Harrison News-Herald E-Edition 2/4/23

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2023

A local man’s hike to faith

Adena Council eyes bridge project

BY ALYSSA HOWARD Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

ADENA—Adena Council held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 31, after a two-month break due to a lack of quorum during the holidays. Council quickly started by electing council member R.J. Konkoleski as president of council.

BY ALYSSA HOWARD Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—In 2015, Keith Forsythe and his wife, Beverly, were riding along scenic Skyline Drive in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park when they stopped at a vista along the road. It was there that he saw a placard that said, “Look to your right, you’ll see a trail leading to Springer Mountain in Georgia. Look to your left, you’ll see a trail leading to Mount Katahdin in Maine”. He said the plaque had a picture of the Appalachian Trail running through 14 states, 2,200 miles long.

Keith said as he was standing there, the Lord

spoke to him and said, “I want you to hike this trail, and I just said ‘okay.’” He got back in the car, looked at his wife, and said, “I have to hike this trail.”

Beverly knew he was going to follow through on this decision. “I don’t question him,” she said, “If he puts his mind to something, he’s going to do it.”

From that day on, he was absolutely obsessed and started training. He said it was his first time ever doing a backpacking trip, and before then, he didn’t even own a backpack. He was taking on one of the longest trails in the world.

Keith retired in 2016, and that summer, he left Beverly at home and went out. About 1,000

miles into the hike, he broke a bone in his foot, and the next day his father-in-law passed away. He went home for a week to heal and attend the funeral. He wanted to heal as quickly as possible. With a warning from the doctor that he would still have some pain, he went out and completed the last 1,200 miles in 5½ months, all with a fractured foot.

Keith said when he finally got to the top of Mount Katahdin, there were quite a few people finishing the trail on the same day. He said he sat and watched all of those who went ahead of

Mental Health Board hopeful for facility in Harrison County

Mayor Brenda Roski then spoke about village ordinances. She began with the problem with dogs in the village. “If you have a dog, it is under the Ohio Revised Code that it cannot be barking all night and all day long,” she said. “People work and sleep. It’s called a nuisance.” She is also concerned with dogs running loose and the safety of the residents and the pets themselves.

Due to all the recent snowfall, Roski addressed the ordinance stating that it is up to the residents to shovel their own sidewalks and property. If an injury occurs on the sidewalk, it is the resident’s responsibility. There has also been vandalism at Bedway Park and instances of street signs stolen. If the person(s) involved are discovered, the village plans to prosecute.

Council has big plans to bring better utility services to the village. They are working towards getting involved with the Public Utility Commission of Ohio to help regulate providers of utility services and to secure better rates for residents. Council is also working to receive funding to cover the cost of new water meters and their installation. With the new meters comes an ordinance for a rate increase of 3,000 gallons a month minimum which is typical for villages this size. Council is planning to speak to the water board about billing every month instead of every three months with the new meters.

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—The Mental Health and Recovery Board has a long history of helping others. It started in 1969 with the first director of the Belmont county board, Martha Vanmeter. She was not only the first director of this branch but the first female director in the entire state. By 1974, coverage had expanded from Belmont into both Harrison and Monroe counties. The board focuses on connecting with local agencies and securing funding to distribute to areas of need.

Executive Director Lisa Ward said, “To really simplify it, we are here to develop behavioral health services in partnership with community organizations, so individuals have a better quality of life … that is truly our goal, to work towards people having access to services to improve their mental health.”

Ward has been working with those with mental health issues since the 90s when the recovery movement was picking up speed. “They are not their illness. There are many different roads you can take to recovery; that’s always been my passion,” Ward said.

The board doesn’t provide mental health services directly, but they are integral in funding and making decisions about mental health care in Harrison County. “What we do is contract with other provider organizations, so we help build the system of care for our counties through those partnerships,” Ward said.

Most of their funding comes from the state; some comes through federal grants, and several counties have mental health levies that help. Organizations can reach out for more information on how to partner with the board and also to see how mental health needs differ across counties. For more information on becoming a partner, visit https://bhmboard.

org/. The board just recently completed a community needs assessment of all three counties. “That was very helpful,” Ward said. “In hearing what they see as their top needs. Now we’re working on a strategic plan for 2025 to try to address the individual county needs.”

Ward regularly helps the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office with situations involving mental health aid. Captain Mark Touville has been an invaluable point of contact for Ward and was recently awarded the Community Champion Award for his help with the board.

“I really value that working partnership,” Ward said. “He’s very helpful in identifying needs that we aren’t aware of.”

The partnerships are far-reaching around Harrison County, “We have a partnership

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Street Supervisor Mike Reynolds spoke a bit about street projects that are going to be happening soon. With the help of Sebring Excavating, they will be working on getting flood water off of the streets and fixing the draining system. Sebring Excavating is also doing some road work on Elm Street. Council, along with the road team, is working on projects to fix some alleyways and doing some patch work. They are looking into equipment to improve and maintain streets and make repairs to the old bridge from Township Road 153 to the waste plant, with future hopes of a total bridge replacement. Also, they are working on the replacement of the waterline on Blairmont Road, where all the breaks keep happening.

Mayor Roski commended the council for making good use of funds to pay off village debts and village improvements. She is also proud of how well the council has worked together for the village. They’ve put effort into fixing buildings, fixing parks, working on roads, working to fix landslips, and making a better place for the residents to live. She spoke about helping each other in the community. Working together is important, communication about projects is important, and attending events and meetings is important. The council has high hopes that 2023 will be another good year. The winners of the Christmas decoration contest are:

#1 Joe & Nancy Scovronski, #2 Jay & Cinda Vargo, and #3 David & Cindy Yanok.

OBITUARIES

Gayle Bradley

Michael aBel

richard “rick” Nichols

JaMes craMBlett Jr

Jack (PaPs) davia

Marsha Greer scott

Left to Right: Judi Hanse, executive secretary; Patty Allen, director system of care; Rachel Scott, administrative assistant; Yukiko Comstock, associate director, treatment and recovery supports; Lisa Ward, executive director; Leann Cline, associate director, quality assurance and planning; Wendy McKivitz, chief finance officer. PHOTO PROVIDED

Forsythe looks toward Mt. Rainer on one of his grueling hikes. PHOTO PROVIDED

Bids considered for guardrail project

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—Last week, Commissioner Amy Norris called the January 25 meeting to order. There were no new bids on a truck from the office of the engineer. During that meeting, the commissioners performed regular business, like approving purchase orders and vouchers for the County Home, the Board of Developmental Disabilities, and the Department of Job and Family Services. They announced bids opening up for demolition contracts. There are about 24 structures throughout Jewett, Bowerston, and Germano areas that are set to be demolished. The demolition costs will be covered by grants. They also announced bids opening for providing healthcare to inmates at the jail.

Over the last month of meetings, the commissioners have renewed contracts for housing inmates in surrounding county jails. Monroe County houses prisoners for $75 per day, and Noble County houses prisoners for $65 per day. Harrison County also has deals with Jefferson County and occasionally uses Tuscarawas as well. While Harrison has its own jail, it houses very few people. The county has been working on building a new facility to house prisoners for the last few years.

The meeting for February 1 began with the opening of sealed bids for two projects. The first, for guardrails, had four bids to open, ranging in cost from $125,000 to $144,000. The commissioners will table the bids for now so they can consider all their options and make the best decision for the county. The second project was for pavement marking and only

had one bid, which was more than 10% over the estimated cost of the project. County Engineer Doug Bachman recommended the bid be rejected and the estimate redone.

The commissioners voted to follow the recommendation and will re-advertise for new bids.

Two agreements were made with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, one for the jail housing costs. The other was made to cover the scope of work and cost estimate for the ALTA survey for the jail. This is a land survey required by the USDA and part of the process of building a new jail in Harrison County.

The commissioners announced that the county would be vacating two roads in German Township. Maintenance of roads generally falls to local municipalities through Ohio’s “home rule” status. When a road is no longer necessary or useful to a township or county, they have to officially vacate that road. The process begins with a petition to vacate, which is sent to the county commissioners. The commissioners must hold a public hearing within 45 days of the petition being filed.

Sections of Township Road 156 and State Route 160 are dead ends, and the ownership of the land will fall to the surrounding landowners. There are no residents living on those portions of the road, and no public utilities are serviced in those areas. The section of 156 is impassable as it is and would be costprohibitive to reopen. The portion of 160 does not benefit the traveling public in any way and is already at a non-maintained status. The commissioners will set a public hearing date and then vote on whether to vacate these roads.

Concerts coming to Cadiz

BY KRISTI TULLIS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—Village Council held a meeting on January 18 at 7 p.m. Mark Puskarich was present to discuss updates and plans for the stage being constructed at Sally Buffalo Park. Plans include holding concerts open to the public and the possibility for a few Sunday services to be held. There will be a ribboncutting event that is tentatively scheduled for the beginning of June. Donations can still be made to have a plaque permanently displayed on the stage.

Village Administrator Brandon Ludwig added, “this is an exciting thing to offer the entire county, not just Sally Buffalo Park. This opens tourism and supports the local community and allows the enjoyment of entertainment by bringing others to the county.”

In old business, Ludwig discussed that the Ohio EPA is accepting applications for up to $10,000 in funding for water leak detection equipment. Ludwig stated this would help residents avoid having issues over upcoming holidays. It was also discussed that the South and Center projects are 30% complete.

The police committee reported that they are looking for part-time shift employees. There will be a need for a minimum of one day per week, but the rate of pay and stipulations will be discussed in the future. Police Chief Ryan McCann stated that additional staff might be necessary for events at Sally Buffalo Park as well.

Council discussed trash being dumped on Spring and Meadowbrook. The town will begin holding offenders accountable since this is an ongoing issue.

It was announced that the Board of Elections must have 50 signatures by February 1 for anyone running for council as Republican or Democrat. Those running nonpartisan have until August of 2023. Additionally, with the chiropractor’s office closing on East Market, the council discussed the future of the parking lot located nearby. The two handicapped parking spots will remain, with $500 fines enforced for those utilizing these spaces illegally. The two 10-minute parking signs will remain, but the overnight and no parking signs will be removed. All marked parking locations will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

All committees have upcoming meetings scheduled. The Cadiz council will meet again on February 2 at 7 p.m.

Motorcycle Ohio course open

COLUMBUS—Ohioans who wish to learn what it takes to ride a motorcycle safely and responsibly can sign-up for rider courses online beginning Monday, Jan. 23. Training courses through Motorcycle Ohio begin as early as March and run through early November. The state has over 600,000 endorsed riders, making Ohio one of the largest states for total ridership. Education and public awareness are keys to making our roads safer for all motorists. Since 2017, there have been 1,074 fatal crashes involving motorcycles in Ohio. In 56% of those crashes, the rider was at fault. An unendorsed rider was involved in 45% of those crashes.

The Motorcycle Ohio program, offered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, provides different levels of motorcycle safety courses for riders based on their skill levels and objectives. Funded by motorcycle plate fees and class registrations, Motorcycle Ohio strives to provide affordable, effective education programs at just $50 per course, which includes the cost of student workbooks. Students must have a validated motorcycle temporary permit before the first riding session. Upon successful completion of any course, the student will earn a 60-day Bureau of Motor Vehicles skill test waiver for a motorcycle license or endorsement. The types of courses include: Basic Rider

Skills (BRS): recommended for novice riders. During this 16-hour course, students will participate in four hours of classroom and 12 hours of on-cycle training covering topics such as cornering, braking, swerving, and traffic interaction. No experience is required, and Motorcycle Ohio provides motorcycles and helmets.

Returning Riders (BRS-RR): recommended for intermediate riders. This eight-hour course is designed for riders 18 and older who have been riding with a two-wheel temporary permit for more than one year or an experienced twowheeled rider returning after an extended time away. Students will participate in two hours of classroom instruction, take an on-cycle evaluation to assess their skill level, and then complete six hours of on-cycle training.

Basic Rider Skills 2 (BRS-2): recommended for riders looking for a refresher course or to bond with a new motorcycle. During this seven-hour course, students will participate in on-cycle training without a formal classroom setting while using their own street-legal twowheeled motorcycle.

Motorcycle Ohio courses are being taught at 36 training sites around Ohio. To find out more about how to prepare for a course and enroll, please visit motorcycle.ohio.gov.

Doug Bachman opens sealed bids for two county projects. Bids came in from PDK Construction, Inc, Cuyahoga Fence LLC, MP Dory Company, and Lake Erie Construction for the guardrail project. NH PHOTO/CORNELIA GRACE

Personnel restructuring at health department

BY REBECCA BRATTEN-WEISS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—The Harrison County Health Department is in the process of some restructuring following the departure of Health Administrator Garen Rhome, who was the department’s public information officer throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Rhome worked in tandem with Dr. Scott Pendleton, DVM, the county’s part-time health commissioner. Rather than hiring a new administrator, however, the health department is seeking a full-time health commissioner and has already been interviewing potential candidates.

To be qualified to serve as a health commissioner in Ohio, an individual needs either to be a licensed physician, dentist, veterinarian, chiropractor, podiatrist, or to have a master’s degree in public health or an equivalent discipline. This role is distinct from that of the health administrator, who answers to the commissioner, and whose job is to interface with the public as well as to oversee day-to-day administrative obligations.

The department’s director of nursing, Teresa Koniski, told the News-Herald that they are confident that the position of health commissioner will be filled relatively soon.

County residents who are concerned about viral infections and invested in keeping safe and healthy during the winter months should be aware that the bivalent COVID booster is still recommended if you have gone more than two months since your last dose. The flu shot is also highly recommended, especially for anyone with asthma or other breathing issues.

“The flu came early this year,” said Koniski. “It looks like it’s coming down regionally, but it’s still very prevalent right now. We encourage anyone who hasn’t had a flu shot to get one.”

There have been a few flu hospitalizations during the 2022-23 flu season, but no deaths directly attributed to the disease. However, the health department only monitors hospitalized cases of flu. That data also goes to the CDC, so they can get ahead on working on a flu vaccine for the following season. Cases of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), which surged in the fall of 2022, are not reported to the local health department either.

$5 million evironmental stewardship investment

NEW PHILADELPHIA—Members of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) Board of Directors approved investing $5 million to create a fund managed by the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) at their meeting held on January 27.

FAO is a regional community foundation serving Appalachian Ohio’s 32 counties with the mission to create opportunities for Appalachian Ohio’s citizens and communities by inspiring and supporting philanthropy. The organization has five areas of investment known as “pillars of prosperity funds.” The pillars are education, health and human services, community and economic development, arts and culture, and environmental stewardship.

The MWCD recently completed a fiveyear strategic plan which focuses on key areas, including strengthening conservation and sustainability. The plan identifies ways to make tangible progress toward improving water quality, protecting healthy ecosystems, catalyzing collaborations, and demonstrating

sustainability. The investment in FAO will contribute to their Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity, which aligns with the priorities within the MWCD Conservation Strategic Plan.

“We are very excited to partner with FAO as we share a commitment to improving lives and the environment in Appalachia,” said Craig Butler, MWCD executive director. “MWCD remains committed to our mission of flood mitigation, recreation, and conservation, and through our strategic investments, we now have the opportunity to fund programs that will encourage and enhance environmental stewardship.”

“We are grateful for MWCD’s visionary leadership in our region,” said Cara Dingus Brook, FAO president & CEO. “MWCD’s investment will create many possibilities in the areas of environmental stewardship, not only today but for generations to come. We are excited to be partnering with MWCD and look forward to sharing information and grant applications soon.”

New rehab director at Harrison Hospital

CADIZ—Jason Florence, P.T., has joined WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital and Harrison Community Hospital as the new rehabilitation director. He has more than 22 years of experience as a physical therapist, including 18 years in management roles in outpatient, skilled, and acute care settings. Florence received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology/Biology from Ohio University and his Master’s in Physical Therapy from Wheeling Jesuit University.

Florence currently resides in Harrisville, Ohio, with his wife and three kids on their horse farm. When he’s not working, he

enjoys watching his kids perform in shows and athletic events. His hobbies consist of fishing, outdoor activities, watching college football and Major League Baseball, and spending time with his kids playing a game of catch.

To learn more about rehabilitation services at Barnesville Hospital, visit WVUMedicine. org/Barnesville/ Rehabilitation. To learn more about rehabilitation services at Harrison Community Hospital, visit WVUMedicine.org/ Harrison-Community Hospital/Rehabilitation.

Buckeye Career Center offers on-site driver’s education

NEW PHILADELPHIA—In an attempt to break an employment barrier for students, Buckeye Career Center now offers on-site driver’s education to interested BCC students. The course is taught in partnership with the East Central Ohio Educational Service Center, which provides the driver’s education instructor.

The first class was offered in the evenings, in the fall, at the East Central Ohio Educational Service Center, with nine students completing the course. The inaugural in-person course began in January at BCC and includes 20 students. The class meets three afternoons each week until the classroom portion is complete. Students will begin the live driving portion in the spring. According to BCC Principal Mr. Matt Fockler, the course addition is

with Judge Puskarich and his juvenile court. It’s called the family dependency treatment program. So we support that in collaboration with Harrison County,” Ward continued.

“We have providers doing prevention, early intervention, domestic violence prevention, substance abuse, mental health,” through all three covered counties.

Mental health services do not come without struggle; transporting out of the county is a major issue, “A lot of our Harrison County residents go to Tuscarawas or Carroll counties, as far as Akron, or they’ll travel to Steubenville.” Many people have to travel as far as Columbus on a semi-regular basis to get the help they need.

Ward is always looking for more options for in-county care. All three counties lack access to in-patient care, and the board is hoping that, within the next few years, to open a crisis stabilization unit. There needs to be more funding and more partnerships to make that happen.

“We need to work with community leaders,” Ward said. “Then look for resources so we can bring that full continuum of care to Harrison County.”

Although great strides have been made in combatting the stigma around mental health problems, there is always more to be done. “Those of us who understand mental health need to do a good job of starting a conversation with our family, friends, and coworkers,” Ward said. “The more we can talk about this and understand it, the less stigma will be around asking for help. It truly can save lives.”

the result of several months of research and student surveys, which indicated that 38 percent of BCC students are not licensed to drive.

“We felt that not having a driver’s license could be a barrier to employment for our students. We thought that if we could offer driver’s education on campus, we could remove a barrier that students sometimes face if they are busy in the evenings,” he said. “I feel like getting a driver’s license is a badge of honor for a teen, and we want to be able to help them do that.”

The course was first offered to seniors before being opened up to BCC juniors. Fockler hopes to have several driver’s education sessions next year. The course is paid for by Buckeye Career Center at no cost to the student or their family.

Even non-professionals can help immensely by simply listening. Being there for a friend or acquaintance can go a long way. It’s not always about offering solutions; it’s often enough to listen to someone’s problems.

Despite the struggles, Ward finds working with the board to be an uplifting opportunity, “Our perspective here is the bigger vision of really creating a system of care where the gaps are filled, and people in our communities have access to services,” she said. “Seeing that happen through partnerships and shared funding is so rewarding. And to hear the feedback from the community and families we serve, that programs are working. They’re seeing their family members be successful and get better. That’s really, really rewarding. That’s exciting. Makes it well worth the work.”

She concluded with a grateful word for Harrison County, “As the board, we really thank Harrison County Commissioners and county provider organizations that have been so helpful to us in bringing more services and awareness to the county. We have a lot of work to do, but we keep on going!”

(Left to right, front row) Jim Crandall, MWCD CFO; Cara Dingus Brook, FAO president & CEO; the Honorable Judge Robert S. Moorehead, Jr., president; MWCD Board of Directors Joanne Limbach, MWCD board member; Holley Shelton, FAO vice president; (back row) Gordon Maupin, MWCD board member; Craig Butler, MWCD executive director; James Gresh, MWCD board member. PHOTO PROVIDED

Kohler makes Alford plea in vehicular assault case

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—James Kohler decided to make an Alford plea during his trial for vehicular assault, a felony in the third degree. An Alford plea means a defendant does not admit guilt to the crime but admits that the evidence present in the case would likely be enough to convict. This plea is named after the 1963 first-degree murder case of North Carolina vs. Alford. Henry Alford pled guilty for fear of receiving the death penalty even though he maintained he was innocent of the crime. A Supreme Court Ruling in 1970 said that Alford could plead guilty and yet maintain his innocence of

the crime itself. These pleas are quite rare, and not every state accepts them. The military does not allow them at all, in any case.

An Alford plea is still, functionally, a guilty plea, and Kohler was sentenced accordingly. He will serve two years on community-based controls, receive six points on his license, and will not be able to apply for a license for a year. The court is allowing 30 days for the victim to seek an amount of restitution. Kohler was not given a fine, but he will have to pay court costs and any restitution that is decided.

Tippecanoe resident Drew Evans appeared via video call from the Jefferson County Justice Center on a motion by the state to revoke his bond. Evans is being held on two charges of aggravated possession of drugs, both felonies in

the fifth degree. He will need to complete an Ohio Risk Assessment as well as an evaluation for the Eastern Ohio Correctional Center. His bond remained at $20,000, which didn’t make much difference for Evans as he has holders out of two other counties. Even if he made bond in this case, he would have to address those cases in order to be released.

Andrew Hill appeared via video call from Noble County Jail on a motion for judicial release. The state made no objection to his release. Hill pleaded guilty in March to a long list of felonies, including two counts of aggravated burglary, felonies in the first degree, and one count of abduction, a felony in the third degree. He was also charged with a number of misdemeanors, including

PUBLIC RECORD

COUNTY COURT CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

19 speeding violations, 1 driving under suspension, 1 tampering with evidence, 1 failure to control, 1 driving left of center, 1 overload, 1 disorderly conduct, and 1 seatbelt violation.

CIVIL CREDIT NEWS

1/24/23 (judgment date)

Plaintiff LVNV Funding LLC

Defendant Christophe Lindquist

Cause of action: Money

For: In favor of plaintiff

1/24/23 (judgment date)

Plaintiff LVNV Funding LLC

Defendant Nancy Bove

Cause of action: Money

For: In favor of plaintiff

1/24/23 (judgment date)

Plaintiff LVNV Funding LLC

Defendant Kris A. Merkims

Cause of action: Money

For: In favor of plaintiff

1/24/23 (judgment date)

Plaintiff Forsythe Finance, LLC

Defendant Joshua Albright

Cause of action: Money

For: In favor of plaintiff

1/24/23 (judgment date)

Plaintiff GFS II, LLC

Defendant Caleb L. Mutton

Cause of action: Money

For: In favor of plaintiff

1/24/23 (judgment date)

Plaintiff Citibank, NA

Defendant Kenneth F. White

Cause of action: Money

For: In favor of plaintiff

1/26/23 (satisfied date)

Plaintiff Unifund CCR, LLC

Defendant Jessica N. Moore

Cause of action: Money

CLERK OF COURTS

CIVIL CASES

1/25/23 (file date)

Redrock Financial VS. Thomas C. Coverdale

III

Michele Ann Watson Dec’d to Dawn Watson etal, Athens Twp. Oasis Ranch LLC to Neff’s Rod and Gun Club, Athens Twp. Harrison Community Hospital Inc. to John C. Jones etux, Cadiz Village Lisa Brown Dec’d to Jonathan Brown, Monroe Twp. David L. Mount etux to Derek F. Jenkins, German Twp.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

1/5 – A deputy pulled over a vehicle with a non-working plate light. There had also been radio chatter of a semi-truck driver saying the vehicle was traveling slowly and weaving back and forth. Upon approach, the deputy could smell marijuana inside the car. All occupants were removed from the vehicle. The driver was acting suspiciously and was handcuffed before being placed in the back of a cruiser. All subjects were transported to the sheriff’s office since none of them had a valid driver’s license. The driver was given several citations and was then told to wait with his passengers in the lobby for a ride. The deputy checked his back seat and found a small baggy, believed to be crystal meth, shoved in between the seat and the buckle. He returned to the driver and arrested him for possession.

1/6 – A woman made a report of identity theft. She had recently been laid off from her job, but when she filed for unemployment, she was told there was already an account attached to her social security number. She called unemployment and cleared up the issue but wanted to make sure the incident was documented.

1/7 – A deputy pulled over a vehicle for insufficient following distance. The driver said he had picked up his drunk friend and wasn’t familiar with the area. The passenger was visibly intoxicated and could not provide ID, only a first name. The driver admitted he had been drinking. The deputy got both subjects out of the car and had the driver perform field sobriety tests. The deputy did not find enough clues of impairment to justify an OVI offense. Nothing of interest was found during a vehicle search. The car was secured, and the driver’s girlfriend came to pick up the two subjects.

her parents. The father became angry at this, and a verbal argument ensued. At one point, he reached for his phone, and his daughter allegedly threatened to kill him and burn down the house. She swung the bathroom door into her father’s arm, causing a minor cut.

The mother told deputies of a possible location the woman and her boyfriend might be, and deputies went to said location. They were able to speak with the daughter, who gave a similar account as the father but denied she threatened to burn the house down. Her boyfriend confirmed she did make the threat. Since the couple was already at another residence, where they were told they could remain for a few days, no arrests were made. The couple was told they could not return to the parent’s house.

1/20 – During a traffic stop, a deputy recognized a driver turning at a nearby intersection as someone who did not have a valid license. After releasing the current stop, the deputy followed the second vehicle, finding it parked at the residence of the driver. The driver was exiting the vehicle as the deputy approached. She was immediately uncooperative and accused the deputy of police harassment. This is not the first time she has been caught without a license. She went into her house against deputy instruction and came back out to yell at the deputy again. She was told she would be cited and the car would be impounded, and she stormed back inside, staying there until the tow truck arrived. She refused to sign the citation. The deputy considered charging her with obstruction but ultimately only cited her for the traffic offense.

two counts of domestic violence, first-degree misdemeanors, two counts of resisting arrest, a second-degree misdemeanor, and one count of violating a protection order, a misdemeanor in the first degree. Hill has completed all requirements while incarcerated, served an appropriate amount of time according to his plea agreement, and has had no major disciplinary action taken against him while serving time. The court chose to grant a judicial release. However, Hill will need to complete the program at EOCC, which can take four to six months. He will then be on communitybased controls for two years and have a reserved sentence of four to six years hanging over his head. Additionally, he will need to complete 40 hours of community service.

DOMESTIC CASES

1/27/23 (file date)

Plaintiff Courtney Boyd

Defendant Donald Boyd

Action: Dissolution with children

RECORDER

January 23-27, 2023

1/17 – Deputies were called to a domestic dispute at a Jewett residence. A woman reportedly had been arguing with her parents and threatened to burn down their house. Deputies made contact with the parents, who stated the woman and her boyfriend had left the premises. The father said the couple had been cleaning the stairs when the woman said she was not planning to pay for her current vehicle, which she had agreed to purchase from

While on duty as a school resource officer, a deputy was made aware of three students suspected of vaping in the bathroom. The deputy was familiar with the students from previous interactions. He asked the students to empty their pockets and said he’d be using a metal detecting wand on them, so if they had any vapes, they might as well give them up. One student handed over a vape, and no others were found on the students. Two of the students were allowed to return to class, while the one who had possession of the vape was spoken to by the deputy and a school principal. The student admitted that all three students had used the vape, which tested positive for THC. Vape use has been a growing concern on campus, and this report will be sent to the prosecutor’s office to see if charges can be filed.

1/22 – On routine patrol, a deputy noticed a male leaving his parked vehicle. The vehicle was partially in the roadway, so the deputy asked the male to move it over so that it was not a hazard. The deputy then exited his vehicle to speak with the male. During the interaction, the male was

nervous and had to be told multiple times to sit down. The deputy told the male he could smell marijuana on him, and the male admitted to having some, handing over a baggie. The male was then searched, and the deputy found another bag of marijuana and an unopened can of alcohol. At this point, the male was detained in handcuffs, and several people came out of surrounding houses and started asking what was going on. Everyone complied with the deputy’s request for them to stay back from the scene. The male was read his rights, and he gave consent to search the vehicle. Nothing criminal was located, but the deputy noted a cordless Sawzall that looked well-used. The tool is generally used for cutting metal, and with the spike in catalytic convertor theft in the area, the deputy asked the male about it. He denied any involvement and stated he used the saw to cut wood. Once the male calmed down, the handcuffs were removed, the marijuana was destroyed, and the deputy cleared from the scene.

CADIZ POLICE DEPARTMENT

1/12 – A woman called the department because she needed help with her teenage son. The officer on the call could hear the son in the background making threats against the police. Once on scene, an officer spoke with the son and took him into custody. He was transported to the station, where his mother met with them. The mother said she was afraid for her and her other young children’s safety with the teen in the house. The teen was transported to Sargus Detention Center, where he will await his court date.

1/17 – An officer responded to a call about theft from the Shurfast on Market Street. The manager reported that he had caught an employee stealing from the store. He showed the officer security footage that showed the employee taking various small amounts of money from the cash register and products from the store. Over the course of his shift, the employee took around $120 worth of cash and product. The employee was located later that day and brought in for questioning. He eventually admitted to stealing and was advised he would be charged with petty theft.

A woman came to the station to report someone trespassing on her property. The suspect had messaged the woman to tell her they’d been on the property when she wasn’t there. The woman said she was concerned that this person might get hurt on the property, and things could turn into a legal battle in civil court. Once the woman had finished writing out a statement, an officer contacted the suspect and told them not to be on the property without permission again. They said they understood and would not trespass further.

20-year-old James Kohler pled guilty while maintaining his innocence to a felony in the third degree: vehicular assault. He will be on community-based controls with the probation office for two years.

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Drew Evans has separate cases out of three counties. Two involve aggravated possession of drugs, the other possessing weapons under disability. He is held in Jefferson County but will likely not be released on bond until all his cases are heard. NH PHOTO/CORNELIA GRACE

Cadiz resident Orean Sutton was charged with forgery, a fifth degree felony. He returned from a furlough from treatment in lieu of conviction to an in-patient treatment center. The state released him and he will remain on communitybased controls. NH PHOTO/CORNELIA GRACE

Holloway resident Amber Roberts was seen on two criminal cases: one for possession of drugs from 2021, a fifth degree felony. The second, for drug abuse and possession of a drug abuse instrument, a misdemeanor, early last year. NH PHOTO/CORNELIA GRACE

him. The emotions were palpable; most people broke down and cried. As he walked up to the mountain marker, he wasn’t filled with sadness.

He said the Lord whispered to him at that moment, “For them, it’s done, but for you, it’s just beginning.”

That’s how it all began. He biked the 4,200-mile TransAmerican Bicycle Trail from Yorktown, Virginia, to Astoria, Oregon, but decided that wasn’t where he wanted to end his trip. He biked an additional 800 miles to Glacier Park in Montana, a total of 5,000 miles, at 63 years old. He wasn’t done there; at 64, he hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, which starts in Southern California at the Mexican border and travels a total distance of 2,650 miles through California, Oregon, and Washington until reaching the Canadian border, which took him 4½ months.

In 2019, he went to Europe to hike the Camino De Santiago, a Christian pilgrimage trail. The name means Way of St. James, and it runs through France, Spain, and Galicia. In 2020, due to the pandemic, he was homebound but still training for his next trip. In 2021, he hiked the Continental Divide Trail, which stretches 3,100 miles from the Mexican border, winding through New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana to reach the Canadian border in Glacier National Park.

Last summer, he bought a kayak and decided to kayak the 2,400-mile Missouri River from Three Forks, Montana, to St. Louis, Missouri. He completed the journey in 60 days. Currently, he’s in training for another adventure.

Keith mentioned that he was one of the first 500 people in the world to complete the Triple Crown of Hiking, which informally refers to the three major U.S. long-distance hiking trails. He did so at 67 years old. Keith posts updates all throughout his journeys on his Facebook page. All are welcome to follow him by searching Keith Forsythe Adventures or https://www. facebook.com/keithontheapptrail.

Keith said the reason he does it is because the Lord called him to hike the trail to encourage people and pray for them. He said that most hikers he meets are young people and children, most of whom are trying to find their purpose, people who are lost in one way or another. He said that he resonates with them because he used to make bad decisions himself, such as drugs and alcohol. He said he has spoken to so many individuals and has seen their hearts change. He has seen 58 people give their lives to God. He said he encourages them to take things one day at a time, to take each day as it comes. He said he is still in communication with many friends he has made during his adventures.

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Harrison County Beekeepers Association offers apprenticeship/scholarship

CADIZ—The Harrison County Beekeepers Association (HCBA) is offering an apprenticeship/scholarship program for 2023. The program is designed to help participants become successful beekeepers. Candidates will be selected from Harrison County and surrounding counties. The selectee will be loaned all equipment necessary to get started. Members of the HCBA will assist the apprentice in setting up their first hive and provide support through mentoring and educational classes that are offered in March and monthly meetings.

The apprentice and HCBA will jointly own the bees, equipment, and tools until the completion of the program. At the end

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of two years, the apprentice becomes the sole owner of the equipment and bees. The participant must attend beginning beekeeper classes (tuition paid for by HCBA), and if under the age of 16, the applicant must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. They must attend no less than four HCBA monthly meetings and keep records, including a journal, photographs, and hive inspection forms. They must also present a monthly report at the club meetings or to the mentors. An application must be turned in by March 1, 2023.

For further information, please call Elaine McDonald at 740-658-3749, Steve Whiting at 740-546-3335, or Larry Carothers at 740-312-0824.

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Charles VanBuren Jordan

By Susan Adams

Scio, Ohio — Charles VanBuren Jordan was born in Alabama in 1840. At 21, he accompanied his owner, a confederate soldier, to the battlefield as a cook for the 43rd Mississippi Infantry. On Independence Day 1863, he gained his freedom when Vicksburg fell into Union hands. He came to Harrison County, Ohio, with the 80th OVI. He enlisted at Cadiz, Ohio, on August 19, 1864, and entered the 4th Regiment, United States Colored Troops, Company C, when he was mustered in at Uhrichsville, Ohio, on September

5. His unit saw nearly constant action and was highly praised by their white officers. On April 13, 1865, while marching from General Sherman’s headquarters to camp at Raleigh, Jordan suffered a heat stroke which would beleaguer him the rest of his life. He was discharged at Newbern, North Carolina, on September 5, 1865, after one year of service. Charlie returned to Harrison County to the settlement of Little Zion and started school at Beaver

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There’s another world out there

By Pastor Ken Staley Pleasant Grove & Harrisville United Methodist Churches

As I write this column on Monday, I have just returned from Mexico. Our mission team of everyday people from the congregations of Harrisville and Pleasant Grove UM Churches and I traveled for a week of ministry to the city of Nopala in Southern Mexico. Please believe me when I say there is another world out there. As believers, we are called to go into all the world and preach the gospel. Some go physically, and some go by sending others. There is nothing better than getting out of one’s comfort zone and reaching out to people from another country and experiencing their culture. Mexico should be the richest country in the world. They have warm weather year-round on three coasts, central mountain ranges of 7,000 feet that hosted the Winter Olympics, and an abundant supply of oil and gas. Sadly, corruption is the norm, and the general population suffers because of it. When our team visited the Christian school in Nopala, we were greeted by the children and staff like we were Elvis and The Beatles. They ran and hugged us, and they were not coached to do so. When we conducted a Saturday evening

marriage seminar, half of the church attended. Marriage is tough in Mexico; the men leave for America to find work and stay for lengthy periods of time. The wives and children stay behind, with the wives wondering about the faithfulness of their husbands so far away from home. Some of them never return. Our team conducted a kid’s crusade at Sad Creek, a ninety-minute drive straight up on a dirt road that required driving across creeks in a two-wheel drive van. Fun stuff! Once again, we were greeted warmly. People in hard situations want to know that someone cares. We were there to tell them Jesus cares and cared enough to willingly go to the cross and resurrect from the dead. The ministry was fruitful for them and us. Lives were changed, theirs and ours. Friends, if you ever have an opportunity to go on a short-term mission trip, please, do whatever you can to raise the funds and set aside the time to do so. If you are physically unable to go, get involved by helping to send someone who can go, and you will get the same blessing. When Jesus saw the multitudes, He had compassion for them because they were weary, like sheep with no shepherd. He then said the harvest was plentiful, but the laborers were few. If the Lord provides the funds and the time for you to go on a short-term mission trip, will you be that laborer? You will never be the same.

Dam School. There he met his wife Margaret (Maggie) Peterson, whom he married on April 23, 1878, in Deersville, Ohio, by Rev. Isaac Winters. They lived in Little Zion, and Charlie supported the family as a farmer. They went on to have 16 children. In this picture is Richard Jordan of Newcomerstown, Ohio, and his wife; seated is Charlie Jordan holding his 3-year-old grandson Charles Jordan Sr and Maggie Jordan. Charlie passed away in 1931 and is buried at Little Zion Cemetery, Stock Township.

Hello Everyone, Are you all enjoying this snow? Happy birthday to Melvin Miller, Robert Miller, and son Marvin. Marvin will turn 11 years old on Groundhog Day.

Last Saturday, my side of the family was at Mom and Dad’s for our Christmas gathering. We had plenty of food and lots of snacks and candy in the afternoon. Whooping cough is making its round in the community. Some of our children are coughing.

On Monday evening, most of Andrew’s family from around here were here to help cut up our beef. We have around 400 pounds of meat, so I’m working on getting it canned. On Thursday evening, Melvin wants to cut up their beef. You all have a good week! Happiness adds and multiplies as we divide it with others.

From Katherine’s Kitchen...

Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

10-12 medium potatoes

2-3 pounds hamburger

2 pounds bacon, fried

1 pint sour cream

2 cans cream of chicken soup

Velveeta cheese

Salt and pepper

½ cup chopped onions

Boil potatoes for about five minutes but not too mushy. Cool. Grease the roaster and shred the potatoes. Mix sour cream, soups, and ⅔ cup milk together. Add salt and pepper to taste and pour over potatoes. Put fried hamburger on top and layer with Velveeta cheese. Put bacon on top. Bake at 350 until heated through.

Ann’s Advice

Dear Ann,

My son has recently taken over the family farm that we all live on. He is making a lot of changes. He sold the cows, decided to grow different crops, and found new farmhands. It’s okay—I think the farm will continue on just fine. I feel like I’m the only old thing left on the farm from the way it was. I think my son senses this, but he’s going to do what he’s going to do. I’m just so close to the situation and still feel a million miles away from it.

Sincerely, Farming from the Outside

Dear Farming from the Outside,

I’m so sorry about the situation you are in. I’m sure it’s heartbreaking to have everything different from what it was in previous years, and in the same breath, I’m thrilled that your farm has stayed in the family and will continue on for future generations. Both you and your son face the difficulty of trading places—passing the torch— and filling new shoes often leaves blisters. Change is bound to happen with new leaders, and I’m guessing your son is taking advantage of the position he is in. He probably feels very accomplished in his endeavors. You gave him the opportunity to make it his own, but yet that change brings on feelings of inadequacy in what you did. Take pride in knowing that you operated your farm to the best of your ability, just like your son is now. He watched you, and he is doing the best he can, too. You will have to make the best of the situation and not discount the work you did to get to this point. Your honor remains. Let him know how thankful you are that he is taking care of the farm. The last thing you want is a family feud. Do all you can to keep the peace, and be honest with him when you are feeling left out. Hopefully, he will understand, but even if he doesn’t, be proud that you have a hard-working son. Cherish the memories you made with him on the farm, and try to continue making good ones. God Bless.

Love, Ann

Ann is taking questions! Email her at newsroom@harrisonnewsherald.com.

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Gayle Bradley

Gayle Bradley, 73, of Wooster, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Glendora Health Care Center in Wooster.

She was born on May 11, 1949, to the late Willis and Eva (Wright) Burrell and was a 1967 graduate of Cadiz High School. Gayle was married to William C. Bradley (1948-2019) for 51 years.

Gayle is survived by her sons Bill (Barbara) Bradley and Brian (Kelleen) Bradley; her four grandchildren, Krystal, Kelsey, Molly, and Lincoln; greatgrandchildren Garret and Greyson; as well as her sisters Billie Jo (John) Sommers and Sandra Eskridge; sisters-in-law Carroll Burrell and Bonnie Schoonover; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Smith-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek, with Charles Bontrager officiating. Burial will be at Dundee Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday from 1–2 p.m. prior to services at the funeral home.

Michael a Bel

Michael Abel, 68, of Jewett, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at his home. He was born October 2, 1954, in Bowerston, Ohio, a son of the late Harry Wayne and Emma Grace Dellinger Abel. Mike was a Veteran of the US Marine Corps from 1971-1974. He was a foreman for Howard Bowers and a member of the Teamsters, then was the owner/operator of his own truck and later was a mechanic at Bulldog Rack, where he retired at 62 and had an eight-year battle with throat cancer. He was also a member of the Hopedale American Legion for over 40 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert “Bo” Abel, and a sister, Yvonne Anno.

Surviving are his son, Michael (Ruriko) Abel, Jr. of Jewett; four grandchildren: Keishi “Clyde” (Natalie) Arnold of Italy, Jasmine “Maggie” M. Arnold of Alliance, Destiny “Agnes” K. Arnold of Mississippi and Michael “Coco” Ray Abel, III of Jewett; two stepdaughters: Cindy “Pete” Muterbaugh of New Philadelphia and Stephanie “Sam” Owens of Minerva;

three step-grandchildren: Alexis and Cody Muterbaugh, Ashley McIntyre; brother, George Abel of Cadiz; two sisters: Viola Kieffer of Sherrodsville and Penny Fluharty of Cadiz; and his former wife, Linda Abel of Cadiz, Ohio.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz, where the funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Pete Tuchek officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Hopedale, Ohio. Military honors by the Hopedale American Legion.

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

richard “rick” Nichols

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“Rick” Nichols, 62, of New Athens, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at his home. He was born September 18, 1960, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of Wesley and Jeanette Watson Nichols of New Athens, Ohio.

Rick’s biggest love and concern in his life was for his mom and dad. He was always ready to be their fierce fighter. He loved his family dearly as he did the love of his life Cheri. Rick lived his life the way he wanted to live his life – wide open and full throttle. Rick was a hard-working man who spent 15 years working in the coal industry and expected those around him to work as hard as he did. Rick was a jack of all trades. He will be sorely missed by all of those that loved him.

In addition to his parents, Rick is survived by his siblings: Debra L. (Dane) Morgan of Cadiz, Edward (Melissa) Nichols of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Lora (Earl) Wood of Chesapeake, Virginia, and Michelle (Brian) Howell of Hilliard; life partner, Cheri Huffman of New Athens; and he was an uncle to several nieces and nephews.

Visitation and the funeral were held on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at ClarkKirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz, with Rev. Pete Tuchek officiating. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 1491 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, Ohio 43240. The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland-barr.com.

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James D. Cramblett Jr., 84, of Carrollton, passed away Wednesday evening, January 25, 2023, at the Carrollton Golden Age

Retreat. A son of the late James D. Sr. and Kathryn Albright Cramblett, he was born July 1, 1938, in Dennison, Ohio.

Jim had operated Cramblett Trucking since he was 18 years old. He was a lifelong member of New Harrisburg Presbyterian Church, a member of Carroll Masonic Lodge #124, a 32-degree Mason in the Scottish Rite, and also a member of Atwood Yacht Club. Jim loved classic cars, especially Packards.

He is survived by his wife, the former Darlene McMann; a daughter, Jennifer (Brent) Baker; four grandchildren, Susanna, Grant, Corbett, and Ian; and sister, Kathy (Leonard) Hutson.

A graveside service with full military honors for James was held on Saturday, January 28, 2023, in New Harrisburg Cemetery, with Rev. Kenneth Ogg officiating.

Jack (PaPs) davia

Jack VerWayne (Paps) Davia, Jr., 64, of Jewett, passed in his home with his wife of 33 years by his side on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. He was born August 8, 1958 in Wheeling, West Virginia son of the late Jack V. and A. Jean Ankrom Davia, Sr..

Jack was a 1976 graduate of Cadiz High School and retired from Aleris in 2020. Jack enjoyed mowing for Kimble Companies, camping with his wife and his three spoiled dogs and face timing with his grandbabies.

Jack will be remembered for his witty comebacks and off-kilter jokes. In true fashion, he passed after fulfilling a promise to his daughter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Robert Snyder.

Jack leaves behind his wife Janet Snyder Davia, daughter Jaclyn DaviaBurns, son-in-law Colin Burns, and two grandchildren: Lylah (1) and Liam (1 month), two brothers: Jody (Sheryl) Davia and Jamie (Laurie) Davia, motherin-law: Shirley Snyder, three brothers-inlaw: Mike (Cindy) Snyder, Mark (Dawn) Snyder, and Brian (Kelly) Snyder, seven sisters-in-law: Barbara (Russ) Ossman, Robin (John) Miles, Sarah Snyder, Abbie (Scott) English, Ruth (Dave) Wickliff, Patty (Scott) Birney, and Kathy (Keith) Kimble, aunt, uncle and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, a college scholarship fund is being established for his grandchildren. Send donations to: Jaclyn Davia-Burns, 2291 Myron Avenue, Newton Falls, Ohio 44444.

In remembrance of Jack Davia, a memorial service will be held at Timi’s Café, 201 South Main Street, Cadiz from 2-4 on Saturday, February 4, 2023 with the celebration of life at 2:30 p.m.. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

The memorial guestbook may be signed

Marsha Greer scott

Marsha Ann Greer Scott, age 86, formerly of Scio, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Community Hospice Truman House, New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Born June 17, 1936, in Scio, Ohio, she was the eldest daughter born to the late William Greer and Dorothy Ramsey Greer. Marsha graduated from Scio High School in 1954. After receiving her teaching degree from Kent State University, she returned to Scio to teach. In 1963 she married Dr. James Z. Scott and became not only his life partner but his business partner and medical practice manager.

Marsha was devoted to her community. She was a member of the Scio Presbyterian Church, where she served as an elder and a deacon. She was also their pianist for many years. She was a member of the Scio American Legion Post #482 Auxiliary and a former member of the Scio Jr. Women’s Club, Alturian Club, Scio Civic Club, Scio Stock Club, and the Twin City Hospital Auxiliary TWIGS, where she held various offices over the years. She was devoted to supporting her husband in his medical and military careers.

After 32 years of marriage, Dr. James Z. Scott preceded her in death on October 4, 1995. She was also preceded in death by her son James Z. Scott II, siblings William (Grace) Greer, Judith Parkinson, Thomas Greer, Dorothy (Marion) Albright, Sally Ankeny, and a brother-in-law Richard (Susan) Scott.

Surviving are her loving family, which includes a daughter Jamie (Jeff) Sacksteder of Tappan Lake; grandchildren, Zachary Kaylor and Jordan Kaylor, both of Columbus, Carol (Jeff) Gitlin of Kansas City, Missouri, Autumn (James) McCormick of Delaware, Trevor (Emily) Sacksteder of Logan and Jodelle (James) Young of Baltimore; six great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law John Parkinson of Adena; a sister-in-law Carolyn Greer of Cadiz; and numerous loving nieces and nephews.

Marsha was a faithful servant of the Lord, loved her family unconditionally, was generous beyond measure, and was an avid reader. She took great pride in all she undertook and always had a kind word or time to listen. Her biggest source of pride was her grandchildren. She loved being Grammy Marsha, and for years she was a regular on the travel sports circuit. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Services will be held Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Scio Presbyterian Church with Rev. David Demarest officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Scio. Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the church on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Ave. SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663. Koch Funeral Home, Scio has been entrusted with her arrangements. www.kochfuneral.com

HC cheerleaders state grand champs again!

BY SHARON DALTON News-Herald Sports Writer

SPRINGFIELD—

The Harrison Central Cheerleaders have done it again! In a sport where less than five minutes determines your entire contest, after weeks or even months of preparation, the ladies at Harrison Central have what it takes.

Led by seniors Julena Kovacek, Haley Dunlap, Gracie Rogers, Emma Tuttle, Kadence Vich, and Kirsten Hercules and coached by Sunnie Rubble, Bailie Ray, and Karli Ray, the nontumble squad captured their second consecutive state title at the OHSCCA Best in the State Competition held at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, on January 22. Two

teams competed in this event. Non-tumble and traditional. The traditional team placed third.

"It is really exciting. This team was so special because a lot of the girls were on both teams. So they had to compete twice," said Coach Rubble. "Top three was our goal. It was one of the hardest divisions we have been in. We (the traditional team) met our goal of placing in the top three," continued Coach Rubble.

The next chapter for the girls includes competing for the OVAC championship at WesBanco Arena on Saturday, February 4.

"We are getting ready for OVACs on Saturday. We added a bit more skill and cleaned some things up from last weekend," says Coach Rubble.

Buckeye 8 champions! Harrison tops unbeaten Ferry

BY D.J.WATSON

Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

BELLAIRE—What a week for Head Coach Aaron Foldi and his Harrison Central Huskies. Last Saturday, the Huskies rolled into the league championship event at Bellaire High School and knocked off the previously unbeaten and stateranked Martins Ferry Purple Riders with an 88-79 victory. In doing so, the Huskies clinched the school’s second-ever Buckeye 8 league championship, the first since 2007 in boys’ hoops.

“We talked a lot the week leading up to the Buckeye 8 Championship. For each game we prepare for, we have keys to what we have to do to win. Our keys going into that game were to pack in our zone, have active hands, sprint back in transition, have urgency, and control the ball handler,” remarked Foldi.

The Huskies cashed in on all of the keys. At one point, Foldi’s boys surged out to a 19-point lead over Ohio’s 6th-ranked team in Div. III. An impressive scoring run for the Huskies (107) to close out the first half spilled into the third quarter. Two Hayden Cassidy free-throws right before intermission gave Harrison their biggest lead of the day to that point at 39-32. The sevenpoint halftime lead would grow exponentially in the third, as the Huskies ripped off a 16-4 scoring run to open the second half. With the advantage bottoming out at 55-36, it appeared the matchup was on course for an unprecedented blowout.

However, a Derek Edwards-led team in Martins Ferry came to play the entire game, not just three quarters. The Purple Riders (15-1) would cut the Huskies’ lead to eight, but it was too little, very much too late. The eight-point difference came with only ten seconds left in the game. While many will focus on Cassidy’s 30 points, along with Mykel Quito’s 28 (13 of which

This year, my new thing is a grow light system. I have decided that I am going to start growing microgreens and varieties of lettuce along with kale and collards. This will feed us as well as our chickens. I just purchased the setup and will hopefully start the process soon. In the next month or so, I will start my peppers and tomatoes, and other seeds. I will move them to my greenhouse at a later date, most likely in April. I will be selling the extras of my vegetable seedlings and herbs this spring, and possibly even potted flowers. Time is always a huge factor in what I can get accomplished during this season.

It’s always very busy trying to get seeds started and root vegetables planted. My root vegetables (potatoes, onions, carrots, parsnips, and turnips) will be planted at the end of March through mid-April. This always depends on the weather and if the ground is workable. In the past, I have planted potatoes at the end of March, but that isn’t always the case. I feel like it’s a hurry-upand-wait process. Most gardening is like that. I’m in a hurry, but I always have to wait on Mother Nature to cooperate.

Lady Huskies fall 53 to 33 in OVAC semifinal action

BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ—On Monday evening, the Lady Husky varsity basketball team fell to visiting Oak Glen during an OVAC semi-final contest. The Huskies would only score 2 points in the fourth quarter on their way to a 53 to 33 loss to the Golden Bears. As of late, this will be the second time that the Huskies played a low-scoring game. Last week, Harrison had a similarly low score when the Hornets of Malvern stung the Huskies 55 to 33.

The Huskies fell behind by only 2 points in the first quarter, trailing the Hornets 10 to 12. The second quarter brought on the scoring spacing, as the Huskies went to the locker room down 10 points and by a score of 27 to 17. In the final frame, Oak Glen busted loose with a 16-point performance. Both teams ended the game with their benchwarmers.

Maddy Butler got in foul trouble early on and spent key minutes riding the pine. She would return in the second half early, but a quick fourth foul sent her back to the bench. Regardless of her decreased minutes on the floor, she was still able to lead the Huskies as the team’s scoring leader with 10 points. Angi Ferri would close the night with 8 points, Danica Rensi closed with 5 points, McKenzie Harbold scored 4 points, Cali Lewis came into the game late and also scored 4 points, and Maddy Sedgmer had 2. In scoring bonus field goals, Butler and Ferri scored 2 each, and Rensi and Harbold chipped in 1 each.

came in the 4th quarter), it was a much more detailed effort than that.

“Our active hands and energy in our zone on the defensive end allowed us to grab some big steals and easy transition points. Cassidy had back-to-back trips in the second half that led to great energy. Quito has been great for us. He finished around the rim and had some huge offensive rebounds. He is a great player, and when he plays to his ability, he is hard to guard. Having Jace Madzia back on the floor really helps us because he sees the floor very well and can really drive it downhill. When that happens, the defense collapses and allows Cassidy to have open shots. And this allows our bigs underneath to get rebounds and get dump-offs,” Foldi explained.

Madzia added 13 against the Purple Riders, with Cabot Arbaugh dropping seven of his own. Arbaugh, Quito, and Clayton Vermillion were monumental in the paint on defense against Ferry’s 6’6” sophomore, Alexander Reese.

If winning last weekend’s championship wasn’t enough, the Huskies traveled to East Liverpool this past Tuesday and knocked off the

OVAC 4A top seed in similar fashion. A 71-57 victory capped off one of the most memorable two-game stretches for the program in quite some time. The upset bid was alive and well from the tip, as the Huskies raced out to an early 17-4 over the Potters. The Potters (12-5) would close the lead to five late in the fourth quarter, but the Huskies were able to hang on and avenge their loss to the Columbiana County outfit that came earlier this season.

“The same game plan and energy translated to East Liverpool. Again Cassidy and Quito had big games. We played under control in the second half, and I am happy with where we are at right now. Having injuries through the season allowed us to build depth and have our younger guys step up. It is certainly perfect timing leading into OVAC week, which we will play at Weir. Also, a great time to be playing well leading into the state tournament,” Foldi concluded.

The Huskies will get their rematch with Weir in the OVAC semi-finals on the road Tuesday, February 7, for a chance to play in the 4A Championship.

On January 20, the Huskies shook off their loss to Indian Creekand bounced back to defeat Minerva by a score of 35-31. For the Huskies, Butler paced this close encounter and low-scoring affair. She turned in her night’s timesheet with 11 digits attached. Ferri closed the evening with nine points, Fischer and Ledger each had four points, and Maddy Sedgmer one.

Following a sound win of 69 to 33 over Edison Local on January 14, the Lady Husky varsity basketball team would next meet up with the Lady Beavers of Beaver Local. They proved their offensive abilities by once again registering an imposing 70 to 36 win over the opponents on Monday. With that win over the Lady Beavers, the Huskies elevated their season win/loss record to an impressive 10 and 4.

Angi Ferry paced the Huskies while reaching her personal best scoring in an outing with a 20-point performance. Her offensive surge during the contest held four bonus field goals and eight points coming from common field goals. Danica Rensi completed the night while chasing Ferri for the game leaderboard and ended up one point shy with 19 points. Maddy Butler tossed in an even dozen, Kalyn Ledger had seven points, Emma Fischer had six, Jazmine Pierce three, Maddy Sedgmer two, and Cali Lewis one.

Pictured above are the members of the state champion non-tumbling cheer squad: (back row) Allison Henry, Destiny Bethel, Julena Kovacik, Emma Tuttle, Haley Dunlap, and Gracie Rogers; (front row) Kirsten Hercules, Kadence Vich, and Kennedy Skinner. PHOTO PROVIDED

The Harrison Central Huskies celebrate the school’s second all-time Buckeye 8 boys basketball title, following last Saturday’s 88-79 victory over the Martins Ferry Purple Riders. NH PHOTOS/D.J. WATSON

FREEPORT

By Deb Milligan

Pray more-worry less.

Happy Birthday-Bob Koch, Donna Carpenter, Emily Luyster, Shannone Koch, Gretta Howes, Landon Koch, Dick Clay, Larry Wells, and John Koch.

Coming to Clark Memorial Branch: Each Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm-Fitness Fun Class. Head to the Clark Memorial Branch to purchase gently used books each Thursday at 4 p.m. Instructor Katherian will be helping people to crochet. Cookbooks for sale-A collection of Recipes by Freeport United Methodist Church for $10 per cookbook.

The community extends its sympathy to the families of Darrell Romon Hale, 73, and Rickey Boyce, 56, of Holloway.

Congratulations to Shane Casewell (husband of Amanda Allen (daughter of Melvin & Gloria Allen of Freeport) who was awarded Athletic Trainer Researcher of the Year by the Virginia Athletic Trainer’s Association.

Mark your calendar -July 15 will be the Freeport-Lakeland alumni banquet.

On January 22, postage went from 60 cents to 63 cents.

Congratulations to Emily Luyster, daughter of Rick & Jenn Luyster of the Freeport area was named to the fall President’s List at Kent State University at Tuscarawas.

February 10 at 9 a.m. is the best breakfast served at West Chester Senior Center.

February 13- there will be a Valentine’s Bingo Party at 9 a.m. at the West Chester Senior Center. Wilma Dean of Piedmont would like to thank everyone for thinking and praying for her while in the hospital and during therapy. She appreciated the cards & flowers.

Freeport Sportsman Club will have a Coyote Hunt on February 17, 18, and 19. You can sign up at Woodland on Friday.

Prayer request-Jim Hamilton, John Bardall, Bob Tobin, Jon & Pauline Jones, Norval Nay, Pat Sanchez, Ed Cunningham, Glenna Kelley, and Aaron Koch.

Dates to remember: July 15-Freeport-Lakeland Alumni and June 17-Holloway Alumni.

population. Misty Rish Miller had something on Facebook that I liked. “God calls for us to fill in the gaps. Look for the holes in the world; look for the needs that aren’t being met. Look for the traps that need solutions and the people who need help. Someday, it might be you needing the assistance.” I will end with that today. Have a good week, and do something nice for someone who might need help. Someday you might need it yourself.

SCIO

By Cindy Spiker

“February is the border between winter and spring.”

The Scio Village Council has appointed Jeannie Altivila to fill the vacant council seat. Altivila is joined by fellow council members Betty Gotshall, Carol Davy, Trish Copeland, Erin Thompson, and Kari Salsberry (council president). Thank you to this group of citizens who give their time and are committed to doing the best possible for the Village of Scio.

The Scio Volunteer Fire Department served 240 dinners this past Sunday, their first roast beef dinner of the new year. The next roast beef dinner will be held Sunday, February 26.

Pickleball is now being played every Monday, 5–7 p.m., and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon at the Barr Memorial Center. Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong using a paddle and plastic balls with holes. All equipment is provided. This is a free program through the Scio Branch Library.

Beginners welcome!

The Scio Historical Museum and Scio Branch Library will be presenting the program “Scio, Ohio” at the Barr Memorial Center on Monday, March 27 at 1:30 p.m. The program originally aired in 1956 as an episode of the television series the Bell Telephone Hour. On December 16, 1956, a dramatization of the true story of Lew Reese and the Scio Pottery aired on the television series Telephone Time, sponsored by the Bell Telephone Company. The story told of how Lew Reese turned an abandoned pottery into the very successful Scio Pottery Company and the major setback he encountered. It is a feelgood story of how people then came together to help make the pottery a thriving business once again. Scio Pottery items will be available for sale. All proceeds will benefit the Scio Historical Museum. Please call the Scio Branch Library to register at 740-945-6811.

The Jewett-Scio Class of 1973 will be meeting on March 24 to finalize plans for their 50year class reunion. The meeting will be held at Capraro’s Restaurant in Hopedale at 5 p.m. Please call Doris (Mills) Leggett (740-945-6004) if you plan to attend, as she will be making reservation’s the last of February.

Over 100 family and friends of Kenny Doane helped him celebrate his 75th birthday on January 21 at the James Clark Fire Station in Freeport. Good food was catered from the Mt. Carmel Church. His family includes son Mike & Lori Doane, grandchildren Ashley, Amanda, Ronna, Austin, and Holden, grandsons Dominic & Deakon, and a granddaughter coming in June.

HOPEDALE

By John Wilson

Hi everybody, hope you had a good week! Don’t forget the Hopedale Softball Association sign-ups on February 10-11. Friday times are 4-6 p.m. and Saturday noon-2 p.m. at the new Hopedale village building (the old preschool). The cost is $45. You can also message them on FaceBook. Ages are 6-18, 10 and under, 14 and under, and 18 and under. Please bring a birth certificate to register.

Sign-ups for Cadiz Baseball will be held at the Cadiz Fire Department in the upstairs meeting room on February 4, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Parents or guardians, please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate. They will not have a copier to use on-site. Prices and ages: T-Ball $40 (3-5), Coach pitch $50 (6-8 boys) (6-9 girls), Mustang $55 (910), Bronco $60 (11-12), and Pony $70 (13-14). Also, don’t forget the Hopedale Church of Christ will be hosting a dinner on Saturday, February 11, at 5 p.m. On the menu are soup, salad, breadsticks, and sheet cake. They plan on hosting a dinner each month; join them for good food and fellowship!

The Harrison County Farm Bureau will be hosting a square dance at the Harrison County Fairgrounds on February 25 at 6 p.m. Food and refreshments will be available while supplies last. There is no charge to dance, but donations are welcome. Dan Kirk will be the caller, and all are welcome! Hope you all have a good week. If you have any news you want me to add, please email me at hopedalenews@yahoo.com.

SMITHFIELD

By Esther McCoy

The snow has been hazardous in many states, but we did not encounter the problems or heavy downfall that some states received this past week. Although there was barely an inch on our asphalt driveway on Tuesday morning, Lamont was out shoveling it away.

Ohio Representative Frank Hoagland was sworn in at the Statehouse by Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy at the 135th General Assembly on January 3. His wife, the former Darla Boyd, his mother-in-law, Mary Ann Boyd, and his granddaughter were there to witness the ceremony. Frank was a Buckeye North High School graduate, and his parents resided in Brilliant, with his family now near Adena. He played football with the Panthers team at Buckeye North High School. He is always in attendance at patriotic programs at the elementary and high school events that honor our military in his territory. We are proud to call him our own.

Linn Birney Hamric provided a memorial of her brother, Philip “Weasel” Birney. He was a 4-H member and raised fine livestock. He left many grieving family members at his departure, especially his children, wife, and parents.

Milk is a supply that is needed for the nourishment of babies, youth, teens, adults, and senior citizens. It seems that dairy farms are disappearing these days. I found information telling that in 1950, with a population of 151.3 million, over 20 million lived on farms, about 13 percent of the population. In 1970, with the population at 205.1 million, less than 10 million were working farms. Today an estimated two million are on farms, about .06 percent of the

The Knotty Ladies of the Scio United Methodist Church meet on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 10 a.m. in the church social hall. Their projects include making knot blankets for veterans in Hospice and making fidget blankets for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. All are welcome to participate. No sewing or craft experience is needed to participate. The group is accepting donations of materials; empty spools, pieces of ribbon, rickrack, Velcro, key chains, large buttons, belt buckles, plastic zippers, D rings, and large beads. They are also accepting scraps of material such as velvet, satin, or sequins. This is a fun time of fellowship while creating items for a worthy cause. The church is also accepting any prayer requests that can be made by calling 740-945-2551 or 740-381-2521.

REMINDERS:

The Scio Volunteer Fire Department “Night at the Races “will be held Saturday, February 11, at the Scio Fire Hall, 318 W. Main Street. Admission charge is $20 for horse owner and guest, food and beverages included. Dinner will be served starting at 5:45 p.m. Post Time is 7 p.m. There will be a 50/50 drawing, raffles, and door prizes. Must be 21 years of age. Proceeds go to the Building Addition Fund.

DID YOU KNOW?… Before the Scio Pottery Company was established in 1933, the Albright China Co. was located on the same site from 1918-1927.

BOWERSTON

By Mary Anna Cotter

Sincere sympathy to the families of Lora Kelly Wrana, age 71, Conotton Valley Class of 1969, who died on January 19, and Beverly Palmer Patterson, age 82, Conotton Valley Class of 1958, who died on January 24.

Congratulations to the Conotton Valley bowling teams, as both won the OVAC tourney at the Pike Street Lanes on Saturday. It has been a very successful season, with both teams winning all of their events. The boys’ basketball team beat Newcomerstown 56-17 and Edison 53-48 while losing to Malvern 65-30.

February birthdays are Jerry Walko, Judy Morrison, Keira Beckley, Sandra Jamison, Juliet Humphrey, Braden Caldwell, Harry Johnston, Ethan Siedel, Brett Putnam, Josh Raber, Jim Monigold, Tom Rodriguez, Kelly Monigold, Lisa Moreland, Robin Shetler, Sara Brace, Michelle Simmons, and Jennifer Healey.

Anniversaries: February 9, Adam Siedel’s; February 14, John Eaves’; and February 15, Dan Chew’s. Congratulations!!

The walking path at the Conotton Valley High School is open to those who live in the school district on Tuesday through Friday from 5:30–7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You need to show your driver’s license to prove where you live. It is inside the new gym area.

ADENA

By Alyssa Howard

Terry’s Bar is hosting a karaoke night with Uryan’s Sounds on Friday, February 10, starting at 9 p.m. Come show off your singing voice. They are so excited to bring events back to the bar!

L.A. Pizza has a Valentine’s Day dinner special for Tuesday, February 14. $50 steak dinner for two. Slots are filling up. Call 740-546-2167 for a reservation.

Saturday, February 4, STILL KICKIN Band is headed to Black Sheep Vineyard. Stop out at 7:30 p.m., and you’ll be dancing!

“Take our child to the library day” on Saturday, February 4, from 2-3 p.m. at Adena Branch

Library. Listen to stories and make a bookmark. Register by calling 740-546-3782.

Adena Branch Library is hosting a “play and learn the alphabet” on Monday, February 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It’s an hour of playtime that incorporates letter-learning toys for parents or caregivers and their children ages 2 to 6. Registration is required by calling the library at 740-546-3782.

Bring your tiny tot to the Adena Branch Library on Thursday, February 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for Babygarten. It is a lap-sit program for parents and caregivers for children birth to two. Songs, rhymes, and books are shared to help babies with language development. Registration is required by calling 740-546-3782.

Thin Mint Demo & Tasting at Adena Branch Library on Thursday,February 9 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Don’t worry about the kitchen overheating with this program! They’ll demonstrate how to make no-bake thin mints without any fuss. Registration is required by calling 740-546-3782.

COVID-19 rapid tests are available at all PLSJ locations for FREE. Please call the branch in advance for pickup: Adena Branch Library 740546-3782.

If you know of any events or news happening in the village, feel free to email me and let me know! lyssahowardxx@outlook.com

DILLONVALE By Alyssa Howard

Dillonvale Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a pancake breakfast on Sunday, February 5, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Dillonvale Firemen’s Club. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, and hash brown. Eat-in or take-out available.

Dillonvale American Legion is selling tickets for their next 13-week drawings. You may contact any Dillonvale American Legion member for tickets. Drawings will begin again on March 5.

“Take your child to the library day” on Saturday, February 4, from 2-3 p.m. at DillonvaleMt. Pleasant Branch Library! Listen to stories and make a bookmark. Register by calling 740-7692090.

Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch Library is hosting a “play and learn the alphabet” on Monday, February 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It’s an hour of playtime that incorporates letter-learning toys for parents or caregivers and their children ages 2 to 6. Registration is required by calling the library at 740-769-2090.

Bring your tiny tot to the Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch Library on Thursday, February 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for “babygarten.”

It is a lap-sit program for parents and caregivers with children birth to two. Songs, rhymes, and books are shared to help babies with language development. Registration is required by calling (740) 769-2090.

DEERSVILLE By Susan Adams

Sunday, February 19, at 6 p.m., the Deersville UM Church will be presenting a singspiration, “Make a Joyful Noise.” All are invited to enjoy an evening of inspiring music. A free-will donation and a dessert auction will take place, with all proceeds going to help with the restoration of the stained glass windows at this 140-year-old church.

If you cannot come, please consider sending a donation to help with the windows to Deersville UM Church, P.O. Box 59, Deersville, Ohio 44693-0059, and put in the memo of the check “Window Fund.” If you have any questions, call Joy Miles at 740-229-8928 or Tim McMillen at 330-340-2201. It will be a wonderful evening!

Wednesday, February 22, at 10 a.m., the Woody Paul Blanket Mission will meet in the fellowship hall of the Deersville UM Church to make blankets for those in need of comfort. Anyone who can tie a knot is welcome to come. A covered dish lunch will follow.

Wednesday, February 22, at 6 p.m., Dr. Scott Pendleton, Harrison County Historical Society, will be presenting a program in honor of “Black History Month” on the black troops from Harrison County who fought in the Civil War. This will be at the Puskarich Public Library, 200 E Market St, Cadiz, Ohio. Free to attend. This will be an interesting program.

Sunday, March 26, at 2 p.m. and Monday, March 27, at 6 p.m. will be open auditions for the spring musical at the Deersville Community Theater, 208 Main St, Deersville, Ohio, for the play “Godspell.” One only needs to attend one audition day to try out for a part. Godspell is old English for “Good Tale.” Though the show tells the story of Jesus Christ and his followers, the overall message is one of community. Members of all faiths are welcome to participate in this show. All ages are welcome! There will be both speaking and singing parts available. If you don’t want to be on stage, they will need backstage help as well. Please come to auditions to network with the production team. For vocal auditions, please come with a prepared song of your choice. They will have a pianist available if you have sheet music. They will have a small Bluetooth speaker available for those choosing to use electronic accompaniment. The production will take place June 15-18. Come make new friends and learn new skills while helping bring this amazing show to life.

Save the date: Saturday, April 29, will be the annual Woman’s “Restoration Retreat” at the Deersville UM Church from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information closer to the date.

The Brownsville Christian Church services at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Tim Thomas. Deersville UM Church, Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and church services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mike Cunningham Jr. Feed Spring Church Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., worship at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to these three churches that grace the Moravian Trail.

Thank you to the choir at the Deersville UM Church for the special music Sunday, January 29 when they sang “O That Will Be Glory.” They do such a fantastic job. There is so much talent there. I have zero talent, so that makes me appreciate them that much more.

Save the Date: Monday, April 3, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bowerston Public Library, “Forgotten Communities of Harrison County,” will be presented by Sue Adams, Harrison County Genealogical Society. There will be more emphasis on the Tappan area, so the program will

be a little different than in the past.

The Deersville General Store winter hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The phone number is 740827-4203. They have more than their famous ice cream. They have a nice variety of hot foods and a deli case to make subs. They had some beautiful chef salads Sunday and macaroni and potato salad available. They have their Sunday specials that sell out early, so call ahead to reserve a meal. This store has been in operation since 1898 - 125 years.

Congratulations to Keith and Tenly Telfer on the birth of their new granddaughter Margo Kate.

February Birthdays: 2-A J Beckley, 6-Tammy McMillen, 9-Kathy Mallarnee, 10-Larraine Gladman, 11-Becky Kaurich, 13-Penelope Clark, 17-Carla Birney and Gerald Kramer, 20-Paul Haney, 23-Nancy Keplinger, and 28-Joanie Kuceyeski. And anyone that was missed.

February Anniversary: 28-Larry and Lola McMillen and everyone else celebrating an anniversary.

Save the Date: Saturday, July 15, will be the Freeport-Lakeland alumni banquet. More information later.

HOLLOWAY

By Susan Adams

Sunday, February 5 at 1 p.m. at the Underground Railroad Museum in Flushing will be two wonderful speakers. First will be Ron Scott who will talk about race and the ethnic divide and how to overcome those obstacles. The second will be author Kathy Schulz doing a book review on her book “The Underground Railroad in Ohio.” Her book was about a dark time in our history when thousands of freedom seekers traveled the Underground Railroad through Ohio. This epic past was obscured by silence and secrecy and then distorted with misinformation and folklore -until now. Kathy will have her book available to buy, and she will autograph the books. This will be a very interesting presentation. Admission will be a recommended donation of $10 per person and $20 per family. The museum will be open for tours.

The Annual Ohio Falconry Association “End of Season Meet” is open to the public and free to attend. Food is provided daily, free of charge. Many falconers attend this event from all over the country, making this a great place for the prospective falconer, wildlife enthusiast, bird watcher, photographer, etc. If you plan to stay multiple days, there is a hotel nearby, or you can bring your air mattress and sleeping bag and sleep in the venue for free. The meet is known for having great opportunities for falconers to bag game. This will be held at the Holloway Old Timers ground/building, 421 E Main Street, starting March 3 at noon and concluding Sunday, March 5 at 4 p.m.

The Holloway UM Church is still holding services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Donations are always welcomed. Send to: Holloway UM Church, P.O. Box 173, Holloway, Ohio 43985. The church has two rooms available to rent for wedding-baby showers or meetings. Call Ruth Robertson for more information at 740-9684264.

The Old Timers facilities are available for your birthday parties, weddings or receptions, family reunions, etc. To inquire or to book your event, contact Anita Schaeffer at 740-433-5074 or Lori Sharp at 740-510-0841, Kelli Baker at 740-6852750, or Linda Nester at 740-541-5401. Dates are filling up, so if you need the building, please call to get your date reserved. This is a very nice venue with lots of parking.

The Holloway Old Timers Association NEEDS YOUR HELP in planning the 2023 Old Timers Baseball Festival that will take place in early September. Active members are few, thus making it difficult to prepare and pull off a great festival. That has been the biggest challenge. If you can help out, if you have any ideas (including contacts) for any activity, please contact the group through Messenger on Facebook. As with any festival, they are asking for donations. Food, prizes, soda, and water. Entertainment etc., is expensive. For more information, contact Kenny Staten at 740-381-6124 or Linda Nester at 740541-5401. FYI: This will be the 75th Annual Old Timers. Much help is appreciated and needed.

Save the Date: Saturday, June 17, will be the Holloway alumni banquet. More information later.

Save the Date: Saturday, July 15, will be the Freeport-Lakeland alumni banquet. More information later.

Holloway and the surrounding area would like to extend sympathy to the family of Ricky Lee Toyce, age 56, of Holloway, who passed away on January 24 from complications following surgery. He was born February 19, 1966, to Leroy Earl Boyce of Holloway and the late Darlene Sue Singer Boyce, who died in 2019. He was a 1984 graduate of Union Local High School. Ricky was a former police officer for Holloway and Belmont County and was still actively working as a certified dog trainer for his own business, Dog Speak Academy in Holloway. Surviving in addition to his dad are two daughters, Katelyn and Allyson, and three grandchildren. Also surviving are his best canine friends, Major and Louie. Burial was at Nottingham Cemetery. Thank you to all who donated food and helped with the meal at the Old Timers building after the funeral.

If anyone has any item they would like listed, please call me at 740-942-3137. If I am not home, please leave a message, and I will get back to you.

UNIONPORT

By Mary Catherine Mull

“Groundhog Day, Thursday, February 2, 2023.” Did the groundhog see its shadow? Are there six more weeks of winter? What are your thoughts about Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction?

Pastor Chuck and Carolyn Mehl have returned after spending a couple of months in Florida this winter. Read 2 Chronicles 7:14.

There will be a prayer service at 9:30 a.m. and Bible study at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Unionport at the Unionport United Methodist Church. Open to the public; anyone may attend. 740-944-1609.

Mr. and Mrs. Kim Newburn and family of State Route 646 near Germano visited recently with Blaine Newburn.

Remember, Valentine’s Day is near. You want to shower your sweetheart, he or she, with lots of love on Tuesday, February 14, and every day.

Sally Buffalo stage nears completion

BY KRISTI TULLIS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—With the new stage being constructed at Sally Buffalo Park, there may be questions regarding upcoming plans upon completion. There are many ideas for its use, and Mark Puskarich states that all of them are being considered.

The Blues for a Cure event is already set for June 23 and 24. Friday night will feature an acoustic evening with Sean Carney, Damon Fowler, JP Soars, and Victor Wainwright. Saturday’s show will hopefully bring higher attendance this year. They will be hosting Southern Hospitality, which is a national Blues artist headliner, with Victor Wainwright performing together with other artists.

“We are hoping for a large turnout this year for this event especially,” Puskarich stated.

The stage will allow for a free public concert series. These are tentatively scheduled for every other Wednesday night during the summer months. There will also be opportunities for larger venues as well. There is the hope of having a diverse assortment of music genres that include country, rock, blues/jazz, and possibly the Wheeling Symphony Ensemble.

“We also have an idea for family-friendly, kid-oriented movie nights to occur twice this summer: one to kick off the summer for the kids and one to end it before school starts again,” Puskarich reported. “These dates have yet to be established, but it’s definitely something we have planned.” Another idea is to have Sunday services scheduled once a month. “Other programming ideas are to eventually find a traveling theater group and host plays from time to time,” Puskarich added.

When not hosting an event, they want to make the stage available for weddings,

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Cartoons are luring children and teens into sleazy content

Your child or grandchild is watching a harmless cartoon on your phone or their phone, for that matter. When that show is over, there is a suggested list of other “cartoons” to watch. They innocently click on one, and their eyes see disturbing, frightening, or alluring images. They look away for a moment, but curiosity draws their attention back to the screen, and they watch one, and then they watch another and another. In a moment, a child or teenager’s innocence can be stolen, and their mind filled with things they do not easily forget.

There are adults spending hours a day developing content in a genre of video that aims to traumatize children and teenagers and lure them into pornography. The topics are so bad, the pictures are so disturbing that I can’t even say what I found at the click of a mouse, but I had the wisdom not to click on the bait. Would a child?

What kind of person makes content that looks like a harmless cartoon but contains themes, actions, or images that even adults struggle to deal with once they have seen it? A person with a debased mind and nefarious intentions does that, and I would like to make parents and caregivers aware and warn them to take an interest in what their little children (and older children) are viewing on their devices. The world wide web is unsafe for children and teenagers to access unmonitored. A person does not have to be a rocket scientist to check this out for themselves. It took me less than a minute to find cartoons that could lure children and

teenagers into sleazy content.

I have no explanation for why someone would want to lure a sweet, innocent child into watching lude acts performed by cartoon characters. In my opinion, it is sick and twisted. Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are responsible for protecting every child and teenager in their care. Eyes cannot unsee what they see.

So what can a caregiver do? There are apps that can be downloaded to your devices that can monitor your child’s internet and social media traffic with warning alerts for negative or questionable activity. Search for the most trusted apps in your device’s app store, and even if they have a cost to use, it is worth it, for it will provide peace of mind for you and protection for your child or grandchild.

Or, here’s a thought, take the device away from your child or teenager and send them outside to use their imagination to play, ride a bike, read a book, learn a musical instrument, or play a game of Uno with their friends instead of wasting hours on the internet and social media. The list of things to do is endless, and it doesn’t cost anything to use their imagination. Parents and grandparents need to set an example by putting their phone down and looking into the face of their child or grandchild and talking to them. Keep the lines of communication open. Know what they are accessing online and by all means, protect them from the dangers lurking on the world wide web.

From an eyes-wide-open grandma, Verden S. of Cadiz

possibly including the Wallace Lodge, with the possibility of stand-alone weddings for 100 attendees or less.

The back of the stage will also be available for events like business meetings and small parties of up to 30 people. It would be great for things like birthdays, retirements, or showers. It could be rented for families or friends to gather for a movie night or a game-watch party as well. Puskarich included that the idea with the stage completion is to have something for everyone, to appeal to all ages, while providing a safe outdoor space.

The state gave two grants for this project but anyone interested in donating to fund the stage construction may do so at https://www. givesendgo.com/httpsvisitharrisoncountycom. There are plaques to be displayed on the outside of the stage for those donors who pledge larger sums, such as $500, $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, $10,000, and up. The stage is being completed with great enthusiasm and anticipation.

Cancer Crusaders promote prevention

CADIZ—The Harrison County Cancer Crusaders (HCCC) are observing National Cancer Prevention month in February. The month focuses on the prevention of cancers and is represented by a purple ribbon. The Crusaders have a display in the window of the News-Herald. For more information about HCCC, you can visit their business page on Facebook.

World Cancer Day is an international day marked on February 4 to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. World Cancer Day is led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to support the goals of the World Cancer Declaration, written in 2008. The primary goal of World Cancer Day is to significantly reduce illness and death caused by cancer. (Wikipedia)

The most common newly diagnosed cancers

in the United States and Harrison County are breast, lung, and prostate.

Research has shown that more than 40% of all cancers diagnosed and nearly half of all deaths from cancer in the United States can be attributed to preventable causes like smoking, excess body weight, physical inactivity, and excessive exposure to the sun.

Steps such as quitting smoking (or never starting in the first place), maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, protecting your skin from the sun, and getting vaccinated against the pathogens that cause certain cancers can dramatically reduce your risk of certain cancers.

Early detection and screening are key. Cancer is deadly, but the good news is thousands of cancer cases and deaths can be prevented through early detection and screening.

Covid benefits begun in 2020 will soon be ending. Medicaid cases that no longer qualify or have not been renewed will be closed over the next 12 months. For health insurance options, please visit www.healthcare.gov. SNAP benefits will also return to “normal” allotments beginning in March. If you have any questions, please call 844-640-6446.

ONGOINGEVENTS

NIGHT AT the Races. Scio Fire Hall

318 W. Main Street, Sat. February 11. Dinner at 5:45 p.m. Post time 7 p.m. $20 admits horse owner and guest, includes food & beverages. Purchase by January 29. Call JT at 740-945-0260. Must be 21.

MEN’S BASKETBALL night again at Warren Township Community Center. Gym is open at 6 p.m. every Thursday. Everyone is welcome to come help keep Pastor Larry Stitt on his toes! For info, call Portia at 330-260-9528 or the Center at 330-365-9240, and leave a message.

SPRING BINGO New Athens Fire Hall Sunday, March 5, 2023, 1 p.m.

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VALENTINE DANCE February 11, 7–11 p.m. $15 single/$25 couple at Cadiz American Legion. Cash bar, chili, cornbread, hot dogs, meat and cheese tray. SPAGHETTI DINNER for Dennis Neeley Scholarship Fund. February 11, 4–7 p.m. Unionport Masonic Hall. Cost: Donation. Carry-out available. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, bread and butter, cake, and ice cream.

SQUARE DANCE February 25 at 6 p.m. Harrison County Fairgrounds, 550 Grant Street, Cadiz, Ohio. FREE. Donations welcome. Caller: Dan Kirk. Hosted by the Harrison County Farm Bureau. Food & refreshments while supplies last.

The plaque wall at Sally Buffalo commemorates the generous donors who helped make the stage a reality. PHOTO PROVIDED