Harrison’s Nemeth captains 2023 All-TL Baseball Team

By Ed Banks Harrison New-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ — Harrison

Central’s Treston Nemeth has been selected to Captain the 2023 All - Times Leader Baseball Team.

He will be joined on this exceptional squad by three of his teammates.

The trio of Jace Madzia, Kaden Jurosko, and Tucker Snyder will join Nemeth, while sporting high accolades following the remarkable and prosperous season that the Harrison Central baseball team turned in through June.

Nemeth arrived at Harrison Central hoping that the exposure would get him noticed by a team in the collegiate D-I level. The odds that he would earn a scholarship to Cincinnati rested in his abilities on the field. His play behind the plate originally caught the eye of the scouts, but he had more in his repertoire than most would even imagine. That would manifest when he climbed up the hill and helped lead Harrison to the D-III Championship. He would win with a pitching threepeat through the District, Regional and Regional semi-finals.

Now truly known as a double threat, on offense he would hit an outstanding .350. His plate appearances would be worth 42 RBIs, three four-baggers, 14 two-baggers, and two three-baggers. In the season’s semi-game for the Huskies, he was credited for sending all of the Husky runs to the plate, with a .857 bat. His personal accolades include the D-III Player of the Year, the OVAC’s ClassIV Player of the Year (in all three years at Harrison), and All-Ohio First Team (all three years at Harrison).

“Treston did Treston things this year,” said Harrison Central Head Baseball Coach Mike Valesko. “He broke the school record for RBIs and pitched 50 innings for us. I don’t know what else to say about him. He is a great player and a better young man!”

Madzia would show what he was made of in every contest. If he wasn’t pitching, he was at third base showing that he had the stuff versatile ball players are made of. At the plate, his bat led him to a .312 average for the season. Those hits accounted for 30 RBIs and 23 times he accounted for Husky runs. He also found the fence with a four-bag credit. He had both a triple and a double off 24 hits. His accolades include All-Eastern District and All-OVAC.

“Jace had a difficult job in protecting the middle of the lineup and driving in runs,” Valesko said. “He got hot on offense when we needed him the most. He switched positions in the middle of the season to help our team and was an anchor for us defensively down the stretch.”

Jurosko held down the alley at shortstop like he was a part of border control. On offense, he took center stage while proving he was a good choice as the lead-off hitter. He had a .300 batting average for the season. That average accounted for 39 of the Huskies runs and 19 RBIs. His awareness at the plate as lead-off gave the team 26 walks. He would close out the season with six doubles. One additional baseball trait he carried with him to Harrison Central was his arm. He became one of the man hurlers for the Huskies and also was called to the mound to pick up a save. He played in the final with an injury that he sustained early in the season.

“Kaden helped jump start our offense with how frequently he got on base,” Valesko said. “He tied our single-season record for stolen bases and anchored our defense and threw a total of 26 innings for us.”

Snyder became a .371 batter while in the number-four spot in the Husky lineup. He would send home 30 runs for Harrison and cross the plate 27 times himself. He would record four doubles and a pair of three-baggers. Though both his offense and defense were a credit to the Husky lineup, he collected a lot of respect when he was called to the mound during the Regional Championship. His first-frame appearance during the game removed the tough position the Huskies were in against Wheelersburg. His effectiveness on the hill earned him the win for Harrison.

“Tucker had the huge task of protecting Nemeth in our lineup,” said Valesko. “He played all over the field and was outstanding defensively. He would commit only three errors all season.”

Community Economy

HCBA educates HarCo on bees

By Ed Banks Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ — The Harrison County Beekeepers Association (HCBA) is an organization that specializes in beekeeping for both the experienced beekeeper and those who are just beginning to learn about bees.

The organization is well structured and led by local officers and trustees. The HCBA education chairperson continues to invite outside speakers to update and keep the organization well informed on the latest news in habits, life trends, and other evolving news from the lifecycle inside the hives.

HCBA meets once a month and on the second Saturday of the month at 6 p.m., with attendance beginning March through November. The organization currently meets at the Cadiz Presbyterian Church located at 154 W. Market St. Each meeting opens with a covered-dish meal, followed by a short business meeting.

Following the business discussions each month, the aforementioned guest speaker presents various topics, which includes updates

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This committee further developed the byway, adding a loop that passes through Scio, goes on to New Rumley, circles through Jewett, and continues on state Route 151.

There are 27 Ohio byways, Horstman noted to the News-Herald, and the Tappan-Moravian Trail has the most historic signs.

The byway offers a window into different eras in local history, including the heyday of Scio Pottery and the Scio Oil Boom. Prior to the development of the railroad, the trail served as a major stagecoach route. It connected with earlier history, too, going back to before the arrival of white Europeans, as part of the trail was originally a path used by Native travelers from the Delaware and Wyandot tribes. Later, in the late 1700s, Moravian missionaries used sections of the trail as they established

Nine miles of steel structures

AKRON — American Transmission Systems, Inc. (ATSI), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., has upgraded nine miles of a high-voltage power line in Carroll and Harrison counties in Ohio to strengthen the regional transmission system.

The second phase of a larger 64-mile transmission-line project, the rebuilt segment will enhance service reliability for Ohio Edison customers, improve system resiliency and accommodate increasing customer demand for electricity in the future.

and installing larger wires that can carry more electrical load. The larger wires can accommodate greater customer demand and the future connection of generation sources to the grid.

from the world of beekeeping. The organization recently held a symposium in Cadiz with speakers coming from and around the surrounding area.

“We had a nice turnout at our symposium in May,” said organization President Steve Whitting.

“We had three speakers with all coming from a beekeeping organization such as ours. Those speakers came from The Ohio State, Cornell University, and a beekeeping president from Pennsylvania.The field of beekeeping is very interesting and awarding. We encourage those who have a curiosity or just interested in bees, to please contact one of our officers or trustees.”

The officers for the HCBA are President settlements in the area, including Schoenbrunn and Gnadenhutten.

During the Revolutionary War, the British accused both the Moravians and the Native tribes of spying for the patriots, and removed many of them from the area. In 1782, a group of primarily Lenape and Mohican Natives who had converted to the Moravian faith returned to Gnadenhutten in search of food, and were attacked and massacred by a group of militiamen under the command of David Williamson, who falsely accused them of being spies and raiders. Williamson’s men used the trail when setting out for Gnadenhutten. Later, after Williamson had joined Colonel William Crawford in his attacks on Native villages along the Sandusky River, he retreated in defeat using this same path.

A marker along the byway tells the story of the massacre, as well as Williamson’s retreat. Other markers along the byway designate Moravian House, Laceyville, Tappan, and the Seven Ranges.

Steve Whiting, Vice President Larry Carothers, Secretary Judy Whiting, and Treasurer Bob Henderson. The association’s trustees are Darrell Martin, Cheri Ramsburg, and Jeff McDonald. The education chairperson is Elaine McDonald.

“If you happen to be one of those who are considering to be involved in beekeeping, we offer a spring beginner’s beekeeping class,” said Association Secretary Judy Whiting. “In addition, the organization is also considering having a fall class this year. Please address your interest in learning more about HCBA by contacting a member or by sending your contact information to harrisoncountybee@gmail.com.

Traveling the Tappan-Moravian Trail and reading its markers can offer insights into the complexity of Ohio history. The trail also intersects with the Buckeye Trail and the Conotton Creek Bike Trail, which is also known for its scenic views.

Another point of interest along the byway is Deersville, where Main Street was recently designated a historic district and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Dee Ann Horstman recommends that travelers along the byway stop for a visit to this village.

“Spend some time in the General Store savoring its famous homemade ice cream,” she said. “Or you can see a live performance at Deersville’s Community Hall.”

The enhanced 138-kilovolt power line spans the Perry Township area of Carroll County and the Rumley Township and Archer Township areas of Harrison County. The approximately $50 million project involved replacing 57 wood-pole structures with new steel structures

“With these infrastructure upgrades, our transmission lines can better withstand the effects of severe weather, reducing the number of service interruptions experienced by customers in eastern Ohio,” said Carl Bridenbaugh, FirstEnergy’s vice president of Transmission. “The work will also help advance development in the region to meet the growing demand for safe and reliable power for many years to come.”

The segment was completed in late May and is the second in a series of projects that will rebuild 64 miles

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