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.

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.

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