Harrison News-Herald E-Edition 3/18/23

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SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2023

Harrison boasts 3 in the regional bee

BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

BRILLIANT—On Saturday, March 11, the Jefferson/ Harrison County Regional Spelling Bee took place in Brilliant at the Buckeye North Elementary School. A field of 44 spellers from around the area participated in the event. When the contest was finally tabulated, three Harrison Central Elementary students had placed in the top 10 brackets. Those students are in seventh place, Joseph Taylor (eighth grade); eighth place, Katie Summers (seventh grade); and tenth place, Sophia Sedgmer (sixth grade).

“It is difficult to articulate just how proud I am of these

County health dept. hires new leadership

three students,” said Harrison Central Principal Ken Parker.

“I would like to congratulate not only our students but all of the students who participated in the Regional Spelling Bee. It seems that each time this event is held, regardless of the venue, Harrison Central is right out front with the top contenders. That is a direct credit to our teachers and staff who prepare the students for this challenge. As the school and the administrative staff continue to do their part in the educational system here at Harrison Central, it is a good feeling to know that everyone here is on board in making the school one that is truly magnificent.” Congratulations to all students who participated in the Regional Spelling Bee!

Humane Society preps for brand new shelter

Council seats open to residents

BY ALYSSA HOWARD Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

ATHENS—New

NEW

Athens council met on the evening of Monday, March 13, after not having a meeting the month prior due to a lack of quorum. The meeting started with Mayor Joe Petro announcing that a few council members had resigned. Council will be looking for new members to fill the three open seats. They are also working on voting in Matt Littman as the new president of council.

BY REBECCA BRATTEN WEISS

Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—The Harrison County Board of Health has hired Megan Smolenak, MPH, to take up the position of health commissioner for the county. This is part of an overall restructuring of the department, which has been in the works for a while, even prior to the departure of former Health Administrator Garen Rhome, who led the department’s public health messaging through most of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Smolenek graduated from Ohio University Eastern in May of 2020 and was hired by the Belmont County Health Department, initially as a contact tracer, though as the pandemic unfolded, she ended up moving into multiple roles there, including emergency preparedness coordinator for public health, and grant coordinator. She also acted as an epidemiologist for the department. During that same period, Smolenek was also enrolled in Ohio University’s Master of Public Health program. In 2022 she graduated with a Master of Public Health and also received a certificate in epidemiology.

Starting her work in public health just a few months into the pandemic was a little intimidating, Smolenek says, but she was thankful for the opportunity at Belmont.

“It taught me a lot about public health and also a lot about the community. COVID was a hard time for everyone, but it was a great learning experience.”

The biggest challenge of working in public health during this time, she says, was keeping up with the constantly evolving guidance from health experts and officials.

“With COVID being a new disease and the professionals working out everything about it, it was a lot of work, staying up to date with the guidances.”

But, she says, one of her biggest takeaways from her experience is how important communication is, from the federal to the state

BY ALYSSA HOWARD Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—Harrison County Humane Society met on February 23 for their monthly meeting. The meeting started with Cheryl Gordon giving the treasurer’s report. The Grooming Room at Gold Star Kennel supported the Humane Society with a fundraiser. Along with a donation jar, they gave them $1 for each nail trim in the month of February. They presented HCHS with a check for $300.

Linda Williams followed up with the humane report. Five calls and seven follow-ups were attended. There were 41 total animals involved.

Fifteen cats were altered and vaccinated at AlterCare in Canton; they were then released back into their colony. Unfortunately, an elderly cat had to be euthanized due to health issues that were unable to be treated. A horse was adopted last year from a slaughterhouse and, as a result of its upbringing, had a very hard time adjusting to its new life. The owners tried their best and cared tremendously for the equine; unfortunately, the horse passed. There was a citation issued to an individual that dumped a pup in Bowerston. A stray cat house was placed across from the fairgrounds. It’s their way of helping the feline population in the area have a safe, warm place in the colder months.

Williams continued the meeting with the shelter report. Some exciting news is that they finally signed the lease and got the keys to their new shelter! An opening date and time will be announced when everything is up and running. Kidder Law Firm kindly donated their services and prepared the lease agreement pro bono. If you would like to help or donate, all donations can be sent to the Humane Society of Harrison

County, P.O. Box 404, Cadiz, Ohio 43907. They are currently planning a “shelter shower” for April 22, 2023. This will double as an open house. Please check their Facebook page for a list of needed items.

There will be a car show on May 13 at the Tractor Supply in Cadiz to help raise money for the new shelter and TNR (trap-neuterrelease) to help the cat population around the village. They will have a booth set up to speak with community members about joining the humane society and helping the local animals in the county. They are also looking to involve themselves in the yearly Gun Bash to help with getting funds for the shelter and shelter services.

Humane President Sarah McKibben spoke about further training for Williams. Williams would like to be trained in euthanasia. She will not be performing the practice, but she intends to use it to educate the public to explain the decisions behind why veterinarians and humane agents would choose to euthanize an animal. McKibben also furthered her training, attending a TNR class taught by the Community Cat Project to become officially certified in the practice. She encouraged her fellow agents to also attend a class.

The good news for this month is that four animals were adopted. The longest foster, Pecos, was happily adopted! Unfortunately, his companion Maggie had to be euthanized due to a lameness that couldn’t be healed and would be fatal to the horse. She lived the last couple of years of her life loved and well-cared for. Besides Pecos, three other animals were adopted, Meadowlark, Zarra, and Roscoe. The Humane Society is always looking for more fosters. If you are interested, get in contact with one of your local humane agents to see how to help the animals in your community.

Petro recently met with a representative from the EPA to discuss the new action plan the state of Ohio has placed into effect for villages. The village has been working diligently to make the necessary actions and contingency plans the state requires. If any trials from the plans will affect the residents of the village, they will be notified in advance. They have already successfully completed a few of the contingency plans, and they are steadily working on others that don’t require warmer weather.

Village officials are heavily encouraging residents to contact water tanker companies to deliver large amounts of water for wells, pools, etc. Using the fire hydrants for non-emergency reasons is prohibited.

One of the most helpful plans required by the Ohio EPA has been the water line mapping system. Not only does it help them find problem areas, but it has also actually helped them find a water leak. They are hoping to work on locating and repairing the leak when the weather finally breaks. Council also has plans to move a few water meters this summer.

At the end of 2021, a yearly water ordinance was passed. Each year they must raise the cost by a few dollars to help curb the cost of inflation. Announcements will be made when it is placed into effect for the village residents and also those residents in the outer limits of the village that utilize water services. Council is happy to report that there are no water concerns due to the train derailment and chemical runoff in East Palestine. All water is regularly tested, as is source waters. There have been concerns from the residents about the smell from the sewage plant. Council is looking to find something to help lessen the smell as much as possible. There have also been issues with a portion of the alleyway on Franklin Drive. Due to rains, snow, and runoff from local homes, the alleyway has been washed away. A resident reported a busted tire in the alley due to the deep holes left by the wet conditions. Council has made plans to temporarily fix the alley till the weather breaks, and then they can properly fix the alley and make new drainage paths.

Another resident is having issues with cars driving on their property and making ruts in the yard. They have since put up poles to block cars from entering and causing further damage to their property.

Council is also hoping to encourage residents to clean up their properties around the village. Council has a lot of plans for the warmer months ahead.

Samuel a. Hartley

The Grooming Room at Gold Star Kennel raised $300 for the Humane Society. Along with a donation jar, they donated $1 from each nail trim in February. Left to right: Gold Star staff Addy Lude, Brittanney Dagan, Makaylia White, Kay Moore, and Ralph Gillig present a check to Humane Society Treasurer Cheryl Gordon. PHOTO PROVIDED

Pictured here are Harrison Elementary students who placed in the top ten at the Regional Spelling Bee: Joseph Taylor, Katie Summers, and Sophia Sedgmer. NH PHOTO/ED BANKS

Deputy Health Commissioner Katie Norris and Health Commissioner Megan Smolenak. PHOTO PROVIDED

Harrison Metropolitan Housing Authority increases accessibility

BY REBECCA BRATTEN WEISS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—The Harrison Metropolitan Housing Authority was established in 1979 to help county residents and families of lower incomes access safe and affordable housing. Thanks to their Housing Choice Voucher Program, those who are having difficulty keeping up with rent, or experiencing housing insecurity, are able to get a large proportion of their rental costs covered.

“People need to realize that anyone can need our service,” said Debra Yater, executive director of the Metro Housing Authority. “Maybe a spouse loses an income or a family emergency happens.”

Housing security can be an important step for those who are working to better their quality of life and achieve greater social and financial mobility. Families who benefit from the services that the HMHA provides are often able to move from subsidized to unsubsidized housing.

As Yater explained, their organization is “geared toward helping people get back up on their feet without having to endure too much damage in the process. This is a legitimate service for legitimate people.” access, thanks to some updates to the program. The organization is hiring more people to answer phone calls, taking walk-ins, and, as Yater said, “making any accommodations necessary to make our people feel comfortable in our office.”

appointments before seeing HMHA personnel, but now they take walk-ins. “We see how important it is for our tenants to be able

Council announces 21-gun salute

to come in and talk with us whenever,” said Yater.

A new program available through the Harrison Metropolitan Housing Authority is the A-Z Learning Lab, which was created by Yater in March 2018, when she submitted the idea to the Ohio Capital Impact Corporation’s Resident Development Fund and applied for a grant.

This was initially a summer youth program intended to assist less fortunate children in gaining the same educational opportunities and life experiences as those from more economically privileged families. The A-Z Learning Lab saw such great success in its first year that it now operates all year long as both an after-school program and a summer program for the residents of Bingham Terrace Apartments in Cadiz.

The program has been primarily supported by the Ohio Capital Resident Development Fund, the Harrison County Community Foundation, and the Enterprise Housing Property Preservation.

Bingham Terrace Apartments opened in 2008 and has 56 subsidized housing units: 14

BY KRISTI TULLIS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—Cadiz council met for its bi-monthly meeting on March 2 at 7 p.m. During this meeting, a topic of discussion was the ability to rent both the new and old stages at Sally Buffalo Park. To reiterate, for those curious, any entity with an activity permit can request a certificate for liability insurance. Any individuals wanting to rent may reserve a policy for a day or special event.

All renters must show insurance prior to renting.

News 9 and Channel 7 News will be at the courthouse on the square on Veteran’s Day, March 29, at 11 a.m. for the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Six soldiers from Harrison County will be honored. Mayor John Magliore and four legion commanders will be speaking, and county commissioners, as well as surviving family members, are invited to speak. All veterans are welcome to attend, and there will be a 21-gun salute.

It was announced that Woodsfield Bank would add more lights to their plans and lights across Lincoln Avenue from the building. Village Administrator Brandon Ludwig is working on getting pricing for this for the bank.

In new business, two quotes are being sought for Cunningham Avenue. The water line suffered four breaks last week alone, so replacing this before paving seems sensible.

In the village administrator’s report, Ludwig offered that Stull Trucking & Excavating and Damian Kovarik Excavating & Hauling were

awarded bids for rounds three and four of upcoming projects. An application will be sent for funding of these projects. Phase II of the Edgar Hill water tank restoration has begun. There were water line replacements on N. Main, Maplewood, Jameson, and Deersville Avenue.

Ludwig is also looking into a total water meter replacement for the village.

Sally Buffalo Park had replaced 600 feet of a new line, which should cut back on repeated repairs. Five new site pads have been laid out. There will be running water lines, 200/400 amp service added by AEP for all 11 sites, with 50 amps allowed per site. There is a deadline of April 1 for completion. Ludwig presented the layout and work completed thus far on the new village website. There are new options on the menu for onlookers to view, such as history, an “about” section for council members and the mayor, paving schedules, employment opportunities, and seven years’ worth of meeting minutes.

“The idea is to be as informative and as transparent as possible,” Ludwig added. There will be printable forms and accessible information. “There is also a section for Sally Buffalo Park, and this includes rentals, concerts, and facilities. What we can offer this community is a real asset, and we want to benefit our residents and outsiders alike,” he concluded.

Ludwig also commends Administrative Assistant Rachel Morrison for the work she has done on the website.

A motion was passed to approve Tag Day for the HC varsity track team on March 17, from 3–7 p.m. The next meeting will be held on March 16.

Council views the new village website as Village Administrator Brandon Ludwig shows its new look and changes. NH PHOTO/KRISTI TULLIS

Mayor Bailie ‘all in’ for Jewett

BY ALYSSA HOWARD

Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

JEWETT—This is Mayor George (Bo)

Bailie’s first term as Jewett Mayor. He started his journey by becoming a council member, which was something he had always wanted to do. He wanted to be involved in his community and give back to the village where he grew up. His goal then and now is to help make Jewett a great place to live and visit. He gives all the time he has to help his community and loves being hands-on and getting that one-on-one time with the people and organizations within the area.

Bailie says that being a civil servant is one way to give back to the community and that “every voice counts.” He goes to three to four meetings every month to represent the village in hopes of getting help with any needs the village has or to get new ideas from others in the same position. He is currently planning to go to Lobby Day this month in Columbus to

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

JEWETT—Jewett Village Council met on March 6. Village Administrator Mike McBee reported he is working on water protection plans.

“Because of COVID-19, they haven’t checked up on so many things,” McBee said. “One of the things they’re getting back into are source water protection plans.”

According to the EPA, “An action plan identifies activities or projects needed to mitigate existing and future threats to source water quality and to improve the resilience of the water supply. It provides a roadmap for coordinating partner actions and may help leverage government and private investment.”

These plans have always been required by the federal government, and McBee is

(hopefully) meet with our representatives oneon-one to voice any concerns and to discuss what small communities need from their state and local government.

“Wherever I can go for help, I go.”

Bailie has a lot of plans for the Village of Jewett. One of the biggest that he and the council are working towards is cleaning up the town. The village receiving the EPA’s Brownfield Grant has helped exponentially with that process. They are in the process of removing four dilapidated houses and the beloved Wildcat Center. As they see the progress of the plans executed, further ones will be made. Bailie has been looking into finding

confident he will easily be able to update the village’s existing plans.

“There was a plan put together in 2015. I don’t know who did it, but none of it was implemented,” McBee said. “So now we’re going to have to update some of it.”

The EPA will help with the updates while McBee figures out what the village will need. There was also a plan from 2003 that was more complete than the 2015 version, which McBee said he would be utilizing for the project.

Council continued discussion of getting “Welcome to Jewett” signs put up. McBee brought pictures of other village signs as ideas. He suggested using chain link fencing and having local churches and organizations add their own signs around the welcome sign, similar to how Scio’s sign is. Council member Josh Walters wondered if there would be enough organizations to fill the space or if it would end up looking too empty. Walters

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and securing more grants to help around the village.

Bailie says that he has hopes that with the clean-up, they could see more businesses come to Jewett. The town has fantastic businesses with incredible food and entertainment now, but it would be wonderful to expand on that. They’ve had some famous people pop through, such as Deanna Carter and Neil McCoy, to name a couple.

Mayor Bailie is hoping to bring back some of the clubs that have disappeared over the years, such as the Garden Club, which used to help keep the streets of Jewett beautiful and blooming. He wants to get more community events

suggested signs similar to those in Adena, and McBee said he was more than open to finding out where Adena purchased theirs.

Police Chief Ron Carter shared that the village had been mostly quiet for the last few weeks. There had been no major complaints apart from jake-brake usage and some minor traffic infractions. He said the new radios were in the works and that he was grateful to the council for approving the additional two necessary radios.

“From the body cameras to the taser, to the shotgun, to the radios, on behalf of my department, I’d like to thank you guys,” he started. “I know money is tight, but you guys always find a way to take care of the police department and make sure we have what we need. Jewett’s fortunate to have a police department, and I just want to thank the council and the mayor for going the extra mile for us.”

happening all throughout the year, things for the children and even the adults to partake in.

Bailie said that they have greater involvement in the community now, which is fantastic. There aren’t many committee meetings, but he’s hoping to change that and start having one once every quarter.

He mentioned a lot of involvement within the council and that it was nice to see every chair filled. Bailie is hoping to bring “Mayor’s Court” to the Village of Jewett to keep money in the community. He’s also hoping to start regular town hall meetings, so the members of the village politics can speak directly to residents and hear the voices of the village.

Bailie declared that his favorite thing about Jewett is the people and the sense of community. He said that when someone is hurting or when someone has issues, everyone is willing to come together. Everybody knows everybody, and everyone is willing to step in to help and work together.

Bailie smiled, “There’s nothing better than the small-town atmosphere.”

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Next Saturday March 25th and Sunday March 26th are planned HSC workdays. Meet at the club house at 10am. Bring your ATV, chainsaws, and trail clearing tools. Planning on cutting grape vines off the trees. Also will be cleaning up grounds around the club house. Call Kelly if questions at 740582-1378.

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PSA (prostate Specific Antigen) test for men

The test measures the blood level of the Prostate-Specific Antigen, a protein produced by the prostate gland.

Mayor George “Bo” Bailie/PHOTO PROVIDED

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Bowerston Women’s Club considers disbandment

BY JACQUIE HUMPHREY Harrison News-Herald Correspondent

BOWERSTON—At the March meeting of the Bowerston Community Women’s Club, Debbie Carrothers reported on the research that she had done since the February meeting on a proposed project for veteran’s banners in the village.

Carrothers said that she had learned that there is a company that specifically produces the veteran’s picture banners and that they will provide all of the literature and assistance to get the club started.

Carrothers further reported that there is a minimum order of 30 banners, and she feels the club should do additional research to determine the location of 30 poles in the village on which to hang the banners. She also advised that AEP would have to be contacted to obtain permission to attach the hardware for the banners prior to the onset of the project.

Those present discussed the matter and

agreed that picture banners of local veterans would be a nice addition to the village. The group also agreed that there were not currently sufficient members present to decide upon embarking on such a project at this time.

The matter of low attendance was discussed. It was noted that it is a very different world than it was in 1935 when the club was first organized and that most women are now working outside of the home, as well as children are now being involved in multiple after-school events. The group decided to reach out to all members to inform them of the April 4 meeting, where disbandment will be voted upon.

Treasurer Kim Willoughby noted that the club had committed at the February meeting to serving a hot dog luncheon at the village’s Memorial Day event. The group will see this commitment through, regardless of the outcome of the April meeting.

Anyone who is interested in joining the Bowerston Community Women’s Club should attend the Tuesday, April 4 meeting at 7 p.m., upstairs at the Bowerston Community Library.

Fourth annual Easter egg hunt

ST. CLAIRSVILLE—In 2022, close to 1,300 people attended the Ohio Valley Easter Egg Hunt in rain, snow, and sleet. It was a wonderful event, and the organizers are excited to do it again. This event is proudly funded by Platinum Sponsors, Unified Bank, and Heritage Christian Childcare Center.

This year, located at the Red Devils Football Field in St. Clairsville, on April 1, 2023, the Ohio Valley Easter Egg Hunt will be holding its fourth annual Easter egg hunt for the surrounding communities for children ages 1-15, boasting six fields for children ages 1-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-15, and a special needs field for ages 1-99.

They also will be hosting a very exciting, one-of-a-kind adult charity Easter egg hunt (ages 16+) at the same event at 11 a.m. that has a fee of $25 per person with great prize giveaways as well. All proceeds will go to the 2023 charity of choice: A Special Wish of the Ohio Valley.

The first child egg hunt will be held at 10 a.m., the adult charity Easter egg hunt (ages

16+) will be held at 11 a.m., and the second child egg hunt at noon. This event is more than just a fun Easter egg hunt. There will be food trucks, costumed characters, balloon animals, AirSoft, bike giveaways, fire department fire house, an Easter bunny dance party by DJ Daner, and sponsor booth activities and games. Everyone is invited to come out and spend the day with us at this great free event.

The Ohio Valley Easter Egg Hunt will be partnering with local businesses, and all proceeds from the adult Easter egg hunt will be donated to A Special Wish Foundation, The Ohio Valley Chapter. This organization is a non-profit dedicated to granting the wishes of children under the age of 21 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening disorder.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact (740) 232-8345 or email at ovegghunt@gmail.com.

All children and adults participating in the hunts must be pre-registered at www. ovegghunt.com.

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GoodJoy Through the Little Things NEWS

By Pastor Ken Staley Pleasant Grove & Harrisville United Methodist Churches PastorKenStaley@gmail.com

Calamity and heartbreak are things we pray never come into our life. Thankfully, for most of us, it never or rarely comes. But more common visitors for every one of us are the little things that daily press our buttons and get under our skin. The apostle James told us to consider it all joy when various trials come into our life. Why? Because the testing of our faith produces endurance, and when our endurance grows up, we grow up. For most of us, what usually happens more often - our car explodes in Hollywood movie style, or the battery dies and leaves us inconvenienced for a couple of hours?

It’s the little things. Solomon, in Song of Songs, put it this way, “It’s the little foxes that spoil the vine.” It wasn’t drought or flooding that was usually the cause for a bad crop of grapes; it was little foxes who would sneak in overnight and nibble away at the low-hanging vines and take away vitality to what was growing up top. Isn’t that an accurate picture of day-to-day life?

It’s not tsunamis, earthquakes, or being robbed at gunpoint; it’s just the annoying daily occurrences that rob our joy. This is why the apostle Paul instructed us in his

letter to the Galatians to have the fruit of the Spirit at work in our life. Jesus said in the Parable of the Sower, “There is one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields nothing.” Little things have been known to break up marriages, friendships, businesses, and churches. The Lord warned us about this in Acts chapter 6, “As the disciples were increasing in number, there arose a complaint by the Hellenistic Jews against the Hebraic Jews that their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.” All you need to do is read the first part of the sentence, and you get the picture “as the church was growing, there arose a complaint.” He warns us again in Philippians chapter 4, where Paul says, “I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord…help these women, for they have struggled beside me in the work of the gospel.” Whenever the work of the gospel is in play, you can just bank on it that “little things” will be at work, trying to destroy trust and unity. So, it’s our job to be the guardians of our own joy. No one else can do it for us. When King David’s men were ready to stone him, Scripture says, “He encouraged himself in the Lord his God.” If David, Paul, and other Bible heroes can keep their joy in the midst of life and death situations, certainly we can keep ours through all the little things.

Druscilla, with a steely fire in her blue eyes and now stirred to conviction, finallylooks up at her and says, “Susannah, we are living in a time when we, as women, can have so

much impact on our daily lives … like never before.”

Susannah really needs to pause for a moment … She finally says, “Druscilla, I can certainly understand your passion for such things, but some of us are called for other ministries. And as much as I would enjoy accompanying you next summer to the woman’s convention, I’m expecting to be very busy about that time …”

“Oh, Susannah! You are pregnant aren’t you?”

Buckeye Local West Elementary held a chicken dinner on Saturday, March 4, to help their sixth graders raise money for camp next month. The dinner was a huge success, and they look forward to doing it again in the future. Pictured left to right are Mrs. Jessica Brown, Mr. Brian DiCola, Ms. Allison Bartek, Nurse Mandi Cook. PHOTO PROVIDED

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HARRISON HILLS CHURCH

87800 Cadiz-Jewett Rd., Jewett Church: 946-2851 | Pastor Phillip Spellman

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening

Tuesdays, Prayer

Tuesdays, Life Classes

Childcare provided at every service

MT. SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH 83522 Baker’s Ridge Road, Cadiz mtshiloh.net | Rev. Clint Marshall - Pastor

Sunday School

Sunday Morning Worship

Ladies’ Sunday Bible Study.......................

Wednesday Bible Study

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST “A Place to Belong” 139 North Main St., Cadiz | 740-942-2235 firstchurchofchrist@frontier.com fccadiz.com

Pastor Paul E. Giffin Service begins at 10 a.m.

RIDGE & SCIO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Ridge: 40420 Hanover Ridge Rd, Jewett

Sunday School

Judge uninterested in excuses

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—Shawn Anderson pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a felony in the fifth degree, and one count of aggravated trafficking in drugs, a felony in the fourth degree. He will serve two years on community-based controls. The state requested a lengthy reserved sentence because Anderson committed this second offense only a few days after being released from jail on a previous offense. The court gave a reserved sentence of 17 months.

A reserved sentence is the amount of time a person can be sent to prison for violating the terms of his communitybased controls as set by the probation office. The court could sanction Anderson’s jail time if he doesn’t stay out of trouble.

Kimberly Ruckman appeared for court via video call from the Tuscarawas County Jail. The state made a motion for resentencing in Ruckman’s original case, which was for drug abuse, a felony in the third degree, and illegal possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor in the fourth degree. She previously accepted an offer from the state to complete a program at the Eastern Ohio Correctional Center. The program runs 4-6 months. She was to report to EOCC in the following weeks once she had a chance to speak

a.m. Scio: Eastport Street

E. WARREN ST. CHURCH OF CHRIST

137 E. Warren St., Cadiz Pastor Tom Arnold | 740-491-1395

Sunday Bible Study

Morning Worship

Evening Worship

Wednesday Bible Study

NEW RUMLEY

GLOBAL METHODIST CHURCH

740-945-1341 |newrumleychurch.org

Pastor Mick Foster

Sunday Morning Service

9:30 a.m

Sunday School Classes 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Fellowship 6:30 p.m.

Handicap Accessible • Supervised Nursery Provided “Like” us on Facebook

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CADIZ 154 West Market St., Cadiz 740-942-2366 | cadizpresbyterian.org

Sunday School

Sunday Worship

Weekly Bible Study (Tuesday) 11:00 a.m

SPRINGDALE FRIENDS CHURCH

79975 Springdale Hill Rd., Cadiz, OH

Pastor Mike Ward

COUNTY COURT

25 speeding violations, 3 driving under suspension, 2 possession of marijuana, 6 registration violations, 1 disorderly conduct, 1 seatbelt violation, 1 failure to display license plate, 1 no operating license, 1 false statement to police, 1 petty theft, 1 domestic violence, 1 stop sign violation, 1 turn signal violation, and 1 overloaded vehicle.

RECORDER

Thomas A. Lengyel etal to Tammy M. Verhovec, Jewett Village

Josephine Toriscelli Dec’d to Dean Toriscelli etal, Hopedale Village

Jack G. Cawthorn to Michael R. Burrows etux, North Twp.

Daniele R. Yoder etux to Noah R. Yoder etal, North Twp.

Dale Hines etux to Chris Hershberger, Washington Twp.

with her doctors about getting off certain medications and putting a few things in order.

Ruckman spoke out of turn multiple times during the trial, saying she had COVID-19, and that’s why she hadn’t made it to her court dates.

“I got sick with the COVID-19. I had the same P.O. Box. I had the same phone. I don’t want to lose my job that I just started back, that’s why my phone was off—“

Nikkee Smitley’s original sentence for aggravated possession of drugs, a felony in the fifth degree was two years on community-based controls with a reserved sentence of 10 months. The state made a motion to revoke community-based controls because Smitley tested positive for methamphetamines. She also admitted to having contact with known felons and still owes over $2,000 in court fines and fees. Smitley was sanctioned to 90 days local incarceration followed by unsuccessful termination from CBC.

The state alleges that Ruckman failed to report to EOCC on her bed date and never made contact with the probation office or court to say why. Several months passed with no communication from Ruckman, and a warrant was issued for her arrest.

PUBLIC RECORD

Robert Lee Wolfe etux to Chris Alan Wolfe, Rumley Twp.

PROBATE COURT

Henry O. Byler, 21, Freeport, to Sarah

R. Kuhns, 21, Freeport David Earl Porter, 74, Cadiz, to Audra B. Sall, 52, Cadiz SHERIFF’S OFFICE

2/28 – A report of a domestic disturbance brought deputies to a Scio residence. Two juveniles had been arguing and physically fighting. Upon arrival, the sister was outside the residence. She told deputies that her brother had pushed her and brandished a knife. The brother said the sister had pushed him initially. He did eventually admit he brandished a kitchen knife at her. The parents said they would keep the kids separated for the night. The issues between siblings have been ongoing,

LEGAL NOTICES

or 0.07 miles.

Sunday School

9:30 a.m.

Church Service 10:45 a.m.

Bible Study (Wednesday) 6:30 p.m.

SCOTT MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

817 East Market St., Cadiz 740-942-2825

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

SMYRNA CHURCH

31190 Cadiz-Piedmont Rd., Piedmont 740-255-3025

Study the Bible using Les Feldick DVD’s....8:30 a.m.

Bible Presentation 9:30 a.m.

Bible presenters wanted & welcomed; call to schedule! Join in with us. Donation help accepted.

CADIZ COMMUNITY CHURCH 126 North Main Street, Cadiz 704-942-3205

Pastor Jan Simpson

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Word (online only) 6:00 p.m. on Youtube: cadizcommunitychurch

Roku Channel: TodayWord

HOPEDALE CHURCH OF CHRIST www.hopedalechurchofchrist.com 740-937-2571

306 Lahm Drive, Hopedale

Children/Youth Classes 9:00 a.m.

Women’s Study 9:00 a.m.

Men’s Study 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Nursery Provided

Bible

Monthly Ladies’ Tuesday

BROWNSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

1.5 miles west of Deersville on Moravian Trail

Pastor Tim Thomas

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Find us on Facebook!

An onsite viewing will be held on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., with a public hearing on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., in the Commissioner Office located at 100 W. Market St., Cadiz, Ohio.

(3:11,18)

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Harrison County Board of Commissioners, at 100 West Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907 until 10:00 AM on April, 5, 2023 and will be opened immediately thereafter for the Harrison County Courthouse-Interior Renovation Project located at the same address. Bids will be accepted for all trades combined bid.

Each bidder is required to furnish with its bids, a bid guaranty in accordance with section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. Complete specifications, including bid documents may be obtained from: Kelly Architectural Services, Inc., 2960 Pinkerton Road, Zanesville, Ohio 43701. Phone (740) 4542334; Fax: (740) 454-4898; Email: Kelly.architecutral@gmail.com, and are also available for review on electronic plan rooms.

The Board of County Commissioners, Harrison County, Ohio reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all bids. BY ORDER OF, Board of Commissioners, Harrison County, Ohio. (3:11,18)

LEGAL NOTICE

The Belmont County Department of Job and Family Services (BCDJFS -Fiscal Agent), on behalf of Workforce Area 16 - Council of Government (COG) and the Workforce Development Board 16, consisting of Belmont, Carroll, Harrison, and Jefferson Counties is requesting proposals for a professional services contract for Staff to the Board. This contractor will help coordinate and administer Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services in the 4 counties. The contract period covers July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and may be extended for up to 3 additional years.

Proposals are due to Belmont County Department of Job and Family Services, Jeff Felton, Director, 68145 Hammond Road, St. Clairsville OH 43950 by 12:00 PM on April 24, 2023. For more information, see the RFP description at OMJ16.com (3:11,18)

HARRISON COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE Said premises known as 41610 Dutch Ridge Road, Jewett, Ohio. Said land improved with a One-Story Level dwelling. Said premises appraised at $30,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two thirds of that amount or $20,000.00. Proxy bids may be submitted 14 days in advance of the sale at the website. NOTICE: No employees of the Sheriff’s Office nor any of its affiliates have access to the inside of said property. Buyer beware, sold as is. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. If the property is not sold at the above noted sale date it will be offered for sale again on May 1, 2023, at the same time and website. This sale is being held in pursuance of an Order of Sale dated February 17, 2023, in the above-entitled action. TERMS OF SALE: A wire deposit MUST be received by 5:00 p.m. ET two (2) business days prior to the auction date or an ACH debit deposit MUST be received by 4:00 p.m. ET five (5) business days prior to the auction date in the amount of $5,000.00. Balance due within thirty days of confirmation of sale, before deed is delivered. Ronald J. Myers, Sheriff Harrison County, Ohio www. harrisoncountyohio.org. Attorney: Bradley P. Toman, Esquire Run Dates: March 11, 18, 24, 2023 (3:11,18,24)

LEGAL NOTICE

The Archer Township 2022 Financial Report is prepared and can be viewed at the

Judge Shawn Hervey did not conceal his frustration with Ruckman. “Hold on … I don’t care about your job because you knew you were supposed to go to EOCC back in November. How do you think you’re going to keep a job and go to EOCC?”

Ruckman claimed she hadn’t gotten anything through the mail from the court, but Hervey was not interested in hearing about it, “Nobody wants to hear your excuses. You were in court on November 8, told you were going to EOCC, and given a bed date. You were in court when it happened. I was here.”

Ruckman again brought up that she had COVID-19, but when Hervey asked who she called to tell that, she admitted she hadn’t called anyone in the courthouse, EOCC, or the probation office to let them know. Her previous bond of $50,000 was continued, and her sentencing hearing will be set for a later date. Hervey advised Ruckman that the state might file more charges against her.

with previous calls about strangulation and more knife-wielding. The sister said she wanted to be removed from the home. The siblings were separated for the evening, and the report was sent to the prosecutor for review.

3/2 – Deputies returned to the North Township residence from the 2/26 report for another domestic dispute. The girlfriend reported that an argument started with her boyfriend, and he headbutted her. He threw an empty beer can at her, which hit the TV and broke it. Then he went outside and broke the windshield of her father’s vehicle before leaving. The couple’s twoyear-old son had been in the living room during the argument. The girlfriend said she wanted an order of protection against her boyfriend this time.

March 29 th to express their views and comments on the county’s pro-

The Village of Bowerston, Ohio is pursuing funding for a wastewater system improvement pro-ject. The project will make improvements to the wastewater treatment plant, lift station 1, and re-place/rehabilitate collection system lines. The wastewater treatment plant is old and has deteriorat-ing components. The village desires to be proactive and replace these system components before they fail. Much of the sanitary sewer collection system needs to be replaced or rehabilitated. At times during wet weather events these lines overflow onto private property, ditches, and streams. This results in untreated sewage being discharged in a manner that is not in accordance with Ohio EPA requirements. The village is working to complete design for the improvements. Project infor-mation will be posted at locations throughout the village and on the village web page. This will be discussed at the upcoming village council meeting. Preliminary cost for the project is estimated to be $4,650,000. E.L. Robinson Engineering is assisting the village in designing the improvements. Contact: Paula Beamer, Council President, 330-284-1160 Bob Allen, Infrastructure Project Manager E.L. Robinson Engineering ballen@elrobinson.com T. 740.989.3034 C. 740.516.9394 (3:18)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The North Township Trustees request all winter decorations be removed from gravesites at the Grandview, Hanover, and Conotton Cemeteries by April 1, 2023. Sue Myers, North Township Fiscal Officer. (3:18,24,31)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Rumley Township Trustees will set their Permanent Appropriations for the year ending De-cember 31, 2023 at their March Meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 6:30 PM at Rumley Township Community Hall in New Rumley, OH. Barbara Birney, Fiscal Officer Rumley Township (3:18)

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NO. 2

The Harrison County Commissioners, Harrison County, intend to apply to the Ohio Development of Development for funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) -CV Grant Program, a federally funded program administered by the State. On September 14, 2022, Harrison County conducted the first public hearing to inform citizens about the CDBG programs, how funds may be used, what activities are eligible, and other important program requirements.

The Harrison County Commissioners will conduct a second public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Harrison County Commissioners Office, 100 W. Market Street, Cadiz, OH 43907. This public hearing will give citizens an opportunity to review and comment on proposed improvements to the Harrison County Home. The Harrison County Commis-sioners intend to apply for a CDBG - CV grant through the Ohio Development of Development for project costs. The county proposes to undertake activities for the installation of three split-level air conditioner/heat pump units to include one system at the East, West, and South entrances of the County Home. Along with the heat pump units, a high wall evaporator will be installed in each lo-cation. Units will be connected to a condenser which will drain to the exterior of the building. The cost for improvements is estimated at $50,441.00. The estimated sources and amounts of funding are as follows: CDBG - CV Grant Pro-

located at 100 W. Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio on the second floor of the Courthouse. MATTHEW P. PUSKARICH, JUDGE (3:18)

PUBLIC NOTICE

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OHIO TO: RUTHANNE PATTERSON, KENNETH PAT-TERSON, TERRY L. PARKER, MICHAEL CDE BACA, RICHARD W. DITTY, JR., JESSE WARAPIUS, AND ROBERT WEBER, and the unknown heirs of the above-named persons, now deceased, and any and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in this Summons and the Complaint on file in this action adverse to Plaintiffs’ ownership, or any cloud on Plaintiffs’ title, GREETINGS: A civil complaint has been filed by the above-named Plaintiffs against you. If you wish to defend this lawsuit you must appear in the Common Pleas Court of Harrison County at the above- entitled Courthouse, located at 100 West Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907, on April 27, 2023 at 4 o’clock p.m. to answer Plaintiffs’ Complaint filed in this action on October 30, 2020, and Amended on February 28, 2022. You are also summoned to serve on Plaintiffs’ attorney and file with the Clerk of this Court, a responsive pleading to Plaintiffs’ Amended Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the date of first pub-lication of this Summons. In the event of your failure to appear or to serve the Plaintiffs’ attorney with a responsive pleading, Plaintiffs will take judgment against you on default for the relief de-manded in the Complaint. This action involves, affects, or brings into question real property located in the State of Ohio, County of Harrison and recorded in Deed Book 112, at Page 274 at the Re-corder’s Office in Harrison County, Ohio, being in Section 5, Township 12, Range 6, being Parcel Numbers: 20-0000021.000 and 20-0000022.000, respectively. Notice is further given that no personal claim is made by Plaintiffs against any of the Defendants. Attorney for the above-named Plaintiffs is Jeffrey J. Bruzzese, with offices located at 100 N. Fourth Street, 10th Floor, Steubenville, Ohio 43952. The office telephone number is (740) 282- 5323. (3:18,24,31,4:7,14,21)

NH PHOTO/CORNELIA GRACE

Samuel A. Hartley, 80, of New Athens, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Wheeling, surrounded by his family. He was born October 25, 1942, in New Athens, Ohio, son of the late Lloyd and Bessie M. Yates Hartley, Sr. Sam was a 1960 graduate of Franklin High School and was a faithful attendee of the New Athens United Methodist Church. He was a retired electrical supervisor from Consolidated Coal Company and a member of the UMWA. After retirement, he served on the Harrison County Health Board and sang with Barb’s Boys, Brothers in Song, Asbury Parish Choir, and New Athens UMC Choir. He enjoyed vacationing and spending time with family.

Sam was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by a brother, Lloyd Hartley, Jr.; a sister, Louise Derfer; and two nephews.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Mary Lou Vale Hartley; a daughter, Rachel Hartley; two brothers: W. Paul Hartley of Westerville and Joe (Barb) Hartley of Pataskala; brotherin-law, Martin (Delores) Vale of Cadiz; sisterin-law, Cheryl Henry of Tuscarawas and

ONGOINGEVENTS

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

PERRYSVILLE CHURCH for Kids’ Worship! Every Sunday in March from 3:30-4:30pm This program is designed for youth, ages 3 to 5th grade, as a fun way to get together and praise God! Parents are encouraged to stay. Call 330-316-1179 to register. Perrysville Church is located at 88 Amsterdam Road SE, Scio (SR 164 in Perrysville)

CADIZ EAGLES Fish Fries on Fridays March 3rd – 31st from 5pm – 8pm and April 7th and the 21st. Eat in or take out.

$8.00 dinners 740-942-3026

FREEPORT VOLUNTEER Fire Department is hosting their Annual Spring Craft Show. April 8th, 2023 9am -2 pm. It will be held at 119 East Main Street Freeport, OH. Contact Linda Fritter 740-213-9197 to reserve a table or donate food for the eat stand.

SWISS STEAK Dinner – drive thru only. March 18, 4:30 –6:00pm. Calvary U. M. Church Sherrodsville, Menu includes: Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Cole Slaw/Applesauce, Rolls and assorted cakes and pies. All for a Free Will Donation. No Silverware or Drinks Included.

THE HARRISON COUNTY Cancer Crusaders are having a Meet & Greet/Membership Drive on March 30, 2023 at Ohio Valley Winery 131 East Market St. Cadiz from 6-8pm.

ZEROSKI EXCAVATING

backhoe, hi-lift, spring development, septic systems, foundations, and all types of concrete work

several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz. The funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the New Athens United Methodist Church, with Pastor William Burris and Pastor Jon Little officiating. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Athens United Methodist Church, c/o Mary Lou Hartley, 74245 Fairpoint-New Athens Road, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950. The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland-barr.com.

Happy Heavenly BirtHday: marcH 13tH

K enny Thompson

We feel you watching over us every day, and we miss you so much. Your memory will never fadein our hearts.

With love from your family, Barbara, Deb, Alan, and Ron (Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren)

ANTRIM COMMUNITY V.F.D. Pancake Breakfast, April

8. 20217 Cadiz Rd, Freeport, OH 43973-9614. Pancake Breakfast 7 AM - 11 AM. Sausage, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs and drinks. Proceeds will be used to cover the cost of CPR classes for our residents. Classes will be announced when we are able to begin. DEERSVILLE FIRE Departments 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff March 18th 4pm - 6pm. Entry fee $5 per participant. Prizes will be awarded. 2 votes for $1. Purchase all the tickets you want. Hot dogs or cream chicken sandwiches and drinks are available for purchase. Come vote for your favorite chili. Any questions call: 330-260-3272.

DESIGNER PURSE Bingo fundraiser for Tri-County Help Center Saturday, April 22 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marian Hall, 212 W. Main Street, St. Clairsville. $25 ticket Doors Open at 10 a.m. and event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Light Refreshments, Coverall Game, Vendors Country Store, 50/50, and In-Between Game Raffles. For pre-sales and more information, please call (740) 695.5441.

JEWETT COMMUNITY Easter Egg Hunt Sat. April 1st.

Jewett Park ages 0-12. Sponsor: Jewett Food Pantry.

SHERRODSVILLE LION’S Club breakfast Sat. March 18th

7:30am-10:30am. Lions Hall 80 Hill Dr, Sherrodsville Oh. Free will donation. Eggs, pancakes, hashbrowns, sausage, bacon, fresh fruit, juice, coffee.

ROAST BEEF Dinner Sunday, March 26th, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Scio Fire Hall, 318 West Main Street. All-You-Can-Eat! $15 Adults, $8 Under Age 10. Eat in or Carry Out. Benefits the Scio Vol. Fire Dept.

ADENA, OH

P HONE : 740-546-3225

The Amish Corner

by Katherine Miller

Hello Everyone, Did you all enjoy the snow as much as I did? I hope you all had a wonderful week.

On Monday afternoon and evening, some of us ladies finished the quilt at Clara’s house. On Wednesday, we were at Mom’s house to help get the quilt binding done. Last Saturday, Andrew helped brother Robert butcher their beef. They have plans to cut it up Thursday evening.

On Tuesday, sisters Martha, Clara, and I took pizza to the school for the children’s lunch.

There are still a few babies in the hospital at this time. So they’re hoping they can come home before long.

From Katherine’s Kitchen...

Raisin Cream Pie

1 cup raisins

1-½ cups water

⅔ cup sugar

1 teaspoon lemon juice

2 Tablespoons cornstarch

½ cup sweet cream

2 egg yolks

Cook raisins, water, lemon juice, and sugar. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Dissolve cornstarch in cream. Add egg yolks. Add to boiled raisins. Let it come to a boil until thickened.

Pour into baked pie crust. Cover with meringue or cool whip. Variation: one cup of sour cream may also be added to the filling when cooled, then put in the pie crust. If you like raisins, you will like this pie. Enjoy!

VETERANS’ FUNCTION

On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 11 a.m., the Harrison County Veterans will honor Vietnam Veterans Day. It has been 50 years since the end of the conflict.

The Cadiz, Hopedale, Scio, and Adena Legions are going to honor the six soldiers we lost in the war. The ceremony will be held at the John Stephenson Gymnasium in Cadiz. More details will be in next week’s paper. All Vietnam vets are invited and will be recognized.

to the local level. With the new structuring of the department, Smolenek will be working closely with Katie Norris, formerly fiscal officer for the health department, who has been hired as the new deputy health commissioner. Norris is a Harrison County native, a 2013 graduate of Harrison Central, and a 2017 graduate from Ohio University Eastern with a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration. She was also recently accepted into Eastern Washington University’s online Master of Public Health program.

Norris has been with the Health Department since September 2020.

“Joining right in the middle of a pandemic was interesting,” she says, “but a great way to dive right in!”

In her new role, Norris will directly oversee the financial and vital statistics divisions; however, her main role is to assist the health commissioner, board of health, and staff during this shift into new leadership. Both she and Smolenek are committed, she says, to “continue doing whatever possible to help educate, protect, and promote the health of Harrison County and its residents.”

One of the main goals Smolenek and Norris will be focused on, in the time ahead, is getting the county’s health department accredited. Public Health Accreditation is a national program that measures health department performance against established and nationally recognized standards. It is overseen by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) and supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. While every state is encouraged to seek accreditation, Ohio is the only state presently mandating it, and Harrison is one of many counties that has been working to meet these standards.

All health departments in the state were originally supposed to be fully accredited by 2020, but this was put on hold due to the pandemic. Now the Harrison County Health Department is working on putting together all necessary documentation and hopes to submit it by late March, even though the deadline is not until May of this year.

In addition to accreditation, the health department plans on continuing to expand its services and programs based on the needs of the county’s communities.

One of the biggest challenges the department is focused on is dealing with Lyme disease. Since Harrison County leads the state in cases of Lyme per capita, this is an important public health issue. Residents should stay vigilant about ticks during all seasons of the year. If you remove a tick, treat the bite with an antibiotic ointment like Neosporin, and watch for any of the signs of Lyme, including fever, headache, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and the characteristic bull’s-eye-pattern skin rash.

LOOK AT THE PAST

Flushing Depot & Lumber Yard

By Susan Adams

THE 2010s ACROSS

1. Necktie alternative

6. Finish line

9. Show of appreciation

13. Biotic community

14. Hula dancer’s necklace

15. House duty 16. Sofia Costanza

Depot Street, Flushing, Ohio, circa 1956. Picture courtesy of Bob Twarog. From the book “Holloway Old Timers Reminisce” by Glenn Helter. “The glory of the steam engine has long since departed from North America. In one tremendous blitz, in which the sales force of General Motors played a

not inconspicuous part, the steam engine was overwhelmed by the diesel, even in coal mining areas such as Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania, where the big steam mallet was much in use. Along with the diesel came many men’s furloughs, as the new locomotives were not in much need of repair. Most repair work was done in just a few of the larger shops. The B & O machine shop (in Holloway) closed in 1958.”

wide array of legal services focused on landowner representation including:

Leasing and lease renewals, ratifications and amendments

Litigation, including: Lack of production,Dormant Mineral Act, Marketable Title Act

• Pooling and unitization • Pipeline easements

For additional information, contact Dave Wigham at dwigham@ralaw.com or Tim Pettorini at tpettorini@ralaw.com.

Samuel a. Hartley

HOLLOWAY

By Susan Adams

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

Saturday, April 1, at 4 p.m., the Holloway UM Church will host an Easter egg hunt at Old Timers in Holloway. Join them for some Easter fun! Get your picture with the Easter Bunny, and find some eggs filled with goodies and more. Kids ages 1-12 are welcome to participate.

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

The Holloway Old Timers Association NEEDS YOUR HELP in planning the 2023 Old Timers Baseball Festival that will take place in early September. Active members are few, thus making it difficult to prepare and pull off a great festival. That has been the biggest challenge. If you can help out, if you have any ideas (including contacts) for any activity, please contact the group through messenger on Facebook. As with any festival, they are asking for donations. Food, prizes, soda, and water. Entertainment etc., is expensive. For more information, contact Kenny Staten at 740-3816124 or Linda Nester at 740-541-5401. FYI: This will be the 75th Annual Old Timers. Much help is appreciated and needed. Saturday, May 20, 2-4 p.m. is the Annual Ladies Tea Party at the Holloway United Methodist Church. Public welcome. Put your fancy hat and dress on and join the ladies for an afternoon of tea, snacks, and fun! Cost $5 per person. There will be a door prize, and you can buy tickets for their raffles.

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

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

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.

If anyone has any item they would like listed, please call me at 740-942-3137. If I am not home, please leave a message, and I will get back to you. It surprises me how many folks tell me they read this column.

DEERSVILLE

By Susan Adams

Saturday, March 18, 4–6 p.m., the Deersville Fire Department will be holding their “2nd Annual Chili Cookoff”. There is a $5 entry fee per participant. Prizes will be awarded. Come and vote for your favorite chili! Two votes for $1. You can vote for yourself. Buy as many tickets as you wish. Last year’s winner was Linda Sommers. Come with your best chili and add your name to the list of winners. Hot dogs or cream chicken sandwiches and drinks will be available for purchase. Have a fun time while you support the local fire department. If you have any questions, call 330-260-3272.

Wednesday, March 22, at 10 a.m., the Woody Paul Blanket Mission will be meeting in the fellowship hall of the Deersville UM Church. A covered dish lunch will follow. Anyone who can tie a knot is welcome to come and help make blankets.

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

The Brownsville Christian Church services are at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Tim Thomas; Deersville UM Church, Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and church services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mike Cunningham Jr.; Feed Spring Church Sunday school 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.

Some news for the Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the Buckeye Trail Group: Saturday, March 18, will be the US Route 250 clean up; Friday-Sunday, March 21-23, Blue Blaze Academy at the BTA Century Barn at Deersville. Saturday, April 22, will be the Clendening Half Marathon. This is the first of the Lakes Series races. The race will start at the Fort Steuben Scout Reservation. You will start the race with about 1.5 miles down the back roads and then shoot off into the woods for 10 miles of beautiful single-track trail around the Brushy Fork Bay portion of Clendening Lake. The trail will lead you back out on the road (about 1.5 miles from where you went in), where you will head back to the finish. Follow their Facebook page for more information on these events and more to come!

Bosler’s Honey Bees and Accessories (330-4015889) will start regular hours at the end of March. Until then, they are happy to coordinate porch pickups until the start of regular hours on March 30. You can follow them on their Facebook page.

Monday, April 3, at 6 p.m. at the Bowerston Public Library (200 Main Street, Bowerston), Susan Adams of the Harrison County Genealogical Society will be presenting a program about the

lost town of Tappan and the building of Tappan Dam (Lake). She will also discuss Laceyville, the Little Zion Settlement, the Moravian Trail area, and what the residents of the area called the “Dam Days.” If you have any questions, please call the library at 740-269-8531. Hope to see you there.

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

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

Happy 23rd anniversary to Travis and Nikki Armstrong Devore.

Thursday, April 6, at 11 a.m., the Women of Mission of the Deersville UM Church will have their monthly meeting at the fellowship hall of the church.

Thursday, April 13, at 4 p.m. will be the first meeting for the Deersville Community Garden Club at the fellowship hall of the Deersville UM Church. The hostesses will be Susan Adams and Rebecca Gladman. The program will be presented by Marilyn McMillen and Rebecca Gladman.

The “spring” hours for the Deersville General Store, starting April 12, will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. If you have any questions, call them at 740-827-4203. Stop out and check out the ice cream flavors that are available.

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.

HOPEDALE

By John Wilson

Hi everybody, I hope you had a great week. The Hopedale United Methodist Church will be hosting a community breakfast on Saturday, March 18, from 8:30–11 a.m. Please join them for pancakes and sausage and a time of fellowship. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

It’s fish fry season. If your organization is having a fish fry, please e-mail me details so I can get the word out. The Hopedale Legion fish fry will be held every Friday through Lent from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., or they run out. They have fish dinners, fish chunks, fish tails, shrimp, and a seafood platter. Dine in or carry out. Call ahead and place your order at 740-937-9995.

Lots of big things are happening at Harrison Central. Congratulations to Landen and Lucas Thomas on doing so well at the state wrestling tournament.

Also, if you get a chance, check out my friend Peyton Roski in the school production of Grease on Friday, March 17, at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 18, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 19, at 3 p.m. Presale tickets will be on sale starting on Tuesday at the high school office from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Presale tickets are $7 each for students and adults and $5 each for senior citizens (65+) Tickets are available at the door for $10 each for students and adults and $5 for senior citizens.

The next Hopedale Fire Department flea market will be held on April 8. Money raised will help pay for new tables at the social hall.

Also, mark your calendars for the Jimmy Ward Softball Scholarship Tournament on May 6-7. They are looking for sponsors and people to donate raffle and concession items. Reach out to Emily Chisnell or find the event page on Facebook. The date will be May 6 and possibly May 7 for a second day, depending on how many teams sign up. It will be held at the Hopedale Legion. We are starting early to give everyone time to get teams together and mark down the weekend. The price per team is $100. *RULES* DOUBLE ELIMINATION BRACKET, NO SENIOR BATS. NO METAL CLEATS, THREE GIRLS BATTING/FIELDING AT ALL TIMES, AND TEAMS MUST PAY AT THE TIME OF SIGN-UP. Since this is a co-ed tournament, the team roster must include AT LEAST three girls, with three being on the field at all times. The age limit is 16 unless you have a parent sign a waiver. Don’t forget your chance to help the Harrison County Military Support Group. They are currently packing for 12 soldiers. Here are some items that could be helpful for this packing: Homemade cookies, Pop Tarts, granola bars, nuts, sunflower seeds, dried fruit, beef jerky, beef sticks, candy bars, candy, gum, energy drinks, protein bars, peanut butter, drink mixes, magazines, puzzle books, white socks, Rice Krispie treats, M&Ms, jelly beans, Peeps, trail mix, chocolate easter eggs, and any anything else you can think of. Many thanks to all that support our mission. Without your help, we would not be able to do this. It will be held on March 21 at 6 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center at 120 Main Street in Cadiz. Hope you can help support our troops!

If you have any news about family, friends, or fish fries, please send it to me at hopedalenews@ yahoo.com. Please note the new deadline is now Monday of each week. Hope you have a great week!

SCIO By Cindy

driver’s license to register. The food pantry is open every second and fourth Wednesday of the month.

Axe throwing is becoming a popular new sport. The Scio Street Fair is proud to welcome Route 40 Lumber Jaxe from Belmont, Ohio, for an evening of axe throwing on Thursday, August 10, from 6–9 p.m. Join in to test your skills and have some fun.

Word has been received of the passing of James “Jim” Amos. Jim was the son of Hubert and Mildred Amos and was a 1959 Scio High School graduate. Please contact me with any notices, news, or upcoming events that you would like included in this column at scionews@myyahoo.com or 740945-4844.

REMINDERS: The Scio American Legion Lenten fish fry is being held every Friday until Easter from 4–8 p.m. Open to the public. Dine in or carryout: 740-945-5922.

Starting March 28, State Route 151 will close for 150 days in Bowerston between State Route 212 and Main Street for a bridge replacement project. The intersections of State Route 151/State Route 212 and State Route 151/Main Street will remain open throughout construction.

DID YOU KNOW?… In 1939 there was a funeral home, the Kerr Funeral Home, located in the gray house that sits on the corner of Eastport and Church Streets, directly behind Pangrazio’s Café in Scio.

FREEPORT

By Deb Milligan

“Laugh-It Will Bring Joy To Your Heart”

Happy St. Patrick’s Day.

Happy birthday-Nate Baker, Todd Smith, Melvin Allen, Abby Hart, Elizabeth Henry, Sam Bear, Ron Cochenour, and Diane Jones.

Belated happy birthday-Bruce Taggert and Deb West.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Mary Rossellen (Pumpkin Laisure ) Wolfe, 57, of Jewett, who graduated from Lakeland in 1984.

Rockside Carryout (between Freeport and Tippecanoe) new owners Troy & Sue McMath announces new hours starting April 1. New hours will be Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ben & Stacey Bardall of the Freeport area are proud grandparents of two additional grandchildren within two days. Their daughter Lindsey & her husband Cody Kiser had a baby boy, Nolan Lee, on February 28. Then their daughter Lauren & Tyler Dougherty had a baby girl, Zoe Ann, on March 2. All were welcomed home by 3-year-old granddaughter Ava Grace Dougherty & families. We held Donuts with Dad on Friday, March 10, 2023, with approximately 50 dads, grandpas, and uncles coming to eat donuts with their kiddos. All students in the school ate donuts as well.

Four Seasons Garden Club will meet on March 23 at the home of Kelli Martin.

Friends and family enjoyed a birthday party on Saturday at the Freeport Fire Station for Mallory Walton.

You can pay your Village of Freeport income tax by mailing it to the Village of Freeport, P.O. Box 176, or dropping it in an envelope slot at the village hall. Village income tax forms are located at the Freeport Post Office.

Friends of Mike Doane helped him celebrate his birthday.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Sharon Hamilton, 76, formerly of Freeport. She was a 1964 graduate of Lakeland High School.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Nathan Gary Weaver, 86, of Canton.

Thirteen classmates and two guests met at Shonies for breakfast on March 3. All had a great time catching up with the years past.

Lakeland Democrat Women’s Club met Monday night at Steele Crest Community Room. President Lori Milleson led the Pledge Of Allegiance and blessed the food. Members enjoyed refreshments served by Lori Milleson and Mary McBride.

Eight members answered the roll call with their favorite green thing. Dues are due before June 1.

Reports were given, and plans were made for April 1, when you can eat breakfast with the Easter Bunny, who will come hoppin’ into the James Clark Fire Station in Freeport from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.

Please keep in your prayers Rick Moore, Ed Cunningham, Cindy Dickey, Zack Gibbons, Norval Nay, John & Pauline Jones, Glenna Kelly, Nancy Rodgers, and all those in the hospital and nursing homes.

ADENA

By Alyssa Howard

place at Buckeye West Elementary on Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, and children five and under are free.

Adena Branch Library has a new phone number. The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County has a new phone carrier. New phone and fax numbers have been provided by the company AT&T and are effective April 1. Library Phone: 740-320-0009 - Library Fax: 740-9837437

Create tiny art, then have it displayed at the library. Starting Monday, March 13, library users of all ages can pick up an art kit at any library location while supplies last. The kit includes a mini canvas and paint. Return the art piece to the library on Saturday, April 1, for it to be displayed for all to admire until the end of the month in April.

Visit your local library starting Monday, March 13, to enter children’s names for a drawing of a free book, Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle. One winner at each library branch will be drawn and announced on Monday, March 20.

Learn about wild mushrooms at the Adena Branch Library on Thursday, March 30, at 5:30 p.m. The OSU Extension Agency will teach the basics of the biology, ecology, and identification of some common Ohio mushrooms, whether in the backyard, pasture, or woods. Registration is required.

Save a seat for your child for Story Time at Adena Branch Library on Monday, March 27, at 5:30 p.m. Call the library to register.

Starting on Saturday, April 1, children can stop in the library to pick up a grab-and-go craft and story. They are available while supplies last.

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

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

DILLONVALE

By

Alyssa Howard

Dillonvale Volunteer Fire Dept. is having a fish fry every Friday during Lent! It will be hosted at the Firemen’s Club. Dine in or carry out FROM 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 740-769-7777 for orders.

Mt. Pleasant Township will be holding a community cleanup event on Thursday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the intersection of State Route 150 and County Road 7 (next to the slag yard).

The Sunrise Rascals 4-H group is holding a chicken dinner on Saturday, April 15, at the Dillonvale City Building from 11:30 a.m. until they sell out.

Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch Library has a new phone number. The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County has a new phone carrier. New phone and fax numbers have been provided by the company AT&T and are effective April 1. Library Phone: 740-314-4310Library Fax: 740-983-7490

Visit your local library starting Monday, March 13, to enter children’s names for a drawing of a free book, Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle. One winner at each library branch will be drawn and announced on Monday, March 20. Create tiny art, then have it displayed at the library. Starting Monday, March 13, library users of all ages can pick up an art kit at any library location while supplies last. The kit includes a mini canvas and paint. Return the art piece to the library on Saturday, April 1, for it to be displayed for all to admire until the end of the month in April.

Save a seat for your child for Story Time at Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch Library on March 28 at 5:30 p.m. Call to register.

Starting on Saturday, April 1, children can pick up a grab-and-go craft and story time. They are available while supplies last.

Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Library will be holding its book club meeting on Tuesday, March 21, at 10 a.m. They are reading The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. Go join in the discussion and read some good books.

There will be a spring paint-and-sip at the Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch Library on Saturday, April 8, at 1 p.m. Seats go fast! Adults can register now at the Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch Library or call 740-769-2090.

March is Women’s History Month. There will be an Abigail Adams Portrayal on Saturday, March 25, at 1 p.m. at the Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch. Call 740-769-2090 to register and for more information.

Spiker

Hello friends, I hope this day finds you doing well.

The first day of spring is right around the corner, Monday, March 20!

ATTENTION VILLAGE OF SCIO, Scio Mayor Jim Clark has been informed by AEP of a power outage for the entire Village of Scio Saturday, March 18, from 4–8 p.m. Stop signs will be placed at the red lights to control traffic.

The Scio VFD is always looking for new members to join their ranks. They are a small non-profit organization comprised of a dedicated group of firefighters/EMTs.

They primarily serve North Township and the Village of Scio while also responding as mutual aid to Rumley, Stock, and Monroe Township, as well as anywhere else they are requested. All training and state-required certifications are paid for by the department. For more information or if you are interested in joining, contact one of the fire department members or private message the Scio VFD Facebook page.

The Scio Methodist Church food pantry day is Wednesday, March 22. Open 10 a.m. to noon and 4- 6 p.m. Anyone in a Bowerston, Scio, or Jewett zip code is eligible. Bring proof of residence and a

Smithfield Township will be holding a community cleanup event on Thursday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the intersection of State Route 152 and County Road 10. There will be a spring cleanup day (KIMBLE CUSTOMERS ONLY) on Thursday, April 13. Prohibited items include construction materials, asphalt, concrete, bricks, ashes, hazardous liquids, needles, biowaste, auto tires, paint cans, chemicals, asbestos tile, and items that contain freon.

In July, construction will start on S. Bridge Street (Church Hill), a $1mil complete resurfacing and curbing project. Detours will be posted. The project is expected to last three weeks.

Come have lunch with the Easter Bunny at the Harrisville Community Hall on Saturday, March 25, at noon. Admission is $5 per person. There will be treat bags and an Easter egg hunt. Every bunny is welcome - RSVP: 740-546-3946.

L.A. Pizza is celebrating St. Patty’s Day on Saturday, March 18, starting at 9 p.m. with DJ Reign. There will be food and drink specials. There will be dance contests throughout the night, and the winners will get free drinks on the DJ’s tab. Come show off your moves!

COVID-19 rapid tests are available at all PLSJ locations for FREE. Please call the branch in advance for pickup: Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Library 740-769-2090 If you know of any events, birthdays, or news happening in the village, feel free to email and let me know: lyssahowardxx@ outlook.com.

UNIONPORT

By

Mary Catherine Mull

Happy Saint Parick’s Day to each and every one on Friday, March 17. Wear your green and have a good time.

Don Brannon of Fort Myers, Florida, visited his mother, Sis Brannon, last week at Hopedale. Read 2 Chronicles 7:14.

A 9:30 a.m. prayer time will be held on Wednesday, and 10 a.m. Bible study will be held the same day at the Unionport Methodist Church (740-944-1609). Everyone is welcome!

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Peterson of Carrollton visited family and friends and attended the recent Swiss steak dinner at the Wayne Township Community Center.

I look forward to our first day of spring, March 20. We hope it’s here to stay! This is a good time to check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Come experience the sounds of 7 SOUTH on Saturday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m.

SOUTHPAW

EATZ food truck will be serving dinner starting at 5 p.m. Another great weekend of wine, food, music, and good times.

Adena Lions Club’s 71st Show: Good Evening Vietnam, Honoring Those Who Served will take

Dave Watkins entertained at the Gables Saint Patrick’s Day party, and everyone had a special time. The annual indoor huge garage sale will be held this year on Saturday, April 1, 2023. It will be held in the Wayne County Community Center in Unionport from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Refreshments and some lunch items will be on sale. For more information, call 740-944-1492.

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

CADIZ—The Harrison Central baseball program had a year to remember in 2022. Not only did they unveil the newly revamped Mazeroski Field, but they also charged through to a 16-8 record, picking up a Buckeye Eight Championship, a Sectional Championship, and runner-up finishes in the OVAC and East District tournaments.

The good news is the core of that team returns for the 2023 season, and per usual, expectations will be running high on the diamond inside Sally Buffalo Park.

“The strength of our team will be the leadership of our six seniors,” stated Head Coach Mike Valesko.

Valesko is entering his tenth year (ninth season due to COVID) at the helm for the

of them were impact players on last season’s team that saw a lot of success. We believe our pitching staff features five guys that would be top arms at a lot of other places. They’re doing a great job of competing and pushing each other,” the coach commented.

Senior Tre Rex will lead the rotation as the ace. The lengthy lefty was tabbed for mound duties in a majority of the team’s premier matchups last year.

“Defensively, we felt like we made significant strides last year due to the turf, giving us the ability to get outside and get more reps at practice. In general, I believe pitching and defense will be the strength of our team this season,” Valesko continued.

As has been par for the course for many years, the schedule is challenging. The idea is that playing high-level competition throughout the season not only develops high-quality players but also prepares a team to face stiffer competition come

will all feature turf fields of their own this year. Three new regular-season additions in Indian Valley, West Muskingum, and the Heartland Christian School (Columbiana County) will provide some flair along the way as well.

To attack that slate, the lineup returns veteran hitters such as Treston Nemeth (two-time first-team All-Ohio, two-time East District Player of the Year), Kaden Jurosko, Jace Madzia (Honorable Mention, East District 2021), Tre Rex (first-team East District 2022), Cabot Arbaugh, and sophomore Tucker Snyder (lettered as a freshman).

“We now need a young group of players to complete the lineup, and we’re looking at six or seven guys for those roles. Our sophomore class features a lot of talent, and more importantly, they are great kids who are working hard every day,” the coach concluded.

NH PHOTO/D.J. WATSON

Girls’ softball eager for talented young players

BY SHARON DALTON Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ—Harrison Central’s Darrin Young, entering his eighth year as head coach with a 75-45 record, has his Lady Huskies on the field preparing for this year’s season. After losing some key players to graduation and moving into Division II, he is optimistic.

“We have a good core group returning. With seven lettermen returning and if some of our new girls set up and fill some holes, we hope to be competitive. Our pitching is young, but if we throw strikes and we play good defense and make the routine outs, they will keep us in a lot of ball games. Offensively we have some good hitters returning,” said Young. “We have a very competitive schedule. We have the Garaways and the Steubenvilles. I try to play a competitive schedule, so we get to

tournaments,” stated Coach Young.

The Huskies were Sectional Champions in 2022 and finished with a record of 167. Assistant coaches include Robbie Davia, Tom Kenny, Scott Porter, George Hopkins, Benji Roski, and Kara Kenny.

Graduating last year were:

Sarah Touville, shortstop, first team East district, OVAC, Buckeye 8, and second team ALL-Ohio

Jenna Young, first base, first team East district, OVAC, Buckeye 8

Tristan Kovarik, pitcher, first team, Buckeye 8 honorable mention East district

This year’s roster:

SENIORS

Maddy Butler, third base

Lizzy Clelland, catcher

Brooke Heavilin, second base and outfield

Kaylyn Ledger, first base and utility

Alina Williams, outfield

JUNIORS

Isabel Yeager, outfield

Rylee Smith, second base

Aubry Wood, pitcher/first base

Madelynn Edwards, outfield

Haylee Barber, first base/outfield

SOPHOMORES

Kaily Banal, outfield

Jaida Barber, catcher

Braylee Dunfee, outfield

Jade Garrison, outfield

LeAnn Gray, outfield

Emma Skinner, pitcher

Laken Stillwagon, outfield

Haley Toker, pitcher

Olivia Tonkovich, shortstop

FRESHMEN

Madison Blawut, pitcher/infield

Matiline Chesla, outfield

Nicolette Peeler, outfield

Jaiden Pelegreen, infield/outfield

Kara Blackburn, infield/outfield

2023 SOFTBALL SCHEDULE

Mar. 27 – @ Buckeye Local 5 p.m.

Mar. 28 – Cambridge Local 5:30 p.m.

Mar. 31 – East Liverpool 5 p.m.

Apr. 1 – Carrollton 12 p.m.

Apr. 1 – New Philadelphia 4 p.m.

Apr. 3 – @ East Liverpool 5 p.m.

Apr. 4 – @ Cambridge 5:30 p.m.

Apr. 5 – @ Beaver Local 5 p.m.

Apr. 7 – Buckeye Local 5 p.m.

Apr. 8 – Toronto 5 p.m.

Apr. 10 – Beaver Local 5 p.m.

Apr. 12 – Indian Creek 5 p.m.

Apr. 13 – @ Toronto 5 p.m.

Apr. 14 – @ Indian Creek 5 p.m.

Apr. 15 – Ridgewood (DH) 4 p.m.

Apr. 17 – @ Edison 5 p.m.

Apr. 18 – @ Garaway 5 p.m.

Apr. 19 – Edison 5 p.m.

Apr. 24 – Bellaire 5 p.m.

Apr. 25 – OVAC @ I-470 TBA

Apr. 26 – @ Buckeye Trail 5 p.m.

Apr. 27 – @ Bellaire 5 p.m.

Apr. 28/29 – OVAC Final TBA

May 3 – @ Buckeye Local 5 p.m.

May 5 – Garaway 5 p.m.

Good luck Harrison

Captain Mark Touville of the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office Captain Mark Touville of the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office

NH PHOTO/SHARON DALTON

2023 TRACK SCHEDULE

Largest boys’ track team in HC history

BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ—Harrison Central’s boys’ track team Head Coach Luke Turner is getting his squad ready to kick off their 2023 campaign. Turner, in his tenth season at the helm, is optimistic about the team’s abilities this season.

“We have 10 returning lettermen to lead the team of 38 boys in track and field this season,” Turner said. “Hunter Boals and Grayden Sproull threw really well last year to qualify for regionals. Those two, along with the other throwers, have been putting a lot of work in and will definitely PR early.

The Huskies have a balanced number of sprinters and distance runners that will lead to some great competition and solid relays. The coaches are super excited to be filling every event along with the pole vault this season.

The 38 boys on the 2023 track roster represent the largest squad assembled for Harrison Central in any given year and may be the largest ever coming out of the county. The advantage to the high numbers is that while competing at home, there will

be the opportunity to more than double up on the distance races. Normally, at dual and invitation relay meets, only two persons are able to run the events.

As for the 2022 track accomplishments for Harrison Central, Hunter Boals became the district champion in shot put, as well as ranking tenth at regionals. Grayden Sproull finished in fourth place during districts in the discus. He, like Boals, had a favorable regional performance outcome. He placed thirteenth in the competition.

The Huskies will be returning ten 2022 letter winners. Those letter winners and their events are Charles Garbrandt lettered in the distance running events; Brent Malcomb in sprints; Taylor Cope in the throwing events; Grayden Sproull and Hunter Boals in throwing events; Caleb Cowans in throws; and Sean Forrester, Aiden Hays, Hunter Bittinger, and Bryce Wallace all lettered in distance. The 2023 squad will perform this season with the services of graduating teammate Colton Howell.

Head Coach Turner will be assisted by assistant coaches Ian Lowry, Brandon Haney (throws), and Chase Clark (pole vault).

12 letter winners return to girls’ team

BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ—One thing we all know is with all of the crazy weather we have been having, Harrison Central’s track season must be just around the corner. Last week the boys’ and girls’ teams dawned their uniforms for their picture day in the gymnasium. Immediately following the picture day, both teams changed and went out to the track for practice. All in all, the Husky track season should have some great opportunities to make good on their 2023 campaign. As a starter, the participation numbers sure look good.

“We have 12 letter winners returning this season,” said girls’ varsity track Head Coach Ty Kenny. “We are excited to announce that we have one of the largest numbers of track participants this season. We will be fielding 27 girls that have elected to run track this season.”

The Huskies will be returning some big contributors from last season in the field

events. To begin with, Danica Rensi will return to contribute with her experience in the high jump. Also returning is Carys Haney, who will be back to contribute her abilities in throwing in the shot put. Runner Grace Goudy should have a big year in running the hurdles, and Nadia Tweedy in running the 400-meter race. As for returning regional qualifiers, Tweedy was the sole qualifier for the Huskies last year.

“With all of the new additions coming out for the track team this year, we could have some pretty good relay teams,” Kenny went on. We are preparing, despite the cold weather, and all of us are so excited for the season to get underway!”

The Harrison Central girls’ varsity track team will begin with some early home meets. Those meets are scheduled for March 28, April 11, April 25, and May 9. Kenny will be assisted this season by assistant coaches Megan Lowry, Steve Coffman, Brandon Haney, and Chase Clark.

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