3
Harrison News-Herald Area
Cadiz’s newest officer was once on ‘American Idol’
Harrison News-Herald Photo/JD LONG The newest of Cadiz’s finest, Brandon Groves, was sworn in Monday by Mayor John Migliore (right), as Cadiz police chief Ryan McCann looks on. Groves had previously worked in Bellaire and was also a social worker at one time. But his real claim to fame was his participation on 2005’s American Idol when he made it past several auditions and was actually judged by Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul before being voted out.
Saturday, September 4, 2021
Hopedale passes motion for additional water bill surcharge BY SHAWN DIGITY twitter@DIGITYnodoubt
HOPEDALE—Hopedale met in August for their regular monthly meeting, and the main focal point became the water tank-booster station project. Initially, the project was under a water tank-Rabbit Road renovation umbrella, but Rabbit Road has since been addressed, leaving just the water tank-booster station combo on the docket as the next primary job. The council discussed available options for grant and loan applications during the meeting, and council members established that a water bill surcharge would have to be implemented. Tacking on the new surcharge would be explicitly set aside for the booster station and water tank, but it wouldn’t be nearly enough to pay for the project entirely out of the village’s pocket. The surcharge is intended to build a “kitty” of proper village funds to show a willingness to actively cut into the project’s costs and curry favor when seeking help from governmental agencies for loans and grants. It would look more favorably from the disbursing agencies’ eyes if the loan or grant applicant is also taking measures to make their own financial contributions. Quixsall project manager Katie Saba took the floor for a large portion of the council’s meeting to expound on the application process and where Hopedale stood. Saba ran some figures to check the feasibility of a new surcharge with different prices using
the revenue page from the Rabbit Road project. One example, the $2.50 surcharge went quickly into the red. As mentioned, the surcharge is a necessity; though, the amount was one of the bigger discussions. The council can reduce the charge value after an official agreement if need be, but it was agreed that $5 would make a good starting point — and probably the lowest possible price. In the water tank’s specific instance, though, it doesn’t seem that it could breach below $5. Dropping to even $4.75 was iffy as it still showed early negative numbers, according to the Rabbit Road revenue projections. And the surcharge would have to play off the loans or grants that the village receives. But first, the Hopedale council had to decide which direction to move regarding the grants. The council’s first resolution of the meeting (Resolution 2021-13) was to apply to the Ohio Public Works Commission for booster station refurbishing funds; the resolution passed. A second motion was taken and passed for the $5 surcharge. Resolution 2021-14 is executing the surcharge so that Hopedale can start building an account for the water tank and booster station project. Second and third reads were taken for the emergency implementation of the $5 surcharge. The motion passed, and the new charge will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2022. The council had been looking at several options, and August’s meeting brought the Ohio Public Works Commission opportunity to the forefront since its due date is in October. But a Department of Development application has already been
submitted and will be reviewed over a post-submission 45-day window. The grant application was made for $2.6 million despite the village being eligible for $5 million. The Department of Development was described as “not being that nice” by Saba, so it was better to proceed with a more realistic asking price. The village has stayed connected with the Environmental Protection Agency, so some considerations have been made while working through the grant and loan application process. Saba and her EPA contact theorized that the Agency would be OK if Hopedale applied for a grant from Public Works and that potential grant would be awarded in July 2022. However, the EPA might be perturbed if Hopedale were to gain assistance from other certain agencies, like the Appalachian Regional Commission or Army Corps of Engineers, Saba mentioned. It would reportedly not make the EPA happy, and neither of those disbursements would come until the winter or spring of 2023 anyway, which wouldn’t work from the EPA’s standpoint. The council is also looking to gather more funding through the Harrison County Commissioners. The Hopedale council is taking a supplemental measure to touch base with the commissioners, and a letter was penned specifically for that cause, which concluded the council meeting. As for now, it’s the waiting game as Hopedale prepares for grant and loan review. But the so-called “kitty” will start accruing in January.
Excitement grows as Ohio’s fall hunting season arrives
COLUMBUS—According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, Ohio’s familiar habitat mosaic of farm fields, woodlots, and wetlands provides optimum opportunities for hunting mourning doves, squirrels, and waterfowl, as hunting seasons begin the first week of September. Hunting is a favorite and cherished activity for thousands of Ohioans. As in years past, the hunting seasons that open on Wednesday, Sept. 1, include squirrel (fox, gray, and red), mourning dove, rail, snipe, and gallinule. Canada geese and teal (blue-winged, green-winged, and cinnamon) may be hunted during the early waterfowl season beginning Saturday, Sept. 4. “Ohio’s hunting license sales increased 5% in
• Interior/exterior painting • Deck and fence staining/painting • Drywall repair
Call 740-231-2042
powerspaintingandcoating@gmail.com
Reliable, dependable service • Free Estimate
2020 from the previous season,” said Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker. “We know that many Ohioans are eagerly anticipating the start of fall hunting. You’ll find abundant populations of mourning doves, squirrels, and geese when you return to the woods and fields. As always, thank you for supporting conservation in Ohio.” Mourning doves are fast fliers and a popular game bird pursued by wing shooters. A field seat, dark clothing, and a box of shotgun shells provide all the equipment necessary to hunt doves while they skirt farm fields and other open areas. Many Ohioans learned to hunt by pursuing squirrels through Ohio’s forests and woodlots. Squirrels are found in the treetops during the early hunting season, feeding amongst beech, oak, and hickory trees. A small-bore rifle or lightweight shotgun are common hunting implements for squirrels. Canada geese require a larger gauge shotgun to hit the flying birds from a longer distance. Before an early season hunt, be sure to review waterfowl identification; in particular, wood ducks are not yet in season but are sometimes misidentified as teal. Hunters are reminded to check the current regulations for changes to season dates and daily limits as the 2021 fall seasons begin. Summaries of the 2021-22 hunting-trapping regulations are
available where licenses are sold, on the HuntFish OH app, and at wildohio.gov. Additional hunting seasons begin soon. That includes Ohio’s white-tailed deer archery hunting season, opening Saturday, Sept. 25. Additional details and requirements for deer hunting can be found in the 2021-22 hunting and trapping regulations. The free HuntFish OH app (Android and iOS) can be downloaded to conveniently purchase fishing and hunting licenses, check game, and view wildlife area maps. In addition, users can access the Division of Wildlife’s online system to check harvested white-tailed deer and wild turkey while out in the field, even without a Wi-Fi connection. Landowners can now receive an incentive to allow hunters access during specific hunting seasons through the Ohio Landowner and Hunter Access Partnership Program. Visit the Ohio Landowner and Hunter Access Partnership Program page at wildohio.gov to sign up as a landowner or hunter. The Division of Wildlife wants to help new and experienced hunters make the most of their outdoor adventures. Visit the Wild Ohio Harvest Community page at wildohio.gov for information on getting started, hunting opportunities, and delicious wild game recipes.
Grow your business
TRANSPARENCY
INTEGRITY
FAIRNESS
CONTACT US AT: 1- 866- 858-9001
OWNERREL ATIONS@ ENCINOENERGY.COM
Headline 1 Advertise
to the local community.
$1.25
SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2021
Headline 2
HARRiSONNEWSHERALD.COM
740-942-2118 Headline 3
Headline 4
Headline 5
Headline 6
“Today, the Ohio Department of Health amended its remaining health order to conform to the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, which allows those who have been vaccinated to stop wearing masks.
Regular Body Copy The bulk of our paragraphs will look like this!
Small Body Copy In case we just *really have to fit in more words than we bargained for.
See COVID - Pg. 2
PHOTO CREDiT NH PHOTO BY ED BANKS
Cutline
See ELECTIONS - Pg.2
This is the text that captions all of our beautiful pictures.
Writer’s Name
Writer’s Title
Crossword Text
HARRISON
NEWS-HERALD
SPORTS
CRIME
OBiTUARiES
EVENTS
Gerold L. Atherton Baltic, Ohio Ruth Dickey Blackburn MEMORIAL SERVICE
Har. Co. Basketball League Reunion | PG 7
harrisonnewsherald.com
Sheriff Myers announces arrest | PG 3 facebook.com/harrisonnewsherald
Eastern Ohio Grazing Pasture Walk | PG 4 newsroom@harrisonnewsherald.com
