Harrison News-Herald E-Edition 1/7/23

Jewett PD enters year with no open cases

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

JEWETT—The Jewett Village Council met on January 2 for the first of their regularly scheduled monthly meetings. Jim Thompson spoke to the council about two lots belonging to Jewett that had been put up for bid. Thompson pointed out that the lot numbers that were run in the paper under legal notices were incorrect. Fiscal Officer Linda Ager had recently noticed this as well and was prepared to bring it up at the meeting. The notices ran for two weeks, but the village had not yet received any bids on the properties. The council thanked Thompson for bringing the problem to their attention and eventually decided it would be best for Jewett to keep the lots for the village after all.

Police Chief Ron Carter shared his yearend report, “This is my favorite time to give a report,” he said. “We’re a high visibility department. So for 2022, we had 227 calls for service with 227 reports completed, 258 traffic stops, with 161 of those cited.”

He read through the types of cases handled by the department over the year and announced that they are entering 2023 with no open cases.

“I think that shows quite a bit of the work we do. Even though we are a small town, a lot of things happen here,” he said.

Mayor George Bailie gave a short progress report on grants and demolition projects, “Hasn’t moved too much,” he said. “I’ll call the commissioners again tomorrow … as far as the Brownfield … hopefully this week we will find out the process for the Brownfield. As far as the school and the gym, they’ll be tearing down both.”

He then shared that for the Ohio EMA, regarding damages incurred during the February flood, all paperwork will be completed soon and turned in. Ager commented on how impressed she was with the work of those who helped with flood damage.

“The documentation they did for the flooding, they were spot on with everything,” she said.

With the holidays just passed, the topic of Christmas lights was brought up. A couple of members discussed looking for new decorations for the 2023 holiday season since the current decorations are very old and don’t cover most of the village. To update the decorations, new electrical lines will need to be installed since the current ones are not even adequate for what was used in 2022. Council members expressed that it is a good idea to begin working on the project now, so they’re not scrambling toward the end of the year.

Local siblings graduate from West Point

Nov. election shows every vote counts

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—The board of elections held its regular monthly meeting in mid-December. While it may feel like the election is already part of the distant past, the results were not certified until the end of November, and the board was still completing audits in December. A post-election audit is a comprehensive review of the results to ensure that they are accurate. In auditing the November 2022 election, Ohio boards used percentage-based audits to determine the accuracy of the results.

Secretary of State Frank LaRose said in a press release on December 9, “Yet again, the bipartisan teams of election professionals in all 88 counties delivered another inclusive and secure election for the people of Ohio.”

By December 22, the county election boards had finalized their post-election audit of the November 2022 general election. The results show a 99.9% accuracy rate.

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

UHRICHSVILLE—First Lieutenant Lane Peters understands the value of hard work. Growing up on a family farm in rural Ohio, “We had a lot of chores, cutting firewood, feeding animals, making hay, always very involved in that,” he said. But he found ways to appreciate the work, “That doubles as family time… and a workout.” He and his sister, Sage, both participated in 4H, raising hogs and learning lifelong skills in the process.

Although neither of his parents are in the military, Lane felt that it was the right path for him. “My decision to go to West Point was two-fold: how I was raised in my faith and wanting to serve others, and then being in sports, I appreciated that structure.”

His heavy involvement in sports lent itself to a military career. He wrestled all four years of high school, where he was a three-time state place winner, collected Journeyman AllAmerican accolades in 2016, and won a Senior Nationals title also in 2016.

“Ultimately, I could’ve wrestled anywhere,” he said. “But I could only wrestle and serve my country in a few places.”

He was recruited to wrestle for the Military Academy at Westpoint. Once enrolled, he didn’t slow down and wrestled a 21-15 record as a freshman, had the quickest pin at the 2019 conference tournament, and finished his senior year with the EIWA Academic Achievement Award.

Being in the military almost always brings the opportunity to travel and see the world, “When I was competing, we traveled all over the country. Now that I’ve graduated, I’ve been stationed at West Point as a wrestling coach.”

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

UHRICHSVILLE—Cadet Captain Sage

Peters grew up on a 12-acre farm in Tuscarawas County with her family. She participated in 4H from the time she was nine years old through her last year of high school.

Through 4H and growing up with the added responsibilities of caring for animals, Sage said she learned not just about dealing with farm life but also built people skills and many other valuable life lessons, “Looking back, I see that it taught me a lot more than I realized then.”

In addition to 4H, she played volleyball and captained the softball team. She was named her team’s player of the year and earned firstteam all-district honors in 2018 and 2019.

Sage says that her experiences with sports helped shape her into the person she is today, “Sports taught me how important hard work is. You have to be willing to work on yourself.”

Just before high school graduation, she was recruited by the United States Military Academy at West Point, where her hardworking attitude helped her not only in advancement but in standing out as a strong team player, student, and leader.

“A team in any sport or the military is really important, and I think both taught me the value of hard work and leadership.”

She said she always knew she wanted to go into the military, following in her brother’s footsteps, “Lane getting recruited introduced me to the other military academies, and I visited a few of them because I didn’t want to choose West Point only because my brother was there, but after the visits, I realized it was the best fit for me because it is gritty and the people there were who I wanted to be like.”

“Accessibility, security, and accuracy are the crucial elements of maintaining the confidence that voters should have in their elections, and in Ohio, we have all three,” said LaRose. “Because of our dedicated bipartisan election officials, Ohio is devoid of the drama and controversy we see in other states. Another important reason Ohioans know that they can trust our elections is because every election is audited by bipartisan teams of election professionals in our county boards, and the results prove definitively that our elections are run openly, accurately, and honestly. As we wind down 2022, I am grateful for the hard work and dedication of thousands of Ohioans who run our elections and for the exemplary service they provide to Ohio voters and taxpayers.”

Harrison County Board of Elections Director Dion Troiano explained how the audits work, “If any results are within half a percent of each other, we conduct our audit immediately because that triggers a recount. If we don’t have anything that triggers a recount, then we conduct an audit afterward, and we have to audit at minimum five percent of the vote. But we usually do about 15-20 percent. That’s to ensure the accuracy of our machines and that everything is correct and everything was counted the way it should be.” The audits have to be performed within a few weeks after the election, but Harrison’s board made sure to start the process as soon as they could. Five percent, or even 15-20 percent, of the vote, is not that many ballots to go through, but with the required 99.7% accuracy in ballot counting, that means smaller counties have very little margin for error as even just one ballot could be a whole percentage.

From LaRose, “The November 2022 election resulted in a number of extremely close votes, and eight races resulted in either a tie or were decided by two votes or fewer, proving once again that every vote matters. The mandatory audits and recount requirements are critical in ensuring that certified results are honest and accurate and that voters maintain faith in the outcomes.”

‘You get the most out of yourself when you invest in others’

Sage and Lane Peters pose together on campus at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

PHOTO PROVIDED

‘I firmly believe in living my life with a servant’s heart’

Tri-County Pastures for Profit workshop series to be offered in Har., Jef., Car., Counties in 2023

COLUMBUS—Learn all about management-intensive grazing through Pastures for Profit. Pastures for Profit classes will be offered in Harrison, Jefferson, and Carroll Counties as a three-part series this year. Anyone interested in pasture management and forages is welcome to join the course, and those new to livestock and hay production are encouraged to participate. Topics covered include management-intensive grazing, goal setting, improving soil fertility and forage growth, meeting animal needs, water quality, paddock design, grazing economics, and yearround grazing. The Pastures for Profit program is a long-standingcollaboration between Ohio State University Extension, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Ohio Department of Agriculture, Eastern Ohio Grazing Council, and the Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council.

The 2023 schedule for Pastures for Profit is as follows:

Part I: Monday, February 13, 6–9 p.m. at

the Harrison County Fairgrounds Commercial Building, 550 Grant Street, Cadiz, Ohio - Core Grazing Principles

Part II: Monday, February 27, 6–9 p.m. at Eastern Gateway Community College Lecture Hall, 4000 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, Ohio –Science of Grazing

Part III: Monday, March 13, 6–9 p.m. at the Carroll County Extension Office, 540 High Street NW, Carrollton, Ohio – Meeting Your Grazing Goals

The cost of the course is $55 per person, which includes a meal for each session and a copy of the Pastures for Profit manual. Preregistration is required - register by Friday, February 10, 2023. Register by calling 740264-2212.

CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information, visit cfaesdiversity.osu.edu. For event accommodation requests, call 740-2642212 at least two weeks in advance of the program.

The Mental Health and Recovery Board

...will be holding a Planning and Program Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2023, at the MHR Board Office located at 99 North Sugar Street, St. Clairsville, OH 43950.

...would like to announce their FY2022 Annual Board Report is available. Anyone wanting a copy may stop at the board office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday located at 99 N. Sugar Street, St. Clairsville, OH or call (740) 695-9998, or e-mail judih@ bhmboard.org for a copy.

A NOTE FROM AEP:

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Reaching out to our customer service team at 800-672-2231 or visiting AEPOhio.com/ Assistance. Our team is here to help you if you’re facing financial hardship. For more information, visit AEPOhio.com/Safety.

Harrison County Community Foundation awards 10 grants benefitting residents,communities

CADIZ—The Harrison County Community Foundation (HCCF) has awarded 10 grants, totaling more than $24,000, advancing projects and programs serving individuals throughout Harrison County.

“Behind every success we’ve had and every opportunity we’ve been able to create for our communities over the past 10 years are people who have invested their time, talent, treasure, and love into Harrison County,” said Allison Anderson, HCCF committee member. “These grants are the direct result of their efforts and will make a difference in lives today, and in the future of this place we love.”

Earlier this year, HCCF, in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and FAO’s I’m a Child of Appalachia ® Fund, invited nonprofit and public organizations to apply for grants for projects and programs benefiting Harrison County residents.

Ten grants were awarded during the 2022 funding cycle:

• Community Hospice to support its You’re Not Alone Youth Bereavement Camp, serving children ages 7-17

• Deersville Community Players to upgrade the theater’s stage flooring Deersville Community Volunteer

Fire Department to help fund improvements to its parking lot

• Freeport Volunteer Fire Department to purchase safety gear for firefighters

• Harrison County Tourism Council Inc. for construction of a new outdoor performance backstage area at Sally Buffalo Park

• Harrison County Metropolitan Housing Authority to help expand the A-Z Learning Lab

• Humane Society of Harrison County for the spaying or neutering of feral, stray and owned cats

Presbyterian Church of Cadiz to expand its micro-pantry

• Tri-County Help Center to support its community education and outreach initiative

• WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital to support the launch of a program that will offer discounted laboratory testing to the uninsured and underinsured Donations to the HCCF help fund these annual grants that meet communities’ greatest needs and most promising opportunities. Thanks to a partnership with FAO’s I’m a Child of Appalachia ® Fund, dollar-for-dollar matches are currently available for gifts to HCCF.

Hospital recognized for electronic medical records adoption

CADIZ—HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) has recognized WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital for its adoption of electronic medical records (EMR).

The HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM) measures clinical outcomes, patient engagement, and clinician use of EMR technology to strengthen organizational performance and health outcomes across patient populations.

The internationally applicable EMRAM incorporates methodology and algorithms to score a whole hospital, including inpatient, outpatient, and daycare services provided on the hospital campus. EMRAM scores hospitals around the world relative to their digital maturity, providing a detailed road map to ease adoption and begin a digital transformation

journey towards aspirational outcomes.

Measuring evidence-based data at each stage, organizations use EMRAM to optimize digital work environments, improve performance and financial sustainability, build a sustainable workforce, and support an exceptional patient experience. Leveraging information digitally improves patient safety and clinician satisfaction by reducing errors in care, length of stay for patients, duplicated care orders, and streamlining the access and use of data to inform care delivery.

“Our team has done a phenomenal job with the patient safety initiatives,” David Phillips, president and CEO said. “They have put in the hard work to achieve this high-quality outcome, and this will remain a guiding principle for the care our providers and dedicated staff deliver to our patients.”

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Guiding students through the halls of HC

BY ALEXIS CORDER Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—High school is an interesting period of time–four years full of transition, growth, and reflection. When starting out your high school career as a freshman, there’s so much to figure out: what pants to wear on the first day, the best route to get from your locker to first-period French, why your English teacher thinks talking about vague poetry written by dead men is time well spent, who you’re going to sit with in the cafeteria, whether or not you should join the Mock Trial team, the list goes on. Yet, by the time you reach senior year, those wonderings shift completely. You now have to focus on things like which colleges to apply to. Is it better to go with the one with the best academic opportunities? Or the ones that offer the most scholarship money? Is college even the best option? Or is it better to go straight into the workforce or to a trade school? Is living with Mom and Dad forever an option? It is safe to say that, though there are very few periods of life that would be considered easy, high school can be one

of the craziest four years that any person goes through. Thanks to the Student Services team at Harrison Central High School in Cadiz, the students that are currently on that four-year rollercoaster have help and guidance every step of the way.

The Student Services team consists of School Counselor and LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) Ashley Doren, School Counselor and Director of HCOA (Harrison Central Online Academy) Rob Richards, School-Based Therapist and LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) Tiffany Stock, and Truancy Prevention Specialist Mark Smith, with additional help from School Resource Officers Sergeant Frank Valesko, Sergeant Bobby Brooks, and Deputy Smoky Thomas, School Nurses Holly Kulow and Beth Cumings, Assistant Principal Todd Dunlap, and Stephanie Dunkle–a representative from Juvenile Courts who teaches Botvin Life Skills to students in grades 7-9. Together, this team acts as an all-encompassing resource base for students, whether they need help combating mental health struggles, selecting their courses for the year, or anywhere in between.

The main school counselor at Harrison

Central, Ashley Doren, has been working in her position for the past five years. Before moving into this role, Doren also worked as a schoolbased therapist in elementary schools from 2013-2017 under the “Safe Schools, Healthy Students” grant. Coming into the high school position, one of her main goals as the school counselor was to make a more comprehensive school counseling plan. This meant dividing up the workload in order to focus more individually on the students. Doren focuses on grades 10-12, while Rob Richards, the other school counselor on the team, handles grades 7-9. Separating the students between the two counselors allows for better focus on the team’s three main areas of student help: social/ emotional learning, academics, and college/ career readiness. For each of those areas, Doren has sought out the use of great programs that she and the students both use.

For example, last year Doren and her team introduced a program called “School Links” for all students in grades 7-12. This comprehensive program gives students access to their entire academic present and future; students can see their GPA, class rank, transcript, etc. Plus, there are a lot of planning tool options, such

as a Myers-Briggs Type Inventory. This tool is a personality instrument that walks students through questions and career clusters, giving them potential career options that would best suit their personality and interests at the end.

Once the career options are given, School Links walks the students through the details of each career path: expected income, job growth opportunities, education needed, etc. They can then find colleges or training programs that offer the education required for the career they’re interested in and even go so far as to submit their college applications through the School Links website–which connects directly to the Common App as well. School Links also offers tools that can help students while they’re still in high school, like questions that students can walk through to help them figure out the ways in which they learn the best. They also have access to a course catalog and course planner to help them visualize their four years of high school and track their high school degree progress. The tools for success are seemingly limitless with this program and the Student Services team.

BLJHS students spread warmth and holiday cheer

ADENA—Buckeye Local Jr. High School

Student Council members extended their reach into the community to keep local seniors warm this winter. The group collected new blankets and socks as well as lotion and holiday cards over the past month and donated 40 gift bags of items to the residents at Sienna Hills Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Adena. BLJHS Principal Jason Kovalski said he'd hoped to instill a sense of good citizenship in his students with more community outreach, and the collection was one way of doing just that, particularly post-COVID.

"We are still trying to hit the reset button with community service projects at Buckeye Local Jr. High. COVID deterred our service projects over the last few years, and we are trying to get back out into the community to

show that we care," Kovalski said.

He, Student Council advisor Jennifer Panepucci and school bus driver Beth Petrosino joined students Mylie Richter, Chloe Vanchure, Jayse Carter and Michael Kovalski to deliver the gifts to Sienna Hills on December 20. The group followed health guidelines by donning masks while they visited with a few of the residents.

"It was great to see the excitement in the eyes of the residents and smiles on their faces when our students walked in," he added.

The students chatted with several residents and even gave a few hugs. Facility officials also expressed how thankful they were to see the residents remembered during the Christmas season. Kovalski said more outreach activities would be planned throughout the year.

Left, Student Council member Mylie Richter, BLJHS Principal Jason Kovalski, Student Council advisor Jennifer Panepucci, members Chloe Vanchure, Jayse Carter, and Michael Kovalski, and bus driver Beth Petrosino. PHOTO PROVIDED

Guzman sentenced in child endangerment case, Green praised

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—Jewett resident Christopher Daniska appeared in court via video call from the Jefferson County Justice Center. Daniska was represented by new counsel, Attorney Charles Amato, who asked for the minimum sentencing: nine months. Daniska was sentenced to 24 months on his felony in the third-degree aggravated trafficking in drugs and 18 months each for the two aggravated trafficking in drugs felonies, both of which were in the fourth degree. He was also sentenced to six months for nonsupport of dependents, which was a separate case from the drug charges. Daniska’s 18-month sentences will run concurrently, which means they will run at the same time. However, the 24-month sentence will run consecutively. This means Daniska will serve a total of 42 months with credit for time served while he was waiting for sentencing.

51-year-old Lester Baer was on trial for aggravated possession of drugs, a felony in the third degree. Baer will complete the program at the Eastern Ohio Correctional Center, and then his case will be revisited. According to his ORAS, Baer will need a high level of

supervision, but the court wants to see how he does in the EOCC program before making a decision on community-based controls.

Daniel Schaney, of Cadiz, was sentenced in his case involving three OVI felonies in the third degree, two OVI felonies in the fourth degree, and two misdemeanor driving under suspension charges. He will serve the mandatory 60 days of local incarceration, pay a $1,350 fine, and will have a lifetime license suspension. Once he has served his time, he will be on community-based controls for two years and will have a three-year reserved sentence. Schaney was immediately taken into custody by a deputy to be booked into the jail.

Tad Guzman appeared in person for sentencing on five charges of endangering children and one charge of falsification.

Guzman apologized for not showing up to his last hearing, saying it had slipped his mind and had been an honest mistake. He was sentenced to two years on community-based controls with a 30-month reserved sentence. The judge said he would not be giving a particularly long speech to Guzman but made sure he understood that the court would be keeping an eye on him. “Make sure you’re where you’re supposed to be when you’re supposed to be there and doing what you’re supposed to be

doing,” the judge said. Guzman seemed to agree wholeheartedly with this sentiment.

Several defendants made short appearances, as their cases cannot progress until they complete an Ohio Risk Assessment. An ORAS is a holistic assessment that takes into account multiple aspects of a defendant’s life to determine their risk of recidivism. Once the risk is established, a judge will be better able to determine what kind of sentence is appropriate. Tanya Townsend, Steven Coleman, and Jamil Miller-Johnson will each need to complete the assessment before they are sentenced in their respective cases.

end of January 2022. This was the second time a

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PUBLIC RECORD

COUNTY COURT

CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

10 speeding violations, 5 failure to control, 3 seat belt violations, 2 stop sign violations, 1 possession of drugs, 1 marijuana paraphernalia, 1 possession of marijuana, 2 driving under suspension, 1 ACDA.

CIVIL CREDIT NEWS

12/19/22 (satisfied date)

Plaintiff LVNV Funding LLC

Defendant Tana Campbell Cause of action: Money Remarks: Satisfaction

12/19/22 (satisfied date)

Plaintiff LVNV Funding LLC Defendant Charles Miller Jr. Cause of action: Money Remarks: Satisfaction

12/19/22 (satisfied date)

Plaintiff LVNV Funding LLC

Defendant John Donahue Cause of action: Money Remarks: Satisfaction

RECORDER

December 19-23, 2022

Eric C. Kimmel etal to Nolan Christopher, Shortcreek Twp.

Elizabeth Ann Manbeck Dec’d to Chris Mazeroski, Cadiz Village

2012 Bell Family Protector Trust to Richard G. Ruggles etal, Nottingham & Washington

Lawrence R. Ferguson to Lawrence Chad Ferguson etux, Shortcreek Twp.

Rockside Carryout LLC to Troy D. McMath etux, Washington Twp.

Claborn Hill Dec’d to Diana L. Hill, Stock Twp.

Henderson Family Farm Enterprises LTD to Skyline Farms Inc., German & Rumley Twps.

Scott R. Miller to Christopher Robert Jennings etal, Athens Twp.

Shawn A. Golden etux to SS Golden LLC, Freeport Twp.

December 26-30, 2022

Larry S. Dulkoski Sr. to Chad Robert Dulkoski etal, Jewett Village Archer & Rumley Twp.

Elmer E. Yoder Jr. etux to Cory J. Maple etal, North Twp.

Paul P. Mader Jr. etux to Moreland Family Trust, Monroe Twp.

Bertha E. Wentland Irrevocable Trust to William M. Richards, North Twp.

Stepic Trust to Richard Dudek etal, Stock Twp.

Charles F. Blake etux to Teresa Kolcow etux, Scio Village

PROBATE COURT

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

12/15 – A deputy conducted a traffic stop, and the driver readily admitted he did not have a valid license. When asked if he’d had anything to drink that night, the driver said he had not because he is on probation. After a brief search of the vehicle, the deputy found a marijuana bong and a half-empty bottle of liquor. The driver said he knew he shouldn’t have been driving, but he did because his passenger was allegedly having a panic attack. He also admitted he’d smoked cannabis about a week ago, which is against the terms of his probation. A report was written to send to the driver’s probation officer.

Deputies were called to a bar in Scio about a possible assault. The caller said that her boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend had slapped her in the face after a brief conversation. Witnesses gave conflicting information, and none wanted to provide a written statement about the incident. Upon review of the cameras, deputies witnessed the ex-girlfriend and the caller having a verbal dispute until the ex-girlfriend slapped the caller in the face “quite forcefully.” The caller did not hit back. The caller expressed she wanted to press charges.

12/16 – Deputies responded to a Tippecanoe residence for a male violating a protection order. The woman at the house was visibly shaken and said that the male, her ex, had left just a few minutes before deputies arrived. She reported that the male had repeatedly been harassing her, telling her to drop the protection order against him, and had been threatening her friend. Deputies did not locate the male at the time, but he later called the office and admitted he was at the house and denied making any threats. He was told to come in to make a written statement but declined, saying he would likely be arrested on the spot for violating the protection order.

In November of 2022, a male called in to report a woman had driven off the road and struck a parked car. The male believed she was intoxicated and had taken her keys from her. Deputies arrived and believed the woman to be heavily intoxicated or having a medical emergency. They were not sure which as much of the woman’s speech could not be understood. EMS responded and took her to the hospital. This report was updated on December 16,

A man came to the office to report a domestic violence situation between him and his fiance. He alleged his fiance and he had gotten into a verbal argument about him accusing her of cheating. He said she eventually became violent, so he left the house to make a report about the incident. Deputies and the man went to the house to speak with the fiance. She said that they had an argument over cheating accusations and related a similar account to what the man reported. The parties were separated for the night.

12/18 – There was a single-car crash on Barriclow Road. The driver veered off the road to the right and flipped the vehicle onto the passenger side. The driver was trapped in the vehicle for a short time until deputies arrived on the scene. There were no visible injuries, but the driver stated they were in pain and was transported to the hospital. There were no signs of impairment or intoxication. The vehicle was not considered a road hazard and will be towed as soon as possible.

A semi-truck was unable to stop due to the very snowy/icy road conditions. The truck ran through a stop sign on County Road 12 on a steep, curved downhill grade. The trailer went off the roadway, hitting the guard rail and causing significant damage to the rail. The driver was uninjured, and there were no signs of impairment/intoxication.

12/20 – A Hopedale man reported that his work laptop had been stolen from his truck. The man said the last time he used the laptop was on December 13 around County Road 5. He said that he had misplaced items before but that he had searched his entire house with no luck finding the computer. The man said he regularly leaves his truck unlocked and had driven around the state since he’d last seen the laptop, so it could have been stolen in another area. At this time, there are no suspects.

CADIZ POLICE DEPARTMENT

12/13 – An officer responded to a reported ATV crash on Country Club Road. The caller had moved the ATV out of the roadway so they could get by and informed dispatch that after they passed the wreck, they saw a couple of individuals riding on a dirt bike heading out of village limits. When the officer arrived on the scene, he found the clearly wrecked ATV. Pictures were taken, but because of the heavy dirt, damage, and decals all over the ATV, neither a VIN nor make and model could be

12/15 – A vehicle caused damage to several yards and the cemetery at the intersection of Ohio Street and South Street in Cadiz. They also damaged the yard of the Saint Teresa Church. An off-duty officer had been behind the vehicle and witnessed it. As the traffic stop was conducted, an officer noticed an orange cone was stuck near the left front tire of the vehicle.

A driver in the northbound lane on Saint Clair avenue struck a large pothole that caused both tires on the passenger side to blow. There was also damage to the rims that caused the vehicle to be inoperable. Officers stayed on the scene for traffic control until the vehicle was able to be towed.

12/19 – A vehicle traveling on Liggett Lane toward the high school was rear-ended when they stopped abruptly. The driver said the vehicle in front of them had suddenly stopped, so they were forced to do the same. Neither driver reported injuries at the scene, but one called in later to say their children were complaining of neck pain and they would be taken to the hospital to be checked out.

after it left the house. The driver willingly handed over a bag of marijuana and gave the name of a teen living at the house as the seller. The officer obtained a search warrant and, with the help of two other officers, executed the warrant. The teen voluntarily handed over various drugs and drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the police department for questioning. His mother was present during the questioning, where the teen admitted to selling marijuana and THC vape cartridges. He said he mostly sold to other teens but also to a few adults. He would not share where or whom he purchased these items from. The teen completed an apology letter and was transported to the Sargus Detention Center.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on a theft complaint. The man stated he had been out of his house for several hours, and when he returned, his bedroom safe had been dragged out of his closet, and over $1000 was missing. There was no obvious damage, and it did not look like the safe had been forced open. The man said that only a couple of people knew about the safe, and he strongly suspects one of them had taken the money. The incident will be forwarded for investigation, and a report will remain on file.

Ann’s Advice

Dear Ann, My aunt moved in with me. She fell on some hard times about a year ago, and I happily agreed to let her crash at my place temporarily—temporarily. I think she missed the last word. I think she’s here to stay. Should I just be okay with that? I feel like I am enabling her lifestyle, which isn’t necessarily hurting anybody, but she spends more time at my place than I do.

Sincerely,

Aunt Do-nothing

Dear Aunt Do-nothing, It was very kind of you to let your aunt stay while she needed help. Sometimes people get very comfortable with their situation, and it’s easier to stay just as they are than to push themselves to do better and get out of their situation. If you don’t plan on a permanent roommate, then you are going to have to be the one to sit down and explain that she really needs to have a goal and strategize how she is going to be able to live on her own by a certain date. Give her until the next season or something like that, and work with her by keeping her accountable and knowing how she is progressing. Don’t just assume she will do it. Make sure she knows you care and aren’t kicking her out. Sometimes people just need to feel like they belong. So help in any way you can, be supportive, and give ideas without being pushy. If that fails, maybe you could find someone else who may need a roommate. Don’t give up; there is always a solution!

Much love, Ann

Dwight David Birney etal to Alan L. Miller etal, Washington Twp.

12/28/22 Michael Albert Dundr, 49, Freeport, to Ashley Umanskaya, 54, Freeport

2022, to reflect that a search warrant was granted, and the woman’s toxicology report from the hospital was obtained. All information will be forwarded to the prosecutor’s office.

obtained. The ATV was towed, and a holder was placed on it in case someone attempted to claim it at a later date.

Michael Green appeared for a notice hearing on a motion to revoke his communitybased controls. Green tested positive for methamphetamines last January, and his last report to the probation office was at the

motion was made to

his communitybased controls, with the first being filed back in February. However, Green explained that he had been at an in-patient treatment center from March to September, when he had then entered a sober living home. He just left the sober living home at the beginning of December and was currently living in his own apartment and working a stable job. Considering this, the state made a new recommendation to extend communitybased controls for another year instead of revoking them. The court followed this recommendation.

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Daniel Schaney was taken into custody by a sheriff’s deputy directly after his sentencing. He will serve 60 days of local incarceration. He must also pay a hefty fine, forfeit his bike, and will never be able to have another driver’s license. NH PHOTO/CORNELIA GRACE

He also went to Georgia, Oklahoma, and Florida and spent a few weeks in Colorado before heading overseas for deployment in Europe. He joined up with his unit, who’d been there for several months already.

Despite traveling, Lane says there’s still nowhere quite like Ohio to come back to, “My family is all from here. My girlfriend is from Tuscawaras County. There’s no place like Ohio in terms of it being home. There’s no place like home for us ... I have a lot of the world left to see, but I know there’s only going to be one home.”

Lane has recently graduated from ranger school, and that will dictate the next steps in his career. He has two goals going forward: serve time in the ranger regiment, then ideally, he wants to go back to West Point to teach.

“I’d love to go back and mentor cadets,” he said. “I had so many mentors influence me in my time at the academy.”

This sentiment is mirrored in how Lane thinks about the best aspects of his time in the military, “I would say it’s the people I’m surrounded by. I recently got back from deployment, and the people I was surrounded by were a pleasant surprise. I appreciate being part of this, where people are like-minded and have the same goals. In our army, everyone chooses to be there as a volunteer; they want to be there for a reason. They are the best part of my job right now.”

He said the same is true of his time at the academy; the army wrestling team was “the best part” of his time there.

His sister is getting ready to graduate from West Point in the spring, and Lane is proud of her accomplishments, “I was happy Sage chose to go to West Point. I wanted to make sure it was what she wanted to do and not something that she was doing because I did it. She loves the army in different ways than I do,” he said.

Sage signed up for a longer commitment than Lane did and is very passionate about what she does.

“It’s a unique dynamic with her being a woman in the army. I think it’s a one-to-seven ratio of women and men. But she thrived there, and it’s obviously what she wants to do. She’ll certainly make a great officer.”

Lane shared some advice that has helped him become as accomplished as he is at such a young age, “You get the most out of yourself when you are serving others. That’s how I feel about my time at the academy,” he said. “Invest in others, and that’s how you get the best version of yourself.”

At West Point, students choose majors but where they are placed after graduation is not up to them. They sign up for a minimum of five years of army service, but that timeframe can be lengthened based on placement.

“They try to put you with the branch that would fit but take preferences into consideration,” Sage said.

Her excitement was obvious when she found out at the beginning of December that she would be going into Aviation. She said that it was “the best day of my life.”

Despite being so accomplished at only 21 years old, Sage maintains an attitude steeped in serving others, “I firmly believe in living my life with a servant’s heart.”

She has a strong sense of family connection and has felt honored to share experiences with her brother, “As for Lane, he’s always been one of my biggest inspirations. I hope in getting the opportunity to follow in his footsteps, I can become the person and leader that he is. Our time at West Point together was some of the greatest times of my life this far, and I’m truly so grateful for it.”

Sage is just shy of graduating after spending four years at West Point.

“I’m schooled out,” she laughed. “[I’m] ready to go out and lead. I’ll be in charge of people out there and getting the person-toperson connection, putting my training from West Point into practical use.”

While West Point has been an amazing journey for Sage, she knows that when push comes to shove, there’s really no place like home.

“[It’s] hitting me a little bit harder now with time going down,” she said. “As much as I love the fast pace and purpose, there’s something about homegrown Ohio that lets you appreciate the simplicity of things. West Point is always go go go, and sometimes I miss the slowed down, calmness of home.

“Ohio has the people that made me who I am. I know that place built me, and those people built me. I’m so grateful to know them and see them moving on in their own ways, just like I moved on to Westpoint. I’m so grateful for everything the people of my hometown have given me.”

The Amish Corner

by Katherine Miller

Hello Everyone, January is the month of a new year! Wishing everyone a healthy and happy year.

On New Year’s Day, we were at our neighbor’s, Levi Shetlers. We all had an enjoyable day.

This week the children are taking turns being sick. Some are having the stomach ache flu, and some are being congested. So I’m ready to send it out the door.

On Tuesday, I was canning sausage. So I’m glad that the job is done. I was hoping I could do more sewing.

Friday, we are having our Christmas gathering down at Melvin and Martha’s (Andrew’s family). We usually have oyster soup, ham, cheese, and all the trimmings. You all have a good week! I hope you will enjoy this chip dip.

From Katherine’s Kitchen...

Chip Dip 16 oz. Sour cream 3-½ tsp. Taco seasoning 4-½ tsp. Sour cream & onion powder ½ tsp. Lawry’s seasoned salt Mix all ingredients together and serve with your favorite chips or pretzels.

Freeport, Scio receive special attention

COLUMBUS—Communities in Southeast Ohio are receiving approximately $19.4 million in low-interest and principal forgiveness funding from Ohio EPA to improve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure and make other water quality improvements. Funding infrastructure projects and improving water quality across the state continues to be a priority of Governor Mike DeWine’s administration. These loans (financed through the state’s revolving fund) were approved between July 1 and September 30, 2022. The lower interest rates will save these communities more than $10.9 million.

Statewide, Ohio EPA awarded approximately $220 million in loans during the third quarter of 2022, including more than $10 million in principal forgiveness. Combined, Ohio communities will save approximately $40.1 million when compared to market-rate loans. The projects are improving Ohio’s surface water quality and the reliability and quality of Ohio’s drinking water systems.

For the third quarter of 2022, the following Southeast Ohio projects are receiving funding:

• Harrison County is receiving more than $5.6 million to construct a sanitary sewer system throughout the Village of Freeport, a lift station, and a 75,000-gallon extended aeration treatment plant. The loan includes $4 million in principal forgiveness, meaning this amount does not have to be repaid.

• Scio is receiving more than $251,000 to replace approximately 6,000 linear feet of waterline and associated lead service lines. The loan includes approximately $190,000 in principal forgiveness, meaning this amount does not have to be repaid.

On December 10, the Freeport fire engine brought Santa & Mrs. Claus to Bardall Crossing Hardware in Freeport. Many children of all ages told Santa they had been good and what they wanted for Christmas. The community wishes to thank the hardware store and everyone who helped make this a special day. PHOTO PROVIDED

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Sacred Advent: Prophecies and Promises

Hanover School

By Susan Adams

Hanover School, North Township. On the south edge of Sec. 30, 440 yards west of Hanover Village. The first building was bought by Tom Palmer, who moved it to the edge of the village and made it into a dwelling at the point where Co. Rd. 45 joins Co. Rd. 17. The second building was used in a house on the old school site. The first building was in the northwest part of Sec. 29; the second was in the southwest part of Sec. 30. Farms:

Fishers, Nixons, Conaway, Mills, Hamilton, Singhaus, Whittaker, Welch, Fowler, Palmer. Last teacher - Olive McGinnis 1937-38. Other schools in North Township: Conotton, last teacher, Elizabeth Barr Smith 1935-36; Creals No 3 (first school in the

township), last teacher Margaret Jamison; Fishers (an early school known as Locust Grove), last teacher Grace Rothermund 193536; Gundy, last teacher Retta Holle 1937-38; McGavran, last teacher Eileen Vorhees 193637; Scio (info from Lest We Forget - Harrison County Early Schools) New Hanover, platted by John Fisher in August of 1812, but not filed until 1834. In 1813 this village was near the center of our county, and Rock and Union Townships, later ceded (1833) to Carroll County, lay to the present north boundary. New Hanover (Post Office Archer) sought to become our county seat, but the commission making the decision selected Cadiz, chiefly because of the Steubenville trade influence. (Info from the book Harrison County, Ohio Celebrates its 150th Year 1813-1963). Picture from the Jack Barrett collection.

Ok, we’re exactly one week into the new year. How are those New Year’s resolutions going? We seem to make all kinds of promises to ourselves and others at the start of the new year, promises about losing weight, exercising, saving money, and the list goes on. As followers of Jesus, the best New Year’s resolutions we can make concern our spiritual growth. It’s the most important thing. The apostle Paul wrote to the Ephesians that he was praying for them to have a spirit of wisdom and revelation to know Jesus better. We’re never done in this life knowing Him better, and there are steps to take to knock down the roadblocks to that end. The writer of Hebrews says, “Let us lay aside every hindrance and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer, and perfecter of our faith.” (CSB) There’s a lot to chew on in that verse. First of all, it’s up to us to lay aside the hindrances that trip us

up. We have a responsibility and a role to play in getting better at walking with Jesus and resisting sin. Secondly, there’s the word “endurance.” In our society, there are not many who are good at the endurance game, but we are commanded to get good at it in the spiritual realm because we are in a race. We endure in that race by keeping our eyes on Jesus. With all the distractions the world offers, it’s now easier than ever to lose focus in the race. A few verses later in Hebrews 12, the Scripture says, “So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees. Mark out a straight path for your feet so that those who are weak and lame will not fall but become strong” (NLT). We’ve all heard the expression “Get a grip,” and that’s exactly what Scripture tells us to do as well as mark out a straight path for the life that God planned out for us long ago. It’s great to have goals for weight loss, finances, and the rest; there’s nothing wrong with that, but let’s make sure we give our utmost attention to those spiritual goals of laying aside the things that hinder our walk with Jesus and doing all we can to focus on the race before us.

Sage and Lane Peters with their parents, Bethanie and Chet Peters. PHOTO PROVIDED

By Pastor Ken Staley Pleasant Grove & Harrisville United Methodist Churches

Beatrice L. “Billie” DunfeeSmigel, 89, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the Inn at Northwood Village in Dover, following a period of declining health.

Born August 19, 1933, in Belle Valley, Ohio, she was the only child of the late Charles C. and Aneda (Morellia) Richard.

After her graduation from Belle Valley High School in 1951, Billie earned her bachelor’s degree, and later her Master’s Degree in Library Science from Kent State University, which prepared her for her career as the librarian at Bowerston Public Library and as a teacher at Conotton Valley Schools, as well as Buckeye JVS. She lived in Bowerston for much of her life and had attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Bowerston and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in New Philadelphia.

She will be deeply missed by her daughters, Mary (David) Roe, Clorinda “Rindy” Brace, and Marsha (Greg) Graham; grandchildren, Amanda, Fred, Sarah, Christopher, Marcus, and Maxwell; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Isabelle, and Scotty; stepdaughters, Barbara (Richard) Letvin, Patricia (Joseph) Parisi, and Cathy (Bill) Work; and many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold A. Dunfee; her second husband, Bernard “Ben” Smigel; her aunts who had helped raise her, Christina Spade and Eileen Jensen; and her dear cousin, Arthur “Bud” Larrick, who was like a brother to her.

Her memory will be honored at a 1 p.m. funeral on Monday, January 9, at the R. K. Lindsey Funeral Home in Dennison, where her family will receive callers for two hours prior to the service. A private, family graveside service will be held at Longview Cemetery in New Athens, Ohio, on a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bowerston Public Library, P. O. Box 205, Bowerston, OH 44695.

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Richard Lewis Mutton, age 71, died Thursday, December 22, 2022, at his home near Scio, surrounded by his loving family.

Born July 13, 1951, in Carrollton, he was a son of the late Wilbur Mutton and Edna Kotora Mutton. Richard graduated from Carrollton High School and married another Warrior graduate, Charlene Poole Mutton, on April 8, 1972. Richard managed Archers Dairy

for several years before going to work at Dowdel’s Pallet Shop in Zanesville. In 1976, he and Charlene started Mutton’s Dairy Farm, and they worked side by side on the farm for 35 years. They also owned and operated Scio Feed and Hardware for almost six years before his illness caused him to retire. Richard was a member of the Harrison County Farm Bureau and Harrison County Coon Hunters. When he had free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his friends.

In addition to his dedicated wife, he is survived by children, Richard Lee (Hope) Mutton of Scio and Marsha (Allen) Decker of Strasburg; grandchildren Caleb Mutton of Uhrichsville and Jadzia and Malick Dingman, both of Scio; greatgrandchildren Cameron, Piper, and Delilah Cockran; a sister Cookie McGee of Hanoverton and a brother Ronald (Mary Jane) Mutton.

He was preceded in death by a brother Edward Mutton.

Honoring his wishes, there will be no services. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Amedisys Hospice 52171 National Rd E #1, St Clairsville, Ohio 43950 or St Jude Children’s Hospital Tribute Program, PO Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142. Koch Funeral Home, Scio, has been entrusted with his arrangements.

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Margaret Jane Frew Brienza, age 93, of Dublin, Ohio, formerly of Caldwell, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Friendship Village in Dublin. She was born September 15, 1929, in Cadiz, daughter of the late Thomas and Edith Whittekin Frew. Margaret was a graduate of Cadiz High School, and at the age of 49, she graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. As part of her college studies, she began researching her family’s genealogy and traveled to her father’s homestead in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, where she interviewed many of his living relatives for her project. She enjoyed working for many years at the Farmers and Merchants Bank and Teters Flower Shop in Caldwell. Margaret was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church in Caldwell, where she served as an elder, deacon, choir member, and teacher. She also served as a trustee for the Caldwell Public Library. She loved to play the piano and organ, and she enjoyed playing cards and golf.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Michael A. Brienza, whom she married on

October 22, 1949, and who passed away in 2004; four brothers, Thomas, Albert, Bobby, and Hugh “Jake” Frew; and one sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Stewart.

Surviving are two sons, Mark (Brenda) of Columbus and Richard (Samantha Ramage) of Caldwell; two daughters, Anne of Bellefontaine and Julie (Martha Bridgers) of East Falmouth, Massachusetts; five grandchildren, Nicholas (Jessica) Brienza, Michael (Kim) Brienza, and Petra, Tess, and Nola Brienza; and three great-grandchildren.

Friends may call Friday, January 6, 2023, from 11 a.m. - noon at the First Presbyterian Church, 532 North Street, Caldwell, where a memorial service will follow visitation with Ken Perkins officiating. A private graveside service will be observed by the family at Olive Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or to the Caldwell Public Library, 517 Spruce Street, Caldwell, Ohio, 43724. McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, 416 East Street, Caldwell, is caring for the family. An online guestbook may be signed at www.mcvay-perkins.com.

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Coy Louis Bishop, 32, of Cadiz, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 25, 2022, in the Emergency Room at Harrison CommunityWheeling Hospital. He was born September 20, 1990, in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of Paul Bishop of Cadiz and the late Karen Bishop.

He was a landscaper with John’s Lawns in Cadiz and the drummer for the band Loss of Memory. Coy was well-known and respected throughout the community. He was loved by everyone he encountered. Coy was a person that was larger than life with a one-of-a-kind personality.

He was preceded in death, in addition to his mother, by a brother, Lance Cain.

Surviving, in addition to his father, is his sister, Casey Bishop; brother, Brian Jack; nephews: Lance Rupp, Daniel Rupp, Cruise Bishop, Christian Bishop; and his nieces: Calli Rupp and Nautia Jack.

Calling hours were held on Monday, January 2, 2023, from 4 p.m. until the

time of the memorial service at 7 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz, with John Visser officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

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

Roberta Lee Kersey Pratt, 83, of Hopedale, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Trinity West.

She was born August 7, 1939, in Hopedale, a daughter of the late Robert and Martha Parks Kersey.

Roberta enjoyed her 63 years of marriage to her late husband, Robert Eugene Pratt Sr. Together, they raised six children in and around the Hopedale area.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her daughters: Brenda Porter and Jeannette Parker.

Roberta is survived by her children, sons: Robert Pratt Jr. of Pittsburgh, PA, Michael (Deann) Pratt of Hopedale; daughters: Laura (Charles) Shackelford of Hopedale, Sandy (Ron) Smith of Roswell, NM. Roberta’s grandchildren and greatgrandchildren were the light of her life. Kayla (David) Kirk of Newark, OH; Michael (Ashley) Pratt Jr. of Marysville, OH; Dustin Pratt of Newark, OH; Morgan Pratt of Hopedale, Chris Nemes of Columbus, OH; Vicki Lynn Neems of Grove City and Tiffany Porter of Bellaire. Those grandchildren blessed her with eight great-grandchildren: Cassandra, Merrigan, Blythe, Braun, Aubri, Raylynn, Cash, and Sebastian.

Roberta was a member of the Hopedale Church of Christ. She enjoyed her fellowship with her church family by attending services, monthly ladies’ nights, dinners, and parties. Roberta was loved by her family and will be truly missed.

Friends were received Wednesday, January 4, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. and on Thursday, January 5, 2023, from 11 until the time of service at noon, at Borkoski Funeral Home, 555 East Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Offer online condolences at www. borkoskifuneral.com.

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New law allows police to give tickets for cell phone use while driving

COLUMBUS—Governor DeWine has signed over 42 bills since December 1. Of all the bills signed, the distracted driving law may be the most impactful to the general public. Never before has it been legal for a driver to receive a citation for using their cell phone without also violating another traffic law at the same time.

Senate Bill 288, sponsored by Senator Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville), designates the use of cell phones and other electronic communications devices while driving as a primary traffic offense for all drivers and allows law enforcement to immediately pull over a distracted driver upon witnessing a violation. Under the previous law, distracted driving was a primary offense only for juvenile drivers, preventing officers from stopping adult distracted drivers unless those drivers also committed a separate primary traffic violation, such as speeding or running a red light.

Senate Bill 33, sponsored by Senators Jay Hottinger and Andrew O. Brenner, modifies the law governing community reinvestment areas and expands the income tax deduction allowed for contributions to Ohio’s 529 education savings plans to include contributions to 529 plans established by other states.

Senate Bill 63, sponsored by Senator Sandra O’Brien, creates the D-9 liquor permit, which authorizes an establishment to sell beer, wine, and mixed beverages for onpremises consumption under specified circumstances; allows a board of county commissioners to authorize a county department of probation to accept payments by credit card; and makes multiple designations.

an occupational licensing authority to issue a license or government certification to an applicant who holds a license, government certification, or private certification or has satisfactory work experience in another state under certain circumstances; specifies that individuals may not register as credit services organizations; specifies that individuals may not be licensed as manufacturers or wholesalers of fireworks; and maintains State Teacher Retirement System membership for certain school psychologists.

Senate Bill 164, sponsored by Senators Jay Hottinger and Kenny Yuko, revises the law and penalties associated with companion animal cruelty; generally prohibits an animal shelter from destroying a domestic animal by the use of a gas chamber; and authorizes Cuyahoga County to convert its existing cigarette tax to a wholesale tax and levy a new wholesale tax on vapor products.

“I’ve been in this field for over 22 years, and cell phones are the major source of juvenile crashes. I’ve seen a lot of crashes that happened because of cell phone use. Distracted driving is at an all-time high, so if this can save a life and get people off their phones, it’ll make our streets safer. Hopefully, people will get the message that we’re going to be cracking down on this. We’ll be watching out for offenders.”

—Ron Carter, Cadiz PD

Senate Bill 131, sponsored by Senators Kristina Roegner and Rob McColley, requires

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Ohio, 100 W Market St # 202, Cadiz, OH 43907, Case No. CVE 2022 0058, alleging that Plaintiff is entitled to foreclose upon its rights in a mortgage granted by William Haney in favor of Plaintiff, encumbering real estate described as follows: Situated In the Township of North, County of Harrison and the State of Ohio. Being Lot No. 8 in the E.C. Spiker Addition to the Town of Scio, Harrison County, Ohio. Parcel Number: 20-00323.000.

Plaintiff demands judgment that it is owed the sum of $34,546.32 as of October 27, 2022, plus interest and costs, on the promissory note secured by the mortgage.

The Defendants named above are required to answer on or before the expiration of twenty-eight days after the last publication of this notice, which date will be_Febuary 13, 2023__. (12:10,17,24,31,1:7,14)

LEGAL NOTICE Members Annual Meeting Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Members of The Equitable Savings and Loan Company, Cadiz, OH, for election of Directors of the Company and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the meeting will be held at the office of said Company located at 114 South Main Street, Cadiz, OH on Monday January 9, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. Any proxy granted to the officers and directors is revocable at any time before the meeting or by attending the meeting and voting in person.

Darla M Monteleone

President/CEO

The Equitable Savings and Loan Company 740-942-2092 740-942-4220 (fax) (12:24,31,1:7)

LEGAL NOTICE

The following summary of Legislation passed by the Council of the Village of Jewett, Ohio is published to comply with Section 731.21 of the Ohio revised code. The complete text of the legislation may be obtained or viewed at the Office of the Village of Jewett, 110 W. Main Street, Jewett, Ohio 43986.

Notice is hereby given that on the 19 th day of December 2022, there was enacted by the Legislative Authority of the Village of Jewett, Ohio, Ordinance No 2022-5. Said ordinance authorizes the Village Mayor, on behalf of the Village of Jewett, to pursue the registration and inspection of vacant building and for the repair, removal and/or demolition of insecure, unsafe, unsanitary, or structurally defective vacant buildings within the Village of Jewett.

Passed December 19, 2022 Linda Ager, Village of Jewett Clerk 740-946-1471 (12:31,1:7)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The North Township Trustees will hold the 2023 Reorganizational meeting immediately followed by the January Regular meeting on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the North Township

REAL ESTATE

Is your property “For Sale By Owner”? We take you through the sales process from contract to closing. We offer personal service and experienced guidance. Call Walnut Ridge Title at (740) 942-8244. (8:24 tfc)

SERVICES

Brenda’s Pet Parlor, in Scio. Clipping, bathing, & flea treatment, Call for appointment. 740-945-0292. (7:13tfc)

Yoder’s Construction and free estimates. Home (740) 9451928, Cell 330-401-8098.

CLASSIFIEDS

BRUNER LAND COMPANY, INC. (740) 630-6724 or (740) 685-8138 www.brunerland.com

“Owner Financing Available” Oil & Gas rights reserved.

BELMONT CO: Mead Twp: Several lots available. 8 acres to 126 acres. Located off St. Rt. 7 Gamble Hughes Rd. (dead end road)

CARROLL CO: Fox Twp: 62 acres $349,900. Located off of St. Rt. 524 on Avon Rd.

HIRING ~ Nurse Aide

Harrison County Home $500 SIGN-ON BONUS Full-Time & Part-Time All Shifts

House Bill 23, sponsored by Representatives Phil Plummer and Thomas West, requires emergency medical service personnel and peace officers to undergo dementia-related training and increases the maximum allowable age for new State Highway Patrol troopers.

House Bill 35, sponsored by Representatives Jeff LaRe and Gary Click, permits mayors to solemnize marriages anywhere within Ohio.

House Bill 107, sponsored by Representative Brian Baldridge, subsequently eliminates licensure of elevator contractors and mechanics in ten years.

House Bill 178, sponsored by Representatives Jean Schmidt and Adam C. Miller, limits the water pressure of water features at swimming pools and names this act Makenna’s Law.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Archer Township Board of Trustees regular meetings will be held the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the Archer Township Hall. Renea Riesen, Fiscal Officer 740-942-3400 (1:7)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, filing an appeal, or ADA accommodations may be obtained at: https://epa.ohio. gov/actions or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov Final Issuance of Conditional License-to-operate HCWSD-East Cadiz 100 W Market St, Cadiz, OH 43907 ID #: OH3439717 Date of Action: 12/22/2022 This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC. A conditioned license to operate a public water system was issued requiring issuance of a Consumer Confidence Report in accordance with OAC Chapter 374596 and continued compliance with Director’s Final Findings and Orders issued on 12/16/2019. (1:7)

LEGAL NOTICE

Moorefield Township Board of Trustees will hold their January monthly meeting on Tuesday January 17, 2023 at 6:30p.m. at the Township Building, Moorefield, Ohio. Sheri Miller, Fiscal Officer (1:7)

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REAL ESTATE WANTED

“We Need Land!” Paying top prices for farms or acreage of 20 acres or more in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Call Bruner Land Company at (740) 685-3064.

FOR RENT

Commercial and residential space for rent in Cadiz. Available as-is or build to suit. Newly refurbished 3-bedroom home with back yard in Scio. Call 440-371-1728 for more information.

$13 hour or based on experience (.25 cents to $1.00 raise after 6-month probationary period).

*The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for offering quality of life services, as well as assisting with developing and administering activities for our residents. The ideal candidate for this position is compassionate and caring. No experience required. There will be training upon hire. The candidate must possess the ability to always be on time to work, physical and mental stamina; ability to work long hours on one’s feet and lift 25+ pounds while displaying a positive attitude. Must be able to successfully complete a background check and a 6-month probationary period. To apply for the job, contact the Harrison County Home in person at 41500 Cadiz-Dennison Road, Cadiz, OH 43907 or call 740-942-3573.

Please submit letter to Village Hall before January 11, 2023, at 3:00pm.

Village of Scio, PO Box 307, Scio,

LEGALS

numbers and their owners’ names: (1) Harrison County, OH Parcel Nos. 280000044.000 and 28-0000045.000 – Owners: The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Donna Fetty, deceased; (2) Jefferson County, OH Parcel No. 2001813-000 – Owners: The Unknown Successors and Assigns of the Trustees of the Short Creek Monthly Meeting of Friends; (3) Jefferson County, OH Parcel No. 20-00000-000 – Owners: The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Patricia A. Johnson, deceased; (4) Harrison County, OH Parcel No. 25-0000224.000 – Owners: The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Gladys Elizabeth Jackson, deceased; and (5) Harrison County, OH Parcel Nos. 260000239.000 and 26-0000399.000 – Owners: The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Ronald W. Hopkins, deceased.

Additionally, certain tracts in the Ruth MTP JF Unit area may potentially be owned, in whole or in part, by persons for whom no address can be located. These tracts are described below by reference to their parcel numbers and their possible owners’ names: (1) Jefferson County, OH Parcel Nos. 20-00687-000 and 20-00723-000 – Potential Owners: Unknown Heirs of Brenda Kay Dorsey Stein; (2) Jefferson County, OH Parcel No. 20-00000-000 – Potential Owners: The Unknown Heirs of Walter Evanovich, deceased; (3) Harrison County, OH Parcel No. 250000224.000 – Potential Owners: The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Richard Eugene Jackson, deceased; (4) Harrison County, OH Parcel Nos. 26-0000239.000 and 26-0000399.000 – Potential Owners: The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Reke Toto, deceased; and (5) Harrison County, OH Parcel Nos. 26-0000274.000, 260000288.001, 26-0000276.000, and 26-0000613.000 – Potential Owners: The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Hilda Hirt, deceased.

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Service by publication shall be complete upon the expiration of four weeks after the date of the first publication of this notice. The date of the first publication of this notice is Saturday, January 7, 2023. The date of last publication is Saturday, January 28, 2023.

Dated: Saturday, January 7, 2023

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com For further information regarding this hearing, please visit the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s website at http://oilandgas. ohiodnr.gov/unitization. (1:7,14,21,28)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Green Township Trustees will hold their Reorganizational Meeting for Fiscal Year 2023 immediately after our regular monthly meeting on January 10, 2023. Meetings are held at the Green Township Office located at 408 Normal Street, Hopedale, Ohio 43976. Financial meeting is 5:30 and regular meeting begins at 6:00 pm. Tracey L. Kuhn, Fiscal Officer (1:7)

LEGAL NOTICE Franklin Township will hold their January 2023 meeting Monday, January 16th at 7:00 pm at the township building at 32525 Moravian Trail, Tippecanoe Ohio. (1:7,14)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Village of Scio will hold the first meeting of the year on January 11, 2023, at 6:00pm at Village Hall. Heidi Trice Clerk/Treasurer (1:7)

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Clerk of the Board of Harrison County Commissioners, Harrison County Court House, 100 West Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907, until 10:00 A.M local time on January 25, 2023 for the purchase of equipment listed below. Bid Specifications and Bid Forms are on file in the office of the Harrison County Engineer, 100 West Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.

Equipment to be purchased consists of the following: 1. New Four-Wheel Drive, 3/4-ton Pickup Truck, FOB, Cadiz, OH Each bid shall be upon the forms furnished with the specifications and shall be delivered to the Clerk of the Board of Harrison County Commissioners on or prior to the date and hour specified for opening bids. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, bearing on the outside, the name and address of bidder and marked, “Harrison County Pickup Truck Bid”. The Harrison County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received.

BY ORDER OF THE HARRISON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Attest: Misty Bailie Publish: The Harrison News Herald: January 7, 2023 and January 14, 2023 (1:7,14)

LEGAL NOTICE

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Clerk of the Board of Harrison County Commissioners, Harrison County Court House, Cadiz, Ohio 43907, until 10:00 A.M local time on February 1, 2023 for the following project. Plans, specifications and contract documents are on file in the office of the Harrison County Engineer, 100 West Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907. Work will consist of furnishing all services, labor, materials and equipment necessary to perform work as per plans and specifications set forth by the Harrison County Engineer. Specifically, the projects will consist of the following: Project #2023-1 - HAS-VAR GR Phase 2 consists of removal of existing guardrail and installation of new guardrail along various Harrison County Roads as indicated in the plans. Bidders must be currently pre-qualified with and in good standing with ODOT. The bidder must possess

work types and perform work equal to at least 30% of the total amount of the submitted bid price. Bids shall be in conformity with the Ohio Revised Code, and shall be upon the forms furnished in the Contract Documents. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, bearing on the outside, the name and address of bidder and the name of the project, “Project No. 2023-1 Harrison County”. Attention is called to the prevailing wage rates to be paid where applicable for labor and public improvements in and for Harrison County, as ascertained by the U.S. Department of Labor under the mandate of the Davis-Bacon Act and related legislation.

DOMESTIC STEEL USE REQURIEMENTS AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 106.09 OF THE 2019 ODOT CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid guaranty in the form of (1) a certified check, cashier’s check or irrevocable letter of credit pursuant to ORC 1305 equal to 10% for the bid; or (2) a bid guaranty and contract bond for the full amount of the bid; both forms of guaranty as provided in Chapter 153 of the Ohio Revised Code and in the project specifications. All bid guarantees shall be conditioned that if the bid is accepted within sixty (60) days of the bid opening, a proper contract shall be executed, and that upon failure or refusal to enter in to said contract within ten (10) days after the receipt of notification of award, the bidder and the surety on any bond shall be liable to the County in an amount not to exceed ten (10) percent of the bid. The bonds or checks of all unsuccessful bidders will be returned within 48 hours after award of the contract or the rejection of all bids. Each bid and all certificates shall be upon the forms furnished with the specifications, and shall be delivered to the Clerk of the Board of Harrison County Commissioners on or prior to the date and hour specified for receiving bids.

Bidders shall comply with the Affirmative Action-Equal Employment Opportunity requirements set forth in the Contract Documents. A bidder/ contractor will be deemed committed to the goal of such bid conditions by submitting a properly signed bid. Each bidder must insure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, or national origin.

The Harrison County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received.

BY ORDER OF THE HARRISON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Attest: Misty Bailie (1:7,14)

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Clerk of the Board of Harrison County Commissioners, Harrison County Court House, Cadiz, Ohio 43907, until 10:00 A.M local time on February 1, 2023 for the following project. Plans, specifications and contract documents are on file in the office of the Harrison County Engineer, 100 West Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907. Work will consist of furnishing all services, labor, materials and equip-

ment necessary to perform work as per plans and specifications set forth by the Harrison County Engineer. Specifically, the projects will consist of the following: Project #2023-2 - HAS-VAR PM Phase 3 is comprised of centerline striping (polyester pavement marking) 81.74 miles of various Harrison County Roads as indicated in the plans.

Bidders must be currently pre-qualified with and in good standing with ODOT. The bidder must possess work types and perform work equal to at least 30% of the total amount of the submitted bid price. Bids shall be in conformity with the Ohio Revised Code, and shall be upon the forms furnished in the Contract Documents. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, bearing on the outside, the name and address of bidder and the name of the project, “Project No. 2023-2 Harrison County”.

Attention is called to the prevailing wage rates to be paid where applicable for labor and public improvements in and for Harrison County, as ascertained by the U.S. Department of Labor under the mandate of the Davis-Bacon Act and related legislation.

DOMESTIC STEEL USE REQURIEMENTS AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 106.09 OF THE 2019 ODOT CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid guaranty in the form of (1) a certified check, cashier’s check or irrevocable letter of credit pursuant to ORC 1305 equal to 10% for the bid; or (2) a bid guaranty and contract bond for the full amount of the bid; both forms of guaranty as provided in Chapter 153 of the Ohio Revised Code and in the project specifications. All bid guarantees shall be conditioned that if the bid is accepted within sixty (60) days of the bid opening, a proper contract shall be executed, and that upon failure or refusal to enter in to said contract within ten (10) days after the receipt of notification of award, the bidder and the surety on any bond shall be liable to the County in an amount not to exceed ten (10) percent of the bid.

The bonds or checks of all unsuccessful bidders will be returned within 48 hours after award of the contract or the rejection of all bids.

B-1 Project No. 2023-2

Each bid and all certificates shall be upon the forms furnished with the specifications, and shall be delivered to the Clerk of the Board of Harrison County Commissioners on or prior to the date and hour specified for receiving bids.

Bidders shall comply with the Affirmative Action-Equal Employment Opportunity requirements set forth in the Contract Documents. A bidder/ contractor will be deemed committed to the goal of such bid conditions by submitting a properly signed bid. Each bidder must insure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, or national origin.

The Harrison County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received.

BY ORDER OF THE HARRISON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Attest: Misty Bailie (1:7,14)

LEGAL NOTICE Defendants

Unknown Heirs,

of William Haney, Michael Haney, and Bryan Haney whose

Unified Bank, former

known

Citizens Savings Bank

Complaint in

of Common

Harrison

Garage, 38170 Crimm Road, Scio. Sue Myers, North Township Fiscal Officer.

Certain tracts in the Ruth MTP JF Unit area are owned, in whole or in part, by persons for whom no address can be located. These tracts are described below by reference

their parcel

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The Village of Scio is accepting letters of interest for the open council seat.

OH 43988

Huskies finish wrestling tourney with 3 champions

BY ED BANKS

Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

WEST JEFFERSON—Last week, Harrison Central’s Head Wrestling Coach Bill Bryant took his junior varsity and varsity grapplers on a trek to West Jefferson

Assistant Coaches Tony Carothers, Joe Thomas, and Stan Bittinger traveled with the wrestlers who competed in the following weight classes: 106 Zane Carson, 113 Kenny Keffer, 120 Matthew Hilbert, 132 Andrew Cox, 138 Beau Rinkes, 144 Servacio Lopez, 150 Bryce Wallace, 157 Hunter Bittinger, 165 Marcus Hilbert, 175 Michael Smith, 190 RJ Hendershot, 215 Lucas Thomas, and 285 Landen Thomas. The Huskies also had four reserve wrestlers who competed as well: 120 Zach Cole, 132 Tyler Garbrandt, 138 Leland Lopez, and 285 Jacob Bodenheimer.

When the event concluded, Harrison had wrestled their way to three champions and third place in the overall tournament. The three Husky champions were: at 157 pounds, Hunter Bittinger; at 215 pounds, Lucas Thomas; and at 285 pounds Landen Thomas.

In his first round at 157 pounds, Bittinger won over Dylan McManaway (Nelsonville York) by fall at 0:53; in round two, Bittinger won over German Martinez (Bishop Ready) by fall 0:22; in round three, Bittinger won over Will Snyder (Worthington Kilbourne) by fall at

4:18; in round four Bittinger won over Dawson Baker (Olentangy Orange) by fall at 1:04; in the fifth round, Bittinger won over Cole Clarridge (Marysville) by fall at 0:32; in the sixth round, Bittinger won over Joshua Breakfield (Greenfield McClain) by fall at 2:18; in round seven, Bittinger won over David Treaster (Westerville Central) by fall at 0:33; in the semifinal, Bittinger won over Anthony Studer (Mohawk) by fall at 2:54; and in the championship round, Bittinger won over Joshua Breakfield (Greenfield McClain) by way of technical fall at 2:59 (15-0).

In the 215-pound division, Lucas Thomas not only became champion but was also crowned MVP of the tournament. Lucas’ journey to the championship started out in round one with a win over James Culver (Worthington Kilbourne) by fall at 1:14; in round two, he won over Ryan Garrison (Olentangy Orange) by fall at 0:33; in round three, Lucas won over Aiden Montgomery (Bishop Ready) by fall at 1:38; in round four, Lucas won over Isaac Victor (Gahanna Lincoln) by fall at 0:26; in round five, he won over Chase Hanna (Amanda Clearcreek) by fall at 1:00; round six,

he defeated Jeremy Cullison (Grove City) by fall at 3:13; in round seven, he defeated Ty Thomas (Triad) by fall at 0:57; in round eight, Thomas won over Robert Fleming (Westerville Central) by fall at 0:39; in round nine, he was victorious over Coby Butler (Mohawk) by fall at 2:30; and in the first place match, Thomas defeated Isaac Carter (Grove City) by major decision at 12-2.

In the 285-pound division, Landon Thomas used the first round to dispose of Jacob Myer (Mohawk) by fall at 0:35; in round two, he won over LJ Cates (Grove City) by fall at 1:43; in round three, he defeated Nicco Yerian (London) by fall at 0:28; in round four, he won over Ricky Guerrero (Marysville) by technical fall at 4:49 (203); in round five, Thomas won over Jacob Fugate (Olentangy Orange) by fall at 0:24; round six, Landen received a bye; in round seven, Thomas won over Shawn Bebout (Mechanicsburg) by fall at 1:40; in the semifinal round, he defeated Gage Counts (Marysville) by fall 1:27; and for first place, Landen defeated Griffin Flusche (Gahanna Lincoln) by fall at 2:52.

The Huskies also had five other wrestlers place in the event. They were Kenny Keffer, Andrew Cox, Leland Lopez, Servacio Lopez, and Michael Smith. At 113 pounds, Keffer finished in fourth place; at 132-pounds, fifth place went to Andrew Cox; at 138 pounds, fourth place went to Leland Lopez (reserve); at 144 pounds, fifth place went to Servacio Lopez; and at 175 pounds fifth place went to Michael Smith.

Husky men’s basketball now an even 4-4

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

CADIZ—Christmas has come and gone, and the Huskies were gifted dates with two undefeated teams following the holiday. Since beating Wheeling Central the Tuesday before Santa made his rounds, the Huskies traveled to Bellaire (12/29) to face the now 7-0 Big Reds and played host to the now 9-0 Martins Ferry Purple Riders this past Tuesday in Cadiz. The Huskies came up short in both of those contests (Martins Ferry 49-36, Bellaire 75-74) to slip to .500 on the season at 4-4. What shouldn’t be overlooked here is the fact that Harrison Central’s four losses have come at the hands of teams that are now a combined 31-1 through the first month of the season. East Liverpool at 8-1 (Youngstown Boardman) and Caldwell at 7-1 (Scott W.V.) round out the gauntlet of that foursome. In other words, the recent competition has been next level, in Ohio Valley prep-hoop terms, for

Head Coach Aaron Foldi and his Huskies.

Foldi’s Huskies took their first lead of the evening moments into the third. With 6:15 on the clock, Mykel Quito made space on the block and bounced one off the glass for a 21-19 Harrison advantage. However, the Riders are undefeated for a reason. The boys in purple rattled off the following eight points, taking back what can be dubbed in this game as a “deciding” lead. Huskies guard Hayden Cassidy broke up the Riders scoring spurt with four quick points, but that was as close as the Huskies would get for the rest of the night. The 8-0 scoring run guided the visitors into the fourth quarter with a 31-27 nod.

The Purple Riders doubled up the Huskies in the final eight minutes, posting an 18-9 scoring advantage down the stretch. The dagger came with 5:45 remaining in the game. With Ferry leading 38-31, Alex Reese zoned in on the rim from beyond the arc, giving the Riders their first double-digit lead of the ballgame at 41-31. Facing a three-possession deficit late in

the game, the Huskies weren’t able to recover. Reese led the Riders with 18 points, but it was Hayden Cassidy with 19 that led all scorers.

Kaden Jurosko, who has widely been recognized for his defensive efforts, took on the role of complementary point producer against the Riders. He finished with eight marks. Worth noting, senior guard Jace Madzia has been on the bench with a lower leg injury since the Wheeling Central trip. Madzia is averaging 11.6 ppg through the first six games that he has suited up.

There is no doubt the Huskies could have used Madzia to push them over the edge against Bellaire over the holiday break. Cassidy dropped 23 against the Big Reds, and he had plenty of support on the offensive end in yet another barnburner this year for the Huskies. Mykel Quito added 17, Brady Elliott

13, Vermillion and Daniel Ody posted eight points each, and Cabot Arbaugh tossed in five. Despite that balanced buffet of production on the scoring end of the floor, the Big Reds were able to outlast the Huskies four days after the Christmas holiday.

Pictured following the tournament at West Jefferson: (back row) Tyler Garbrandt, Matthew Hilbert, Jacob Bodenheimer, Marcus Hilbert, Bryce Wallace, Coach Tony Carothers, Coach Joe Thomas, Coach Bill Bryant, Coach Stan Bittinger, Zane Carson, Zach Cole, and RJ Hendershot. Front row: Kenny Keffer, Leland Lopez, Servacio Lopez, Lucas Thomas, Hunter Bittinger, Michael Smith, Landen Thomas, and Andrew Cox. PHOTO PROVIDED

By Esther McCoy

The year 2022 will be over by the time you read this column. We all have memories of happy events that happened over the year and those that were heartbreaking. I wish you a new year that can bring happiness, and I am so happy that you have been reading my column over this past year.

I enjoy the news that J.P. Wilson brings to us each week, and for a young man, he has great writing qualities. And he is quite a magician as well. Ask him to show off his magic sometime at a meeting. Sue Adams always has interesting reading. I like her pictures from the past. Mary Catherine Mull does a great job of getting news published too.

Does the start of a new year make much of a difference to you? I just try to do the best I can, remembering those I know might be lonely and trying to keep a happy heart. Lamont will tell you that doesn't always happen, though.

I liked the story Steve Griffith told of the death of his father and how he has tried so hard to keep up the Griffith tradition of farming. The whole family pitches in with the farming work.

I wanted to congratulate all the 4-H groups for the educational displays they put up for the Harrison County Fair. They showed farming and life as it was and how it goes along now. It sure makes a difference.

A friend of mine tells about how her dad struggled with getting another dog after his pet of many years died. He put off even visiting a pet shop for fear one would touch his heart. He wrote this poem to give him the choice of leaving the pet shop alone or with a friend. It is called "Freedom."

I said, "No more puppies." A friend told me I could get a shepherd/lab that was two weeks old. I said, "No puppy." A week later, they showed me a picture of him. I fell in love with him. And he was delivered that evening. "We are buddies now. I've had him since he was eight weeks old and wouldn't know what to do without him." We (all his friends and his children) thought that would happen.

Brilliant Lions Club's First Vice President Ralph Nickoson compiles a list of activities the club accomplishes during the club year. Believe me; they are busy guys and ladies. Just listen to a few of their works: cleaned McGee Cemetery, helped make up 37 Christmas baskets, paid $150 for Esther and Lamont McCoy to go to the state convention, and donated toward pediatric cancer. There was a very nice Christmas party, where guests were invited, to make for a fun time. Butch Ford was named the Lion of the Year. He has been a great member, with the three amigos, and Ralph Nickoson and Ron Retzer added to the trio. We hope for a successful year of helping others, having joyful get-togethers, and having special members of the Lions attend to keep us up on what is going on in "The Lion World."

In our own family, we have had to struggle through five deaths within less than a year. Some were expected, and some were heartbreakers. Pray for us that we get through this year with grace and love for all.

Happy New Year, and prayers for all. I have made some great friends through my column and the News Herald staff. I have found that putting my faith in the Man up above helps so much. A late Happy New Year to you all who read this column.

I look forward to a better new year. We have been through the fire; now it is time to pick up the torch and get on with life. May you all have a great new year.

I want to thank Linn Birney Hamric for posting something we all should hope for in the new year. Hope it cheers you as much as it did me.

"I wish you 12 months of success, 52 weeks of laughter, 365 days of love for all, 8,760 hours of joy, 525,600 minutes of good health, and 31,536,000 seconds of happiness."

It was great to see the Birney parents in the picture. John was sporting a Browns T-shirt, but it didn't help him to get closer to the Super Bowl. Next year, John.

The First Edison Cheerleading Championship will be held on January 8 at 1 p.m. at the new school field house. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for senior citizens, and children under five years old will be free. A portion of the funds earned will go to the Edison Mackenzie Smith Scholarship Fund, where she was a student and an avid 4-H member. There will be high school cheerleaders from Big Red, Shadyside, Beaver Local, East Liverpool, Claymont, Leetonia, River, Salem, and Crestwood. And junior high cheerleaders will be from Harding, Beaver, Claymont, Catholic Central, and Edison, to name a few. This is a good way to start the new year, helping with a memorial scholarship fund, cheering for your school, and earning money for a worthy cause.

And speaking of school, did you ever realize how just missing a few days of school here and there may not seem like much, but they can add up. When a student misses two days a month, this amounts to 20 days a year. Three days a month amounts to 30 days, and four days a month comes to a big 40 days.

So Christmas is over but do you still have your beautiful poinsettia hanging around? Well, can you believe that it was not the original holiday flower? The preferred Great Britain flower was the cyclamen. This was during the Victoria Era between June 1837 to January 1901. The cyclamen was popular for the holidays because they preferred to grow in cooler temperatures. I'm glad that it changed to poinsettia. They add a bit of cheer to the room after the tree is down. Last year I received a beautiful red poinsettia from a friend, and I tended that plant like it was worth a million dollars. In late spring, I put it out in a planter on our back patio. It was tended to with care and brought back into the house in September. Lo and behold, I noticed in late November that there were four red flowers appearing. I had never been able to do that before. I hope the one I have this year decides to be as obliging.

There are a million things that I could think of to relate, but they will be left for another column. Just pray for our families. Many things have gone wrong for the past five months. I know that it will be handled by the Great One up above, but it helps to know that others are sending up prayers as well.

Wasn't that a beautiful snowfall for Christmas and several days before? It did disrupt transportation for those who traveled afar, though. Our two families from Plain City and

Delaware, Ohio, made it in and back. It is so nice to have a house full of young people.

FREEPORT

By Deb Milligan I hope everyone had a blessed Merry Christmas! When we had our first winter storm on the first day of winter, I wished everyone a happy and healthy New Year.

Happy birthday to Sheila Koch, Kennedy Dunlap, and Barb Farmer, belated happy anniversary to Richard & Judy Luyster, belated happy 25th anniversary to Adam & Kerri Kaurich, and happy 65th anniversary to Don & Joan Robinson, formerly of Freeport.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Doris Crabtree, 77, of Tippecanoe. She was a 1963 graduate of Lakeland High School and a member of Mt. Carmel Methodist Church, where she will be buried. Also, sympathy to the family of Lyle Kirkpatrick, 82.

Freeport Volunteer Fire Department assisted firefighters from Deersville, Hopedale, Tappan, Washington Township (Tippecanoe), and Uhrichsville on Christmas Day. Crews responded to a vehicle that rolled over into a creek near Tappan Dam in Harrison County. Occupants were treated for injuries and exposure to cold weather and transported to the hospital.

Due to furnace problems, Freeport United Methodist Church had no worship service Sunday.

At West Chester Senior Center, 2022 was a good year. They had many new members join and enjoyed a lot of trips. Now they are wishing for a better 2023. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy all that is done. On January 13 at 9 a.m., everyone is welcome to enjoy a great breakfast.

There will be no school on January 16 to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day at East Guernsey Local School, Lakeland Academy, and Harrison Central.

Congratulations to Mason Miles & Lindsey Smith on the birth of their son Wyatt.

Congratulations to Josh & Shannon Sayre on the birth of their daughter, Layla Rae. She was welcomed home by sisters Lita and Lillian.

On January 1-31, help us win a jumping jacks challenge at Clark Library in Freeport. Ask staff for a modified version.

Effective January 1, winter hours will begin at TJ's Gas & Go Station - Monday through Thursday from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m., Friday & Saturday from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m., and Sunday from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.; at Family Dollar Store - Sunday from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m.; and at Dockside - Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Keep in your prayers-The Barry Devore Family (Lakeland graduate), Ed Cunningham, Noval Nay, Annette Roth, Hank & Nancy Rogers, and the family of Doris Crabtree.

I want to say thank you to everyone who helped me keep up with the Freeport news in 2022, and to all my family & friends for all the cards and prayers during my stay in the hospital.

BOWERSTON

By Mary Anna Cotter

Conotton Valley boys basketball team lost to Bridgeport 52-49 and to Buckeye Trail 49-30. There will be a tournament played January 7-8, with CV playing Beallsville at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the families of Harold Seith Jr., age 80, who died on November 27. He was a 1960 CV graduate. Also, sympathy to the family of Eleanor Edie Spellum, 92, who died in September. She was a 1947 Bowerston graduate. She was an aunt to Bill Host.

The Hall of Fame weekend at Conotton Valley will be held on January 13-14. Contact the school to buy tickets for the banquet on Saturday evening.

The CV alumni committee will meet Saturday, January 7, at the Bowerston Library at 9 a.m. All are welcome to join.

NEW RUMLEY

By Donna Jean Haney

Jim and Velma Gross spent a couple of days with their son, LTC Daniel Gross, and the family of State College, Pennsylvania. Their daughter, Danelle Rose, and husband, Travis, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, joined them.

Donna Jean Haney and Bill Myers spent Christmas Day with Carolyn & Dan Boltz.

New Rumley Global Methodist Church had a good turnout for their New Year's Eve potluck meal served in the fellowship hall with games, fellowship, kraut, and beverages.

On Tuesday, January 24, at noon, the fellowship gang (men and women) will have lunch at the Carrollton Airport Restaurant. Come and join us!

SCIO

By Cindy Spiker

Hello Friends! I hope this new year is off to a great start for you!

Scio is beginning 2023 with a new mayor. James Clark, council president, has stepped up to fill the position after the resignation of Mayor Michelle Carpenter.

This change leaves an open council seat. Anyone interested in the position may submit a letter of interest to the Scio Village Office no later than 3 p.m., January 11. There is one year left on the open seat. Applicants must be registered to vote and have lived in the village for at least one year. For more information, contact the Scio Village Office at 740-945-5571.

Thank you to Michelle Carpenter for her many years of service to the Village of Scio.

Wishing Dr. John Center, Scio Veterinarian, all the best in his retirement.

At the start of each new year, a lot of us think about what we would like to do or accomplish. Please consider joining one of our great local organizations: Scio American Legion, Scio Volunteer Fire Department, Scio Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Scio Garden Club, Ruritan Club, Scio Sportsman Club, and Friends of the Conotton Creek Trail. These organizations do a tremendous amount of good for our community. This is a great way to get involved and make a difference.

The weather has not been too bad recently but if you need to get out of the house or just want

a change of scenery, head to the Scio Branch Library. A 750-piece community jigsaw puzzle has been started. Stop in, check it out and add a few pieces. The library is a pleasant place to spend some time.

Pennington's in Jewett will be holding their "7th Annual New Year's Eve Do-Over Party" on Saturday, January 7, at 9 p.m.

The Scio Volunteer Fire Department "Night at the Races" will be held Saturday, February 11, at the Scio Fire Hall, 318 W. Main Street. The admission charge is $20 for horse owner and guest, with food and beverages included. Dinner will be served starting at 5:45 p.m. Post time is 7 p.m. There will be a 50/50 drawing, raffles, and door prizes. Must be 21 years of age. To purchase a horse, contact JT Thompson at 740-945-0260, Conner Baxter at 330-771-7673, Evan Myers at 740-491-0646, or Reese Beasley at 740-4912799. The last day to purchase a horse is Sunday, January 29. Proceeds go to the Building Addition Fund.

DID YOU KNOW?…

In 1873 the Village of New Market (later renamed Scio) was incorporated under the mayorcouncil form of government which is still used in Scio today.

DEERSVILLE

By Susan Adams

Happy New Year!

Monday, January 9, at 6 p.m., will be the SPRC committee meeting at the Deersville UM Church, followed at 7 p.m. by the meeting of the trustees, followed immediately by the administrative council meeting. All folks who hold an office on these boards are asked to attend.

Wednesday, January 11, at 6 p.m., the Deersville UM Church choir will start back with practice. One does not need to be a member of the church to sing in the choir. I wish I could sing so I could join in. It is amazing how much talent is in that choir.

Wednesday, January 18, at 10 a.m., will be the Woody Paul Blanket Mission at the fellowship hall at the Deersville UM Church. A covered dish lunch will be served when the blankets are done.

Saturday, January 21, at 12:30 p.m. (sharp - do not be late) will be a joint meeting of the Deersville and Pleasant Valley United Methodist Churches at the Deersville Church to meet with the district superintendent of the UM Church to vote on the church's disaffiliation from the UM Church. All church members are asked to attend. One must be a member of either Deersville or Pleasant Valley to vote and must be present to vote. This vote will determine how these two churches will move forward.

January Birthdays: 2nd Jamie Cope, 6th Vickie Pratt, 11th Marlys Stevens, 12th Cindy Slentz, 15th Carla Busby, 19th Tenley Telfer, 20th Rebekah Henry and Bill Cannon, 26th Marie Karl, 27th Janice Green, and 29th Lois Poulson. Happy birthday to all and to all the other folks with January birthdays.

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

The Moravian Trail Daughters of the American Revolution held their regular meeting on December 17, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. at Theo's Restaurant in Cambridge. The ladies enjoyed a delicious lunch. There was a business meeting following lunch. Regent Jackie Gebhart led the group in reciting the DAR Ritual, the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, the American Creed, the Preamble of the Constitution of the United States, and the singing of the Star-Spangled Banner. Since there was no quorum, minutes and the treasurer's report were not given and will be read at the next meeting. The program was presented by Jackie Gebhart on "Christmas Cards." It was interesting and informative. Jackie brought all the materials for each attendee to create a Christmas card to take home with them. It was a fun project. The attendees brought "Socks for Veterans," and they were to be delivered to the Gable Care Center in Hopedale. The November 19 meeting was held at the Towpath Tavern in Bolivar, and after a delicious lunch and short meeting, the group enjoyed a personal tour of the site and museum of the historic Fort Lauren, which was built in 1778 and was the only military fort built in the state of Ohio during the Revolutionary War. It was very interesting and educational. There will be no meeting in January. However, on January 21, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., each member will sit down and have a "Make Believe Tea Party." Members will then mail in a donation to the group that will go toward a project that trains service dogs for veterans. The next business meeting will be on February 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 34 in Cadiz.

If anyone has any news items they would like printed in the paper, please call me at 740-9423137. If I am not home, please leave a message on my voicemail, and I will return the call.

HOLLOWAY

By Susan Adams Happy New Year!

The Holloway UM Church is still holding services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Donations are always welcomed. Send to: Holloway UM Church, PO 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 740-9684264.

If you need to speak to someone at the city building (mayor's office or water department), please call 740-968-4024 for an appointment. If there is an emergency, please call 740-510-5521. There is a drop box in the city building door for water bill payments. Please, no cash payment, just a check or money order.

The Old Timers facilities are available for your birthday parties, weddings or receptions, family reunions, etc. To inquire or to book your event, contact Anita Schaeffer at 740-433-5074 or Lori Sharp at 740-510-0847.

This year will be the 75th anniversary of the Holloway Old Timers. It isn't until September, but that will be here before we know it. Please

watch for notices of upcoming organizational meetings. Please give serious consideration to helping by volunteering your time and money to make this 75th anniversary a big success.

There are some wonderful 8mm films of the Holloway area that were taken by John Nester and digitized and posted on the Holloway Facebook page by his daughter Linda Nester. One will see a Piedmont parade, Holloway scenes, and even the Hanna Coal 46-A Tiger shovel. Thank you to Linda for taking the time to preserve these amazing films.

The community of Holloway extends sympathy to the Stoner family on the passing of Tina Stoner Wigand, 61, of Cadiz, who passed away on December 27. Her parents are the late Howard and Wanda (Carpenter) Stoner. Surviving is her daughter Jennifer Thompson, siblings Betty Edwards and Howard 'Boo' Stoner, eight grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

Besides protecting the community with fire and rescue, the Holloway Volunteer Fire Department works to make Holloway a place folks want to live. The fish fries and dinners bring people together for a place to enjoy food and conversation while raising funds for the department. They work with the Old Timers and the church to have activities in the village, creating many wonderful memories for all involved. Their big project in 2022 was to help with the Veterans' banners that were displayed throughout town. The banners with the flags honoring those who have served our country are an ongoing project. If anyone would like to make a donation to the HVFD to help them with their expenses, help with future dinners, and help with the banner project, please mail them to Holloway VFD, PO Box 176, Holloway, OH 43985-0176. Every little bit helps.

HOPEDALE

By John Wilson

Hi everybody, I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Happy 54th anniversary to Karen and Don Jochims. Here are my wishes for many more! There is a lot going on to start the new year out right. First up, this Saturday at the Hopedale Fire House is something completely new and different. The annual swap meet for RC Cars, DieCast Cars, Matchbox Cars, and model kits from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tables are available to set up for $10 for an eight-foot table. Set up begins at 7 a.m. For information, call or text Andy at 740-275-8958. I don't know who is more excited, my dad or me.

Also, the 2023 HOPEDALE SPRING BASEBALL SIGN-UP! Spring sign-ups will be held throughout the month of January. We will have in-person sign-ups on the dates listed below, or you can request an application by sending an email to hopedalebaseballassociation@gmail. com, or by sending a text to 740-491-0533, or by direct messaging Ryan Wood on Facebook. Inperson: January 7, 10 a.m. - noon at Hopedale Presbyterian Church; January 14, 10 a.m. - noon at Cadiz DD preschool; and January 21, 10 a.m. - noon at Hopedale Presbyterian Church. Fees for this year will be (4-5) tee ball $60, (6-8), coach pitch $60, (9-10) mustang $75, (11-12) bronco $75, and (13-14) pony $75. *Age on April 23, 2023. Tee ball and coach pitch will receive full uniforms. Older divisions will receive jerseys and hats and must purchase their own pants. We will have a merch store again this year and post that information when we have it. Our Dicks Sporting Goods shopping days will be March 3-6 and August 4-7, 2023. The last day to get applications in will be January 31, 2023. There will be a $10 late fee after that. If you are interested in coaching, please message Ryan Wood. We will have a league meeting in January. Thank you!

From my friends at the library: Join us at the Puskarich Public Library on January 17 at 6 p.m. for a Disney Princess Storytime in collaboration with the Harrison Central Theatre Department. Several Disney princesses will be there to read stories, sing songs, and do crafts with any little prince or princess who would like to attend. Please google and fill out the following form to register: https://forms.gle/ysBvDoGffgmbrboD7. What did you do to see the new year in and bring good luck? My mom and pap had pork and sauerkraut. I stayed away from chicken on New Year's Day. Here are some other interesting things I found: Put the right foot ahead first. You may see people starting off the New Year by putting their right foot ahead—a tradition that is believed to be the harbinger of peace, hope, and joy. Carry an empty suitcase around the house: It is believed that walking around the block with a suitcase is likely to open up more chances of traveling to places around the year. And here is the weird one: Wear the underwear inside out. Once you have made up your mind on what color underwear to put on, make sure it's worn inside out because it reflects that you will never run short of clothes throughout the year. Don't forget to swap it back after midnight. Hope you have a good week. Don't forget to write to me at hopedalenews@ yahoo.com.

UNIONPORT

By Mary Catherine Mull

Happy New Year to each and every one!

Elvis Presley's birthday would have been on January 8. I just thought you might remember.

Try to support Coats for Kids by Jefferson County Salvation Army and WTOV-TV.

Adam and Kim Sutherland of Wintersville visited with Terry and Clay Gilliam recently.

Read 2 Chronicles 7:14.

Bible study will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Unionport at the Unionport United Methodist Church, and prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. the same day. It is open to the public, and everyone is welcome. For information, call 740-944-1609 or 740-944-1014.

Louis and Nancy Rensi of Toledo, Ohio, visited with Lucille Rensi and her family over the holidays.

The business meeting of the Wayne Township Community Center was held recently in Unionport. Plans for coming events and reports were given.

William "Bill" McIlwain passed away on Christmas Day. Bill was a former Unionport resident, and he was so good to our community. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. RIP