the educational K-12 category. They congratulate their incredible partners and the other winners. Architect: Jonathan Levi, Brick Distributor: Consolidated Brick, and Mason Contractor: Costa Brothers Masonry.

April birthdays: Cecil Dieterich III (10th), Jayne Horner (12th), De Leslie (14th), Kellen McMillen (16th), Holly Brindley and Sherri Kramer (17th), Jay Adams (24th); Mason Miles Heath (26th).

April anniversaries: Bob and Donna McMillen (7th), James and Rita Heath (24th).

If anyone has any news items they would like printed in the paper, please call me at 740-942-3137. If I am not home, please leave a message on my voicemail, and I will return the call.

FLUSHING

By Judy Ballog Holmes The Flushing American Legion Post 366 is sponsoring an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 16 at noon at Schuler Park. They need eligible members. Their meetings are on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Contact any member for an application.

The Victoria’s Book Lovers Book Club will meet on Friday, April 8 at 2 p.m. at the Victoria Read Public Library. This month’s selection is “The Choice” by Nicholas Sparks. It’s free and open to the public. Call 740-968-3891 for more information.

The Flushing Volunteer Fire Department has started its annual fish fries and will continue every Friday from 11–6 until Good Friday. Call 740-968-4700 for delivery. They also have chicken strips, shrimp, fries, onion rings, coleslaw, and baked goods.

A weight loss support group meets every Monday at the United Methodist Church.

Weigh-in is from 9–10 a.m., and the meeting is from 10–11. For more information, call Linda at 740-968-1367. Everyone is welcome.

Have some special friends or relatives visiting, special birthday or anniversary wishes to send, or been on vacation and want to share?

Email me at jholme5@comcast.net or call 740968-4255. Thank you!

FREEPORT

By Deb Milligan “Life is a grand adventure.”

Happy birthday: Lexi Smith, Lori Fouts, and Phil Evans Happy anniversary: Todd and Angelia Smith TJ’s Gas & Go in Freeport will start its spring hours on April 3: Sundays-7 am until 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday-6 am until 9 p.m., Friday & Saturday-6 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Peoli Farms consignment auction will be on Saturday, April 9 at 9 a.m.

April 2: Ron Roseberry Benefit. He needs a lung transplant. It’s from noon until 5 p.m. at Freeport firehouse.

April 5: Free dinner from 4–6 p.m. at Freeport United Methodist Church.

April 7: Freeport Presbyterian Women will meet at noon at the Raider Restaurant.

April 8: National Library Week at Clark Memorial Branch Library at 5 p.m. with a story and snack.

April 9: Fish and chicken meal from 3–7 p.m.

April 14: Maundy Thursday Service at 7 p.m. at the Freeport United Methodist Church.

April 16: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 8:30–10:30 a.m. at Freeport Fire House.

April 23: Gospel Sing at His Word Ministries at 2:30 p.m. in Moorefield.

Easter Break for Lakeland Academy is April 13–18, Buckeye Trail April 15–18, and Harrison Hills April 14–18.

Mike Angelozzi of Lakeland Area resigned as Conotton Valley basketball coach.

Lakeland Academy School will meet on April 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the school.

Members of the Freeport Fire Department will meet on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the firehouse to make final plans for their quarter

auction on Sunday, May 1 at 1:30 p.m. Firemen will sell food and have a raffle. Vendors can contact Mickey Gross at 330-340-8226 and see a fireman to purchase tickets and paddles to bid.

“Star Students” at Lakeland Academy School for the past nine weeks were Adalyn Owen (preschool), Tanner Ketchum (kindergarten/ first grade), Aerial Sutton (second/third grade), Chloe Frost (fourth/fifth), Jayd Rodgers-Baker (sixth/seventh), Makenna Civiello (eighth grade), and Mia McIntire (high school).

Prayer requests: Wayne Adams, John Jones, Matt and Linette Downie, Lee Morrison, Pastor Jim Hauser, Bob and Jeannie Steward, Grace Stetzik, Rich Persons, and all of those in nursing homes.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Mary “Libby” (Legg) Howes, 82, of Piedmont. She attended the Freeport United Methodist Church.

HOLLOWAY

By Susan Adams Notice from the Holloway Volunteer Fire Department: The main firetruck (26-3) is out of service for four to six weeks. Remember to always call 911 for all emergencies. The 911 center is aware of the situation, and fire calls will be directed to neighboring departments. Why? The water tank has been leaking for a while, and the department can now have it replaced with a new poly tank. This repair is costly, and half of the money is coming from you, the taxpayer, through the fire levy. THANK YOU! The VFD will pay the other half through monies they already have and funds raised through past and future fundraising activities. They thank you for your support. If one would like to donate to this project: Holloway VFD, P.O. Box 176, Holloway, OH 43985-0176. Write in the memo “for repairs to truck 26-3”.

The 74th annual Holloway Old Timers Festival will be Sept 2–4, 2022. Save the dates.

On Sunday, April 10, at 11 a.m., there will be a planning meeting for the 2022 Holloway Old Timers Festival. If you have an idea for the 2022 festival, please comment or send a private message to the Holloway Old Timers on their Facebook page. They have a lot of work to do, so if anyone reading this can donate time or money, it would be greatly appreciated.

On Sunday, April 17, the Holloway Methodist Church will be holding its Easter service at 9:30 a.m. Pastor John Little will be bringing the message.

The Holloway UM Church is having a fundraiser by raffling off a spring basket. We will let you know next week who won. The basket includes a gas card, calendar, candy, and other items. Contact Ruth Robertson at 740968-4264 with any questions.

HOPEDALE

By J.P. Wilson Hello, everybody; hope you had a good week. Not sure about you, but I gave up trying to figure out if spring is coming or if winter is holding on! Please join us for an Easter sunrise service at the Hopedale United Methodist Church on Sunday, April 17 at 7 a.m. Breakfast and a time of fellowship will follow. Or, if that is too early, worship with us at 9:30 a.m. Hope you can join us for one of the services.

Happy belated birthday to Denise Geanangel and Kathy Roski; hope you both had some good cake and blew out all your candles! Happy birthday wishes go out to Kyle Prevot, son-in-law of Jamie and Brian Heavilin of Hopedale. Also, congratulations to their son JR who will be playing summer baseball and graduating in May from Wheeling University.

He has plans to go to graduate school in the fall. He also passed his test and is now a certified strength and conditioning specialist.

Please join me in congratulating him!

The recent benefit for Camp Piedmont, which many of you in 4-H and 4-H alumni are familiar with, was a great success. Thanks to everyone who helped with it and supported it.

Just a reminder to all those involved with Hopedale baseball, picture day is April 23 at the ball field. Check with your coach for times or check the Facebook page. This is the only day pictures will be taken.

Calling all veterans of the 660th Transportation Company: A reunion will be held at the Hopedale Legion Post 682 on July 22 and 23. There will be a meet ‘n’ greet on Friday and chicken dinner on Saturday, along with entertainment and door prizes. Any questions should be directed to SSG Patricia Largent at 740-491-3410. Thank you all for your service!

If you are a fan of spring sports, be sure to check out the brand new Husky baseball and softball fields; good things are happening at Harrison Hills! Best of luck to all our athletes.

And finally, don’t forget the Hopedale youth group will be having a litter pick-up day on Saturday, April 2 at noon. We will be meeting in the Hopedale Presbyterian Church parking lot, weather permitting. Anyone willing to help is welcome to participate. We will have pizza when we are done. Please give us a hand and help keep our community looking nice!

Thanks to this dedicated group of volunteers who help make Hopedale a better place to live.

Hope you all have a great week!

NEW RUMLEY

By Donna Jean Haney Dr. Bobby Brayboy of Lumberton, North Carolina came back to Jewett for a couple of days. He and his wife Elizabeth taught high

school in 1964–65 before finishing their education, raising three boys, and leading very successful lives in both civilian and military service. Bobby came back to visit some of his many old friends, especially to see his old army buddy Robert Stewart, who was instrumental in bringing them to Jewett 58 years ago. Bobby still remembers so many of his students and fellow teachers by name and has many fond memories of his time in Jewett.

While here, he had lunch with Robert Stewart, Greg Tullis, Jim Williamson, Ed Lee, and David Lee at Capraro’s in Hopedale.

On Sunday, April 3, 6 p.m., episodes 7 and 8 of Season 2 of “The Chosen” will be shown in the sanctuary at New Rumley UMC. Everyone is welcome to join us.

Happy birthday to Patsy Brooks and Dorothy Turner.

Last Saturday, Dan, Carolyn Boltz, Donna Jean Haney, Bill Myers attended The Treasures of Time Spectacular at the Good Shepherd Hall in Malvern. The evening had dinner, music, and auctions.

All the proceeds are for hospice and stays in our counties. They took in over $50,000.

On April 5 at noon, the New Rumley School classmates will have lunch at The Resturant in Scio.

The roast beef dinner “might” start back in July at the Scio firehall.

SCIO

By Ina Marks I want to thank my family and friends for their good wishes for my 85th. It was very much appreciated. Bless you.

A special happy birthday wish goes out to grandson Keenan for his eighth year with love — and to all others celebrating. Bless all.

Sympathy and prayers go to the family and friends that have lost loved ones. Bless all.

I hope you enjoyed the warm days. As promised, spring is coming. Have a blessed week.

This is my last article for the News-Herald.

I would like to thank everybody for all the support over the years. I will miss you all.

Sincerely, Ina. SMITHFIELD

By Esther McCoy I want to give a big shoutout to Cameron Best, an outstanding guy I have known since he was two years old. He played in the District V all-star game on March 27 at the Harrison Central School. He is a Buckeye Local High School product and is also great at raising prize-winning steers and hogs for 4-H. Last week, the Jefferson County 4-H held its cooking contest, and Leila Sudvary did a great job with her entry. I am amazed at the work they put into the presentation and food.

She won an award for her efforts.

My cousin, Bill McHigh, is laid up with a broken ankle and other injuries due to a fall and wants to get cards. Call me at 740-7337614, and I will give you his address. He was a sports coach at Smithfield High School, Brilliant, and Buckeye Local.

I became a member of PERS this past week.

I never realized that being the clerk of courts for 20 years entitled me to become a member of the group. Actually, it doesn’t have to be 20 years to become a member. Any amount of time working for a government organization does it.

Our son Larry Scott will have a birthday in heaven on April 7. He is really missed. He could be so funny or serious when it needed to be. It is hard when a parent dies, but it’s even harder when a child in the family passes away. He has loads of friends who still remember him.

Taking from a poem I saw in the newspaper, it goes, “What I’d give if you could say hello in the same old way. To hear your voice and see your smile, to sit with you and talk awhile.”

UNIONPORT

By Mary-Catherine Mull Today, Saturday, April 2, a huge indoor yard sale is being held in Unionport in the Wayne Township Community Center (the old Unionport school). Refreshments will be on sale. For additional info, you may call 740-9441446, 740-944-1492, or 740-944-1445.

Joe and Emily Cola have returned home after visiting Columbiana County with their daughter Jeremy and Tracy McClure and families.

Palm Sunday in the Unionport Methodist church will be on April 10 and will feature all the children in the morning worship service.

Holy Week will also include Good Friday services in the Christian Church in Unionport on April 15 and Easter Sunday sunrise services on April 17, with Easter breakfast in the Unionport Methodist Church. Each church will have its own worship and Sunday school services. The public is cordially invited — and always welcome.

A breakfast will be held on Saturday, April 16 in Unionport’s Wayne Township Community Center (the old Unionport school). For additional info, you may call 740944-1446, 740-944-1492, or 740-944-1445.

Pat and Lew Caldrone of Wintersville visited with Tammy and Scott Burchfield and Nelda and Richard Burchfield.

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Join in on Pastures for Profit Building off a successful online launch in 2021, the Pastures for Profit program will be offered as a virtual course again this year during March and April 2022. Anyone interested in pasture management and forage production is welcome to join the course. One live webinar will be offered each week for three consecutive weeks, along with “work at your own pace” videos and exercises that accompany each webinar. The Pastures for Profit program is a long-standing collaboration between Ohio State University Extension, Central State University, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Ohio Department of Agriculture, and the Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council.

Each webinar will be offered live on Zoom at 7 p.m. and will feature three presentations in a 90-minute span. Attendees will be able to interact with the speakers and ask questions in real-time. Once registered, attendees will be granted access to the online course, including the webinars, social events, and complementary resources. Participants that attend all three webinars will have the opportunity to earn a certificate of completion.

Registered participants will also receive a USB drive of the traditional course material by mail.

Printed copies will be available for purchase separately by request.

The webinar schedule and topics are as follows: Webinar One – Core Grazing Education: Thursday, March 31 at 7 p.m.

Evaluating Resources and Goal Setting Getting Started Grazing Soil Fertility

CV Scholarship

Applications for the Edwin A. Preston Scholarship, which will be awarded for the 2021-2022 academic year, are available on the Conotton Valley website at www.cvul. org. This scholarship is available to any current graduating senior or postgraduate. Applications must include a copy of the FAFSA form and a current transcript of grades. The committee will disregard incomplete applications.

All data, including the application form, shall be returned to the Conotton Valley Administrative Office, Preston Scholarship (21 Mound St., P.O. BOX 187, Sherrodsville, OH 44675). Applications must be received

Webinar Two – The Science of Grazing: Thursday, April 7 at 7 p.m.

Understanding Plant Growth Fencing and Water Systems Meeting Animal Requirements on Pasture Webinar Three – Meeting Grazing Goals: Thursday, April 14 at 7 p.m.

Pasture Weed Control Economics of Grazing Creating and Implementing Grazing Plans A series of additional videos that complement each webinar will be accessible to registered participants that include topics such as: Soil Health & Fertility Species Specific Tips Stocking Densities Forage Sampling and Analysis Winter Feeding Strategies Conservation Practices Genetic Traits of Forages Pasture Layouts Farm Economics Pasture Walks/Virtual Tours The cost of the course is $50, which includes a digital copy of the Pastures for Profit manual and social events. Current and new members of the Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council are eligible for a $15 discount on registration.

Register for the course by visiting https://go.osu. edu/pasturesforprofit2022. General questions about the course, registration, ordering a printed copy of course materials, or the online platform can be directed to Christine Gelley (gelley.2@osu.edu) or Erika Lyon (lyon.194@ osu.edu) of OSU Extension.

no later than April 28.

The Edwin A. Preston Scholarship Fund was established as a trust fund by Edwin A. Preston. The award can be up to $1,000 per year for tuition and fees for any one academic year. A scholarship committee will select the final recipients. If you have any questions concerning this scholarship, please email Kelli Edwards at kelly.edwards@ cvul.org.

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Saturday, April 2, 2022

LOOK AT THE PAST Main Street in Freeport, Ohio

By Susan Adams

From the Harrison County Sesquicentennial book 1963. Freeport: Plat filed first in Tuscarawas County 1810. The name indicates the utilization of Big Stillwater to freight produce toward the Tuscarawas River settlements (It was a free port). This village was on the early trail (later road to the ridge) west on which sat Cadwalader (now Westchester) and over into the valleys leading to Old New Comer’s Town and White Eyes Plain. Freeport was served by the B & O Railroad, once the Wheeling, Cleveland, and Loraine — or locally, Tuscarawas Valley — Railroad. This community enjoyed a “stone quarrying age” and has been the chief timbering area in our county. From “Facts, Fables, Fiction and Fun” page 21: The first industry to take up (in Freeport) was the tobacco, as tobacco was one of the most prominent and profitable, was produced by almost all the farmers and in large quantities and high quality, the land being new and quite high in potash from the ashes of the clearing where the finest oak trees were cut, and rolled into log heaps and burned. The tobacco industry with the farmers was quite profitable as late as the 1870s.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

CLASSIFIED Greene Online Only Auction

Catalog and bid at JasonBambeckAuctions.com

142 E. College St. Scio Starts 4-4-22 @ 8 AM Lots start closing 4-9-22 at noon Pick Up is 4-16-22 from noon until 3 Antique furniture: Full sized beds, night stands, chest of drawers, hall tree, China cabinet, settee, globes and stands, and much more.

Antiques: steamer trunks, Fenton glassware, Carnival glass, cast iron nut crackers, cast iron cookware, crocks, stoneware jugs, toys, dolls, Milk glass, cookie jars, and much more.

Firearms: Multiple .22 cal rifles, shotguns, and pistols.

Decorations: Christmas, fall, and Easter, along with pallet wood large figures and furniture.

Lawn and Garden: riding mower, hand tools, electric and chain link fencing, spinners, furniture, and more.

Tools: air compressor, autobody tools, collectible wrenches, jacks and stands, and more.

Auction by Order of Charles and Jacki Greene Terms of Sale: Cash, check or credit cards accepted at pickup. 5% buyer’s premium added to all items. All items sell as is with no guarantees. No shipping provided, if required items will be dropped off at UPS Store in New Philadelphia and you must make arrangements for packaging and shipping.

Auctioneer Jason Bambeck

330-691-0053 Apprentice Auctioneer Paul Billman Bid at JasonBambeckAuctions.com

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

JEFFERSON CO: Knox Twp; 78 acres gently rolling, mostly wooded @ $239,900.

Located off SR 152.

GREEN TOWNSHIP JOB OPENINGS Green Township Trustees are looking for a part time employee as needed for help on the roads.

Wages to be determined. If interested, please submit a resume’ to PO Box 116, Hopedale, OH. 43976 by April 8, 2022.

Green Township Trustees are looking for a training position of Sexton for cemeteries within the Township. If interested, please submit a resume’ to PO Box 116, Hopedale, OH. 43976 by April 8, 2022.

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

740-945-4711 (10:30tfc) REAL ESTATE WANTED Is your property “For Sale

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

(8:24 tfc) ------------------------------“We Need Land!”

Paying top prices for farms or acreage of 20 acres or more in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Call Bruner Land Company at (740) 685-3064.

(9:1tfc) SERVICES Yoder’s Construction and free estimates. Home (740) 945-1928, Cell 330-4018098.

(12:27tfc) --------------------------Brenda’s Pet Parlor, in Scio. 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.

(12:18tfc) The Harrison County Commissioners are changing their weekly meeting for next week from Wednesday, April 6 to Monday, April 4. The meeting time will remain the same, however: 10:00 a.m.

Job Opening:

Van Driver and Homemaker Position Stop in for an application at 120 North Main Street, Cadiz or call 740 942-3238 for more information.

Brought to you by:

740-942-3624 938 E. Market St. Cadiz

PROBATE COURT MARRIAGE APPLICATIONS March 22. Caitlin Donahue, 311 Central Street Hopedale, and Cole Young, 311 Central Street Hopedale.

March 24. Pamela Marie Payne, 451 North Main Street, Cadiz, and John Wesley Kellaway, 451 North Main Street, Cadiz.

March 25. Kain Michael Fadeley, 712 Bakers Road, Hopedale, and Halie Juanita Meadows, 60 Copperfield Drive, Chillicothe.

RECORDER March 21-25 Wilmington Savings Fund Society SB to RRM Holdings LLC Christy Downs et al to Randy Raber Belle Holdings LLC to Justin W. Gibson Carols A. Albright Dec’d to Ronald C. Albright Nancy J. Zende to Kristi D. Reppart etvir CLERK OF COURT DOMESTIC/CIVIL March 17 (file date). Holmes Limestone Company -vs- Diversified Production LLC. Action: Other Civil.

COUNTY COURT CIVIL CREDIT NEWS March 25 (satisfied date). Jefferson Capital Systems LLC, P.O. Box 17210 Golden, CO, plaintiff -vs- Amanda Habig, 208 Pine Street, Freeport, defendant. Cause of action: money.

Dismissal without prejudice March 25(satisfied date). Jefferson Capital Systems LLC, P.O. Box 17210 Golden CO, plaintiff -vs- TK Kelley, 717 Deersville Ave, defendant. Cause of action: money. Remarks: Dismissal without prejudice

UPCOMINGEVENTS RON ROSEBERRY Benefit. April 2nd, 2022 at the Freeport fire station.

Spaghetti and Meatball dinner w/ salad and bread stick. $10. Chinese auction and regular auction. 50/50 tickets.

FISH FRY Harrison Central Music Boosters. Fish, Shrimp and sides. Lower parking lot Harrison Central Football Field. Fridays till Easter. CASH ONLY. 740-491-6241 MISSIONS SPAGHETTI Dinner & Silent Auction Sat., April 2, 2022 Leesville Faith Community Chapel Fellowship Hall St. Rt. 212, Leesville, Ohio. Dinner 5:00 to 6:00 pm with Carryout Ava. Spaghetti Dinner with

March 21 (judgment date). LVNV Funding LLC, 55 Beattie Place Ste 110, Greenville, SC, plaintiff -vs- Rodney L. Brown, 90680 Jewett Germano Road, Jewett, defendant. Cause of action: money. For: plaintiff March 21 (judgment date). Midland Credit Management Inc, 350 Camino Delareina #100, San Diego, CA, plaintiff -vs- Thomas Trickett, P.O. Box 153, Harrisville, defendant.

Cause of action: money. For: plaintiff March 21 (judgment date). Discover Bank, C/O Discover Products Inc, 6500 New Albany Road, New Albany, plaintiff -vs- Gertrude M. McFarland, 401 W Main Street, Box 47, Jewett, defendant. Cause of action: money.

For: plaintiff March 25 (satisfied date). Wendy Rapp, 49300 Rapp Road, Hopedale, plaintiff -vsOkey Howard and Valarie Howard, 2303 Commercial Ave, Mingo Junction, defendants.

Cause of action: eviction/rent. Remarks: F.E.D., Second cause dismissed COUNTY COURT TRAFFIC DISPOSITION REPORT March 28 There were 56 speeding violations, 3 seat belt violations, 2 failures to control, 2 tags, 1 registration violation, 1 driving under suspension, 1 headlight violation, 1 distracted driving, and 1 ACDA COUNTY COURT CRIMINAL DISPOSITION REPORT March 28 Grim, Kyleigh J. Criminal trespass Mcintire, Edward R. Disorderly conduct Chigull, Jose A. OVI Jones, Edward T. Possession of marijuana Hall, Justin L. Domestic Violence

Homemade sauce and meatballs Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, roll, dessert and drink Adults: $9.00 Kids ages 4-9: $5.00 Ages 3 and under free. All proceeds will benefit our SURE Thing Missions 2022 mission trip to WV in June FREE DINNER. Meatloaf, Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans, Dessert & Drink.

April 5, 4-6 pm. Freeport U. M Church 222 High St., Freeport, OH. BREAKFAST with the EASTER BUNNY Sat. April 16th 8:30 – 10:30 am. Freeport Fire House. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

CONOTTON CREEK Trail Committee will meet April 11, at 7 pm.

Lower level at the Scio Library, on West Main Street.

New public transit efforts

BY ROBERT AMABILE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

Jill Cunningham visited the county commissioners’ meeting on Wednesday; she works with Mobility Management. And she described her efforts as “helping the community and those with transportation barriers find solutions for those barriers.”

Cunningham said OMEGA transportation planning is helping her cover more counties.

The Ohio Mid-Eastern Government Association is participating in a pilot program to help rural areas in transportation planning.

Funded through special transportation grants, Cunningham told the commissioners she will now be helping out more in Harrison County. She originally covered mostly Tuscarawas County, but with the new funding and expansion of the pilot program, she

will now be seeking to fill unmet needs in Harrison. Commissioner Don Bethel asked who they help, and she told him, “Those that are seniors, individuals with disabilities, lowincome — the general public.”

She gave an example of one resident she helped who was given a $1,300 estimate for a trip to Columbus. Cunningham said she was able to find a ride that cost the woman nothing.

The commissioners asked more questions to clarify her role: Cunningham does not provide drivers but claims to offer help coordinating transportation through different rural transit agencies. Her job is to “be that connection and educate the stakeholders within the community. Let them know how important having a public transportation company is.

So often, there are so many entities out there that don’t know the need exists within your county.”

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Saturday, April 2, 2022

LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE In the Common Pleas Court Harrison County, Ohio Case No. 20210107 KJ Rentals, LLC Plaintiffs v.

John Doe, Trustee of the Charles Rudolph Marinacci and Sandra E. Marinacci Revocable Inter Vivos Trust dated March 14, 2000, et al.

Judge T. Shawn Hervey NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Defendants Pursuant to Rule 4.4(A)(1) of the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure: To: John Doe, Trustee of the Charles Rudolph Marinacci and Sandra E. Marinacci Revocable Inter Vivos Trust Agreement dated March 14, 2000, Address Unknown; The Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, or Beneficiaries of the Charles Rudolph Marinacci and Sandra E. Marinacci Revocable Inter Vivos Trust dated March 14, 2000; Unknown Heirs, Successors or Assigns of Charles Rudolph Marinacci Unknown Heirs, Successors or Assigns of Sandra E. Marinacci You are hereby notified that you have been named defendants in a legal action entitled KJ Rentals, LLC Plaintiff vs. John Doe, Trustee of the Charles Rudolph Marinacci and Sandra E. Marinacci Revocable Inter Vivos Trust dated March 14, 2000 et al., Defendants.

This action has been assigned case number 20210107 and is pending in the Court of Common Pleas of Harrison County, Cadiz, Ohio, 43907.

The object of the complaint is a declaratory judgment to reform a deed and quiet title to the following real estate owned by Plaintiff: 439 Mill Street, Hopedale, Ohio, being Lots numbered 101, 102, and 103, known as Harrison County Tax Parcel Number 14-0000181.000 and the prayer is to forfeit all interest owned by you and for costs.

You are required to answer the complaint within 28 days after the last publication of this notice, which will be published once each week for six successive weeks. The last publication will be made on April 23, 2022, and the 28 days for answer will commence on that date.

In case of your failure to answer or otherwise respond as required by the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

Answers to the complaint or defenses to the complaint must be filed in writing with the Clerk of Courts and copies served on Plaintiff’s attorneys: Eques, Inc. Katherine M. K. Kimble, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff 157 South Main Street Cadiz, Ohio 43907 Phone: (740) 942-4054 (3:19,26,4:2,9,16,23) ----------

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Columbus, Ohio Division of Construction Management Legal Copy Number: 220286 Sealed proposals will be accepted from pre-qualified bidders at the ODOT Office of Contracts until 10:00 a.m. on April 28, 2022. Project 220286 is located in Harrison County, SR 151-24.96 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.

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LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNITIZATION FINCH SE SHC HR UNIT HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Applicant Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC (“Ascent”) 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 Ascent’s Finch SE SHC HR Unit to occur on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.

The hearing will be held via video conference, as set forth below.

Ascent seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/Point Pleasant Formation covering the Finch SE SHC HR Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Sections 12 and 18, Township 8N, Range 4W, and Sections 7, 13, and 14, Township 9N, Range 4W, Short Creek Township, Harrison County, Ohio. The surface location for the Ascent Finch SE SHC HR Unit will be located in Section 14, Township 9N, Range 4W, Short Creek Township, Harrison County, Ohio, on Parcel No. 26-0000154.000.

Certain tracts in the Finch SE SHC HR Unit area are owned, in part, by persons for whom no address can be located. These tracts are described below by reference to their parcel numbers and their believed owners’ names: (1) Parcel No. 260000154.000 – Owners: The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Albert Leroy Shepler, deceased; The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Marie Elaine Porter, deceased; Jennifer L. Condo; Colvin Pascoe Jr.; David Pascoe; and Debra Pascoe; (2) Parcel No. 26-0000431.000 – Owners: The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of George W. Johnson, deceased; (3) Parcel No. 26-0000337.000 – Owners: Angel Lynn Hill; Carol Sue

Meredith; Jack Thomas Beach Jr.; Tina Marie Beach; Travis Reed Stull; Jerry Stull; Tracy Alan Stull; and Michael R. Bove; and (4) Parcel Nos. 26-0000394.000 and 260000149.000 – Owners: The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Patricia Ruckman, deceased.

Additionally, certain tracts in the Finch SE SHC HR Unit area may potentially be owned, in whole or in part, by persons for whom no address can be located. These tracts are described below by reference to their parcel numbers and their possible owners’ names: (1) Parcel No. 260000154.000 – Potential Owners: The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Samuel Augustus Porter, deceased; The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Blanche Porter, deceased; The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of William Shepler, deceased; and The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Shirley Ady, deceased; (2) Parcel No. 26-0000281.000 – Potential Owners: The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of William F. Schas, deceased; (3) Parcel No. 260000337.000 – Potential Owners: The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Mary Jane Beach; (4) Parcel Nos. 26-0000394.000 and 26-0000149.000 – Potential Owners: Terry Norman; (5) Parcel Nos. 260000384.000 and 26-0000385.000 – Potential Owners: The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Chester Jeffries, deceased; and (6) Parcel No. 26-0000650.000 – Potential Owners: The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Lydia Lewis, deceased, and The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Isaac Lewis, deceased.

If you would like to attend this hearing, please go to www.webex.com, click on Join on the top right of the screen and enter the following meeting information: Meeting number (access code): 2345 413 2852 Meeting password: Y5ikvvRJ4x3 You do not need to download Webex to join the hearing.

You may also listen to and participate in the hearing by phone by following the instructions detailed below: 1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 2345 413 2852 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 26, 2022. The date of last publication is Saturday, April 16, 2022.

Dated: Saturday, March 26, 2022 Applicant Ascent’s contact information: Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC Attn: Amy Noel 3501 NW 63 rd Street Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 252-7680 Email: amy.noel@ascentresources. 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.

(3:26,4:2,9,16) ---------LEGAL NOTICE 1.) Ordinance No. 2022-05: The Cadiz Village Council is currently considering Ordinance No. 2022-05 which is an ordinance zoning parcel numbers 05-0000494.000, 050000682.000, 05-0000497.000 and 05-0000681.00 and designating said parcels as a C-1 (commercial) zoning district. These parcels are located generally at the corner of Cadiz and Dennison Road and Chestnut Lane.

Any person wishing to review this ordinance may do so at the Municipal Building at the Clerk’s office during regular business hours.

2.) Ordinance No. 2022-06: The Village of Cadiz is currently considering Ordinance No. 2022-06 which is an ordinance re-zoning Parcel Nos. 050001021.000, 05-0001022.000, 050001020.000 and 05-0001017.000 from an R-1 single family residential designation to a R-3 multi-family residential designation. This property is generally located at the corner of East North Street and North Ohio Street.

Any person wishing to review this ordinance may do so at the Municipal Building at the Clerk’s office during regular business hours.

(3:26,4:2) ---------LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNITIZATION STOCKER 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 Stocker HN MON Unit to occur on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. The hearing will be held via video conference, as set forth below.

EAP seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/Point Pleasant Formation covering the Stocker HN MON Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Sections 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15, Township 14N, Range 7W, and Section 12, Township 13N, Range 7W, all in Monroe Township, Harrison County, Ohio. The surface location for the EAP Stocker HN MON Unit will be located in Section 12, Township 13N, Range 7W, Monroe Township, Harrison County, Ohio, on Parcel No. 150000203000.

Certain tracts in the Stocker HN

MON Unit area are owned, in whole or in part, by persons for whom no address can be located. These tracts are described below by reference to their parcel numbers and their believed owners’ names: (1) Parcel Nos. 150000271000, 150001003000, 150001002001, 150001003001, and 150001001000 – Owners: the Unknown Successor Trustee(s) to Henry S. Barricklow, III, and John E. Reynolds, Trustees of [an Undisclosed Trust]; and the Unknown Heirs of Pauline Marshall, Deceased; and (2) Parcel No. 150000228000 – Owners: the Unknown Heirs of John Meechan, Deceased.

Additionally, certain tracts in the Stocker HN MON Unit area may potentially be owned, in whole or in part, by persons for whom no address can be located. These tracts are described below by reference to their parcel numbers and their possible owners’ names: Parcel Nos. 150000271000, 150001003000, 150001002001, 150001003001, and 150001001000 – Potential Owners: the Unknown Heirs of Fremont Barricklow Marshall, Deceased; and the Unknown Heirs of Reed Marshall, Deceased.

Additionally, one or more oil and gas leases covering certain tracts in the Stocker HN MON Unit area are owned, in whole or in part, by persons for whom no address can be located.

These owners are the Unknown Heirs of Lawrence Connorton, Deceased; the Unknown Heirs of Anne Daskalov DeBlanco, Deceased; Honroa Tindale; and the Unknown Heirs of Harry Speck, Deceased, and the oil and gas lease(s) cover(s) Parcel Nos. 150000099000 and 150000110000.

If you would like to attend this hearing, please go to www.webex.com, click on Join on the top right of the screen and enter the following meeting information: Meeting number (access code): 2330 229 3764 Meeting password: kyM3Mgphs82 You do not need to download Webex to join the hearing.

You may also listen to and participate in the hearing by phone by following the instructions detailed below: 1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 2330 229 3764 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 26, 2022. The date of last publication is Saturday, April 16, 2022.

Dated: Saturday, March 26, 2022 Applicant EAP’s contact information: EAP Ohio, LLC Attn: Blake April 5847 San Felipe, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77057 (346) 320-1701 bapril@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.

(3:26,4:2,9,16) ---------LEGAL NOTICE LISA BYRD, whose present address is unknown, and cannot, with reasonable diligence be ascertained, will take notice that on or about January 6, 2022, an Application for Guardianship of Joseph Royal was filed in the Harrison County Common Pleas Court, Probate Division, in Case Number 20222002 wherein COLEMAN HEALTH SERVICES is the Applicant and you are one of the next of kin. It is requested in said legal pleadings that COLEMAN HEALTH SERVICES be named the Guardian of Person of Joseph Royal, A hearing on the Application will be held in Harrison County Probate Court, located at 100 West Market Street, Cadiz, OH 43907, on Mon. April 25th, 2022 at 2pm.

Persons knowing any reason that the Application should not be granted shall appear and notify the Court.

Matthew P. Puskarich Judge (3:26,4:2,9) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE THE ATHENS TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES WOULD LIKE TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT ALL GRAVE BLANKETS AND GRAVE DECORATIONS REMAINING IN LONGVIEW CEMETERY AFTER APRIL 1 2022 WILL BE REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY THE TOWNSHIP. (3:26,4:2) ---------LEGAL NOTICE The Harrison County Commissioners have been approached to vacate Township Road #270, Freeman Road in Cadiz Township.

The following is proposed to be vacated in Cadiz Township in Harrison County Ohio: • The proposed change is to vacate Township Road #270, Freeman Road to be vacated from the intersection of U.S. Route 22 and Township Road #270, Freeman Road to the point of terminus, a total length of 0.74 miles.

An onsite viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 11:20 a.m., and a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., in the Commissioner’s Office located at 100 West Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.

(3:26,4:2) ---------LEGAL NOTICE The Harrison County Commissioners have been approached to vacate Township Road #316, Moreland Road in Cadiz Township.

The following is proposed to be va-

cated in Cadiz Township in Harrison County Ohio: • The proposed change is to vacate Township Road #316A, Moreland Road to be vacated from the intersection of U.S Route 250 and Township Road #316A, Moreland Road to the point of terminus (the finishing terminus of the previous vacation of Cadiz Township Road #316, Moreland Road – see Commissioners’ journal “Y”, page 502), a total length of 0.09 miles.

• Township Road #316, Moreland Road to be vacated from the intersection of County Road #2, Deersville Ridge Road and Township Road #316, Moreland Road to the point of terminus (the starting terminus of the previous vacation of Cadiz Township Road #316, Moreland Road – see Commissioners’ journal” Y”, page 502), a total length of 0.17 miles.

• The two portions Cadiz Township Road #316, Moreland Road in its entirety.

An onsite viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 12:00 p.m., and a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., in the Commissioner’s Office located at 100 West Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.

(3:26,4:2) ---------LEGAL NOTICE The Harrison County Commissioners have been approached to vacate Township Road #512, Mitchell Road in Cadiz Township.

The following is proposed to be vacated in Cadiz Township in Harrison County Ohio: • The proposed change is to vacate Township Road #512, Mitchell Road to be vacated from the intersection of County Road #1, Brushy Fork Road and Township Road #512, Mitchell Road to the intersection of County Road #16, Old Piedmont Road and Township Road #512, Mitchell Road, a total length of 0.42 miles.

An onsite viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., and a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., in the Commissioner’s Office located at 100 West Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.

(3:26,4:2) ---------LEGAL NOTICE The Harrison County Commissioners have been approached to vacate Township Road #244, Liggett Road in Cadiz Township.

The following is proposed to be vacated in Cadiz Township in Harrison County Ohio: • The proposed change is to vacate Township Road #244, Liggett Road to be vacated from the intersection of U.S Route 250 and Township Road #244, Liggett Road to the northern boundary of Cadiz Township, total length of 0.15 miles.

An onsite viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 11:45 a.m., and a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., in the Commissioner’s Office located at 100 West Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.

(3:26,4:2) ---------LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION To Irene Adams, D.H. Adams, Muriel Carolyn Sause, Vinston Edward Anderson, and Jennifer Lego, along with their unknown heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, relicts, next of kin, successors and assigns, if any, whose identities and addresses are all unknown; you are hereby notified that you have been named as a defendant in a legal action entitled Bounty Minerals, LLC v. Irene Adams, et al.

This action has been assigned case number CVH-20210113 and is pending before Judge Hervey in the Court of Common Pleas of Harrison County, Ohio at 100 W. Market Street #202, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.

The object of Plaintiff’s complaint is to obtain a court order declaring that defendants have no interest in the minerals underlying 11.741 acres in Harrison County, as identified in the deed recorded at Harrison County Deed Volume 120, Page 254. Plaintiff’s Complaint identifies you as a defendant having a potential interest in the minerals rights reserved in this deed.

You are required to answer the Complaint with 31 days after the last publication of this notice, which will be published once each week for six successive weeks.

The last publication will be made April 30, 2022 and the 31 days for answer will commence on that date.

If you fail to answer or otherwise respond as permitted by the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure within the time stated, judgment will be entered granting the relief requested in the Complaint.

Dated: March 22, 2022 Respectfully submitted, CRITCHFIELD, CRITCHFIELD & JOHNSTON, LTD. By: /s/ Andrew P. Lycans Andrew P. Lycans (S.Ct. #0077230) 225 North Market Street, P.O. Box 599 Wooster, OH 44691 Phone: 330-264-4444; Fax: 330-2639278 E-mail: lycans@ccj.com Attorney for Plaintiff (3:26,4:2,9,16,23,30) ---------LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

RE: APPLICATION FOR UNITIZATION EDINGTON W ATH HR UNIT BELMONT AND HARRISON COUNTIES, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Applicant Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC (“Ascent”) 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 Ascent’s Edington W ATH HR Unit to occur on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. The hearing will be held via video conference, as set forth below. Ascent seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/ Point Pleasant Formation covering the Edington W ATH HR Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Sections 8 and 9, Township 9N, Range 5W, Wheeling Township, and Section 15, Township 9N, Range 5W, Flushing Township, all in Belmont County, and Sections 16, 17, and 22, Township 9N, Range 5W, Athens Township, Harrison County, Ohio. The surface location for the Ascent Edington W ATH HR Unit will be located in Section 22, Township 9N, Range 5W, Athens Township, Harrison County, Ohio, on Parcel No. 02-0000141.000.

Certain tracts in the Edington W ATH HR Unit area may potentially be owned, in whole or in part, by persons for whom no address can be located.

These tracts are described below by reference to their parcel numbers and their possible owners’ names: (1) Parcel Nos. 51-00097.000, 51-00020.000, 51-00208.002, 51-00190.000, 51-00287.000, 51-00288.000, 51-00289.000, 51-00290.000, 51-00238.000, 51-00208.000, 51-00208.001, 51-00230.003, 51-00293.000, 51-00230.000, 51000230.002, and 51-00230.001 – Potential Owners: The Martha Burriss Hadley Trust dated February 25, 1986, Pittsburgh National Bank, Trustee, Attn: Akram El-Alami, Probate Department; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of John Campbell; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Harry Campbell; and The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Sarah M. Campbell a/k/a Sarah M. Nesbitt.

If you would like to attend this hearing, please go to www.webex.com, click on Join on the top right of the screen and enter the following meeting information: Meeting number (access code): 2348 516 4064 Meeting password: xNubGkqT883 You do not need to download Webex to join the hearing.

You may also listen to and participate in the hearing by phone by following the instructions detailed below: 1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 2348 516 4064 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, April 2, 2022. The date of last publication is Saturday, April 23, 2022.

Dated: Saturday, April 2, 2022 Applicant Ascent’s contact information: Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC Attn: Madeline Skelton 3501 NW 63rd Street Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 252-7752 Email: madeline.skelton@ascentresources.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.

(4:2,9,16,23) ---------LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNITIZATION EDINGTON E ATH HR UNIT BELMONT AND HARRISON COUNTIES, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Applicant Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC (“Ascent”) 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 Ascent’s Edington E ATH HR Unit to occur on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. The hearing will be held via video conference, as set forth below. Ascent seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/ Point Pleasant Formation covering the Edington E ATH HR Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Section 9, Township 9N, Range 5W, Wheeling Township, and Section 15, Township 9N, Range 5W, Flushing Township, both in Belmont County, and Sections 10, 16, and 17, Township 9N, Range 5W, Athens Township, Harrison County, Ohio. The surface location for the Ascent Edington E ATH HR Unit will be located in Section 22, Township 9N, Range 5W, Athens Township, Harrison County, Ohio, on Parcel No. 02-0000141.000.

Certain tracts in the Edington E ATH HR Unit area are owned, in part, by persons for whom no address can be located. These tracts are described below by reference to their parcel numbers and their believed owner’s name: Parcel Nos. 51-00045.000 and 51-00044.000 – Owner: Heidi Lee LaVine.

Additionally, certain tracts in the Edington E ATH HR Unit area may potentially be owned, in whole or in part, by persons for whom no address can be located. These tracts are described below by reference to their parcel

numbers and their possible owners’ names: (1) Parcel Nos. 51-00190.000, 51-00020.000, 51-00043.000, 51-00094.000, 51-00292.000, 51-00291.000, 51-00287.000, 5100230.002, 51-00230.005, 5100230.004, 51-00230.001, and 5100230.000 – Potential Owners: The Martha Burriss Hadley Trust dated February 25, 1986, Pittsburgh National Bank, Trustee, Attn: Akram El-Alami, Probate Department; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of John Campbell; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Harry Campbell; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Sarah M. Campbell a/k/a Sarah M. Nesbitt; and Heidi Lee LaVine.

If you would like to attend this hearing, please go to www.webex.com, click on Join on the top right of the screen and enter the following meeting information: Meeting number (access code): 2342 642 0618 Meeting password: 7mY6BYerbP2 You do not need to download Webex to join the hearing.

You may also listen to and participate in the hearing by phone by following the instructions detailed below: 1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 2342 642 0618 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, April 2, 2022. The date of last publication is Saturday, April 23, 2022.

Dated: Saturday, April 2, 2022 Applicant Ascent’s contact information: Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC Attn: Madeline Skelton 3501 NW 63rd Street Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 252-7752 Email: madeline.skelton@ascentresources.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.

(4:2,9,16,23) ---------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: https://epa.ohio. gov/actions or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-6443037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov Application Received for Air Permit MarkWest Arrowhead Compressor Station E of Clements Rd and S of Jockey Hollow, Athens Twp., OH 43977 ID #: A0071321 Date of Action: 03/22/2022 The Ohio Gathering Company is submitting a renewal application for authorization to continue operating existing emission units at the facility.

All the emission units at the facility have been included in this application and Ohio Gathering Company is requesting the consolidation of PTIOs P0115371, P0128524, and P0128513 into one PTIO under this renewal.

There will be no modifications to emission units and no changes to the PTE at the facility at this time.

(4:2) ---------LEGAL NOTICE Nottingham Township Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss litigation on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the township hall, 38465 Brushyfork Road, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.

Carol Heavilin, Fiscal Officer (4:2) ---------LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE FOR RENEWAL OF COAL MINING & RECLAMATION PERMIT Leesville Land LLC, P.O. Box 415, 86900 Sinfield Rd Hopedale, Ohio 43976 has submitted a renewal application for coal mine permit D-2385 to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mineral Resources Management. The surface permit is located in Harrison County; Monroe Township, Section 8, T-14-N; R-7-W, on the property of Leesville Land LLC. The surface permit contains 53.0 acres and 9,360.2 underground acres located in Harrison County; Monroe Township, Sections 2,3,7,8,9,13,14,&15, T-14-N, R-7-W and Sections 26,27, 31,32,&33, T-13-N, R-6-W, Carroll County; Orange Township, Sections 4,5,6,10,11,12,13,16,17, &18, T-14-N, R-7-W, and Sections 28&34, T-13-N, R-6-W, and Sections 7&13, T-15-N, R-7-W, Tuscarawas County; Union Township, Section 24, T-14-N, R-7-W. The permit application is located on the Bowerston and Uhrichsville 7 ½ Minute U.S.G.S. Quadrangle Maps and the surface area is approximately 3 miles south west of Bowerston. The type of mining will be the room and pillar mining method.

This application is on file at the ODNR, DMRM office at 2271 Reiser Ave., New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 in Tuscarawas County and the ODNR, DMRM office at 43024 Industrial Park Road, Cadiz Ohio 43907 and the Carroll County Recorder at 119 Lisbon Street, Carrollton, Ohio 44615 for public viewing. Written comments or requests for an informal conference may be sent to the Division of Mineral Resources Management, 2040 Morse Road, Building H-2, Columbus Ohio 43229-6933 within thirty (30) days after the last date of publication of this notice.

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What is “Reasonable Diligence” Under the DMA? The Ohio Supreme Court Offers More Guidance to Landowners

BY SARA E. FANNING Attorney at Roetzel & Andress (sfanning@ralaw.com) On March 24, 2022, the Ohio Supreme Court reviewed the Ohio Dormant Mineral Act and further clarified the steps surface owners must take to identify and locate mineral holders before serving notice of abandonment.

In Fonzi v. Brown, Slip Opinion No. 2022Ohio-901, a grantor reserved mineral rights in Monroe County, Ohio property in two 1952 deeds which noted that the grantor actually lived in Washington County, Pennsylvania.

In 2012, the surface owners hired an attorney to conduct a search for the mineral holders to perform a DMA abandonment. The attorney only searched Monroe County and conducted a limited internet search but did not search Washington County, Pennsylvania, despite the original reservation deeds stating that was where the grantor lived. When the attorney did not find any current holders, the surface owners served their notices of abandonment by publication.

The Court began its analysis of the case by definitively holding that any surface owner seeking to abandon a dormant mineral interest must serve notice under the DMA; there is no method or means to abandon minerals

that does not include the notice requirement.

Before serving notice to the mineral holders, the surface owners must use “reasonable diligence” in their search to find the holders.

According to the Court, a surface owner who fails to use “reasonable diligence” to identify and locate mineral holders cannot abandon minerals via the DMA. Surface owners do not need to “do the impossible” to find the holders but must search the places where the evidence leads them to look. “Reasonable diligence” is just what it sounds like: making reasonable efforts to find mineral holders. In Fonzi, the surface owners had evidence (in the reservation deeds) that the grantor/reservor of the minerals lived in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Nonetheless, the surface owners did not search Washington County; they only searched Monroe County, where the property was located and made a limited internet search. Because the surface owner did not search for the current holders in Washington County, Pennsylvania, the Court held that the surface owners did not use reasonable diligence and failed to abandon the minerals.

When it comes to reasonable diligence, the devil is in the details, and what constitutes reasonable efforts in one case may or may not be sufficient (or required) in another.

For example, what would have constituted reasonable diligence by the surface owners in Fonzi –– searching the probate records of a different state –– would likely not be required in a case where the surface owner had no reason to know the mineral holder lived

outside of Ohio. Because each chain of title is different, the steps a surface owner must take to satisfy the “reasonable diligence” standard in their efforts to locate a mineral holder before serving notice will vary — perhaps significantly — from case to case.

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BY ROBERT AMABILE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ — Michael Anderson is already serving one year on charges from Stark County. On Tuesday, via video conference, he appeared in front of Judge T. Shawn Hervey for arraignment on new charges: grand theft auto.

In July 2021, Anderson allegedly stole a white 2002 Ford F-150.

Public Defender C. Adrian Pincola was appointed to represent Anderson, and he entered a not guilty plea to the indictment. Hervey found that setting a bond was inappropriate since the defendant still had time left to serve on the previous charges. Pincola will prepare the case and anticipated a resolution at the next hearing.

The pretrial hearing for the State of Ohio vs. Amber Roberts went quickly. There had previously been a bench warrant set as Roberts did not show up. She had been charged with one count of possession of drugs, a fifth-degree

felony.

Roberts’ bond is currently set for $10,000, but the court had previously told her they would reconsider the amount if she sought treatment. She told the court she had not had the opportunity to do so and couldn’t until she was released. Hervey explained he would not release the defendant until she was in a program: “What I found in over 25 years of being in the legal system is that persons who are drug dependant don’t do what they’re supposed to do until they get treatment.” She asked the judge, “How will I get accepted into the program if I can’t get out?”

Hervey told Roberts the court has partnerships with treatment programs.

The community corrections staff will help coordinate an assessment for her. If all goes well, the court will reconsider bail, and she will be released into an in-patient treatment program to receive the help she needs.

A warrant to arrest Heather Sutton was filed in September 2021. At the same time that

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the warrant was issued, a motion to revoke community-based control sanctions was also filed.

Sutton was arrested and appeared before the court Tuesday morning. The defendant, required to report to a community control officer, did not follow through and now faces the possibility of serving the balance of her reserve 12-month prison sentence.

Prosecutor Lauren Knight recommended a bond of $25,000, noting Sutton’s inconsistencies with showing up; Hervey set the requested bond amount.

There was some confusion in the case of Ohio vs. Speer. Knight addressed the court, “An offer has been made by the state. It’s the state’s understanding at this time [that] the defendant wants to avail himself to an Ohio risk assessment.” Speer first agreed to the risk assessment. When Hervey informed him of the next steps, he protested staying in jail. “I have a full-time job. I’m trying to get back to this today.” He continued, “In order to be a

functioning citizen, I mean, I’ve got the same job for nine years, almost 10 years now.”

Speer told the court he would “lose his entire life.” Hervey stated he thought the defendant wanted a resolution and asked the man, “You want to have a trial, is that correct?” Speer replied, “I will not take any plea for this. I have not done this crime at all.”

Bond had already been set for $25,000, and since the defendant had previously not appeared, the bond remained high. Speer will be scheduled for a trial in the near future.

Ohio vs. West followed in the same vein as the three prior defendants’ hearings, with the accused not appearing.

Hervey opened, “After a call of the hallway, Mr. West has failed to appear. Madam Prosecutor, how would you like to proceed?”

Knight issued the same orders the previously seen defendants faced, “Your honor, the state would request a warrant be issued for the arrest of the defendant.”

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Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District adds new member

BY ESTHER MCCOY Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

JEFFERSON COUNTY — Shawn Dougherty recently joined Mark Nelson, Duayne Wetherell, Ken Perkins, and Stephanie Vance as a board member of the Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District. He was sworn in by Jefferson County commissioner Tom Graham earlier. In January, the board members were sworn into office, elected by county residents, and will serve a three-year

uncompensated term to direct the district program.

A reorganization of SWCD’s officers for 2022 also took place at the district’s monthly meeting in January. The officers are Nelson as chairman, Wetherell as vice chairman, Perkins as secretary, and Vance as the public relations officer.

At an annual meeting in Columbus, the Ohio Forestry Association named Curtis “Curt” Jones as the 2022 Ohio Master Logger of the Year. His logging company, Luther Stumpers, is located out of Lisbon. He has

been in the logging profession since the 1990s, moving back to Ohio from California after serving in the Army. He is also a member of the Steel Valley Loggers Chapter since it was organized in 2000 and continually maintains the requirements to satisfy his Ohio Master Logger certification. He takes great pride in his work and is very skilled in every step of the timber harvest process.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Soil and Water Conservation has developed the timber harvest planning program.

Anatomage table new to Harrison Central

BY SAMANTHA MCINTOSH Harrison News-Herald Contributor

CADIZ — Mrs. Taylor, the high school science teacher at Harrison Central, has a new piece of equipment in her lab that gives students a new perspective in many science classes. The Anatomage table is a virtual, touchscreen dissection table used for education. The district used a grant to purchase the equipment that allows students to manipulate human and animal bodies and examine case studies.

Anatomy classes use it to study body systems and structures, and there is also a feature that focuses on how the systems physiologically function. There are four different human cadavers that can be analyzed. Biology classes utilize the table to see 3D cells and tissues. Case studies allow students in forensics to examine gunshot wounds and other causes of death.

The table even has animal samples, such as cats, dogs, turtles, and mice, that allow students in zoology class to compare anatomical features of animals.

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The students have had a positive reaction to the table. Some students like it because it allows dissection without physically touching or smelling an organism. Others like it because it is a more engaging way to learn body systems.

Two elementary teachers have taken advantage of the new technology and brought students to the high school side to see all the table offers.

Mrs. Taylor looks forward to learning all of the table’s features to share with students and teachers.

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Marilou Rupert gave the blessing before those present enjoyed a delicious Italianthemed meal of baked rigatoni, salad, tiramisu, and Italian cookies.

Anna Cook and Sharon Gump explained the theme of the evening: “Grapes, Sunflowers, and Olives.” This unique combination of plants can be found in Italy, where there are miles of vineyards, acres of sunflowers, and numerous olive orchards.

Another member of Four Seasons, Karissa Bardall, who is attending college and working

on her medical degree, presented information on the nutritional values and uses of sunflowers, olives, and grapes. Raffle baskets were available, which included various items using these products. The raffle was very wellsupported by those in attendance.

The following thoughts concluded the evening’s event: “Sunflowers follow the sun, but did you know when it is cloudy and gray, they face each other to share their energy? Be a sunflower.”

Also, the sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine. Guests were given a bundle of sunflower seeds so that they could begin covering the Earth with sunflowers in honor of Ukraine.

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