Harrison News-Herald E-Edition 4/28/23

Greenhouse is Scio’s ‘Little Florida’

By Bonnie Rutledge Publisher

SCIO — Daniel Byler asked his wife, Esther, where she saw herself in five years. Her answer came confidently: in the greenhouse. Byler’s Greenhouse, across the street from the recently sold Discount Grocery in Scio, has doubled in size since its first season in 2018. The duo openly shared their work as they walked up and down the rows of plants, pointing out varieties that sell quickly and their own custom creations in special pots along the way. It was clear that every seedling had been planted with care.

Byler began building the greenhouse in his free time but, part way through, severely injured his hand at his then full-time job in the sawmill. While he didn’t lose any fingers, the rest of the build proved challenging. He credits his daughter and friends for their help in making the greenhouse a reality. He did not see the need to return to the sawmill, and a year later, added a second greenhouse for vegetables. He recently expanded the parking lot and built a staging area outside of the entrance to the flower house for soil, fertilizer, pots, and other supplies.

“If you look at the flower house, you’ll see a lot of left-hand-

ed craftsmanship, but my daughter helped me a lot, and friends too, and we got it built. ... I’m so glad, because my wife and I really enjoy doing this. I love to be in the warm greenhouse among the plants when it’s snowing outside—I call it my ‘little Florida,’” Byler said with a smile.

Byler’s work for the season starts around the turn of the new year with “early tomatoes,” which he starts in his basement under a

ATV accident on Route 250 fatal

By Rebecca Bratten Weiss

Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ — One person lost their life, and two people were injured in an ATV accident that occurred in the evening on Saturday, April 22.

The call to EMS came in Saturday night, at 8 p.m., reporting a four-wheeler accident about three-quarters of a mile into the woods off Highway 250, near the county home, Hopedale Fire Chief Mark Marchetta said. Multiple injuries were reported.

“When we arrived on scene, the local landowners were already there. They took the EMS crew into the woods,” Marchetta said.

Three people had been riding on a side-by-side which had apparently rolled over. The two people who had been ejected from the vehicle had broken bones and other injuries, but nothing life-threatening. The driver, however, was crushed under the vehicle, and died at the scene.

grow light for a few pre-order customers who want blooms in early March. Flowers arrive mid-February in trays of 144 plants, and the Bylers replant each seeding. When full grown, those same trays only hold 36 plants. Temperature is a constant balancing act, but Byler maintains the wood stoves and frequently checks thermometers inside and outside the greenhouses

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Hopedale eyes village clean up

Kristi Tullis Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer HOPEDALE —

Hopedale Village Council convened on April 12 for its monthly meeting.

First up for discussion was to remind residents of both the village and Green Township that the community clean-up day will be held on May 20 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The list of acceptable items are as follows: furniture, bulk items, mattresses, washers/ dryers, refrigerators, furnaces, metal/aluminum, televisions, and computers.

Among other items, house garbage will not be accepted. Residents are asked to inquire if an item is in question before disposing of it. The community clean-up will be held at 103 Fire House Lane in Hopedale. The cost of the clean-up is a total of $1,794 for three 40-yard dumpsters. This will be divided between both the Village of Hopedale and Green Township.

Also on the agenda was a reminder for the annual Memorial Day parade. The lineup for the parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Hopedale Fire Department and the parade will be at noon. A ceremony will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the Hopedale Cemetery followed by service at the Hopedale Legion at 1:30 p.m. More details will be posted at a later date. The council hopes all can attend.

In other news, paving is being planned to begin for Baker’s Road. There will be two library boxes constructed for the “Take a book, leave a book” initiative. One will be located at Woods’ Food Center and the other will be at the council building. These will be weatherproof and maintained while remaining in well-lit areas to deter destruction in any way.

Updates and maintenance at the park have been nearing completion. The concrete will be pow-

er-washed, and the shelter flooring will be sealed where cracked. Painting and mounting tables to the shelter floors will be finished prior to the park’s opening which is yet to be determined, but it will officially open closer to the month of May. There have been discussions of properties not being maintained. If debris is noticeable by any other resident, this counts as being problematic. This issue has been ongoing with complaints that have remained unresolved, so the council voted to legally move on this matter. Also passed, the wages for the next term for mayor and council members will increase by $50 in pay per month.

The pump station will expand from 14’ by 10’ to 25’ by 10’. The purpose of this increase is to house an additional pump, totaling four. Along with this, there will be two pressurized

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The teams that responded included the Hopedale, Cadiz, Deersville, Scio, and Washington Township fire departments. The Harrison County sheriff’s department was also on the scene, investigating the accident, Marchetta said. He thanked all the emergency teams for their prompt response.

The survivors of the accident, Marchetta reported, were quickly transported to local hospitals.

Sheriff explains new jail plans

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ — Sheriff Ron Myers shared updates on the future jail project during the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Coffee and Connections breakfast at the Harrison Community Hospital.

An important component Myers highlighted was a NeuroWave machine. This device utilizes neurofeedback to lessen troubles with insomnia, PTSD, stress, and trauma. This machine will be part of the jail’s focus on behavioral and mental health.

Myers has been working toward a jail for Harrison County for years. Right now, many inmates are housed in surrounding counties, such as Monroe and Jefferson.

“We can only hold eight inmates,” Myers explained. No female inmates can be housed in Harrison at all. “We’re on the road a lot… We felt we could spend 20% more time in the county, taking care

of crime in the county, instead of transporting to other jails,” he noted.

During an initial jail feasibility study in 2014, the building quote was $10 million. Another study was conducted in 2019 and found the cost had increased by half a million dollars for an 84-bed facility. This will allow Harrison County to house both male and female inmates and they can continue to cut down on transport costs.

The jail will have basic medical care for inmates that is largely state funded.

Myers showed on a map how the new jail will be attached to the current armory on Market Street.

One attendee asked if the county would be making money off inmates with this new facility. Myers explained that they would be, but not in the way many people think.

“Everybody cringes when we talk about making money off inmates,” he said. “I don’t understand that,

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The interior of the flower house.

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Sutton siblings choose different paths in legal system

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ — The court of common pleas began Tuesday, April 18, with the acceptance of a plea deal by 37-year-old Deaven Dafney. Dafney pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, a felony in the third degree, and an amended charge of attempted unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, a felony in the fourth degree.

The state, represented by prosecuting attorney Lauren Knight, requested Dafney be sentenced to 12 months on count one and nine months on count two, to be served consecutively.

Judge T. Shawn Hervey found Dafney to be guilty, considered the facts and circumstances of the case, and considered Dafney’s Ohio Risk Assessment. “Considering all those things, the court finds that it is necessary for a prison sentence in this matter,” Hervey said. “Community-based controls would be inadequate to punish the defendant or protect the community. The court also finds that consecutive sentences are necessary in that no one sentence would adequately punish the defendant for his crimes.”

Dafney was sentenced to the state-recommended 21 months in an Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction facility.

Tad Guzman appeared via video call from the Harrison

County Jail on a motion from the state to revoke his community-based controls. The offer for resolution from the state is for Guzman to complete the program at the Eastern Ohio Correction Center. However, the last time Guzman was evaluated for an EOCC placement, he was not eligible. Guzman admitted violating his probation.

He will need to complete a new risk assessment and EOCC evaluation. If he is accepted, then he will go to complete the program. If he is not eligible again, then the court will have to decide on a different sanction, which will likely be local incarceration.

William Burton is doing well in his treatment in-lieu-of conviction program. Burton is roughly halfway through the program. Community Corrections Officer Sarah Cos -

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Violations

● 29 speeding violations, three seatbelt violations, one no fishing license, two failure to control, two stop-sign violations, three registration or tag violations, one OVI, one unsafe vehicle, one tail-lights violation, two overloaded vehicles, one failure to appear, one distracted driving, two no operating license, three driving under suspension, one left of center, one failure to stop for school bus, and one willful/wanton operation.

Recorder

● Janet L. Lawver Dec’d to Alicia Lawver, Scio Village

● Edward H. Barnhart Sr Dec’d to Melanie R. Barnhart, Green Twp.

● Estate of Samuel C. Blagovich to Natalie R. Dodds etal, Green Twp.

● Ada D. Clark Dec’d to Kristin L. Miller atal, Cadiz Village

● Brenda S. Markee etal to Doubledown LLC, Washington Twp.

● Don W. Patterson etux to Jared C. Fellers etal, Stock Twp.

● Sherrie Rogers to Kimberly Eckroth, Scio Village

● William P. Luther Jr. Dec’d to Anna Mae Luther, Cadiz Village

● Teresa M. Luther Dec’d to

tine reported Burton has been attending all necessary classes, but has some fees yet to pay.

Hervey encouraged Burton to keep going, “It sounds like you’re doing what you’re supposed to do. You’ve done your community service… get your fines and costs knocked out, stay clean and sober, and when we come back in October, you’re done,” Hervey said.

Orean Sutton is working on his treatment programs and has been doing well, despite a few bumps in the road. When asked if there was anything else he needed to help him succeed in the treatment program, Orean responded, “I believe court’s done everything they can.” He commended the probation officers and said that he felt he was able to stay on track using all the tools provided.

Heather Sutton appeared in court, in the custody of the

Dorothy Luther etal, Cadiz Village

● Jeffrey William Parrish Dec’d to Mary Lou Parrish etal, Washington Twp.

● Mary Lou Parrish Dec’d to Debra Stringer, Washington Twp.

● Debra Stringer etal to Jason W. Parrish, Washington Twp.

● Foreclosure Management Services LLC to Jeffrey S. Elias etal, Hopedale Village

● Donald H. Horstman etal to Robert Butler etux, New Athens Village

● Donald Horstman etal to Timothy D.L. Horstman etux, New Athens Village

● Frederick W. Cowans Dec’d to Bonnie L. Cowans, Shortcreek & Green Twps.

● Bonnie L. Cowans to Christopher Nolan, Shortcreek Twp.

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Marriage Applications

● Courtney Homol, 31, Jewett, to Ronald Tuchek III, 33, Jewett.

● Hailey Ash, 19, Bowerston, to James Long, 21, Bowerston.

● Abe Yoder, 21, Tippecanoe, to Esther Hershberge, 18, Freeport.

Harrison County Sheriff’s Office. Heather was recently arrested for violating CBC. The state alleged that the probation office has had no contact with Heather since November, during her intake into the community-based controls program. She has not completed a drug-and-alcohol assessment as court ordered nor made any payments toward her financial obligations to the court.

The state requested a monetary bond due to Heather’s record of not showing up to court and the lack of contact with her for the last five months. Public Defender C. Adrian Pincola was conditionally appointed to Heather’s case since she has qualified in the past for appointed council and likely will again. Since Heather is likely not able to make any bond, Pincola

● Deborah Kaczmarek, 54, Weirton, to Steven Rusinovich, 57, Chester.

CADIZ POLICE DEPARTMENT

● April 2 – An officer was called to the Microtel on a report that suspected drugs had been found by the cleaning staff. The officer searched the room, finding a plethora of drug paraphernalia and a white powdery substance on a mirror. All evidence was bagged and brought to the department and submitted. The identity of the renter was found and officers will attempt to make contact with him.

● April 6 – A woman reported that she had been over at a male friend’s house with her two daughters when her youngest daughter claimed the male had shown her his genitals. The woman immediately gathered her things and left the residence to make the report. An officer spoke with the male at his home. The male denied the accusation, saying he would never do that to a child. He said that the youngest daughter had a history of lying and having a foul mouth. He filled out a voluntary statement and, according to the report, was “respectful and compliant.” The woman called the department a little while later, irate and saying she would be filing a restraining

requested that the court allow her to seek inpatient treatment if she goes directly from the jail to treatment. The court took this suggestion under advisement. Bond was set at $75,000 with no 10-percent option.

order against the male. She was advised that she could do so.

● April 6 – While on routine patrol, an officer noticed a motorcycle driver acting suspiciously. He performed a traffic stop and discovered the bike was reported stolen in August of 2022. The driver said he had offered to buy the bike from someone else and was test driving it. The motorcycle was towed and the driver was cited before release.

● April 7 – An officer responded to an ongoing argument and met with the two residents. They stated a male had been harassing them and had been driving past their house. They claimed the officer wasn’t doing anything about this and they wanted someone else to respond. The officer attempted contact with the alleged harasser, but didn’t find him. When the officer returned to the office, one of the residents was waiting in the lobby. The resident claimed she had video evidence of harassment, but the video had no audio and only showed the male’s truck parked near her house. She was given a statement form to fill out and return.

● April 10 – A woman came to the department to report her ex and his new girlfriend had been harassing her. She filled out a statement and was told to document any messages and phone calls that she received.

● April 11 – An officer was

called to perform a welfare check on a juvenile. Upon arrival, the child was running away from his residence. After fleeing from officers multiple times, the juvenile shared that his father had hit him with a belt. The father was taken into custody for child endangerment and the juvenile was taken to the hospital with his mother. The father gave a statement and then said he wanted to hurt himself so he was taken to the hospital to be medically cleared. Once cleared, he was brought to the jail which would not take him due to the threat of self-harm. He eventually denied that he was a danger to himself or others and was released, pending charges.

● April 13 – An officer responded to a call about a male making threats. The caller said that the male was “burning out” in front of her residence before getting out of his truck and making death threats toward her. Officers went to speak with the male who admitted to driving near the residence, but not that he had said anything to the woman there.

● April 15 – A two-car crash happened on East Market and Main. Car one was traveling west and car two was facing south while pulling out of a parking lot. Car two pulled out in front of car one, who didn’t have time to stop and struck car two. The driver of car two was considered at fault and was issued a citation.

Deavon Dafney was sentenced in a case that began back in 2015.

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Heather Sutton remains in the custody of the Sheriff’s Office.

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Orean Sutton is working hard to complete community-service hours.

NH Photo/Cornelia Grace William Burton has been successful in his treatment programs.

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If Tad Guzman doesn’t qualify for EOCC, he will likely face jail time.

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Mays School is not forgotten

By Susan Adams

Located in Section 9 near Mays’ Cemetery, Mays School was built on land from three farms: the Clarks, the Minneys, and the Milhorns.

Warner Clark started here in 1911 as did his father in 1885. Teachers were Verna Baker Boyd, Ola Williamson, Mable Clark, Foster Stevens, Clyde Jarvis, Eli Willis, Mable Betts, and Marie Welling. The last teacher was Craig E. Tedrick in 1931.

In the undated photo are students (from left) Clara May Stevens Craigo, Bertha Watson Galbreath, Mary Ervin Gooding, Ada Watson Overholt, Blanch Postlewait, Lizzi Coventry, Teacher unknown, Delbert

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water tanks. Doubling this will increase water pressure where needed continuously, as well as allow for water to continue flowing should one fail and need to be repaired. This will remedy any issue of shutting

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Overholt, Jack Stevens, Howard Coventry, Raymond Myers, Rosco Galbraith, Andred Stevens, Ronald Postlewait and Ralph Ervin.

Other schools in Washington Township were Billingsley, Birney, Brick, Friendly, and Tippecanoe.

Information was provided from the book “Lest We Forget” Harrison County Schools. The picture was provided by Larry and Nancy Downs. Nancy is an ancestor to the Clarks. Thank you to Larry and Nancy for the donation of the picture with names.

off the water completely to businesses or residents in the future.

Lastly, it was decided by the council that the John Deer 4100 will be open for bids. The broom will be used by the John Deer 2025 since it has been repaired and is in use. Mowing and road

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to stay ahead of Ohio’s drastic temperature changes. Humidity is also an important factor, and too much of it breeds disease. Esther explained that ventilation is the best fix for high humidity, and she always looks forward to opening the doors on sunny days to give the plants fresh air.

“I say the plants are kind of like people—how do you feel if you don’t get fresh air? And with this, I get to be outside in the sun. I like that, just like the plants do,” said Byler’s wife, Esther.

The Bylers look forward to their repeat customers each year and tend to sell the majority of ther inventory by Mother’s Day. Their greenhouses are

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because we’ve been paying for years.”

When inmates are housed in other counties, that costs the county money. Jails can charge over $100 a day to house a neighboring county’s inmates. With a facility in county, Harrison will potentially be able to take inmates from other counties and net a small profit from doing so.

“Not that that’s what you build a jail for, but if you have it there, it opens up that potential.”

Ground has not yet been broken, but construction is expected to begin this year.

“They said if we start

this process, get this project dirt-turned in July or August, we’ll be in it in October of 2024,” Myers said. “We’re all ready to go. Everybody is excited.”

The next hurdle once construction is underway will be properly staffing the jail. With the increase in available inmate beds and being able to house female inmates, there will be demand for corrections officers and other necessary jail staff. If you or someone you know if interested in becoming a corrections officer, stop by the Sheriff’s Office at 978 E. Market St. for more information.

clean-up will begin. The council is waiting for two bids to be submitted by both Apollo and HRN Restoration before action can be taken for the old city building to be cleaned.

The next council meeting is scheduled for May 17 at 6:30 p.m

open Monday-Saturday, 8:30- 4:30, and is located at 38570 Bower Road in Scio.

One of many flowers grown in the greenhouse.

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New Athens takes pride in its vivid history of steam

By Alyssa Howard Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

NEW ATHENS —

The village of New Athens was platted by the Rev. John Walker and John McConnell on Feb. 10, 1817.

Walker wished to establish a school in Harrison County, and as none of the villages were on board with establishing one, Walker and McConnell laid out a town on the adjacent portions of their farms, which they named New Athens.

Walker started the college, “Alma Mater” in 1818. In 1825, the college was renamed Franklin College. It became an early center of intense abolitionism and sent forth as many as 400 Servants of Christianity. Franklin College was long recognized as the fountainhead of the abolition sentiment of Eastern Ohio.

Rev. Walker and his faculty taught abolitionist doctrine and many of the graduates carried

the message forward in their careers as ministers, teachers, or attorneys.

Graduates of this small institution included eight United States senators, nine members of Congress, several governors, and 20 state legislators.

The college also graduated Titus Basfield, an African-American student and former slave, as well as several prominent women. The college ceased operation in 1919. It became associated with Muskingum College of New Concord from 1921 to 1927.

The college building now houses the Franklin Museum which showcases the span of the college and its history.

New Athens saw the invention of the removable-link chain and the famous steam traction engine by Oliver H. Burdett.

In 1873, Burdett had a chain-drive steam traction engine built to his patent specifications at the Hill Machine Shop in Bridgeport, Ohio. Burdett

& Webb built three steam traction engines at a plant in New Athens. He finally patented his inventions on Feb. 24, 1880. In the middle of 1887, the James Means & Co. of Steubenville, Ohio, took over the building of these engines.

The Burdett steam traction engines were compact and strong. No wood was

used in its construction, every part consisting of iron, steel, and brass. It was easily handled by one man, who could fire, run, and steer while on the road. It was used to help with heavy jobs that horses and donkeys could not do.

Currently, New Athens still holds events dedicated

Humane society opens county’s first shelter

CADIZ — The Humane Society of Harrison County has been working toward getting a shelter for several years and now they have accomplished just that!

The society recently held an open house and shelter shower, inviting the community to come see the facility and interact with some of the furry friends at 84033 Mizer Road, Cadiz, just off Rt. 250.

The open house drew just over 80 visitors and many needed donations were collected. The society in Harrison County is run almost completely

on community donations. The Mary Ford Foundation provides $2,000 a year for the Trap Neuter Release Programs but apart from this, the have no funding except through the generosity of local residents.

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to its proud steam history.

The Stumptown Steam Threshers Inc. founded in or around the year 1962, is a nonprofit organization with a mission to preserve, display and demonstrate antique and historical farm equipment. They put on a Steam Show every year the first weekend after Labor Day, just outside of

New Athens. They also sponsor many events and organizations in Harrison County.

Another organization that upholds the history founded here is the Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park, which is a non-profit organization. They currently work to preserve the archives and own many pieces of equipment related to mining, construction, agriculture, logging, transportation, and oil-and-gas history preservation. They seek to educate the public on the important role these industries play in everyday life.

The park is currently used for storage, and for restoration of machinery. It is not open to the public. It is only open to the public for the annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show held the weekend following Labor Day. New Athens continues to thrive as a community and value its strong history.

80th birthday surprise for community member

As always, the society is incredibly grateful for the support from the community and look forward to using this new facility to help county animals find safe, happy forever homes. They do not currently have regular operating hours but will be available by appointment. Call 412588-3271.

Spring is for cleaning, planting, visiting

By Katherine Miller

The expert in anything was once a beginner. Are you all enjoying this cooler weather? Andrew and the boys went looking for Morel mushrooms. They found some.

I’m working on spring cleaning the house. So, I’ll be glad once everything is clean.

On Sunday evening, some family and neighbors were at Robert and Clara’s house for dinner. Today, the school children came home with each one having a different flower plant.

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So they are excited to plant it in the flower bed. The school picnic will be Friday evening. We usually have grilled hotdogs, casseroles, salad, desserts, and pop.

So, I’m glad when school is out.

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The family of Larry Austin of Freeport held a surprise 80th birthday party for him Saturday at the Eagles in Uhrichsville. Many family and friends sang “Happy Birthday” to him. His family had a meal and a birthday cake waiting. He had worked many jobs, including at United Insulation, Sonny Coblentz Heating & Carpentry of Hartville, and Al Nyeley Plumbing of Uniontown. He moved to Freeport in 1977 where he worked for the Harrison County Garage of Cadiz, and Jones Equipment, and was mayor of Freeport.

Conotton Valley Garden Club teaches children about plants

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LEESVILLE — The Conotton Valley Garden Club members were so happy to participate in teaching Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Randulics’ second graders at Conotton Valley about planting.

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Jennifer Love presented an informative program including pictures explaining how plants and flowers grow. She

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Franklin College sits in the middle of New Athens.

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The Humane Society wants to extend a special thank you to the Freeport 4-H Club for donations for the new shelter. Shown with the donations are (front, from left) Starlyn Basselti, Bristol Tipton, Cheyenne Hayden, Toxey Counter, Piper Kugler, Hosiah Kugley. and Reese Davis; and (back) Tena Stine, Aubrey Francis, Presleigh Piatt, Maddox Davis, Carolyn Sproul, and Brooke Heavilin.

Country Club Road last upcoming patching project

By Alyssa Howard Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ — Cadiz Village

Administrator Brandon Ludwig started off the April 20 council meeting by giving his report.

Phase One South and Center Project is going well. All the lining is complete and they are sitting at about 60% completion. The full schedule runs until the end of May. There was a small bit of push back due to waiting on approvals.

The water line on Cunningham was approved. It’s one of the oldest lines in town. A big issue residents are bringing forth is yard restoration where these projects are taking place. With warmer weather coming, most residents are hoping to get their lawn ready for summer. Both contractors have crews lined up to take care of those problems, and they will be starting on those projects within the next few weeks, weather permitting. Phase Two

Water Project is merging with Phase Three, and council is working on getting funding for both of those.

John Vermillion gave the street report. They have been working hard on patching roads, Country Club Road is all that is left. Sweeping uptown has begun along with the state routes. They also removed a large pine tree that fell at the ballfield during the recent wind storm. There was a drainage issue discovered on state Route 250 near Borkoski Funeral Home that was identified during the sewer project. The street department was able to address that issue within a couple days due to the nice weather. All that is left is a bit of yard clean-up that they will be working on soon. The village has received a new fully-loaded trackhoe to help with the cemetery and various things around the village.

Council has partnered with

the Cadiz CIC and are working hard to bring improvements to Sally Buffalo Park. Campsites have been updated which has brought in 15-20 new campers. They are planning to keep a couple sites open for daily and weekend campers. Wedding season is kicking off. They are already booking weddings with the first one in May. Things are moving along well with the stage for the first of June to kick off the Summer Concert Series. They are working on finalizing the contract with the big act. Concrete is being poured for the new parking lot with Tuesday for the first half and Friday for the second half. They are also working on running the water lines to the stage, and hooking up some outdoor spigots for food vendors. ODNR has been in the park removing trees and brush to get ready for the dam project this fall. The street department is helping out with mowing and trash clean up.

Public restrooms a hassle for park

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By Jacquie Humphrey

Harrison News-Herald Staff Correspondent

BOWERSTON — At the April meeting of the Bowerston Village Council, Dan Fantine, president of the Conotton Valley Youth Softball Association, discussed restroom facilities at the village’s park.

Fantine advised that because of the closing of the bridge on state Route 151, he has had games moved this year from the village’s park to those at Sherrodville and the high school. Fantine further said that the Bowerston Park will be used for practices and wanted to discuss with council a resolution to the restroom situation.

Village Administrator Bart Busby advised that he closed the restrooms due to vandalism and the expense of the constant need for repair and cleaning. Busby told council that he has obtained an estimate for Port-A-Johns that would be maintained by the providing company.

Busby reported that the cost for the first month of rental would be $269, which includes delivery, and $194 per month after that. Fantine said that the association is willing to pay for half the expense for two

months of service.

Council discussed the matter. Councilman Jon Humphrey inquired if it would be possible to put doors, with locks, on the outside restrooms and issue a key to the softball coaches. Busby said he is currently getting options and estimates to do just that, but practices begin May 1.

Council agreed to pay for half of the expense for the Port-A-John rental, for a two-month period, and then discuss further when Busby has completed his research of other options.

In other discussion, Council President Paula Beamer reported that she had concluded her investigation as to why the village’s electric expenses were so high and discovered that AEP had not been the current provider.

Beamer explained to council that she has done further research and comparison and feels that optimal savings can be achieved by selecting and monitoring utility suppliers. Council unanimously approved Beamer to authorize any necessary changes.

Other Action

• Heard a status report from Income-Tax Administrator Janeen

The Police Report was given by Eric Miller. The department is looking into a grant to get new cameras which would be able to connect directly to the chief’s access computer and they can watch officers live out on the job. One cruiser is down due to a run in with a deer, requiring the repair of the push bar. There is no status update on the K9 currently. Emergency services have received new gear.

Council had a heavy discussion about parking in the uptown area. The ordinance reads that the parking is only for two hours. Unfortunately, council’s hands are legally tied about the situation and what actions they are able to take. There will be further discussions about the parking ordinances in the future, whether any actions can be taken, meters can be put in, or whether they should consider dissolving the ordinance altogether.

Last Saturday, the Youth and Recreation Board held

Economy

bingo at Wallace Lodge and it went wonderfully. Over 100125 people showed up for the event, many staying long after to commend them on how wonderful the event was. They are hoping to do it again in the near future. This Saturday is the Night at the Races. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event starts at 7:30 p.m.. About 200 tickets were sold so they are excited for another good turn out. There is also a Kid’s Carnival coming up on May 29 starting at 2 p.m.

Mayor John Migliore announced that on June 9 at 1 p.m., Congressman Bill Johnson and Senator Sherrod Brown are coming for the dedication of the new post office to John A. Bingham.

Council then proceeded to go over some ordinances to check for accuracy, then the meeting adjourned.

The next Cadiz council meeting will be on May 4 at 6 p.m.

• Heard a loan/grant status report from Beamer and learned that the soil has been tested at Liberty Tower and it is acceptable for the new tank.

• Approved the closure of Main Street on Monday, Sept. 4, for the Fire Department’s annual chicken barbeque.

• Was advised that voting will be moving back to the fire department now that the new building is completed.

• Learned that the grant-funded structure demolition projects are set to begin May 1.

• Learned that town-wide yard sales are being held in the Villages of Sherrodsville and Leesville on June 17. Bowerston residents may participate.

• Approved Resolution 2023-009, amending 2023 appropriations to accommodate payment from the drop-down loan account.

• Learned that village administrator is purchasing a new pole saw at the expense of approximately $600.

The next meeting of the Bowerston Village Council will be held on Tuesday, May 16, at 6 p.m. in the Village Hall.

Jewett cracks down on trash in village

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

JEWETT — Jewett Village Council once again heard from a resident asking questions about the old school.

Ed Moorland asked why residents were not allowed to go into the building, explaining that he and several others wanted to see the inside a final time before demolition. Several council members explained that, unfortunately, the building was not safe and said that if they’d understood the full extent of the environmental issues, they wouldn’t have allowed the haunted house to take place last October.

In addition, the utilities will be off starting May 1, and those with items stored in the building are entering to retrieve their things at their own risk.

Ordinances regarding excessive trash in and

around houses, broken down cars in yards, and general upkeep have been on the books for years and will continue to be enforced throughout the coming months. Police Chief Ron Carter reported that his department has tagged multiple junk cars in an ongoing effort to get the village cleaned up. Several of the vehicles have since been removed by the owners and council hopes that more residents will take pride in their property and keep the village looking nice.

Council is working on creating a list of abandoned properties, as some are becoming health hazards to the village. The council will soon begin pursuing action to deal with these buildings.

Carter also shared about ongoing issues with the three-way stop coming into town. Several drivers have failed to stop, saying they couldn’t see the stop sign.

The blinking traffic light is proving inadequate and Carter suggested the village invest in putting in a stop sign with flashing lights or another highly visible option.

“I’d rather see some money spent on that before a kid gets hit,” Carter said. Council will begin exploring options to make the stop safer.

Village Adminstrator Mike McBee shared his report that the new welcome signs for the village were waiting on parts and materials to come in. He was also approached about the manhole covers that have been an issue for some time. The manholes in the road are sunken and residents have

Oil and gas earns county millions

COLUMBUS—

Ohio’s oil-and-naturalgas industry paid $57.6 million in real estate property taxes in eight eastern Ohio counties in 2021, according to the latest data from county auditors.

Since shale development began in Ohio in 2010, the industry has paid more than $364.1 million in property taxes in those counties. The 2021 tax payments rank second highest over the past 12 years behind only 2020 ($62.2 million).

Property taxes – or ad valorem taxes – are collected from oil-andnatural-gas operations in several eastern and southeastern Ohio counties. The 2021 total for Harrison County was $8,142,832.

structure projects.”

Ohio oil and natural gas reserves are assessed and taxed as real estate, similar to property taxes paid on a residential home. All of the revenue collected from this tax goes directly to support the areas where the oil and natural gas is produced: counties, villages, townships, cities, and most importantly, local schools. The ad valorem tax is only one of many ways in which operators support local communities, such as through sales taxes, commercial activity taxes, severance and income taxes and road use maintenance agreements (RUMAs).

complained about damage caused to their vehicles from driving over them.

McBee has previously attempted ot raise them but so far, nothing has fixed the issue. He said he plans to cover them entirely with cold patch. This will make them less accessible; however, they are not used regularly and can be easily uncovered for maintenance.

Under new business, Mayor George Bailie said that ODOT will be working on the Route 9 bridge starting around June. At this point, it isn’t known how long the project will take. ODOT will be sharing more details on social media closer to the closure date.

“The latest tax numbers again reinforce the positive impact our industry has in the communities where we operate,” said Rob Brundrett, president of the Ohio Oil & Gas Association. “Not only does the industry employ more than 200,000 Ohioans and provide abundant and affordable energy, but we also provide millions of dollars for local governments and infra-

Founded in 1947, OOGA is a statewide trade association, today serving about 1,300 members, including both small, independent conventional producers and large independent horizontal operators exploring Ohio’s shale play. The membership also consists of midstream companies, large-scale transmission line companies, contractors, oilfield service and supply providers, manufacturers, gas utilities and various other professional entities.

Orville E. Cunningham

Orville E. Cunningham, 87, of Hopedale, died Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the Trinity West Emergency Room in Steubenville, Ohio. He was born May 6, 1935, in Kenwood, Ohio a son of the late Ernest Jackson and Viola Belle Nichols Cunningham.

He was a retired laborer at TRW and PCC in Minerva and attended the Hopedale Church of Christ. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Hopedale American Legion.

He was preceded in death in addition to her parents; by his wife of 61 years, Virginia Ridgeway Cunningham; his daughter, Brenda Cunningham Phillips; 3 brothers: John, James and Walter Cunningham and a sister, Thelma Harris.

Surviving are his children: Connie Lynn (Carl) Cook of Wintersville and Orville E. Cunningham of Kenwood; grandchildren: Carissa

Marjorie C. Crow (née Conaway), age 83, a long-time Gahanna and Columbus resident, passed away April 15, 2023 at the Laurels of Norworth in Worthington, Ohio, where she resided the past 14 years. Marjorie was born in New Rumley, Ohio, to William Earl and Nellie ( née Covert) Conaway, who preceded her in death. After graduating from Scio High School in 1957, she moved to Columbus to attend Columbus Business University’s secretarial and office management

(Keith) Henry of Steubenville, Chalisa (Zac) VanKirk of Richmond, Laura Beckett of Coshocton, Crystal Beckett of Cadiz and Rebecca Beckett of Newcomerstown; 17 great grandchildren; a sister, Linda Sowers of Kenwood; a brother-inlaw, John (Cheryl) Ridgeway of Cadiz; son-in-law, Mark Phillips of Pleas -

program. After graduating from CBU in 1959, she worked at North American Aviation as an executive secretary. She later worked at Kelly Services, but spent most of her years as homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Crow. She is survived by daughter, Sharon (Ken) Rastatter of Columbus, and son, Darren (Sonya) of Oakland, California; grandchildren Olivia and Valerie Rastatter and Jared and Mason Crow; and sister, Marilyn Dilley

ant Grove; and his former daughter-in-law, Daphne Strickland of Amsterdam; sister-in-law, Beverly Ridgeway of Holton City, Texas and several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Chrissy Cunningham who was like a daughter to him.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12:00 p.m. at Clark-KirklandBarr Funeral Home, Cadiz with Dean Blythe officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing, Ohio. Military honors will be conducted by Hopedale American Legion at the funeral home at Noon on Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hopedale Church of Christ, P.O. Box 266, Hopedale, Ohio 43976.

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

of Dover.

Services will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1 pm in Koch Funeral Home, 101 W Main St, Scio. Burial will follow in New Rumley Cemetery. Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home from 11 am to 1pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Marjorie’s charity of choice, MG Ohio. Donations may be sent to MG Ohio c/o Robert Ruff, Treasurer. 935 Richmond Rd. Lyndhurst. OH. 44124.

Think about what you think about

By Pastor Ken Staley

My wife and I were in traffic one day and stopped at a red light. I must have been too quiet because she asked me what I was thinking about.

This intersection had two traffic signals hanging there and I said, “I was wondering why the two red lights are different shades of red. I wonder which one is older.”

A bit perplexed, she says, “That’s it? That’s what you were thinking about!”

As you already know ladies, there’s not exactly a cure for cancer floating around in the male cerebral chamber. Our thought life can lead us in a good direction or a bad one. One thing is certain, your body never goes where your mind didn’t go first.

That’s why it is so important to heed the apostle Paul’s advice in his letter to the Philippians where he counsels us to, “Fix your thoughts on what

is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”

It’s hard to think hateful, revengeful thoughts about someone if you’re dwelling on things that are right, pure, and honorable. So, in order for us to change the direction of our life, we have to change what goes into our mind. That’s a tall order for some folks, considering what a media-saturated world we live in. There’s always a message coming at you wanting to influence your belief system. We are all the gatekeepers of our mind, so it is our individual responsibility to determine what gets in, what gets rejected and what we

Newcomer promotes Cadiz historical preservation

Greetings, The sale of my and my wife’s 1889 Victorian home of 31 years to a developer in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, prompted us to go looking for our next home in September of 2020. Our prospective house’s list of qualifications were somewhat different from others. It had to be old but livable, as my late spouse and I had camped out before inside a construction zone and she wasn’t keen about repeating the whole “urban pioneer” experience. So despite Covid concerns, we embarked on an extended road trip to look at seven different old houses in Illinois, Indiana, but only one in Ohio, here in Cadiz. A blog named Old House Dreams, created by a lady in Georgia a dozen years ago, focused on old houses for sale. In the summer of 2020, I saw our soon-tobe home on Lincoln Avenue posted. Our house had originally been the home of a local inventor and his wife with a colorful history. Then it was turned into a Parsonage for Methodist Clergy and their families. In the 1960’s it was bought by a retired Navy veteran and his family, and we bought the house from their daughter.

dwell on.

That brings me to the displacement theory. In some areas of the country, there is a tree known as the Scrub Oak. It’s a short, not-very-handsome tree whose leaves turn brown in autumn, but never fall off. These ugly brown leaves hang there all winter until they are pushed off by new green leaves in the spring.

This is how our thought life should work, we should push out the old ugly stuff and replace it with new growth. That’s why Paul told us in Romans to renew our mind with God’s Word and not be squeezed into the mold of pop culture. If we are willing to learn from the Scrub Oak tree, we should quit hanging on to the ugly stuff and replace it with the good things from God.

It’s very common for people who have given their heart to Jesus to still have a mind going in other directions. So, unless you are contemplating the age of the traffic signal that you’re sitting at, it’s time for us to be good gatekeepers of what gets in our mind and what gets rejected. We need to think about what we think about.

Pleasant Grove Methodist at 9:30 a.m. and Harrisville Methodist at 11 a.m.

But why Cadiz? Despite living in a big city, we both had small-town origins and were attracted to the quality of life available in smaller communities.

When you buy a home in a community, you also buy into that community. Cadiz, founded in 1803, has long had a sense of place. It can be described as the warm feeling of being somewhere familiar and comforting. Maybe nostalgia or the longing for a more pleasant and simpler past also plays a role. Despite building losses over the years, downtown Cadiz still has a Mayberry, preserved-in-time atmosphere from the visual reminders left by generations of citizens in their homes, churches, and buildings. Our landmark Courthouse proudly stands as a symbol of enduring pride in our village. Other downtown buildings create a rich architectural tapestry that collectively give Cadiz its own distinctive identity.

Both the architecture and history resonated with me. Since the 1980’s I’ve been involved in Historic Preservation in various capacities. My Grandfather was a successful general contractor and I completed restoration projects on old houses and buildings in Texas, Missouri, and California. My original intent was to get settled in

and seek restoration projects locally. However, sadly, my spouse of many years came here with a serious liver illness and passed away last July. She was a licensed (ARRT) MRI Tech but loved old houses as well. After several months of bereavement, I turned my attention again towards local historical buildings and homes in distress. When news came out that the old Bank Building opposite the courthouse was to be demolished, I felt like there had to be alternatives. A wellknown phenomenon in redeveloping areas is facade reservations. Basically, the facade, or building’s front wall, is preserved, and the rest demolished. A stand alone building can be built and tied into the original facade or a building takes up the entire lot.

They don’t build banks like that anymore. Other options are worth considering, too. Then there’s Amazing Grace Cottage, an Eastside home listed in deed records as built in 1850 and now positioned squarely in the demolition crosshairs. In the backyard, there’s still a two-horse stable with covered parking for a buggy and original stalls with feed troughs. Sadly, the place is full of trash and discards. Since last October I’ve been trying to rescue this rare survivor of the Gothic style, the only one of its kind remaining in Cadiz. Four old houses in Cadiz have been posted on the Old House Dreams and three have sold to newcomers. The more I look around, the more faded treasures I find waiting to be restored.

I hope in the days ahead to meet other like-minded folks who share a love for the architecture of the past and its rich history. There are so many seldom-told stories and images of Cadiz worth resharing. I welcome connecting with anyone locally who shares these passions and kindly thank the News-Herald for providing an opportunity to reach out to my friends and neighbors. Sincerely, John Shiflet, jcsvintrest@gmail.com; 740320-4084 (home).

John Shiflet Cadiz

Marjorie Crow

An older house that has fallen into disrepair on East Market St in Cadiz. Submitted.

Harrison prom

A night to remember

By Sarah Hawthorne

Promenade was held from 5-6 p.m. at the school, where students arrived in all kinds of vehicles and were announced as they walked in. They entered the gymnasium where they had their photos taken. Once everyone

arrived, buses transported the students to the Market at Ebbert Farms, in St. Clairsville, where the students enjoyed dinner and dancing until 10 p.m. Students also received caricatures as a favor if they chose to have them drawn.

Dillon Drapp & Kat Carman

Photo/Sharon Dalton

Campbell Stevenson & Julena Kovacik

Photo/Sharon Dalton

Dulkoski & Nadia Tweedy

Blake Atkins & Danica Rensi

Cabot Arbaugh & Maddy Butler NH Photo/Sharon Dalton

Lunis Hildebrandt & Kaila Walker

Photo/Sharon Dalton

Left to Right: Prince Hunter Bittinger, Princess Emily Davis, Queen Hannah Ragusa, King Holden Anthony.

Positano & Hayden

ONGOING EVENTS

• HARRISON COUNTY Board of Elections will hold monthly meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the meeting room by the office.

• AL-NON MEETINGS Thursdays, 7 p.m. First Church of Christ 139 N. Main, Cadiz.

• UNIONPORT MUSEUM open the first and third Sundays monthly from 1-4 p.m. (in the old Unionport School, Wayne Township Community Center), the public is cordially invited to stop in and look around.

• FRANKLIN MUSEUM members meet the second Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m. at the museum.

• SCIO FOOD Pantry in the Scio United Methodist Church serves people with a Scio, Jewett, or Bowerston zip code.

Food and personal care items will be given out the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 10-12 and 4-6. In November and December on the 2nd Wednesday only.We are an Equal Opportunity

Community

Provider.

• PINE VALLEY Sportsman’s Club Shoot every Sunday, 9 a.m. at the club. Sign up is 8:30 a.m.

Public welcome.

• TOPS CLUB Meetings at Faith Community Chapel in Leesville. Every Monday are weigh ins at 4:45 p.m. and meetings are at 5:30 p.m. For more info call 740269-1238 or 740-269-9283.

• THE HARRISON County Agricultural Society meets the 1st Monday of each month at the Harrison County Fairgrounds in Cadiz, OH at 7 p.m. If the 1st Monday is a holiday, then they will meet on the 2nd Monday unless otherwise stated.

• HARRISON COUNTY Veterans Service will hold their meetings the first Monday of the month at 3:00 p.m. in the Harrison County Veterans Service Office, Courthouse.

• HARRISON COUNTY Health Department will hold their monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month, 1:00 p.m. in the Coal Room located at the Harrison County Government Center.

• CADIZ AMERICAN LEGION S.A.L. Burger Night, Every Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Legion Burgers and Fries. Fish Tail/Chicken Tender Meal, 21-piece Shrimp Meal, Fish Tail Sandwich, Chicken Tenders and Coleslaw. Dine-In or Take-Out. 740-942-3764. Thank you for your support.

• AMERICAN LEGION Cadiz Post 34, holds its monthly regular meetings on the 3rd Monday of every month at 5:30 pm at the post home.All Cadiz Post 34 Legionnaires are urged to attend.

• GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS Meetings at the Cadiz Presbyterian Church every Tuesday at 8 p.m.

• CADIZ FOOD Pantry is open every Tuesday and Friday from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. For families in need, please call (740) 942-4300.

• SCIO AMERICAN Legion will hold their monthly meetings the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m.

• HOPEDALE LEGION Wing Wednesdays starting at 11 -7:30 p.m. Eat in or carry out. Open to the public. 740-937-9995.

• HOPEDALE LEGION RIDERS has a Steak Fry from 5 to 8 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month. Dinner includes steak, potato, vegtable and bread. Dine in or carry out. 740-937-9995.

• THE HARRISON County CIC meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. at alternating locations - either the Puskarich Public Library large meeting room or the Harrison County Government Center conference room. Location is dependent on meeting room availability. For specifics please call the office at 740-942-2027.

• HARRISON COUNTY Wellness Coalition, a group of diverse people collaborating to help reduce the abuse of legal and illegal drugs in Harrison County. Third Wednesdays, 2-3 PM, Via Zoom. Info: 740.942.8823.

• PUSKARICH PUBLIC Library Board of Trustees meeting 2nd Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the main library 200 E. Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907

• CAREGIVER SUPPORT these support groups are held virtually, through Area Agency on

WVU hosts donor flag raising

Aging Region 9. They are held on the first Tuesday of every month from 1 to 2:30pm, also the second Wednesday every month 5:30 -7 pm. If interested call 1-800-9454250 and request the caregiver program.

• BOWERSTON SCHOOL District Public Library will hold their Regular Monthly Meetings on the third Monday of each Month at 6:00 P.M. in the Penn Room at the Library.

• ECOFA is an organization of persons interested in improving their woodlands and in forestry-related topics. The public is invited to attend the free meetings which are held monthly on the first Wednesday at 7pm at Dover Public Library, 525 N. Walnut St, Dover. No meeting in April.

• CADIZ EAGLES has Steak Fries every 3rd Saturday of the month. Eat in or take out. 740942-3026. 5:00pm to 8:00pm cost $17.00.

• JEWETT FOOD Pantry 3rd Monday of the month. 10 am –Noon, 6-7 pm. Jewett U.M. Church 202 W. Main St. 740-946-5591.

• MEN’S BASKETBALL night again at Warren Township Community Center. Gym is open at 6:00 pm every Thursday. Everyone is welcome to come help keep Pastor Larry Stitt on his toes!! For info call Portia: 330-260-9528 or the Center at 330-365-9240, leave message.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• LOOKING FOR 18u summer baseball teams from Ohio to play in the annual Bob Cene Memorial 18u Metal Bat Tournament to be held June 29th thru July 2 at the Cene Park Baseball Complex in Struthers Ohio. Contact Ken Quinn 330 719-0581 for information.

• THE LORD’S Sharing Pantry Perrysville Church Parking Lot 88 Amsterdam Rd. SE Scio St Rte. 164 Open 24 hours Free to All. A

School

Wide Variety of Items are available toilet paper, boxed cereal, peanut butter, protein bars, shampoo, body wash and much more.

• NIGHT AT the Races, Saturday May 13th. Cadiz Country Club, Post Time 7:00pm. Heavy hors d’oeuvres. Cash Bar. Call Rich Milleson 740-310-0880 or Sue Myers 740-491-0659.

• CADIZ AMERICAN Legion Fish Fry, First Sat. every month. 4-8 Cod chunks, fries, slaw, bread $12. Dine-in or carry-out. A la cart items available. Open to the public.

336 E. Spring St. Cadiz. 740-9423764.

• CADIZ AMERICAN Legion. Taco Tues. 1st Tues. of every month. 5-8pm.

• JEWETT VFD Mother’s Day Drive Thru Chicken BBQMay 14th 11am – 1pm, ½ Chicken dinner includes baked potato, calico beans, applesauce, roll and cookie$12.00 per dinner. Jewett Firehouse – 208 W. Main St. Jewett

• HARRISON COUNTY Job & Family Services. Community Day event. April 29th 11am - 1 pm @ the Stephenson Center. 440 E. Market St. Cadiz.

• PUSKARICH LIBRARY: Floral Arrangement Class- May 12th at 6:00pm.Mommy & Me: Cake Decorating Class- May 13th at 11:00am. Crochet Club- Saturdays at 12:00pm.Scio Branch: Crochet with Deb- Thursdays at 1:00pm. Pickleball at Barr Memorial Center- Mondays 5:00-7:00pm, Wednesdays 9:00am-12:00pm. Quilt with Sue- Mondays at 10:00amClark Memorial: Crochet Club- Thursdays at 4:00pm Fitness Fun Class- Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays a 5:30pm. • A CELEBRATION OF PRAISE Sunday, April 30 @ 6:00 pm. Location: Freeprt U. M. Church, 222 S. High Street, Freeport, OH. Everyone welcome. Bring a snack. Drinks provided. More info call

740-359-8786

• ROAST BEEF Dinner Sunday April 30th 11 am-1 pm Scio Fire Hall 318 West Main Street All-YouCan-Eat $15 Adults $8 Under Age 10 Eat in or Carry Out Sponsored by Scio Vol. Fire Dept. Submitted by JT Thompson 740-945-0260

• DUELING PIANOS Sail into Summer. Piano Maniacs. Thursday May 18, 2023. Undo’s West. 51130 National Rd E., St. Clairsville, OH. Cocktails 5:30pm & Dinner 6:30 pm. $45 per person. 304-2772660.

• MEMORIAL DAY Services will be held at Fariview Cemetery (Jewett) at 11 am with Germano Cemetery immediately following by V.F.W. Post #3072 May 29, 2023.

• CONNECT MUSIC and reading at Toe Tappin’ Tuesday on May 9 at 11:30 a.m. It’s for kids ages 2-6. Register by calling the library. 740-282-9782.

• THE MENTAL HEALTH and Recovery Board will be holding a Personnel and Board Membership Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 1, 2023, at the Board Office, 99 N. Sugar Street, St. Clairsville, OH.

• THE HARRISON COUNTY Chapter of the Public Employees Retirees, Inc. will meet in the meeting room at the Puskarich Public Library Monday, May 1, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. Ms. Deb Knight, Director Harrison County Job and Family Services will be the speaker. All retirees of Harrison County are urged to attend.

• THE HARRISON COAL and reclamation historical park dinner and auction will take place on May 13 at the Hopedale VFD social hall at 103 Firehouse Lane in Hopedale. Doors open at 4 p.m. Dinner at 5 p.m. Auction around 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. For reservation information call 740-391-4135, 330-401-9881, or email info@ HCRHP.org.

CV top student recognized

The Ohio Educational Service Center Association recently recognized Ohio’s top students from across the state during the 34th annual Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Awards Program.

A luncheon was provided at the Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center in Lewis Center. Representatives from educational service centers and school districts across the state attended.

Ohio was eligible to receive this annual honor. Eligible applicants must be a high-school senior enrolled in a public school within an ESC’s service region.

Recipients were required to demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and community service as indicated by high school grades, test scores, school and community activities and awards.

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save the lives of others. To register as an organ donor, visit RegisterMe.org/ WVUMedicine.

Sally Buffalo Park — Cadiz

May 12th - Euchre Night at Wallace Lodge

Doors open at 6 • Euchre starts at 7

May 13th - Bingo Night at Wallace Lodge

Doors open at 5 • Bingo starts at 6

Puskarich Library:

740-942-2623

Floral Arrangement ClassMay 12th at 6:00pm

Mommy & Me: Cake Decorating

Class- May 13th at 11:00am

Crochet Club-

Saturdays at 12:00pm

Scio Branch:

740-945-6811

Crochet with DebThursdays at 1:00pm

Pickleball at Barr Memorial Center- Mondays 5:00-7:00pm, Wednesdays 9:00am-12:00pm

Quilt with SueMondays at 10:00am

Clark Memorial: 740-658-3855

Crochet ClubThursdays at 4:00pm

Fitness Fun Class- Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays a 5:30pm

Spot

Puskarich Public Library: Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm | Sat: 9am-5pm

BF-90724

The awards program, named in honor of Ohio’s 31st State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Franklin B. Walter, was established in 1989 by OESCA to promote and recognize outstanding student leaders for their academic achievement and service to their schools and communities.

One senior from each county in

The East Central Ohio ESC awarded $500 scholarships to the Franklin B. Walter scholar in each of the counties in their service area: Belmont, Guernsey, Harrison and Tuscarawas.

Harrison County’s winner, Evan Siedel of Conotton Valley Union Local School District, will be attending The University of Akron to study music education.

Homesteading Act open to all

By Terri Brock

Did you know that homesteading started in 1862? On May 20, 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed the Homesteading Act.

The only personal requirement was that the homesteader either was the head of a family or 21 years old. Any U.S. citizen, freed slave, single woman, or immigrant who was to be naturalized, and people of all races were eligible.

On Jan. 1, 1863, Daniel Freeman convinced the man-

ager of the Brownville Land Office to open its door at 10 minutes past midnight the day that the Homestead Act went into effect. On that date, Daniel made history by making the first claim under the act for land near Beatrice, in Gage County, Nebraska. Daniel was 37 years old. He claimed a

We also have a covered dish luncheon on May 16, we

160-acre plot of public land for a small filing fee of $18 with $10 for the temporary claim of the land, $2 paid to the land agent, and $6 for the final payment for an official patent on the land.

I am sure that homesteading then was much different from today’s homesteading, for the simple fact that the land has been owned and farmed by others. Daniel Freeman’s land had been completely untouched before he took ownership of it.

CADIZ —

WVU

Medicine Harrison Community Hospital hosted a

Donate Life

flag raising ceremony on April

13. Lindsay

Dowdle, marketing strategist for

Harrison Community Hospi-

tal,

was the speaker. “A single person can save the lives of eight others in dire need of vital organ transplants by donating kidneys, lungs, liver, heart, pancreas, and intestines,” she said. Dowdle went on to talk about the importance of donation and the impact that it has throughout the country. As the flag was raised, a moment of silence was held to remember those who have donated to help

Huskies clinch B8 North Division

By DJ Watson Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ — While the Harrison Central Huskies baseball team didn’t defeat the Edison Wildcats back on April 19, they did still clinch the Buckeye North Division. Special thanks signed and sealed to the East Liverpool Potters.

The Potters knocked off the Indian Creek Redskins that very same night, so even though the Wildcats came to Cadiz and delivered a 6-4 setback to Head Coach Mike Valesko and his Huskies (9-6), the Potters enacted the league’s tiebreaker policy to decide the divisional crown with their upset victory over the Redskins. By way of winning the “first” matchup on the schedule with Indian Creek, the Huskies will represent the North Division May 5 in the league’s title game against either St. Clairsville or Cambridge.

Speaking about St. Clairsville, the Huskies ran into the top-seeded Red Devils (12-4) this past Monday evening in the OVAC Class 4A Championship semi-final. After taking a 2-1 lead in the third inning at Memorial Park in Belmont County, the Huskies were unable to overcome a three-run fifth inning from the Red Devils, ultimately bowing out of the OVAC title picture with the 4-2 defeat.

With one run already crossed in the fifth, and the game now tied 2-2, St. Clairsville’s Marcus Bush singled on a 1-2 count that brought in the go-ahead run. The Red Devils would plate another for insurance before the Huskies could work their way into the top of the sixth inning.

The Huskies didn’t go quietly however. In fact, in the top of both the sixth and seventh frames, the Huskies stranded two runners on the bags. Looking for an answer to the Red Devils’ big fifth inning, Harrison’s Treston Nemeth and Tucker Snyder opened up the sixth with back-to-back singles to centerfield. But St. Clairsville’s

Hunter Hoffman would work his way out of the threat, delivering a strikeout before producing two consecutive pop-outs.

The Red Devils put two on in the sixth, but Kaden Jurosko (3-2) would mirror Hoffman’s effort on the mound and work his way out of the weeds with a strikeout and two fly balls. So the Huskies would head to the seventh needing some late-game magic. After Leland Lopez’s pass on balls, and a Jurosko single, it appeared the rally-caps may have been making a superstitious impact. Unfortunately for the Huskies, Hoffman would find his rhythm one more time and slam the door shut on any comeback effort.

The Red Devils led 1-0 after the first, but the Huskies would tie the game on a passed ball in the second. After reaching on a fielding error, Anthony Pelegreen made his way to third by way of a line drive single off the bat of Cabot Arbaugh. That cleared the way for Pelegreen to cross on the pitch that got past the Red Devils catcher.

Jurosko would help his own cause from the dish in the third, belting a triple to right that landed him in prime scoring position. Valesko wasted no time making the call to get him home, as sopho -

Track team travels to NC

By Ed Banks Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

OUTER BANKS, NC

— The Harrison Central varsity boy’s track team was in Magnolia to participate in the 2023 Sandy Valley Lidderville Invitational.

By day’s end, the Huskies would walk away with a sixth-place finish, against nine schools that represented the field of competition.

For Harrison Central and Head Coach Luke Turner, the notable finishes by the Huskies were as follows: Hunter Boals - first in shot put 49’ 9” (extending his school record) and fourth in discus 120’ 3”; Caleb Cowans - second in shot put 46’ 9.5”; Grayden Sproull - second in discus 124’; Beau Rinkes - fourth in 110 (17.79) hurdles and fourth (44.84) in 300m hurdles; 4x800 team - fifth 9:17.04 (team of Lunis Hildebrandt, Sean Forrester, Charles Garbrandt, Hunter Bittinger); Hunter Bittinger - fifth in 800m 2:13.53; 4x200 team - sixth (team of Jacob Quito, Daniel Ody, Hayden Cassidy, Cooper Thompson); Daniel Ody - sixth in 200 24.44; and Zane Carson - sixth in pole vault 8’ 6”.

The following Tuesday, the Huskies were at home and involved in a quad meet. Harrison Central would emerge from the competition with a thirdplace overall finish. From that meet, the following are the notable finishes by the Huskies: Boals - first in shot put, and third in discus; Cowans - second in shot put; Sproull - second in discus; 4x200 teamsecond (team of J. Quito, Ody, Lorenzo Chairpotto, Mykel Quito); 4x100 - second (team of Vitto Parziale, Nico Wurschum, M. Quito, J. Quito); Rinkes - second 300 hurdles; Bittingerthird in 800; Aiden Hays - third 3200m; and Carson - third pole vault.

In a very speculator opportunity presented by the school’s administration, on Monday April 3, the Harrison Central varsity track teams traveled to be involved in a quad meet at Manteo High School in North Carolina. Harrison Central would perform well at the meet and return home with a second-place finish in two. I’m sure that to be able to exhibit their talents to the host on the coast became a winning opportunity in itself for the

more Kayden Dunkle laid down a sacrifice squeeze in the very next at bat. The Huskies would manage the bottom halves of the third and fourth with a 2-1 lead.

The Huskies outhit the Red Devils 8-5, and while it may not look like it on the surface, fans were treated to a disguised pitcher’s duel of sorts. Hoffman fanned 10 Harrison batters, and Jurosko sat down seven. Both arms went the distance. Jurosko, Arbaugh, and Treston Nemeth each managed two hits in the box to lead the Huskies offensively.

Valesko and the Huskies will switch gears from the OVAC pursuit, and focus on the remaining goals ahead. The Buckeye Eight Championship is right around the corner, and the seeding picture for the East District Division III tournament is taking shape as well. The postseason tournament starts May 15, and the seeds will be released May 7.

The schedule won’t do the Huskies any favors down the stretch. Two regular season dates each with Wheeling Park, St. Clairsville, and Toronto still remain. As well as a return trip to Steubenville that will cap off a home and home series in which Harrison owns the upper-hand.

Gamble wins first place in U.S. trials

By Ed Banks Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

PITTSBURGH, PA. — Like a snowball rolling down a steep hill and growing, Harrison County’s Cody Gamble continues to gather momentum in his MMA World of Mixed Martial Arts.

In his most recent U.S. Trials Competition in Pittsburgh, Gamble out-thought, out-maneuvered, and out-squeezed not one, but two high-level black-belt wrestlers. His grappling skills made him a first-place competitor in the weekend’s big wrestling show. The win adds credence to his MMA title and resume and his personal-professional fighting abilities.

He will now move on to Los Angeles, Calif., on June 10. He will represent both the United States and his training gym - “The Mat Factory.” The prize ahead of that will be moving on to the World Championships held in Warsaw, Poland.

“My main focus right now is my training and doing all the right things outside the gym,” Gamble said. “‘Train. Eat. Sleep. Repeat.’ With all of that, I am committed to focusing on winning the finals in California and to claim my spot in Europe.”

Gamble is a rough and tough competitor. He has boxed until he is blind with blood in the ring and outscored more experienced MMA fighters.

It is hard to choose which of his wins are the most impressive, because he is as strong, agile, quick, determined, and, most of all, ready as every man he has ever faced.

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Highlights from the event included: Boals - second in shot put; Cowans - third in shot put; Sproull - third in discus; Ody - third in high jump; Rinkes - first in 300 hurdles, second in 110 Hurdles, and third in long jump; Carson - third in pole vault; Lunis Hildebrandt - third in the 1600m; Hays - second in 3200m; Bittinger - second in 800m; 4x100 relay - first (Josiah Jones, Hayden Cassidy, Lorenzo Chairpotto, Taylor Cope); 4x200 relay - second (Rinkes, Ody, Cassidy, Thompson); 4x400 relaysecond (Luis Hildebrandt, Thompson, Michael Stock, Bittinger); and 4x800 relaysecond (Lunis Hildebrandt,

Hays, Stock, Bittinger).

“During spring break, the boys and girls track team travelled to Outer Banks, North Carolina, for a meet (quad) at Manteo High school,” said Coach Turner.

“The team also got to visit Duke University’s Track Facility, as well as the ocean at Nags Head while staying there for several days. This was a really

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The Harrison Central varsity track teams traveled participated in a quad meet at Manteo High School in North Carolina.

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Freeport

By Deb Milligan

On April 16, the Tri-County Showstopper 4-H Club met at the Piedmont Firehouse with 15 members present. Discussion was held on the following: 4-H T-shirt colors for the fair and community service project. The Tri-County Showstoppers will be placing flags on the veterans’ graves in local cemeteries for their community service project. Project books were handed out to all members. The recreational officer held a game of Musical Chairs that members participated in.

Four Seasons Garden Club will meet April 27 at 7 p.m. at the home of Keli Martin.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Herbert William Blankenship, 63, of Freeport. He worked for the village of Freeport doing maintenance, including plowing snow, mowing, and water-line repair for several years.

The community extends its sympathies: to the family of Susan Jane Kirkland, 61, of Cadiz; to Debra Bush of Newcomerstown on the death of mother Marjorie Carruthers; and to Delbert, Linda Toland, and Shawn Toland on the death of Linda’s nephew Jody Muze of Cadiz. The community also extends its sympathy to the family of Paul Edward Morrison, 89 years old, who passed away April 19 at his home in Smyrna. He was a 1951 graduate of Madison High School, and a member of Modern Woodman and Piedmont United Methodist Church.

We have a very busy month of May.

Happy Birthday to Kathy Shannon, Rich Milleson, Steve Piatt, Bobby Hamilton, Thelma Plotts, Emma Leggett, Ron Roseberry, Aliya Milligan, Rylee Miller, and belated Happy Birthday to David Howes.

Happy Anniversary to Nick and Carolyn Puskarich.

Rudy Glazer gave grace and 26 people enjoyed breakfast at West Chester Center Friday.

On April 30 at 6 p.m., all are welcome to share in song, testimonies, and scriptures of God’s goodness in our lives, at the Freeport United Methodist Church.

On April 28 at 6 p.m., there will be a singspiration at Feed Springs Church.

The Raider Restaurant in Freeport will have a Sunday buffett on the last Sunday of the month.

The next regular meeting of the Lakeland Acad-

emy Community School will be Tuesday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the school.

West Chester Senior Citizens will have Bingo at 9 a.m. each Monday at the Center. On May 4, the group will travel to Expo at Dover and Ohio Star Theatre.

Lakeland Class of 1978 held its get-together recently. They had good food and talked about a lot of the school days, good and bad. Those attending were Sharry (Phillips) Adams, Debra (Gardner) Brokaw, Tammy (Jones) Clay, Susie (Sproull) Nye, Marsha Ferrell, Roxanne (Willison) Blackwell, Becky Gladman, Karen (Gay) Robertson, Chuck Heath, Bob Pittis, Mark Weppler, Scott Burdette, Gary Gzatte, Mitch Patterson, Donnie Robinson, Butch Tidrick, Rusty Pittis, Tim Moulton, and Rick Matthews.

Andies Point on state Routes 800 and 799 is now open 11a.m. until 8 p.m. daily. You can call in at 330-407-7355.

Coming up - May 2National Teachers Day.

May 6 - National Nurses Day. May 14 -Mothers Day. May 29 - Memorial Day. Summer Reading will be held each Thursday, June 1-July 31, at Clark Memorial Branch Library.

Pastor Jim Hauser and several workers at the Clothing Closet from the Lakeland Church of the Nazarene enjoyed a meal at New Philadelphia Empire Chinese Buffet.

Pastor Hauser had prayer and was so thankful for all volunteers that work each Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The church is between 79030 state Route 800, two miles north of Freeport. Everyone is invited to come and look.

May 12 will be Women’s Cancer Screening at Ohio Hills Health Center in Freeport. To schedule an appointment, call 740239-6447.

Any one having news items for the paper deadline for the correspondents has been changed to Monday noon.

Bowerston

By Mary Anna Cotter

Congratulations to Evan Siedel who won the John Phillip Sousa award at the recent C.V. Band concert.

The Conotton Valley softball team beat Newcomerstown 9-3 and 9-6 and Malvern. The baseball team beat Newcomerstown and Beallsville 20-2 and lost to Newcomerstown 1-0. They play Paden City for the OVAC tourney. Good luck.

The Conotton Valley baseball team beat Paden City 10-0 in a shut-out by Gaige Galligher to win a place in the finals for OVAC.

Holloway

By Susan Adams

On Sunday, April 30, at 10 a.m., Old Timers will be holding a meeting to plan for September. They encourage new members. If you cannot attend but are interested, please contact one of the members (numbers listed below in another paragraph) or leave a message of their Facebook page. After the meeting, clean-up work will be done in the Glenn Helter Pavilion.

On Saturday, May 20, 2-4 p.m., the public is welcome to attend the annual Ladies’ Tea Party at the Holloway United Methodist Church. Put your fancy hat and dress on and join the ladies for an afternoon of tea, snacks, and fun! The cost is $5 per person. There will be a door prize and you can buy tickets for their raffles. The church is looking for spring/summer raffle baskets to raffle at the ladies’ tea for a church fundraiser. If anyone is interested in donating, please contact them.

On Saturday, May 20, 6-7:30 p.m., the Freeport Volunteer Fire Department will be having a chicken BBQ. Half a chicken, two sides, roll, and water for $15. Must purchase a ticket ahead of time for the dinner. They are only selling 210 tickets. See any fireman for a dinner ticket. After the barbecue, there will be a free square dance from 7:30-10:30 pm. with DJ Dan Kirk, a square and line dance caller from Carrollton. Open to the public following the dinner. Sponsors are the Bear’s Den Steakhouse, 360 Burger, Koch Funeral Home, Koch Homemade Caramels, and Freeport VFD. To donate or for more info, call Linda Fritter 740-213-9197 or Ginger Anderson 740-6307307.

The Holloway UM Church is still holding services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Donations are always welcome. Send to: Holloway UM Church, P.O. Box 173, Holloway OH 43985. The church has two rooms available to rent for wedding-baby showers or meetings. Call Ruth Robertson for more information at 740-968-4264. The church looks beautiful.

The Holloway Volunteer Fire Department’s project for veteran banners is ongoing. You can still order a banner for a veteran. Check out the Holloway VFD Activities page on Facebook and click on Veterans Banners for directions and to print an order form. Memorial Day will be here sooner than we know, and this is a perfect opportunity to honor a veteran. The Flushing Business Association and Committee Project group

are working on hanging banners also. Check out their Facebook page for information.

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, 740-4335074, Lori Sharp, 740-5100841, Kelli Baker, 740685-2750, or Linda Nester, 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 for food, prizes, soda, and water. Entertainment is expensive. For more information, contact Kenny Staten, 740381-6124 or Linda Nester, 740-541-5401. 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 at the Old Timers building in Holloway. The food will be prepared by Karen Walton of Freeport. More information will be provided later. Call your fellow classmates and plan to get together at the banquet.

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

The Holloway VFD Activities Committee is still having the “Shop Rada Cutlery Fundraising Store / Shop for Cutlery and Gifts” fundraiser. There is a link on its Facebook page. Rada also has some great soup kits and dips besides cutlery. These products make great gifts. Mother’s Day is coming. June is a big month for weddings or maybe a treat for yourself.

On Saturday, May 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., a Community Yard Sale will be held at the Lafferty Community Park, Mt. Hope Road, Lafferty. Table are $10 each. To reserve a space, call 740-457-2125. All proceeds for the table rentals and concessions benefit the Lafferty Community Park.

If anyone has any item they would like listed, please call me at 740-9423137. If I am not home, please leave a message and

I will get back to you. It surprises me how many folks tell me they read this column. Please let me know if you have any items by noon on Mondays. The cut off time for submitting items has changed from Wednesday to Monday.

Deersville

By Susan Adams

On Friday, April 28, at 6 p.m., the Feed Springs Church will be hosting a singspiration. The singspiration is for a time of fellowship in the Lord and to prepare our hearts for revival. They will have refreshments in the schoolhouse afterward.

Congratulations to Noah Strickler. On April 19 at the Court of Honor at Scouts, he was awarded five merit badges: Game Design, Railroading, Physical Fitness, Citizenship in Society and Automotive Maintenance. He also received his fourth-year Polar Bear. Noah will be starting his project for his Eagle Scout standing. He has chosen to redesign/ redo the Memory Garden at the Deersville UM Church. Watch the progress as you travel past the church. Last weekend (April 14-16), Noah went to NYC with some scouts from his troop and other surrounding troops. On Friday night, they spent the night at William H. Pouch Scout Camp, then Saturday they went to the Statue of Liberty and the 911 Memorial. They went to the USS Intrepid where they spent the night. All the scouts had a great time. Thank you to the amazing scout leaders for their guidance. Noah is the son of Tom and Amy Strickler of rural Deersville.

May Birthdays: 3

Emily Cope; 6 Dick Huff and Shannon Malone; 8 Andrea Crook; 10 Mandy McFarland; 14 Rebecca Gladman; 15 David McMillen; 18 Anthony Beckley; 23 Isaac McMillen; 27 Rita Miles Heath. Happy Birthday to all and to all those I missed.

May Anniversaries: 17 Mark and Sherri Kramer; 29 Melvin and Gloria Allen. Happy Anniversary to all and to all that I missed.

Thank you to Tim McMillen for bringing the message at the Deersville UM Church April 16. During his message, he sang four songs: “Mercy Walked In,” “Come as You Are,” “God’s Amazing Grace,” and “Jesus Laughing.” Thank you, Tim, for sharing your talents with the congregation.

The Brownsville Christian Church services are 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 9:30 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday prayer meeting 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to these three churches that grace the Moravian Trail.

Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., will be the 15th annual Woman’s Retreat “Restoration-Refresh-Restore-Renew” at the Deersville UM Church. There will be special music and lunch provided. Reservations should be made to Joy Miles 740-658-3633.

On Thursday, May 4, at 11 a.m., the Women of Mission of the Deersville UM Church will meet at the Fellowship Hall of the church. Members are asked to pick up something for their lunch. Please bring vintage items that will be used as centerpieces for the Mother’s Day recognition on May 20.

On Thursday, May 11, at 4 p.m., the Deersville Community Garden Club will meet at the home of Rebekah Henry with Becky Walton as co-hostess. Roll call will be the best thing you did with your mother. Program leaders will be Sue Adams and Rebecca Gladman. The group will hold a cookie auction with proceeds going into the Scholarship Fund.

On Sunday, May 14, (Mother’s Day), a chicken barbecue drive-thru will be held at the Piedmont Fire House starting at noon until it is sold out. $14 per dinner includes: half chicken, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll and drink. Sponsored by the Piedmont UM Church and Moorefield Twp. VFD. Stop by on your way home from church.

Saturday, May 20th 6PM - 7:30PM the Freeport Volunteer Fire Department will be having a Chicken BBQ. Half a chicken, two sides, roll and water $15. Must purchase ticket ahead of time for the dinner. They are only selling 210 tickets. See any Fireman for a dinner ticket. After the BBQ will be a Free Square Dance from 7:30 to 10:30PM. DJ Dan KirkSquare & Line dance caller from Carrollton OH. Open to public following the dinner. Sponsored by: The Bear’s Den Steakhouse, 360 Burger, Koch Funeral Home, Koch Homemade Caramel and Freeport VFD. To donate or more info call Linda Fritter 740213-9197 or Ginger Anderson 740-630-7307.

Save the Date: Saturday, July 15, for the Freeport-Lakeland Alumni Banquet. Call your classmates and get a group together to reminisce, have a great dinner, and meet up with other classes. A great

way to get together with family and friends.

Congratulations to Koda Devore who won the “Thrasher” at the EROC’s (Eastern Racing Offroad Championship) season opener in Carrollton April 23. During the weekend April 15-16, he placed fourth in South Carolina in the GNCC Racing (Grand National Cross County Racing). He has a short rest and will be heading to the Hoosier State for the GNCC race May 6-7. Koda is the son of Travis and Nikki Armstrong Devore of rural Uhrichsville and grandson of Shelley McMillen (late Chuck) Devore of rural Deersville.

If anyone has any news items they would like printed in the paper, please call me at 740-942-3137.

If I am not home, please leave a message on my voicemail and I will return the call. FYI. The deadline for the correspondents has changed from noon Wednesday to submit by noon Monday. So, if you have anything for me to post, please get it to me by Sunday or early Monday so I can get it in the column.

Scio

By Cindy Spiker

Hello everyone, have a great weekend!

It’s that time of year when plants begin to grow and flowers bloom. Scio’s new business, Twin Bee’s Greenhouse, has a variety of flowers, plants and hanging baskets available. It is ocated at 90700 Irish Creek Dr., Scio. Check it out!

The Scio Street Fair theme for this year is “And Up Through the Ground Came a Bubbling Crude ... Oil.” Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Scio Oil Boom, 1898. The Scio Street Fair will be held Aug. 9,10,11 and 12.

The Barr Gymnasium is temporarily closed April 26, noon, until May 5 to prepare for the upcoming Ruritan Scholar’s Dinner.

The Scio VFD Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting Burger Night on Saturday, May 6, from 4 -7 p.m. at R.J.Spiker Firehouse, 318 W. Main St., Scio. Burger, fresh-cut fries and drink

$11. Dine-in or carry-out. The Perry Township VFD will be having a drive-thru chicken barbecue in the firehouse parking lot on Sunday, May 7, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Chicken, parsley potatoes, green beans, roll and cookie, $12. 178 Amsterdam Road SE, Scio.

The Scio American Legion will be having a steak dinner on Saturday, May 13, from 4-7 p.m. $15 per dinner. A raffle auction and 50-50 will also be held. Dinner tickets can be purchased in advance at the Scio American Legion. All proceeds will benefit the Kids Fishing Tournament.

The Scio Village has scheduled a Clean-Up Day for Saturday, June 10, 9 a.m. – noon. Watch for more information.

Word has been received of the passing of Marjorie (Conaway) Crow. Marjorie was the daughter of William Earl and Nellie Conaway and a 1957 Scio High School graduate.

Please contact me with any notices, news or upcoming events that you would like included in this column at scionews@myyahoo. com or 740-945-4844.

REMINDER: The Scio

VFD Roast Beef Dinner will be held Sunday, April 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Scio Fire Hall, 318 W. Main St. Allyou-can-eat, $15 for adults and $8 for under age 10. Eat-in or Carry-out.

DID YOU KNOW?…

During Scio’s 1898 Oil Boom, there were over 1,000 oil derricks throughout the village and surrounding area.

Adena By Alyssa

Howard Smithfield

Township will be holding a Community Cleanup Event on Thursday, June 8, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the intersection of state Route 152 and County Road 10.

In July, construction will start on South Bridge Street (Church Hill) $1 Million – Complete Resurfacing and Curbing Project. Detours will be posted. The project is expected to last three weeks.

Dairy Jean is officially open for the season. Go get some good grub and delicious ice cream.

L.A. Pizza is looking to

add to their team! Stop in and fill out an application!

Come into the Adena Branch Library on Monday, May 1, at 11:30 a.m. for Play and Learn the Alphabet. 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.

Stop into the Adena Branch Library on Thursday, May 4, at 5:30 p.m. to make a patriotic craft. Registration is required.

To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month, stop by the Adena Branch Library on Monday, May 1, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. to pick up a Candy Sushi Graband-Go. You’ll learn about the history of sushi, as well as make your own treat!

COVID-19 rapid tests are available at all PLSJ locations for free. Please call the branch in advance for pickup: Adena Branch Library at 740-320-0009.

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

Dillonvale

Come into the Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch Library on Tuesday, May 2, at 11:30 a.m. for Play and Learn the Alphabet. 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. Did you know that singing is one of the best ways to get your child ready to read? Take your child ages 2 to 6 to Musical Monday at Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Library on Monday, May 8, at 11:30 a.m. for a program filled with notes of fun and laughter. Registration is required by calling the library at 740314-4310.

COVID-19 rapid tests are available at all PLSJ locations for free. Please call the branch in advance for pickup: Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Library 740-3144310 If you know of any events, birthdays, or news happening in the village, feel free to email and let me know at lyssahowardxx@outlook.com.

New Rumley

By Donna Jean Haney

ed me to share about the upcoming Community Clean-Up Day. It will be held on May 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for residents of Hopedale and Green Township. It will be held at the Hopedale Fire House. They will accept the following items: furniture, bulk items, mattresses, washers/dryers, refrigerators, furnaces, metal/ aluminum, televisions and computers. Please call 740-937-2355 if you have any questions.

The Jimmy Ward 7th Annual Softball Scholarship Tournament will be held on May 6 and May 7. They need two more teams to sign up. If you know of anybody that would like to have a great time and help this important cause, please reach out to Emily Chisnell, or check out her FB page for the tournament. Thank you.

Looking for an early Mother’s Day present?

be sure to stop out at the Tractor Supply in Cadiz for the third annual Byers Graphics Car, Truck and Bike Show. Registration fee is $10 for participants. There will be a 50/50, gun raffle and food. Lots of awards. Best of all. the proceeds benefit the Harrison County Humane Society. For questions call Louann at 740-381-3365 or Russ at 740-491-0194.

The 24th annual Cadiz Community Yard Sale will be held on Friday, June 2, and Saturday June 3. It’s being sponsored by the Cadiz Business Association, contact them by May 26 to register. It’s only $3. They have a form on the Harrison County Visitors Center Facebook page, fill it out and return to them at the address provided. Maps will be available the days of the sale. If you have news and would like me to include it, please email hopedalenews@yahoo.com before noon each Monday.

Thanks, and hope you have a great week!

Unionport By Mary-Catherine Mull

By

Alyssa

Howard Smithfield Township will be holding a Community Cleanup Event on Thursday, June 8, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the intersection of state Route 152 and County Road 10.

Dillonvale American Legion will be hosting a Memorial Day ceremony. It will take place on Monday, May 29, at 11 a.m. in the Night Riders Park. The Auxiliary will have sandwiches, chips and cookies for lunch.

On Monday, May 1, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. stop at Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch Library for a Grab-and-Go craft, while supplies last. Read a story and make a craft. The bag includes “Born to Be a Butterfly” by Karen Wallace.

To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month, stop by the Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch Library on Monday, May 1, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. to pick up a Candy Sushi Grab-andGo. You’ll learn about the history of sushi, as well as make your own treat!

Correction from last week. The Carlisle Inn in Walnut Creek will not be having Christian concerts. The Triumphant Quartet will be continuing their music.

Chester and Sandy Carman, and Cory and Linda Compher attended the Legacy 5 concert at Hartville Kitchen Thursday Evening.

Marjorie Conaway Crow’s burial was at the New Rumley Global Methodist Cemetery. She was the daughter of Earl and Nellie Conaway and sister of Marilyn Conaway Dilley. They lived and grew up in New Rumley and attended Scio High School.

On Friday, May 12, 6 p.m., Game Night will be held in the Fellowship Hall at the New Rumley Global Church. Everyone is invited to attended. Bring your favorite game, and join us. More details forthcoming.

Hopedale

By John Wilson

Hi everybody, hope you had a good week.

Time to start spring cleaning! My friends at the village building want-

Stop out at Harrison Central, where the FFA Green House will be open May 6 through May 10. They have ferns and hanging baskets. They will be open 1-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

There will be a Spring Carnival held at Wallace Lodge at Sally Buffalo Park on Saturday, April 29, from 2-7 p.m. There will be games and food, with lots of fun. Tickets are $1 each, buy 10 get two free. There will be a magician from 6-7 p.m. If you have any questions, call Julie at 740-491-2606.

The New Athens Community Yard Sale will be held on May 6. Please call Barb at 740-968-4395 to be put on the map. Maps will be available the day of the sale at the Presbyterian Church and Doc’s. I never miss an opportunity to hunt for treasures at events like this.

It’s that time of year again! Cadiz Fire Department Chicken BBQ will be held Sunday, May 7, 12-2 p.m. $12 will get you a half chicken, baked beans, corn and a roll. If you would like to pre-order, go their Facebook page and leave a comment on the dinner post.

On Saturday May 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.,

The Wayne Township Community Center would like to thank everyone who attended the huge indoor garage sale on April Fool’s Day, April the 1. Read 2 Chronicles 7:14. Bible study will be held in Unionport in the Unionport Methodist Church on Wednesday at 10 a.m. and prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. the same day. Everyone is welcome open to the public.

Don and Carol Blackburn were special visitors during church worship service Sunday in the Unionport Methodist Church. The Christian Church of Unionport are starting up its Bible study on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. Call ahead to confirm at 740-944-1446.

A breakfast will be held as the next project for the Wayne Township Community Center in Unionport.

Several from here enjoyed a couple birthdays in an Italian restaurant in Steubenville on Friday.

Carolyn Mehl has announced that the Unionport Methodist Food Ministry will be returning soon.

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TORO WHEEL HORSE 5 speed, garden tractor 13 horse Briggs motor Runs and dr ves great, new battery $375-OBO (330)231-4898

SPORTING GOODS SECTION 1155

WANTED: STANDING TIMBER and Log Pi es Buying al k nds of trees 330-231-0707

2022 MAXX D f atbed trailer with dove ta l and ramps Super condition mike kennels@plainema ls com 234301-7957

2 WERNER 3124 Aluminum Picks, 24 Ft Long x 24 Wide 3-person

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Roofing 0565

GAF TIMBERLINE HDZ SG H ckory 40 year, dimensiona sh ngles New42 bund es or 1400 square feet $1600 Del vered 330-275-2169

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B/BCo/coD/de/eky/kym/MS/sp 330600-4257 GOLDEN RETRIEVER FEMALE 2 1/2 years o d Had a litter of 7 pups n February of th s year Call or text 330-473-0415 STANDARD SIZE AUSTRALIAN shepherd fema e blue merle wou d make a good pet or farm dog Make offer 330-231-4899 STANDARD SIZE AUSTRALIAN shepherd fema e blue merle wou d make a good pet or farm dog Make offer 330-231-4899

VINYL DOGGIE DOOR Inserts for sa e 10 x10 Brand new! $35/each (pa d $65) Cal 330-275-8602

BRENDA S PET PARLOR, in Sc o Clipping bathing & f ea treatment Ca l for appointment 740-945-0292 D MILLER WOODWORKING Kitchen cabinets custom bedroom sets, tr m & woodworking, any cus‐toms throughout your home! Install available! Cal (330)600-7372

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10MTH OLD AKC Irish Setter Ma e $600 2yr old Black & Wh te Toy Poo‐dle Fema e $500 330-231-2634

2 YEAR OLD pood e ma e , black and white Must se l make offer 330231-4899 4 MONTH OLD Brown & white Ma e mini Australian shepherd looking for a home great w th kids house tra ned crate tra ned $400-OBO Massil on Ohio (330)465-1428

ACA POMERANIAN PUPPIES: Males and fema es avai able Orange sable male with 2 blue eyes B ue merle male Chocolate merle ma e Var ous colors avai ab e Walnut creek area call or text 234 301-7424

ADORABLE TOY CAVAPOOS! DOB 02-17-2023 up to date on vacc nes and deworm ng Have been vetchecked and microchipped One tricolored ma e two black females Ca l/text for p ctures (330)-641-7123 Ask ng $750 00, negot able Del very available for addit onal fee

AKC FRENCH BULLDOG Fema e 1yr old had 1 itter and s exce lent mother! For more info call 330-6005712

AKC FRENCH BULLDOGS 8wks old 3 males 2 Blue Fawn and 1 B ue and Tan Call 330-600-5712 for more info

LABRADOR RETRIEVER PUPPIES AKC registered, purebred puppies Yellow chocolate and black $500/each Warsaw Ohio Call (740)502-5134 LOOKING FOR AKC Go den Re‐tr evers pregnant moms l tters and moms w th young itters to f nd great homes for Please call or text Ky a 330-771-2178 Thanks!

LOVABLE PUPPIES AVAILABLE Cavapoo s Bernese Mounta n Dogs Bernedoodles, Irish Doodles, Stan‐dard Poodles and Mini Pood es (330)407-1876

ROTTWEILER PUPPIES 14 weeks old, AKC reg stered, up-to-date on vacc nations mported blood l nes great breed stock Ca l or text 330275-9824 for

WE HAVE AKC Rottwei ers they have Championship Bloodlines They have al shots and are dewormed Both Parents Imported from Ger‐many and Australia Our pupp es have the rot Box Heads and are very stocky Th s s a true Rottweiler comes from a good stock of family breed And have been vet checked G ve us a cal today, to meet our pup‐pies! Ca l today 574-612-0412 We can send pics of our females and males plus mom and dad

KIDRON SWAP MEET May 6th

Buy -Se l -Trade Sma l Exotic Ani‐mals Pets Poultry Sheep Goats Tack Guns First Saturday of every month Opens at 7:00am K dron Auction Grounds 13071 Emerson Rd, Apple Creek, Ohio

USED SPLIT BREAST bio buggy harness In good condition, $300 Bri‐dle and new pads inc uded! 330-8520115

15 MONTHS OLD Po led Hereford Bul s from effic ent productive herd; (330)401-6096

2 MONTH OLD tri colored pygmy goat nanny very nice $300 00 (330)473-0312 BOER CROSS NANNY w th one k d on the side

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ONLINE ONLY REAL ESTATE AUCTION ATTENTION INVESTORS THREE BEDROOM – TWO FULL BATH MANUFACTURED HOME ON DOUBLE LOT WITH TENANT VILLAGE OF JEWETT – HARRISON HILLS CSD Absolute auction, all sells to the highest bidder online only. PREVIEW LOCATION: 105 CARROLLTON ST., JEWETT, OH 43986.

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MONDAY – MAY 1, 2023 – 9:00 AM

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THURSDAY – MAY 4, 2023 – 6:00 PM

PREVIEW: THURSDAY – MAY 4, 2023 – 4:00-6:00 PM

AUCTIONEERS/REALTORS: Joseph M. Gliatta, 330-771-4012 and Wilbur “Bill” Birney KIKO Auctioneers 330-455-9357 www.kikoauctions.com