Harrison News-Herald E-Edition 3/4/23

SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2023

East Palestine fiasco aftermath Harrison County responds: Part 2

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—Emergency Management

Agency Director Eric Wilson sat down with the Harrison News-Herald to discuss the recent train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The train was carrying hazardous materials and suffered at least one mechanical failure before derailing on the outskirts of the village. The

Ticketing increases

BY KRISTI TULLIS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—On February 16, the Cadiz Village Council started its meeting with an open discussion of concerns brought by Sally Buffalo Park members regarding repositioning campers. As agreed, the members were not given much notice prior to the start of necessary repairs, and concerns were raised regarding short time frames and uncooperative weather.

Council Member Johnny Vermillion proposed that equipment could be brought to assist in moving campers at an agreed day and time. Vermillion insisted that although there was a short time frame agreed to begin changes with the park board prior to individuals receiving notice, the council would gladly work with those needing to move campers so that damages can be avoided in this transition.

Vermillion also wants to remind park members that work and updates will be completed this summer, and while it will be an inconvenience momentarily, the upgrades will benefit everyone. Also, the upgrades will include accommodation for new and larger campers. Delays will be met with solutions to allow completion to be done in a timely manner.

The Planning Commission will meet on February 27 at 6 p.m. to address both the final site plan review for the Dollar Tree as well as the old ODOT property. Ludwig also provided images of the construction site for the Dollar Tree. He included that due to abandoned mine shafts, dirt must be moved entirely, one side at a time, to allow for the insertion of concrete to fill these empty areas. The dirt will then be replaced for construction to ensue. Ludwig hopes this answers any questions residents may have regarding the present views of the site.

Ludwig also stated that lining crews would begin working on the south and center projects. These presently stand around 40% completed. Three hundred feet of water lines have been replaced across Stump Lake at Sally Buffalo, and AEP will begin the electrical upgrades for the first pad of the new campsite.

There has been a video viewed by council members showing vehicles backing into parking spots on Lincoln Avenue in front of the Presbyterian Church. This is illegal. All vehicles doing so will be ticketed. Residents and visitors are strongly advised against parking in this manner as it is dangerous.

disaster has made headlines in national media since the beginning, with many Ohioans concerned about the fallout.

Wilson shared his thoughts on the overall emergency response to the situation, “The response is guided by the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System(ICS). This federally mandated system provides responders from all disciplines (public safety, health, water

department, etc.) with a framework or structure to guide organization and response. It does so by utilizing common terminology and position descriptions. Most importantly, it is scalable, so it can be used for small events and grow to accommodate much larger events.

All incidents begin at the local level, so in the case of East Palestine, the train derailment prompted the response of local fire, EMS, and law enforcement personnel. Once they did a

scene size up and determined what they were dealing with and what resources they needed, it grew accordingly. According to plans, they requested resources from neighboring jurisdictions, then the state of Ohio. This is done through preexisting agreements. We also saw this event garner assistance from the federal level as well, all as intended, in an organized See

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BY ALYSSA HOWARD Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—A-Z Learning Lab is a summer and after-school program for children ages 5-18 at Bingham Terrace. They meet the children at any stage of learning and help them flourish. They strive to follow their mission statement, which is the foundation of their vision for children in the area. Recently, they received a grant, and they are working to implement new and exciting things to help the children and teens that attend the lab.

They have made some big changes to their curriculum. They have taken on more math and STEM projects. They have had many students excelling at high-school math by using the ‘figure-it-out’ method. Each equation is broken down step-by-step to make it easier to solve. It encourages problem-solving skills and has even had students challenge themselves to see if they can solve the problems. One elementaryschool-aged child taught himself how to do algebraic equations and square roots, each in a matter of minutes. His close friend responded with, “I can do that!” and figured it out as well.

Another student struggled for her entire life in mathematics. In a recent breakthrough, she realized she was much better at math than she thought; she just needed a different approach. Just one change in strategy changed this girl’s entire opinion about herself in an entire field of study. Capitalizing on this momentum, she and her parents set long-term goals that she’s excited about. Her mother told the lab teacher that her daughter had not stopped talking about this upcoming project since she began. She’s come “out of her shell,” and her mother has “never seen her this excited about something” before.

There has been a recent success with new

reward challenges in the classrooms; it gets the children excited to learn and earn in-class currency known as “grit coins” to purchase items from their class store. The theme of the game changes, and the game is reset every three months, or when the season changes, to keep it fresh and fun. They do themed days every day of the week.

One student set a goal to earn the lab record for the youngest ever to save 100 Grit Coins and achieved it, in part, by learning half of the multiplication table in two days. This same student is also learning emotional regulation at the lab. The teacher noticed that while the student was driven and smart, he was struggling socially and emotionally. Now, he is learning the correct way to lean into his emotions as well as process them. He’s been introduced to musical instruments and has begun learning guitar. He’s been focusing on how he can channel his anger and other strong emotions into music.

This student is also known to be a helper who thrives on responsibility. To foster this, he was assigned to read to younger kids in the lab.

“He feels like he’s teaching, and he is, though he is learning in the process and feels good about what he’s doing,” said his teacher.

As a result, he is doing better in both reading and managing his emotions since he has to keep himself together for the younger students. This combined strategy has helped this student grow and learn more than academics.

The biggest goal of the lab is to leave a lasting, positive emotional impact on the students that, in turn, branches out into the community. They hope to foster the social and emotional growth of the children of Bingham Terrace in a good way through all of their activities and guidance. Social and emotional health is important. The child’s needs must always be met first.

BY KRISTI TULLIS

Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—The Puskarich Public Library in Cadiz has become a hub of digitization and reading for all ages. Not only has the outside been updated, but the inside is completely different. To stay with the times, the library has downsized in paper and has grown in technology.

With this growth, the library has expanded events as well. There is a multitude of activities scheduled for patrons of all ages. These include historical presentations, classes, clubs, reading groups, and more. The library’s website offers many options, from a digital shoebox to legal documents, job searches, and ancestry. Online accessibility has expanded to include such services as Hoopla, Libby, and Beanstack. Upcoming events include in-person and online book clubs, book sales, crochet clubs, easter painting, gardening, and how-to-use Canva.

Kids are benefitting from the changes as well as adults. The children’s area has been entirely redone and more than doubled in size with brighter colors added. Not only are the books at a child’s level for looking at, but there are computers to access as well. Children ages newborn to one and 18 months to five can attend story time or play time on Wednesdays (times offered depend on age). Upcoming events include tie-dying, STEM club, Lego club, and summer reading.

Moving into the Maker Space, Mike Palmer is available to assist patrons. The area is devoted to technology. Patrons can find a 3D printer for small projects, a genealogy room, which also contains devices for VCR tapes to be transposed to DVD, a new Glowforge machine for laser engravings and wood burning, a Cricut machine, and a private recording studio. Some items are not yet accessible, but they will be after March 17. Patrons are invited to come to check it out, and Palmer will be happy to share his knowledge and expertise, as well as offer access to the rooms. The recording studio is presently available by appointment.

Professional headshots are a free service and are retouched by hand. The library also offers digital skill resources with Google and Microsoft, basic computer skills, and career search skills through Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment. This program also supports K-12 distance learning, as well as social media.

Anyone with questions is invited to stop by. Staff is on-hand to assist and are available by calling (740) 942-2623 regarding upcoming events.

OBITUARIES

Janet (Poulson) Mallarnee

Village Administrator Brandon Ludwig presents the progress at the the construction site of the future Dollar Tree in Cadiz.

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Bryston (left) is the youngest kid to save 100 gritt coins supported by his brother Kylier (right).

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Local author releases insightful memoir

"My Life, My Dreams, My Desires: No Deposit, No Return" is a thoughtful look back on life's challenges and victories. The book is the creation of published author Ed Banks, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who spent over thirty-two years in management positions. He held titles such as maintenance supervisor, production manager, and director of operations in the health management industry. He has both an associate's degree in business management and a bachelor's degree in business administration.

Banks is a forty-one-year licensed basketball official and once officiated both baseball and football. Banks was born in West Virginia as the first male born to a family of nineteen children, all to the same parents.

Banks shares, "The title of the manuscript is a direct reflection on how I achieved a desired work and personal life, and what I achieved

from the content of my dreams. What I did achieve took work on my part that sometimes required years of dedication. What I wanted, what I worked for always resembled 'No Deposit, No Return!'"

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Ed Banks' new book will entertain readers while imparting sound advice based on faith.

Banks hopes to aid others in their pursuit of a satisfying life experience as he recounts the steps needed to build and nurture both personal and career success.

Consumers can purchase "My Life, My Dreams, My Desires: No Deposit, No Return" at traditional brick-and-mortar bookstores or online at Amazon, Apple iTunes, or Barnes and Noble. For additional information or inquiries about the book, contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866554-0919.

Jewett commends PD, progresses with mayor’s court

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

JEWETT—The Jewett Village Council met on February 20 for one of their regular bi-monthly meetings. The council heard from Village Administrator Mike McBee, who explained plans to work on the three-way stop in town.

“I spoke with [Kovarik Excavating] about the three-way stop,” He said. “What we’re going to have to do is cut like a 12 foot by 14 foot rectangle out of the middle of the rectangle.” He said the issue would likely be stone replacement and then put in concrete to cover it with the intention to hot-patch it later. The intersection has been needing attention for quite some time, and this project will hopefully fix the issues.

Council Member Joshua Walters suggested new town signs, a topic that has been brought up a few times. “It’ll look classy when you come in,” Walters said.

McBee and Walters will need to gather more information for sizing and cost before the council moves forward with the project.

Police Chief Ron Carter gave a short report about a school bus incident that was dealt with in the last week. A vehicle had passed a bus while it was stopped to pick up kids. The incident was immediately reported, and the driver was found within an hour.

“He was cited for a slew of charges,” Carter said.

School bus safety is a serious concern, and the department was commended by the council for the swift response.

“Hats off to the police department,” Walters said.

Carter went on to share that he is currently working on getting a new car radio for the department; this was an expense approved by the council at the first February meeting.

There are two kids, known to the department, riding around in a vehicle running stop signs, and driving dangerously. Carter said he has alerted his officers that once caught, the vehicle needs to be impounded and the juveniles cited.

“I hate to do it, but they’re running down Main Street and cutting cars off,” Carter said.

He also made a point to mention that residents with side-by-sides and 4x4s need to get the proper registration stickers. Unregistered vehicles will be impounded.

Mayor George Bailie reminded council members that the old ordinances need to be read through and updated. Members can review them at any time in the administration building. This has been an ongoing project for the village to review and clean up older ordinances.

Bailie also updated the council on the progress he’s making toward creating a mayor’s court for the village. A mayor’s court, as the name implies, is run by the mayor of a village or town residing over legal cases. The court usually only hears traffic cases, violations of city ordinances, and other misdemeanors that are low-level offenses that will not result in jail time.

“I checked on it, got all my paperwork to start on it,” Bailie said. “I’m moving forward on it … hopefully, within a week, I’ll have it completed.”

Cadiz CIC entertains pickleball idea

BY KRISTI TULLIS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—The Cadiz CIC met on February 16 for its monthly meeting. During opening discussions, it was stated there were no new updates to offer on the timeline for the demolition of the old post office. It was noted, however, that James White Construction has cleaned the area that has been used for storage, and the county commissioners have approved the job. Concerning the remaining houses slated for demolition, the next round of bids will open on March 2 at 9:30 a.m. The old ODOT property is presently moving dirt to allow for the insertion of concrete into abandoned coal mine shafts. Once complete, ComptonAddy will close on the property and begin construction. Next up, Woodsfield Bank is purchasing and extending the amount of LED lights that will be supported by aluminum poles.

It was announced that the CIC would meet with OMEGA regarding the Appalachian Community Grant Program with stateprocured planners. Other upcoming meetings will discuss technical assistance grants and project funding allocation that is part of the revitalization plan. This could also possibly allocate money for the old Family Dollar building as well. Further details were discussed on the price of the building and the process to complete the purchase.

Lastly, it was proposed by the Village of Cadiz that basketball, pickleball, and tennis courts be installed for residents and visitors. Since this is in the beginning stages of development, the CIC will request that the village gets estimates for more than one court and then propose the plan with funding expectations to be finalized in agreement with the CIC.

The next meeting is scheduled for March 16 at 6 p.m.

LOOK AT THE PAST

Dry Ridge School

By Susan Adams

Dry Ridge School, or School No. 5, was located in Freeport Township on County Road 57, Sec 23. Dry Ridge School had four different buildings. The first building was on the Andrew S. Carr farm and was used until 1868. The second little building was situated in the corner of District No. 5 but, because of its location, was unfit for the purpose for which it was built. When it was finished, they thought it must have a name. Some called it Possum Trot, some No. 5, some the Devil’s Half-Acre, but it ended up being named Frog Pond. The location was down in a hollow where there was nothing but a mud-hole. There was no road to the school. Think of a public school with no road to it. Good water was scarce. It was muddy year-round and had a good supply of frogs and wiggle-tails that had taken over the spring. The children suffered from thirst. Some of the neighbors locked their springs against them, and the poor little children had to wander around and get water wherever they could find it. Folks described the location as a place “Where the eye of God had never seen, nor the foot of man ever trod.” Not long after 1880, the

building was torn down and moved up on the ridge and became Dry Ridge again. In 1882 a brick building (pictured here, which was a nice building) replaced the frame one. This building is still standing today. One can see it to the right as one starts down Covered Bridge Road off of Dry Ridge Road. Some of the family names were Steadman, Blackwoods, Hughes, Wittington, Alexanders, Lawrence, Toland, McClelland, Mayes, Karr, and Breen. The last teacher was Forest Thaxton in 1932. From the book “Lest We ForgetHarrison County Early Schools,” the picture is from the collection at the Harrison County Historical Society.

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

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED MAJOR UTILITY FACILITY

American Transmission Systems, Incorporated (“ATSI”), a FirstEnergy company, is seeking approval from the Ohio Power Siting Board (“OPSB”) to rebuild and re-conductor an approximately 20-mile portion of the existing approximate 64-mile Holloway-Knox 138 kV Transmission Line (“Holloway Substation –Nottingham Substation Segment” or “Project”) in order to remediate damage and deterioration affecting existing wood pole structures. ATSI has therefore filed a Letter of Notification Application with the OPSB for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Project. As proposed, the Project will extend from existing Nottingham Substation to the existing Holloway Substation. The Project is located within existing transmission line right-of-way in the City of St. Clairsville, Richland Township, Mead Township, Pultney Township, and Wheeling Township, in Belmont County, Ohio, and Athens Township in Harrison County, Ohio.

The following public officials and agencies have been served with copies of the Application as required by the Ohio Power Siting Board regulations:

Mr. Josh Meyer, Belmont County Board of Commissioners

Mr. J.P. Dutton, Belmont County Board of Commissioners

Mr. Jerry Echemann, Belmont County Board of Commissioners

Mr. Terry Lively, Belmont County Engineer

Mr. Steve Vcelka, Wheeling Township Trustee

Mr. Michael Drake, Wheeling Township Trustee

Mr. Richard Verardi, Wheeling Township Trustee

Mr. Mike Butler, Wheeling Township Fiscal Officer

Mr. Edward Good, Mead Township Trustee

Mr. Clyde Hammond, Mead Township Trustee

Mr. Paul Merrymen. Mead Township Trustee

Mr. David Albright, Mead Township Fiscal Officer

Mr. Mark Cervelli, Pultney Township Trustee

Mr. John Laroche, Pultney Township Trustee

Mr. Franklin Shaffer Jr, Pultney Township Trustee

Ms. Marla Krupnik, Pultney Township Fiscal Officer

Mr. Greg Clark, Richland Township Trustee

Mr. Richard Ferrell, Richland Township Trustee

Mr. James Denoble, Richland Township Trustee

Mr. Mathew Berher, Richland Township Fiscal Officer

Ms. Kathryn Thalman, St. Clairsville Mayor

Mr. Jim Velas, St. Clairsville Council President

Ms. Kristi Lee Lipscomb, St. Clairsville Ward 3 Council

Mr. Jacob DeBertand, St. Clairsville Council Clerk

Mr. Isaac Paul Coffland, Harrison County Board of Commissioners

Ms. Amy Norris, Harrison County Board of Commissioners

Mr. Dustin Corder, Harrison County Board of Commissioners

Mr. Douglas Nelson Bachman, P.E., P.S., Harrison County Engineer

Mr. Robert Applegarth, Athens Township Trustee

Mr. David Butler, Athens Township Trustee

Mr. Michael Saffell, Athens Township Trustee

Mr. David Allen Watson, Athens Township Fiscal Officer

A copy of the application is available for public inspection at the offices of the Ohio Power Siting Board, c/o Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, Utilities Department, 12th Floor, Borden Building, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3793, www.opsb.ohio.gov. A copy of the application has also been sent to the following libraries: St. Clairsville Public Library, 108 W Main St., St. Clairsville Ohio 43950 Puskarich Public Library, 200 E Market St., Cadiz, Ohio 43907

In addition, an electronic copy of the application, as well as information on how to request/obtain a hard copy of the application, can be found on FirstEnergy’s website for transmission projects, www.firstenergycorp.com/about/transmission_ projects/ohio.html.

A Letter of Notification Application for a certificate to construct, operate, and maintain the afore-described electric transmission line facility is now pending before the Board. The Project application has been assigned Docket No.: 23-0141-EL-BLN, which should be referenced in all communications about this proceeding.

In accordance with Ohio Administrative Code (“OAC”) Rule 4906-6-08(A)(6), please be advised that interested persons may file motions to intervene and/ or file comments with the Board within ten days of the date of publication of this notice, in accordance with OAC Rule 4906-2-12, or later if good cause is shown. Petitions to intervene and comments should be addressed to the Ohio Power Siting Board, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3793 and cite the above-listed docket number 23-0141-EL-BLN.

Election reforms to affect May Primaries

COLUMBUS—Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued Directive 202303 today, instructing Ohio’s 88 county boards of elections to immediately begin implementing the reforms required under House Bill 458 for the May 2023 primary election.

The Ohio General Assembly adopted the legislation in December, and Governor Mike DeWine signed the bill into law in January of this year, making it effective three days after the start of early voting for the May primary election.

While HB 458 does not become effective until April 7, three days after the start of early voting in the May primary, implementing the changes contained within the new law at that time would potentially violate equal

protection provisions by conducting the election under two separate processes to cast a ballot, one before the effective date and one after. Another alternative would be to issue a directive making the changes within HB 458 effective upon the completion of the May primary; however, this would result in a clear violation of Ohio law.

In order to ensure all eligible voters utilize the same processes and requirements to cast their ballot, Secretary LaRose has issued Directive 2023-03. This directive guarantees the changes made by HB 458 are uniformly implemented across all county boards of elections throughout the entirety of the early voting period and on Election Day.

“Having two sets of rules and requirements for the same election would result in voter

confusion, so I’m directing the county boards of elections to begin implementing these reforms before early voting begins,” said Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose.

“It’s the will of the General Assembly that our elections be administered under these requirements, and it’s my job to follow their direction on how we conduct the time, place, and manner of Ohio’s elections.”

Directive 2023-03 may be found on Ohiosos.gov.

Notable changes beginning in the May 2 election and contained within the early voting period beginning April 4 include the following: requiring photo ID for voting, extending voting hours the week before Election Day, extending the absentee ballot request deadline to ensure voters get their

ballot in time, and allowing any 17-year-old to serve as a poll worker.

At the request of bipartisan election officials and with the approval of the Ohio General Assembly, HB 458 removes the Monday before election day from the early voting calendar so boards may better prepare for Election Day. Those hours were then allocated to the week before and are reflected as: Monday, April 24, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Wednesday through Friday, April 26-28, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Absentee ballot applications are due by close of business on the seventh day before Election Day (i.e., Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 8:30 p.m.).

Voting deadlines extended, ID requirements changed

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—The Harrison County Board of Elections held its regular public monthly meeting on February 13, 2023. The meeting began with Director Dion Troiano reviewing a directive from the secretary of state that detailed changes that will happen because of House Bill 458. The bill makes changes to the election process by extending voting deadlines, moving early voting hours, and, most notably, changing voter ID requirements.

As a chart from the secretary of state shows, for election day voting, Ohioans can now use a U.S. Passport as valid identification but can no longer use a bank statement, government check, or other government documents. A passport is now a valid ID for every kind of voting: in-person absentee, absentee by mail,

and provisional. However, it is not valid identification for registering to vote.

Registering to vote now requires an Ohio driver’s license, ID number, or the last four digits of your social security number. Due to the high number of Amish in the community, one board member asked about how that will be accommodated.

“There is a form for religious exemption to not being photographed,” Troiano said. “They can call us, and we can print one off and mail it to them; they can call the secretary of state, or I believe the BMV should have a copy of it.”

HB 458 also changes absentee voting by mail by changing the deadline to receive applications, to the Tuesday before election day instead of the Saturday before. To help accommodate this, business hours were extended for that Tuesday to 8:30 p.m.

There will be new statutory reporting to

differentiate between ballots returned via dropbox, handed over the counter, or by mail. This will include bounce-back ballots, which are returned through the mail.

Troiano gave a quick reminder to anyone filling out absentee applications, “If you plan to be out of state, please put the address you are going to be at so we can mail your ballot to the correct location.”

He said they often have bounce-backs because the person spends the winter in another state, and election mail cannot be forwarded. Be sure to fill out your application properly, and if you have any questions about it, you can always call the board of elections at 740-942-8866.

The bill also changed rules for curbside voting. “Before, it was just if anyone who was sick and didn’t want to come in, you could do curbside voting. Now you have to be physically

unable to enter,” Troiano said.

Unfortunately, there is not yet a definition for what it means to be “physically unable,” but the expectation is that there will be future directives to clarify what this means for individual voters and the boards running elections.

There are also changes to the age requirements for poll workers. Now, a seventeen-year-old may serve as a poll worker regardless of what grade they are in. Previously, only seventeen-year-olds who were also at least seniors in high school were permitted.

The board went on to pay bills and discuss some old business, along with a short report about the recent Winter Conference that several board members attended. The next conference will be in the summer, but the board is already preparing as the deadline for accommodations and registration is early March.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has cleaned up Ohio’s voter registration database. During voter list maintenance, county boards report registrations they deem abandoned, meaning the registrant passed away, was incarcerated, moved, or did not participate in any elections in six years. Additional abandoned registrations were identified via the National Change of Address process, where USPS notifies counties of those who moved from their registered address. Generally, registrations being removed have been inactive for 12 elections. In 2022, the boards identified 139,770 registrations for cancellation. Upon conclusion of the November 2022 election, boards reported 124,158 cancellations, as 15,612 voters were identified and removed from the original list. Any person whose voter registration has been canceled can immediately reinstate their ability to vote by reregistering at ohiosos.gov/elections/ voters/or by visiting their county board of elections. The full list of canceled registrations can be viewed at registrationreadiness.ohiosos.gov.

Voter Identification Requirement Chart provided by Secretary of State Frank LaRose

New animal shelter comes to Harrison County

CADIZ—The Humane Society of Harrison County has been working diligently toward the goal of having a safe place for the abused and neglected animals of Harrison County. This goal is about to be met.

The HSHC has a building for an animal shelter! The society has acquired a building to rent for the next year. This building will be used to house abused and neglected animals and as a place where adoptions can happen. This building has been desperately needed.

When an animal is injured or abandoned and needs a place to heal, Harrison County does not have the facility for this. Any animal taken in has to be fostered by a volunteer or an agency member acting as a volunteer. At this time, members are unable to take in any more fosters. Members have had between 11 and 29 cats at a time as well as horses and dogs. The society has completed TNR on over 300 cats, spaying or neutering through programs offered by the society. Those cats need a place to go for recovery prior to finding new homes or

being released back to their colony.

The society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It was originally started and incorporated on June 11, 1984, by Louise Parysek, with Marilyn Cope as the agent to whom any process notice or demand required or permitted by statute to be served upon the corporation was sent. From records, it appears that the society received its 501(c)(3) status in September 2012. During the early years, it consisted of Parysek, Cope, and Harry and Joyce Heavilin, to name a few. In 2017 only two board members remained. At that time, Cope and Joyce approached Linda Porter to “regroup” the society. After a couple of public meetings, Porter was able to turn in the necessary paperwork for the society to remain active, and she became the appointed agent that took Cope’s position. In 2022 the appointed agents of process (not the humane agent) became Porter, Sarah McKibben, and Cheryl Gordon.

Since 2017, the humane agency has had two licensed humane agents. The current

humane agent is Linda Williams. It is her job to check on any report of an abused or neglected animal in Harrison County. Williams typically responds to anywhere from seven to seventeen reports per month, with follow-up to most of those. The county pays $200 a month, so Linda’s job is one of concern for the animals. Linda must follow the laws and procedures, and at times, it seems that not enough can be done, but Linda does everything lawfully possible to help any animal. Animals have included dogs, cats, horses, goats, pigs, ducks, and even a bobcat baby that was delivered to a licensed wildlife rehabber living in Zanesville.

The Humane Society of Harrison County will have access to the building in March. They will need to purchase many supplies so the building will be ready to house animals. They are hoping to host a “shelter shower” to help gather the needed bowls, beds, cleaning supplies, and other needed items.

The public is reminded that the

Humane Society is NOT county funded. All expenses are paid through funds raised through volunteer work done by the members, state or federal grants, and your generous donations. They are also not a county-run facility like the dog pound. None of the members or volunteers are paid to do this job. It is hoped that the public will volunteer, become a member, donate for our rent or anything else the society may need. This is a large endeavor for such a small group of volunteers. This is all in the interest of the animals and for the good of the county.

More details will be coming in the next few weeks. The Humane Society would like to remind people that it is illegal to dump an animal or abandon it. For that reason, the new building will be monitored with cameras and equipment to keep that from becoming a county problem.

If you would like to donate to the Humane Society of Harrison County, you may send donations to P.O. Box 404, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.

Local auction house celebrating 71 years

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

DENNISON—Harrison County Sales has a long and rich history within the county. In its 71st year of service, the auction house has been run by four generations of the same family.

It began in 1952 when Sidney and Catherine Wood bought a sawmill and, on the first Saturday night auction, sold all the mill equipment. Saturday auctions have remained a staple of the business, drawing crowds and transcending generations. Now, David and Teresa Moore run it with their daughter Kendra.

“We’ve had people coming here who got married in the early 50s; they bought their house furniture here,” David said. “Then their kids and grandkids do the same.”

“It’s not just the generations of running it,” Teresa said. “It’s the generations of people

coming here for years.”

The house has always had a social aspect to it since the very beginning, drawing people in with snacks and conversation.

“We have people who come every week,” Teresa said. “They talk with people they see every week.”

“I don’t even know if they buy anything,” Kendra laughed.

The snack bar at the back of the house offers just about anything a guest could want. The star of the show is homemade desserts, but there are also savory options like burgers, chips, and even tacos. Some regulars will show up when the doors open, not to look at the auction items but to be part of a group that’s managed to stay together for decades.

Since its beginning, the house has remained mostly the same. Although a few additions have been added to the main building, and the name tweaked back in the 70s, the heart of the

businesses has stayed the same.

They add as many items as possible to the online auction site: https://www.auctionzip. com/OH-Auctioneers/77538.html.

They also put up as many pictures as they can on their Facebook page: https://www. facebook.com/harrisoncountyohioauction.

Keeping the business going as a family has meant a lot over the years. Teresa had originally started a dance studio on her own but gave it up to join her parents at the auction house.

“It’s important to me,” she said. Covid was described as a “scary time” for the house, as no one knew what the future might hold.

“We had a mandatory shutdown, just like a lot of people did,” Kendra said. “After that, a lot of auction houses didn’t go back to inperson auctions … But to me, people come out here to socialize. We still see people coming out to chitchat. So as soon as we could have regular auctions again, we did.”

She’s grateful the house managed to stay afloat and keep the community close. That community is clearly the priority for the house. The Moore’s focus on creating a good environment for family fun.

Every Saturday, doors open at 4 p.m., and the auction starts at 6 p.m. How late it runs depends on how everyone is feeling. When bids slow down too much, or the crowd is thinning out and tired, the auction ends. Then it happens all over again the next week.

David is usually at the house from 9 a.m. to noon on Sundays, mostly for those picking up items from Saturday’s auction. The house is located at 88901 Sale Barn Road in Dennison, Ohio. If you have items to auction off, call ahead and make an appointment: 740-922-1819.

Be sure to come out to join in the auction fun, whether you want to buy something or just hang out and soak up the atmosphere.

From left to right: Kendra Moore with Auction Manager David Moore and Teresa Moore on a Saturday night in their auction house. PHOTO PROVIDED

This picture from a 1979 edition of the News-Herald shows auctioneer Don Knuess on the far left. Next to him is house owner Jack Dempster, his wife Mary. Their daughter Teresa, on the far right, eventually took over the house with her husband, David Moore. NH PHOTO 1979

Hathaway sentenced in sexual battery case

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—Richard Hathaway was sentenced on Tuesday in a case that began in July of last year. Hathaway was originally charged with two counts of rape, four counts of sexual battery, four counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, and one count of obstructing official business. The victim was 14 years old at the time of the offenses.

Hathaway was last in court on February 17 when he waived his right to a jury trial and pled guilty to nine of the charges. The two first-degree felony rape charges were dropped as part of the plea deal.

The victim’s mother delivered an impact statement to the court directed at Hathaway.

“To me, you’re the scum of the earth,” she began. She recounted a moment she said Hathaway smirked at her while he was being transported by sheriff deputies. “You should get life in prison; that’s the way I feel about it. And you think it’s funny … There’s nothing

funny about it … Nothing’s funny about what you did to my daughter. Nothing at all.”

Hathaway did not respond or react to the statement and chose not to speak before sentencing.

Judge T. Shawn Hervey delivered the sentence, “The court finds that a prison sentence is necessary. It would demean the seriousness of the offense to not give a prison sentence. Especially in that the defendant has committed sexual abuse in the past and that the likelihood of him having another incident of it is great.”

He said the court would be imposing consecutive sentences “because one sentence does not adequately punish the acts alleged in the indictment.”

Hathway was sentenced to four years for each remaining count, except the misdemeanor obstructing charge, which rolls into the felony charges. Some sentences will run concurrently for a total sentence of sixteen years in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. While this is not the maximum sentence allowed, Hervey chose to sentence

PUBLIC RECORD

COUNTY COURT CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

17 speeding violations, 1 tag/sticker violation, 2 domestic violence, 1 violation of protection order, 1 hunting without a permit, 1 driver’s license required, 3 registration violations, 2 no operating licenses, 1 expired license, 1 seatbelt violation, 1 tail/license plate lights violation, and 1 failure to control.

CIVIL CREDIT NEWS

2/21/23 (satisfied date)

Plaintiff First Portfolio Ventures I, LLC

Defendant Erica Kidd

Cause of action: Money

2/21/23 (judgment date)

Plaintiff Velocity Investments, LLC

Defendant Georgie Freeman

Cause of action: Money

For: In favor of plaintiff

RECORDER

February 13-17, 2023

Brian K. Heavilin etux to Bernard R. Kuryn, Hopedale Village

John Erik Moore etal to Gregory P. Moore, Moorefield Twp.

Christopher Scheutzow Dec’d to Kim Scheutzow, Freeport Village

Kim Scheutzow to EJB Property Group LLC, Freeport Village

Sharon Luann Hopkins to Darrin R. Young etux, Shortcreek Twp.

Elmer E. Yoder Jr etux to Steven Yoder etux, North Twp.

Marie Ramsey to Kevin R. Ramsey, Moorefield Twp.

Samuel J. Kuhn etux to Merri Nelson

Whaley, Archer Twp.

Karolyn J Wright Dec’d to Jesse J. Wright, Archer & Stock Twp.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Vista Valley Homes LLC, Cadiz Village

Beverly N. Milligan Dec’d to Bobby E. Milligan, Rumley Twp.

February 20-24, 2023

Metta M. Eddy to Jacob M. Marvin, Scio Village

Kenneth M. Unrue Dec’d to Elizabeth A. Unrue, Stock & Monroe Twps.

Henderson Family Farm Enterprises LTD to David L. Chrisman etux, Stock Twp.

Janice C. Kranak Dec’d to Patrick F. Kranak, Green Twp. ERAH LLC to Michael P. Radich etux, Monroe Twp.

Harold Dean Baker etal to Matthew R.

Toth etal, Green Twp.

Jeffrey A. Mallarnee Dec’d to Tonya D

Mallarnee, Green Twp.

Michael R. Able Sr. Dec’d to Michael R.

Abel Jr., Green Twp.

Henry J. Rodgers Dec’d to Nancy L.

Dear Ann,

Rodgers, Freeport Twp.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

2/10 – A driver delivering pizzas down Baker’s Ridge Road missed a tight turn, striking railroad tracks and ending up with two flat tires. The incident was reported to the sheriff’s office the next day, and photos were taken for documentation purposes of both the vehicle and the exposed tracks.

2/13 – A deputy traveling on US Route 22 pulled over a vehicle for erratic driving. The driver, identified as Hunter Chamberlin, admitted to drinking, and when asked how much he had consumed, he responded, “A lot.” Chamberlin refused to participate in any field sobriety tests and opted to go to jail. Once at the jail, he blew a .204 on the breathalyzer test and was incarcerated, awaiting arraignment.

2/15 – Deputies responded to the report of a domestic dispute in Bowerston. The female victim was at the hospital being treated for injuries. She told a deputy that her boyfriend had suddenly become angry about one of her past relationships. They had spent the evening out, and when they returned home, she had gone to change. The boyfriend kicked the bedroom door in and grabbed her. She fell back, hitting her head and breaking her wrist in the process. She managed to leave the house but realized she didn’t have her phone or any personal effects. When she re-entered the house, she said her boyfriend had grabbed his gun and pointed it at her. She told him to go ahead and shoot her, which he did not follow through with. She gathered her belongings and went to the car. She met up with a friend who brought her to the hospital. Deputies were not able to make contact with the boyfriend but issued a warrant for his arrest.

2/28 – A deputy in Jewett observed a truck make a wide turn without signaling, nearly hitting a parked car in the process. The driver, Christopher Palmer, at first denied drinking but eventually admitted he had drank a couple of beers at the local bar. He agreed to perform field sobriety tests and failed every one. He was placed under arrest for OVI, and his BAC test at the jail had a .14 result. He was released to a sober driver.

2/20 – A father reported suspected abuse to his kids by their mother’s husband. The two children had told the father about their home life, and the father had become concerned about abuse happening to both the kids and their mother. Deputies made contact with the children, who gave similar accounts as their father had but said their mother was typically on the receiving end of most of the abuse. When deputies spoke with the mother,

Ann’s Advice

My family decided to collectively give my grandmother a gift this year. Everyone contributed money, but I spent hours on the phone, designed it, drove to pick it up, and went to great lengths to finagle it into her home without anyone else’s help. The group gift worked out really well for everyone else. They said it was my idea, so I should handle it. How should I avoid that in the future?

Sincerely, Collective Responsibility

Dear Collective Responsibility, I love it when children and grandchildren go in together on a gift. It means a lot to have everyone work together to get something special. However, I remember my Mom used to get things for us from our kids, which is all good, except they didn’t help pick it out, so it really didn’t have the same meaning. In your case, I see how you may feel overwhelmed with having it all to do. If you could talk with all of them together and just tell them you would like to know who would be willing to help make some phone calls and do some of the running around to get the gift, maybe then they would see that it would be beneficial for all of you to work as a team instead of just letting one person do it all. It’s easy for others to let someone else do all the work. Explain that it’s just too much for you to do it all, and that it would mean a lot to you (and Grandmother) if everyone took part in the gift. Sometimes it just takes another way of presenting things to help them understand where you’re coming from. But what a blessing for her to have a family thoughtful enough to do that for her. Even if no one else helps, know you’re doing the best you can to brighten her day, and leave it at that!

Love, Ann

Ann is taking questions! Email her at

this way because a maximum sentence would give Hathaway an automatic option to appeal. Hervey did not see any value in “wasting time” on an appeal, which would drag out the case even longer and possibly cause additional emotional stress to the victim.

Hathaway will be a tier three sex offender, which includes the most serious sexual offense, and means he will have to register with the county sheriff, wherever he resides, every 90 days for the rest of his life.

Hervey did not mince words at the end of the trial, “I’m not going to make a big speech to you, Mr. Hathaway. It seems like you’ve been here before … I will say this, though, the court has taken into consideration the harm that you’ve caused this family and this young lady and the fact that she’s going to have to deal with your decisions for the rest of her life, not her decisions, your decisions. You’re the adult. You knew what you were doing. You’ve done it before … That’s why you’re going to prison for a long time … I hope you take these sixteen years to evaluate yourself and your life and never hurt another person again.”

she stated she wanted to get away from her husband but couldn’t afford it. She was given resources by DJFS.

CADIZ POLICE DEPARTMENT

2/8 – A woman came to the station to report that one of her students had a red mark on his ankle and told her that it was from his father hitting him with a belt. Information was forwarded to child services.

A driver traveling down Route 22 pulled their vehicle to the side of the road and noticed a fire near the vehicle’s battery. A police officer was able to extinguish the fire, and the car was towed. The driver was issued a citation for expired registration.

2/9 – An officer was on patrol when they were called to the Harrison County Jail to speak with a juvenile that claimed he was

chased and threatened by another group of juveniles. The officer arrived at the jail and spoke with the juvenile, then proceeded to take him to the station. The other juveniles were apprehended, and their parents were contacted. One juvenile had violated their probation and was taken to Sargus for menacing.

2/10 – A woman brought her son to the station to report that he had been assaulted by multiple individuals. She said she had a video on her phone to prove the incident took place. The son refused to make a statement but said he wanted to apologize to a specific officer for a previous incident he had been involved in. The mother was advised she could make a statement on her son’s behalf, but she declined because she was afraid there might be retaliation against her son.

Can We Ever Be Right with God? Good

By Pastor Ken Staley Pleasant Grove & Harrisville United Methodist Churches

Over the years, I’ve heard more than one Bible-believing Christian say that when this life is over, “I hope I make it in.” One of the main reasons the letters from the apostles in the New Testament were written was to give believers assurance that we are justified before God when we believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is why the early church grew at such a phenomenal rate. New believers were taught that it was only by faith in Jesus, through God’s unmerited grace, that we could be saved. After Paul and Silas were miraculously freed from prison, the Philippian jailer said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” Paul’s answer was short and sweet, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved, you and your household.”

Because he was saved through his believing, he was immediately baptized, and a life of repentance and sanctification began. The apostle Paul told anyone who would listen that no person could be made right with God by keeping the law of Moses. Romans 3:23-24 says, “Everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins.” (NLT) This is why the gospel is called Good News; we have been freed from the penalty of our sins! How did that happen, through our good works or extra-Biblical church teachings? No, it’s because we believe that

Jesus was born of a virgin, led a sinless life, fulfilled all the law of Moses that we could not, that He was crucified, and was raised from the dead. When any person believes that, the Bible says they are justified before God. No other act or work can make us justified in His sight; it is only by believing on the Lord Jesus. We’ve been restored to a right relationship with God, the relationship Adam and Eve had before they sinned. This is the simplicity of the gospel. The problem is that it’s a little too simple for some folks, and they try to add things that God never intended. The Galatians fell into this trap when they said they believed in Jesus but insisted that circumcision was necessary, “If you want to really be right with God.” Paul wrote and told them they had fallen from grace into works of the flesh. In Paul’s foundational letter to the Romans, sound doctrine 101, he proclaims, “Since it’s by faith that we are justified, let’s grasp the fact that we have peace with God through Jesus. Through Him, we have confidently entered into this new relationship of grace, and here we take our stand in happy certainty of the glorious things He has for us in the future. If He did that for us while we were sinners, now that we are justified by his blood, what reason have we to fear the wrath of God? If, while we were His enemies, Christ reconciled us to God by dying for us, surely now that we are reconciled, we may be perfectly certain of our salvation through his living in us.” (J.B. Phillips)

Justified, what an awesome word!

31-year-old Richard Hathaway awaits sentencing on almost a dozen felony charges involving sexual misconduct with a minor. NH PHOTO/CORNELIA GRACE

Janet (Poulson) Mallarnee

Janet Irene (Poulson) Mallarnee, 84, passed away on February 24 at the family farm near Deersville after a 15-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Raymond Dale Mallarnee, and her children Kim (Rick) Coplin of Granville, Ohio; Karen (John) Klaus of Granville, Ohio; Karolyn (George) Fox of Northville, Michigan; and Kris (Liberty) Mallarnee of Carrollton, Ohio; as well as 13 grandchildren.

Born to Bernice (Clark) and Harold Poulson, Janet was raised near Tippecanoe, Ohio, and graduated from Uhrichsville High School. After she and Dale married in 1960, the couple moved to Carrollton, where they raised their family and were dedicated members of the First United Methodist Church.

A graduate of Aultman Hospital School of Nursing, Janet’s career spanned 42 years. Following her first nursing job at Twin City Hospital, she then worked with Dr. Jack Maffett in Carrollton for the next 36 years, becoming an integral part of the practice. She later retired after another five years at Mercy Medical Center of Carroll County. Janet possessed a unique skill and passion for caring for others, which extended well beyond her patients.

Actively involved in all things related to her family and community, Janet taught Sunday school, led Girl Scouts, and held various leadership roles with the music and athletic boosters. You could often find her behind the concession stand or ticket window at high school basketball games when she was not cheering from the bleachers. She attended countless athletic events, concerts, school programs, graduations, recitals, and theater productions as an excited fan and proud, supportive mother and grandmother.

Janet also enjoyed quilting, sewing (winning countless 4-H ribbons in her youth), baking, gardening, and shopping, especially with her daughters and grandchildren. She loved hosting the annual family reunion at the farm and delighted in spending time with her family on their summer beach vacation.

Hello once again! Time to start planning for our March 21 packing. Remember that we are MOVING up the street to the Harrison County Senior Center at 120 N. Main Street in Cadiz. Anyone interested in donating or helping us out can feel free to join us. We start packing at 6 p.m. and ask that donations be dropped off earlier. Below is a list of

She will be missed and remembered with love and appreciation for her dedication to others.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Dorothy (Arden) Miller, Mary (Harold) Baum, Helen (Harry) Heavilin, Robert Poulson, John Poulson, and Carole Hillyer. She is survived by sisters-in-law Dorothy Poulson and Lois Poulson, as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Visitation will be held at Dodds Funeral Home in Carrollton on Friday, March 3, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 4, at 11 a.m. at the Deersville United Methodist Church, with visitation at 10 a.m. prior to the service. A graveside service and burial at Patterson Union Cemetery in Deersville will immediately follow.

Memorial donations can be made to Community Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 716 Commercial Avenue SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663; Deersville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 59, Deersville, Ohio 44693; or Carrollton First United Methodist Church, 253 S. Lisbon Street, Carrollton, Ohio 44615.

John Mattern

John E. Mattern, 86, of Heath, formerly of Cadiz, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Hospice of Central Ohio in Newark, Ohio. He was born February 20, 1937, in Cadiz, Ohio, a son of the late Albert and Mary Dziatkowicz Mattern.

John was the retired director of building and grounds at Harrison Community Hospital, a current member of the First Presbyterian Church of Newark, a former member of the Presbyterian Church of Cadiz, and a former member of the Cadiz V.F.D. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army and then in the Army Reserve.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia E. Wilson Mattern, and two sisters, Ann Young and Helen Barnhart.

Surviving are his two sons: Marc (Carla) Mattern of Clearwater, Florida, and John (Dawn Rabl) Mattern of Portage, Wisconsin; two daughters: Cheryl (Steve) Tartaglione, of Northfield Center, Ohio,

some items that we could use in the boxes: Homemade cookies, pop-tarts, granola bars, nuts, sunflower seeds, dried fruit, beef jerky, beef sticks, candy, gum, energy bars, protein bars, peanut butter, drink mixes, magazines, puzzle books, white socks, Rice Krispie treats, M&Ms, jelly beans, Peeps, chocolate Easter eggs, trail mix and anything else you can think of.

and Lisa (Eric) Marinacci of Heath, Ohio; five grandchildren: Jeremy (Ashley), Caitlin, Kenzie, Kylie, and Caden; and three great-grandchildren: Henry, Rose, and Hazel; a brother, Albert (Betty) Mattern of Cadiz; and a sister, Laura Ward of Hopedale, Ohio.

Calling hours and funeral were held on Monday, February 27, 2023, at ClarkKirkland-Barr Funeral Home, 172 South Main Street, Cadiz, with Chaplin Dave Mason officiating. Burial followed at Cadiz Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, 1320 West Main Street, Newark, Ohio 43055.

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

shirley DanDriDge

Shirley Ann Dandridge, 85, of Columbus, formerly of Cadiz, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, with her family by her side. She was born April 3, 1937, in Cadiz, Ohio, a daughter of the late Arch C. and Wilma D. Wyatt Jackson.

Ann was an active member of St. James A.M.E. Church in Cadiz, where she played the piano for many years. She retired as a teacher’s aide from Cadiz High School. She served on the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and was a member of the NAACP. She also volunteered as a grandparent at the elementary school.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Lester Dandridge; 2 brothers: Arch C. Jackson and Gene Edward Jackson; and a sister, Katherine Banks.

Surviving are her son, Lee (Judy) Dandridge of Columbus; 2 daughters: Diana (Larry) Long of Powell and Joy Wheeler of Columbus; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at St. James A.M.E. Church, 300 East Market Street, Cadiz, from 11 a.m. until the time of her funeral service at 1 p.m., with Rev. Bernard Gaiton officiating. Burial will follow at Cadiz Union Cemetery. The family is

We are planning on 12 soldiers right now, but that can change anytime. Once again, without this community and all the help, we could not continue to do this for our soldiers. So THANK YOU ALL. We appreciate you and your assistance.

—The Harrison County Military Support Group

being assisted by Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio.

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

robert “bobby” Manbeck

Robert Emerson “Bobby” Manbeck, age 66, passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at his home near Scio.

Born September 18, 1956, in Dennison, he was a son of the late Robert W. Manbeck and Nora Mae Erwin Manbeck. Bobby was a 1974 graduate of Jewett-Scio High School and Belmont JVS, where he completed the auto body program. He started his career in auto body repair at Dick Harrison Auto Body in Scio and then worked for 40 years at Wilkin’s Body Shop in Sherrodsville.

Bobby was a car lover and enjoyed car shows. He restored a 1968 Camaro that he had most of his life and showed it at area car shows. But what he enjoyed the most was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Surviving are his wife, Sandra Kay Schoolcraft Manbeck, whom he married October 28, 1978; sons Joseph E Manbeck of Jewett and Jesse R. (Kayla) Manbeck of Scio; grandchildren Jaxson, Jole, Bentley, Ryder, and Madisyn “Sissy”; a brother Chris (Roxanne) Manbeck; uncle John Erwin and aunt Joyce Erwin.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Karen Manbeck.

Services were held Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Koch Funeral Home, Scio, with Pastor Greg Bush officiating. Friends were invited to call at the funeral home on Monday, February 27. www.kochfuneral. com

thank you

We would like to thank everyone for the flowers, food, visits, phone calls, and prayers for the recent death of our loved one. Thanks to the Meadows staff for the care and compassion for Monte these last five years. Special thanks to Rev. Tucker for the wonderful service. Also, a very special thank you to Clint Barr for everything he did to make a hard day a little easier.

God bless each and every one, The Monte Frashure Family

The deadline to submit to the News-Herald is changing!

As of March 21st, submissions for print must be in by Tuesday morning.

The American Pickers are excited to return to Ohio! They plan to film in April 2023.

AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them. The American Pickers TV Show is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, we would love to hear from you! Please note the Pickers DO NOT pick stores, flea markets, malls, auction businesses, museums, or anything open to the public. Email your name, number, location, and description/pictures of the collection to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call (646) 493-2184 facebook: @GotAPick

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The Cadiz Union Cemetery requests that all grave blankets be removed by March 15,2023.

Cadiz Union Cemetery will be hiring summer help starting April 10, 2023 until October, 2023. This is a minimum wage Laborer position. Applications are available at the Cadiz Union Cemetery. 274 Charleston St. Cadiz, Ohio 43907. Applications must be in by April 4, 2023 for review.

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SHERRODSVILLE—Tuscarawas County Toys For Tots is raising awareness for the victims of the East Palestine incident. We are seeking help to raise funds and gifts to donate to the kids in the surrounding areas. Any monetary or toy donations will be accepted. All checks can be mailed to 6034 Dana Road SW, Sherrodsville, Ohio 44675, made out to Toys For Tots. Any cash or toy donations can be dropped off at Francois Enterprises, 7298 Roswell Rd, Sherrodsville, Ohio 44675, or at Toys for Tots, Coordinator Robert Stratton, 6034 Dana Road SW, Sherrodsville, Ohio 44675.

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and timely fashion.

“While not being directly involved in the response, from what I have read in the media and intelligence briefings I get as the EMA Director, I would say that the response went according to planning and training. There are no reports of injuries or fatalities, which is always our first priority.”

While a similar emergency may (hopefully) never happen in Harrison County, Wilson stressed the importance of making your own decisions in these situations, “At the end of the day, you need to look at everything and say ‘do I feel comfortable using this water or do I go to an alternative water source?’” He mentioned that many residents have well water and have become unsure if their drinking water is safe. “Educate yourself, reach out, and get water testing done if it will give you peace of mind.”

It’s important to prepare for every type of emergency event, “We always encourage our residents to have a preferred method of receiving weather or emergency information. Whether it be television, print media, or radio, we would caution against relying on social media or the internet, as misinformation can easily be spread. Please consider the source of information. We share information on our Facebook page (from trusted sources of information, such as the National Weather Service or the Ohio Department of Transportation.) Also, the Emergency Alert System (EAS) broadcasts emergency messages via television and radio. The county maintains the ability to send EAS messages ourselves.

There are two events our residents should prepare for, evacuation and shelter in place. In the event of impending danger to a certain geographic area, we may ask residents to evacuate. Where practical, a shelter will be opened for displaced residents to go to temporarily. Oftentimes people are unable to take animals with them or do not feel comfortable in a shelter, so we always ask residents to consider ahead of time where they would go in the event of an evacuation order. Friends, family, or a hotel? Some people find it helpful to pack a small bag with clothes and toiletry items ahead of time, so leaving quickly is easier. Do not forget medications and other necessities, as it may be some time before you can return to your residence. The FEMA website ready.gov is a great resource for residents who are looking for tips to better prepare for emergencies.

“The second event our residents should understand and prepare for is a shelter-in-place

order. Usually issued in conjunction with an air hazard event, it is not safe for you to leave your house. Two references for this include www. ready.gov/shelter#place and https://emergency. cdc.gov/shelterinplace.asp.

One of the most important components of this is the sealing of all outside sources of air, such as vents, air handlers, and the like. Also, sealing doors and windows from the inside is important. This is to prevent dangerous chemical vapors or gases from entering your house. In preparation for this event, you may want to have water on hand. FEMA recommends at least 1 gallon of water per person per day in your household. You may want to evaluate if this will be sufficient for hydration, food preparation, and hygiene. Also, have food that can be stored for long periods of time and easily prepared for consumption. Extra medication and toiletries are also recommended to have in the event of an emergency. Radios, batteries, alternative heat sources, and alternative power sources should also be considered. Make sure you research safety recommendations for all of these. These preparations are also prudent for weather-related emergencies such as severe winter or summer storms, flooding, etc. FEMA recommends that families be able to sustain themselves for up to 72 hours before local, state, or federal authorities can assist them.”

Wilson has full confidence in the members of the Harrison County community who work through emergencies as either first responders or support in preventative measures, “I am proud to have trained or worked with [many people]. I also am blessed to have the support of our county commissioners, the mayors, and councils of multiple villages around the county as well as township trustees. In one form or another, I have worked with a combination of all these people in past events.”

Wilson has built the EMA on trust and being there for the community, “When I took over this office, everything we have now says ‘public safety, public trust’ because they go hand in hand. If people don’t trust me, they don’t trust my agency, and everything falls flat after that.”

Wilson has spent time in public positions for decades and has been an active member of the community, building relationships and learning what the county’s needs are.

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RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES: The responsibilities and duties of the LPN include, but are not limited to: attentive to the residents in health and safety needs, understand the residents capabilities and physical needs, check the residents vital signs, fill out all documentation forms necessary for all residents, observe resident’s under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc., check wounds and clean and dress the wound, administer prescribed medications, follow the supervisor’s orders, communicate with the resident’s doctor and family to provide and release information, adhere to the policies and procedures, attend meetings/training sessions and follow other instruction as presented.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS: Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent, complete a one-year training program and have an active state nursing license. Should be compassionate towards patients and have strong communication skills when asked a question by staff over client care situations. Must be able to successfully complete a background check and a probationary period. To apply for the job, contact the Harrison County Home in person at 41500

Road or call 740-942-3573.

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NOTICE

weeks performing preparation work for future construction, which may require lane closures before the closure.

State Route 151 bridge replacement project in Bowerston: Starting March 28, State Route 151 will close in Bowerston for 150 days for a bridge replacement project. The bridge is located between State Route 121 and Main Street. The contractor will be on-site for the coming

Detour: SR 9 south, to U.S. 22 west, to U.S. 250 west, back to SR 151, and reverse. --------------------------------------

For additional information, visit the project webpage at: shorturl.at/yI267.

LEGALS

MTP JF Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Sections 7 and 13, Township 9N, Range 4W and Sections 4, 5, 6, and 12, Township 8N, Range 4W, all in Short Creek Township, Harrison County, Ohio, and Section 34, Township 7N, Range 3W, in Mount Pleasant Township, Jefferson County, Ohio. The surface location for the Ascent Ruth N MTP JF Unit will be located in Section 34, Township 7N, Range 3W, Mount Pleasant Township, Jefferson County, Ohio, on Jefferson County, OH Parcel No. 20-01756001. Certain tracts in the Ruth N MTP JF Unit area are owned, in whole or in part, by persons for whom no address can be located. These tracts are described below by reference to their parcel numbers and their owners’ names: (1) Harrison County, OH Parcel Nos. 25-0000240000 and 25-0000239000 – Owners: The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Richard Patrick Finney, deceased; and (2) Harrison County, OH Parcel No. 26-0000000000 – Owners: The Unknown Successors and Assigns of Georgetown Coal Company.

part, by persons for whom no address can be located. These tracts are described below by reference to their parcel numbers and their owners’ names: (1) Parcel No. 250000239.000 – Owners: The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Richard Patrick Finney, deceased; and (2) Parcel No. 26-0000000.000 – Owners: The Unknown Successors and Assigns of Georgetown Coal Company. If you would like to attend this hearing, please go to www.webex.com, click on Join on the top right of the screen and enter the following meeting information: Meeting number (access code): 2332 808 8497 Meeting password: G7vjpmaH46p You do not need to download Webex to join the hearing. You may also listen to and participate in the hearing by phone by following the instructions detailed below: 1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 2332 808 8497 Service by publication shall be complete upon the expiration of four weeks after the date of the first publication of this notice. The date of the first publication of this notice is Saturday, February 18, 2023. The date of last publication is Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Dated: Saturday, February 18, 2023

Applicant contact information: Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC

Attn: Amy Noel 3501 NW 63rd Street Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 252-7680 Email: amy.noel@ascentresources. com

For further information regarding this hearing, please visit the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s website at http://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/unitization.

(2:18,25,3:4,11) LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNITIZATION RUTH N MTP JF UNIT HARRISON AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

Applicant Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC (“Ascent”) hereby gives notice that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (the “Division”), has scheduled a hearing pursuant to Revised Code Section 1509.28 concerning Ascent’s Ruth N MTP JF Unit to occur on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. The hearing will be held via video conference, as set forth below. Ascent seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/Point Pleasant Formation covering the Ruth N

If you would like to attend this hearing, please go to www.webex.com, click on Join on the top right of the screen and enter the following meeting information: Meeting number (access code): 2330 913 0597 Meeting password: GapuW39tQ2G You do not need to download Webex to join the hearing. You may also listen to and participate in the hearing by phone by following the instructions detailed below:

1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 2330 913 0597

Service by publication shall be complete upon the expiration of four weeks after the date of the first publication of this notice. The date of the first publication of this notice is Saturday, February 18, 2023. The date of last publication is Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Dated: Saturday, February 18, 2023

Applicant contact information: Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC

Attn: Hayley Sloat 3501 NW 63rd Street Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 252-7614

Email: hayley.sloat@ascentresources.com

For further information regarding this hearing, please visit the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s website at http://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/unitization. (2:18,25,3:4,11)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Green Township Cemeteries: Greenwood, Hopedale, Beech Springs and Bethel All grave blankets, wreaths, silk & plastic flowers must be removed by March 18th, 2023. Weather Permitting. Also fences, brick borders cannot be any further than 12 inches from head stone.

Tracey L. Kuhn Green Township Fiscal Officer (3:4,11)

LEGAL NOTICE

This RFP is for additional emergency services in times of an emergency (emergency back up services) 1. Provide backup emergency coverage for Harrison County to contracted EMS services and respond to Emergency Medical Service calls in Harrison County when requested by the Harrison County 911 Dispatch Center or other Emergency Response Agency. 2. Award bid will provide Back up Medic Assist coverage to Harrison County contracted EMS Services within Harrison County. 3. Awarded RFP agrees to work with all other Harrison County contracted EMS Services in providing EMS coverage in Harrison County. 4. All RFP’s charges must be submitted as follows: Monthly service fee for services Amount per Medical Assist Only

Harrison treks Trail for Sectional Championship but falls to Garaway in District

BY D.J. WATSON

Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

UHRICHSVILLE—An exciting week of tournament basketball is in the books, and so is the 2022-23 season for the Harrison Central Huskies. While always disappointing if you don't win the "last one," the Harrison Central Huskies used a mid-season surge to power their way to the school's fifth sectional title all time.

Last weekend, the Huskies were cutting down nets inside their home gymnasium after outlasting the (9) Buckeye Trail Warriors 63-58 in overtime. This past Tuesday, the (3) Garaway Pirates ended the Huskies' cinderella-bid into the East District finals by way of a 68-45 final. As is the case in survive-and-advance basketball, the rollercoaster of emotion runs on high.

The Amish Corner

by Katherine Miller

Being happy doesn’t mean that everything’s perfect; it just means that you’ve decided to see beyond the imperfections.

I hope you all had a good week. This leaves me on a Tuesday evening. Most of the children are in bed, and I’m about ready to call it a day. Today I was doing some baking, ironing, and sewing.

Our sympathy goes out to Andrew’s cousin Mary Ann’s family as Mary Ann passed away. She was a cancer patient. They live in Middlefield, Ohio. So, the plans are Andrew’s family is going to the funeral on Thursday.

The hospital fund auction will be in a couple of weeks.

From Katherine’s Kitchen...

Nut Pie

½ cup sugar

2 tablespoons oleo

2 beaten eggs

2 tablespoons flour

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup Karo

1 cup nuts

Mix together and pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake for ½ hour at 350.

K atherine has 2 free puppies Call 740-942-2118 for more information.

"Friday night was absolutely amazing. The community has been behind us this whole year, and it really showed against Trail. I always talk about energy/urgency, and that type of environment helps us on the floor and bench to bring those things to the game. We played really physically, with a physical Buckeye Trail team that is well-coached. We hit big free throws towards the end of the game, and that is what sealed the win for us," Head Coach Aaron Foldi reflected.

The Huskies were in a rat race from the opening tip against the Warriors, trailing by seven after the first, by five at the break, and by six after three frames. In fact, with just under two minutes to go in the third quarter, the Huskies found themselves staring at a 40-30 uphill climb. Not to worry, however.

Hayden Cassidy, who happened to pass the 1,000-point milestone in the victory, knocked down one from long range. Not to be outdone, the glimpse of the future in Brady Elliot doubled up Cassidy's trendsetter with two long balls of his own. The latter strike of Elliot's cut the Trail lead to 45-43.

Senior Jace Madzia added five in the fourth quarter to help push the game into overtime. While the Huskies used the free-throw line to force extra basketball, the Warriors struggled at the stripe down the stretch, leaving the door open for the Huskies in overtime. Clayton Vermillion put home the first basket of the bonus frame to give the Huskies a 54-52 lead. With Vermillion busting through the overtime door, it was Madzia, Cassidy, and Mykel Quito who slammed that door shut in the final

minute and a half. Quito scored five of his 13 points in overtime. Cassidy finished with 21, and Madzia with 13.

Four nights later, the Huskies traveled to Claymont High School with a ticket to the East District Championship on their mind, but the Garaway Pirates and their long-range shooting stood as the ticket-takers. And they weren't handing out any free passes.

"Garaway has a great program and returned a team that made it to Regionals last year," Foldi commented. "They made shots and went on solid runs. Basketball is a game of runs, and we didn't make the runs that we have made throughout this season," he continued.

The Huskies scored the first four points of the game, exciting the impressive following that made the trip from Harrison County, but from there, it was an all-Pirate show reminiscent of the high and tumultuous seas. The Pirates reeled off a 27-5 scoring run that spanned the majority of the first quarter and the beginning minutes of the second quarter. The Huskies were never able to recover, as the Pirates poured in a total of ten 3-point field goals from beyond the arc. Foldi's boys were able to knock the tally under 20 on two separate occasions in the second half, but it wasn't enough to overcome Garaway's sharpshooting.

"One thing about this group - they never give up. I appreciate everyone who supported us and the seniors who represented Harrison Central and our community so well. They are leaders and showed the younger kids how to lead and how to represent the Harrison Central community," Foldi remarked.

The Huskies will return a strong core next season, including the newest member of the 1k club. "I appreciate everything Hayden has done for this program. He is a leader and has stepped up this year to hit big shots. I have watched him grow this season, not only as a player but as a person. That is the most important thing to me as a coach," Foldi concluded.

Youth basketball headed into play-offs

BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

JEWETT—As the youth basketball league in Jewett heads into play-off mode, sharpening skills and scoring points has represented the

main menu over the last couple of weeks.

The results from play on Saturday, February 18, saw the Knights defeat the Vikings in a very close contest. It was a back-and-forth-for-thelead affair, with each team responding to the others' scores. At the sound of the final buzzer, the Knights had managed only one point more than the Vikings and closed at a final score of 17 to 16. The Bandits danced through the 24 minutes while separating from the Bulls by 14 points and a final count of 22 to 8. In another close and exciting game, the Hornets and the

and Jax Triplett 15 points; Bulls - Paxton Smith 26 points and Kamden Vancuren 18 points; Warriors - Dalton Cumings 44 points and Bently Dulkoski 14 points; and the VikingsGrant Thaxton 33 points, Isabelle Knight 28.

The league's top five leading scorers to date are as follows: Kingston Smith (Hornets) has a total of 98 points; Colson Crothers (Spartans) has 80 points; JB Visser (Knights) has 56 points; Trenton Blawut (Bandits) has 47 points; and Dalton Cumings (Warriors) has

Head Coach Aaron Foldi celebrates following his team’s 63-58 overtime victory over Buckeye Trail that clinched the school’s fifth Sectional Championship. Foldi led the Huskies to a record of 14-11 in his first season. NH PHOTO/D.J. WATSON

Katherine M Knight Kimble, Oil and Gas Attorney

Pictured is Kingston Smith (#9) controlling a dribble as he rebounds. Smith is the league's current scoring leader with 98 points. Colson Crothers is in second place with 80 points. NH PHOTO/ED BANKS

FREEPORT

By Deb Milligan

March is National Nutrition Month.

Happy birthday-Donna Kay Koch, Betty Ann Moore, Heath Clay, Nancy Clendening, Jack Smith, Mallory Walton, Mike Doane, Tim Arnold, Charley Knight, and Whitney McBride.

Belated happy birthday-Delbert Toland.

The community extends its sympathy to the Janet Doak family (she was the mother of Scott Doak, who was a teacher and basketball coach at Lakeland High School) and to the family of Harold Ferguson.

Lakeland Academy Community School Board held a special meeting on February 22 at the school. President James Fleming led the Pledge and had a roll call with members Dr. Michael Dundr, Joyce Klingler, and Ronna Tuckoch present, along with the new Superintendent, Dr. Nicole McDonald. Members went into executive session from 6:32 until 7:16 p.m. to discuss employment and promotions. Fleming said that there will be ten days to fill out applications for the teacher’s position at the school until the March 14 regular meeting.

Lakeland Academy Parent-Teacher Organization will sponsor a book fair from February 27 until March 3.

Head to the Clark Memorial Branch Library to purchase gently used books. Proceeds will benefit the library group. The Crochet Club with instructor Katherine will be each Thursday at 4 p.m. Beginners are welcome. For anyone searching for a fun way to get fit, the library is the place to be each Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

The Freeport Village Council meeting will be on March 8 at 7 p.m. at the town hall. Anyone with complaints may bring them to the council. This is a reminder that water bills are due.

Call Linda Fritter at 740-213-9197 to reserve a table at the Freeport Volunteer Fire Departments Annual Craft Show on Saturday, April 8, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., sponsored by the Fire Department.

West Chester seniors will meet on March 6 for bingo and a guest speaker at 9 a.m., then on March 10 at 9 a.m., they will serve the best breakfast. Plans are being made for West Chester Days coming up in August.

Important Dates- On March 12, Daylight Savings Time begins, so change your clocks. March 20 is the first day of spring.

Students at Lakeland Academy have been busy making posters to hang in the halls for the 100th day of school.

Several people from the Freeport area enjoyed a singspiration “Make a Joyful Noise” at the Deersville United Methodist Church on February 19.

Members of Deersville Church are making plans for the annual Women’s “Restoration Retreat,” which will be at the Deersville Church on April 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Clifford Henry, 69.

Congratulations to Diane Stine, who retired after working at Crossing Hardware and Bardall Crossing Hardware in Freeport.

After a weird winter, thoughts are of the Easter Bunny coming soon.

Lakeland Democrat Women will meet Monday, March 13 at 7 p.m. in Steele Crest Community Room. They will make plans for when the Easter Bunny visits Freeport.

BOWERSTON

By Mary Anna Cotter

Congratulations to the Conotton Valley boys and girls bowling teams as they are playing in the state tourney on Friday and Saturday in Columbus. We are so proud of them and wish them good luck.

The Conotton Valley Alumni Association will meet at the Bowerston Library at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 4. All alums are invited to come and join the activities.

March birthdays are Deem and Emmett Gallogly, Sam Rodriguez, Tammy and Jeff Copeland, Carly and Nolan Caldwell, Bobby and Adelynn John, Shannon Bond, Vince Berg, Summer and Austin Meager, Doris Cotter Deibel, Mary Anna Cotter (age 89), Patti Eaves, and Hazel Trushell.

Happy anniversary to Mr. & Mrs. Lenny Fish.

A surprise birthday party was held on Saturday in honor of Robin Shetler at the home of Allen Case.

Choir practice will begin on March 15 at 7 p.m. at Trinity Church. They are preparing for the Easter season. All are welcome to come and join in singing.

SCIO

By Cindy Spiker

Happy March! May the luck of the Irish be with you all month long.

The Scio Volunteer Fire Department served 210 roast beef dinners this past Sunday.

Daylight Saving Time will begin on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 2 a.m. Clocks are set forward one hour. “Spring ahead.”

The Scio Street Fair will be held August 9-12. Movin and Groovin Productions will provide eight kiddie rides and inflatables, food, and games. The new location for the fair will be the Scio Volunteer Fire Department lot and the Scio school lot.

NAPA Auto Parts-Scio Auto Parts, Inc., located at 102 W. Main Street, Scio, is your trusted source for automotive parts, accessories, and know-how for your car, truck, or SUV.

The Scio NAPA is independently owned and operated, offering in-store shopping, curbside pickup, shopping online, and shipping to home or pick up in-store. Independently owned and operated, this business directly supports those that live in our community. Please support our local businesses!

The Jewett-Scio Class of 1983 will be having their 40-year class reunion during the weekend of the Scio Street Fair.

Enjoy a fun evening in Jewett! Pennington’s will be having karaoke night Friday, March 10.

The top five performers will be awarded $250 cash to first place, gift cards for $75, $50, $25, and $10 awarded to second through fifth place. Please contact me with any notices, news, or upcoming events that you would like included in this column. scionews@myyahoo.com or 740-945-4844.

REMINDERS:

Learn to crochet at the Scio Branch Library. Debbie Eskridge, class instructor, will help you start at a beginner level or will work with your skill level. A spring dishcloth is planned for the first project. Participants will need to bring two skeins of 100% cotton yarn in spring pastel colors and a size five crochet hook. The class will begin on Thursday, March 9, from 1–2:30 p.m. and will meet every Thursday for six weeks. Please register in advance by calling the Scio Branch Library at 740-945-6811.

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 carry out 740-945-5922.

DID YOU KNOW?… The annual Scio Street Fair began in 1934.

HOPEDALE By John Wilson

Hi everybody, hope you had a good week. Don’t forget some upcoming events in the local community.

The Hopedale Church of Christ will be holding a public dinner at the church on March 11 at 5 p.m. They will serve roast beef, mashed potatoes, and carrots, with mixed fruit and cookies. A love donation will be accepted to cover the cost of the meal.

The Hopedale United Methodist Church will be hosting a community breakfast on Saturday, March 18, from 8:30-11 a.m. Please join us for pancakes and sausage and a time of fellowship. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Next up is the return of the flea markets at the Hopedale Fire House on Saturday, March 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a breakfast and lunch stand set up, with 50/50 throughout the day. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. for vendor set up or the night before from 5-7 p.m. If you would like to reserve a table or for more information, call 740-942-2333.

The First Church of Christ at 139 N. Main Street in Cadiz will be holding a Spaghetti Dinner on March 11 from 4-6 p.m. It will be by donation, and you can eat in or carry out.

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 until 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.

Also, this Friday, the Harrison Central Baseball association will have a fish fry at the Cadiz Country Club. It will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., with delivery available. Text or call your order at 740-491-1993 or 330-2459194.

And here is a project that is near and dear to my heart because it helps the men and women who are away from home because they are serving in the military. The Harrison County Military Support Group will be putting together boxes of goodies to ship overseas. It will be held at the Senior Citizens Center at 120 Main Street in Cadiz on March 21 at 6 p.m. More details to follow. If you have any news about family or friends, please send it to me at hopedalenews@ yahoo.com. Hope you have a great week!

UNIONPORT

By Mary Catherine Mull

Daylight saving time will be Sunday, March 12. It’s probably a good idea to set your clocks ahead before you go to bed on Saturday, March 11, so you won’t miss church services on Sunday morning.

Tom and Kay Ohle of Loraine, Ohio, are visiting with the Ohle families this week.

Read 2 Chronicles 7:14.

Bible study will be held at 10 a.m., and prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. in Unionport at the Unionport United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome; it is open to the public. 740-944-1609

Olivia and Mimi participated in their school concert recently at Edison Local School. Get out your green shamrocks because St. Patrick’s Day is near.

Robert Leonard Sr.’s family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May he R.I.P.

SMITHFIELD

By Esther McCoy

As I write this column, it is 61 degrees on our outdoor thermometer. And then I turn on the television and see a large amount of snow in the southern states. I would like to see a covering of snow on the ground here, but not enough to cancel events.

It is great to hear that a familiar face will be present at Buckeye Local High School. In the position of superintendent starting in August will be Coy Sudvary, who is no stranger to the Buckeye Local country. He thanks the board and staff at Wellsville for a great four years and thanks all current and former teachers and former students. “After 15 years as a high school teacher and principal, I am ready to start the next journey in my administrative career,” he said.

The Harrison County Farm Bureau had great success with a square dance that was held at the county fair community room recently. They brought in $403 from those kicking up their heels in a “do-si-do.”

It is always nice to see that someone from our Smithfield area has had great success. Now that it is unveiled, Common Pleas Judge Michelle Miller will have a newly revamped third floor to preside over court. “The acoustics are great, and it is so much better for the jurors and the attorneys who use the court,” she noted. Her parents are Manuel (Butch) and Carol Ann Garcia of Smithfield.

Valentine’s Day is over, but there are likely

a few of the colorful conversation hearts hanging around. The Center for Science in the Public Interest is trying to make sure that safe sweeteners replace sugar, and they have fought to get the Food and Drug Administration to ban synthetic food dyes that pose health risks, those with numbers like red 3, yellow 5, and blue 2. They have already banned red 1 and 2, green 1, violet 1, and other dyes that cause cancer or organ damage. But the remaining dyes will still come with risks, such as hyperactivity in some children. So check Easter candy before giving the Easter Bunny a hint on what to put in the Easter basket. How about fresh fruit and nuts?

The column is short this week. Sorry about that. Lamont and I made our rounds at the doctor’s office the past two days. Wouldn’t it be nice if older age came with a ticket for better health as well?

DEERSVILLE

By Susan Adams Deersville and the surrounding area extend sympathy to the family of Janet Poulson Mallarnee, age 84, of Deersville (formerly Carrollton), who passed away on February 24. Read the full obituary in News-Herald’s obituary section.

The Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce held an “After Hours” event on February 28 at the Lakeside Resort on US Route 250. I had the opportunity to attend. Many of those attending took a tour of at least one of the cabins. Thank you to the host for the hospitality and refreshments. The sunset was a million-dollar view. Folks were able to pick up the 2022-2023 Harrison County Community Guide. I encourage you to pick one up and read through all that Harrison County has to offer. They are available at the Cadiz Visitor’s Center. To find other locations, contact the Chamber of Commerce office at 740-491-4096. If you are not a member of the Chamber of Commerce, it’s a good time to join.

Monday, March 13, at 6 p.m. the SPRC committee at the Deersville Church will be holding their meeting. That will be followed by the Board of Trustee meeting at 7 p.m. The Administrative Council meeting will follow that. All members of these groups are encouraged to attend to help complete the business of the church. Thank you to Mary Knight, Joy Miles, and Shelley Devore for completing the required annual audit.

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. On February 22, ten ladies met and made 14 blankets. Those blankets are now in the sanctuary on the back of the pews, with many prayers attached and free to be given to anyone in need of comfort.

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 St, 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. There is a call for musicians. Godspell needs to hire their pit. They need someone to play the piano, percussion, guitar, and bass. If you are interested in auditioning, please contact director Laura Gray at 740-8252681 or LVANVICK@gmail.com.

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 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; and 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.

There will be a work party Saturday, April 29 through Wednesday, May 3, on the Bowerston Points 18-20; Morelfest May 5-7 at the Century Barn on Beall Road, Deersville. Watch their Facebook page for updates.

Bosler’s Honey Bees and Accessories (330401-5889) 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.

Congratulations to Noah Stricker, an 8th-grade student at Indian Valley, for being selected as “Student of the Month.” Noah is such an active and amazing young man with music lessons, band, Boy Scouts (ready to start his Eagle Scout project), and award-winning photography. Noah is the son of Tom and Amy Vansickle Stricker of rural Deersville.

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

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

HOLLOWAY

By Susan Adams

Friday, March 3 through Sunday, March 5, the Annual Ohio Falconry Association “End of Season Meet” is open to the public and free to attend. Food is provided daily, free of charge. Many falconers attend this event from all over the country, making this a great place for the prospective falconer, wildlife enthusiast, bird watcher, photographer, etc. If you plan to stay multiple days, there is a hotel nearby, or you can bring your air mattress and sleeping bag and sleep in the venue for free. The meet is known for having great opportunities for falconers to bag game. This will be held at the Holloway Old Timers ground/building, 421 E Main Street, starting March 3 at noon and concluding Sunday, March 5 at 4 p.m.

The Holloway UM Church is still holding services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Donations are always welcomed. Send to: Holloway UM Church, PO Box 173, Holloway, Ohio 43985. The church has two rooms available to rent for wedding-baby showers or meetings. Call Ruth Robertson for more information at 740-9684264.

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, 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 740-685-2750, or Linda Nester at 740-5415401. 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 740-381-6124 or Linda Nester at 740-541-5401. FYI: This will be the 75th Annual Old Timers. Much help is appreciated and needed.

On Saturday, May 20, from 2-4 p.m. is the annual Ladies Tea Party at the Holloway United Methodist Church. Public welcome. Put your fancy hat on and join the ladies for an afternoon of tea, snacks, and fun. The cost is $5 per person.

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 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.

ADENA

By Alyssa Howard

On Saturday, March 4, The White Collar Criminals will be bringing the barn down at Black Sheep Vineyard. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. Adena Lions Club’s 71st Show: Good Evening Vietnam, Honoring Those Who Served, will take 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.

L.A. Pizza is hosting a Trivia night on Thursday, March 9, from 7-11 p.m. Use that brain power!

L.A. Pizza is also looking to add to its team. Stop in to fill out an application.

Due to unforeseen complications by AT&T, the original phone and fax numbers at the Adena Branch Library will remain in use until the company can resolve the issue. PLSJ will update the community when the new numbers go into effect.

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 April.

Visit your local library Monday, March 1320, 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.

Toe-tapping Tuesday for kids ages 2-6 is happening at Adena Branch Library on Tuesday, March 14, at 11:30 a.m. It involves music and singing. Registration is required; call the library at 740-546-3782.

Children ages 2 to 6 can play with toys that promote alphabet knowledge during Play and Learn the Alphabet at the Adena Branch Library on Monday, March 6, at 11:30 a.m. Call the library at 740-546-3782 to register.

Adult craft night at Adena Branch Library. Come on Thursday, March 9, at 5 p.m. to make a St. Patrick’s Day craft using paint and wood. It’s free, and supplies are provided.

COVID-19 rapid tests are available at all PLSJ locations for FREE. Please call the branch in advance for pickup: Adena Branch Library 740-546-3782.

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

Commissioners accepting bids for EMS backup

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—The weekly commissioner’s meeting on February 22, 2023, began with County Engineer Doug Bachman opening bids for the purchase of a county truck and bids for a pavement marking project. The pavement marking involves over 80 miles of county roads. Two bids were received, one from AeroMark Company for $148,000 and one from Oglesby Construction for $153,000. Both bids were tabled for review.

Jackie Stewart, director of external affairs for Encino Energy, attended the meeting to share updates on what the company is doing in Harrison County.

“Encino has expanded our geographic footprint a lot in the last couple of years,” Stewart said. “We signed a historic continuous lease with MWCD. We are drilling and completing a well and adding a pad underneath the surface of Tappan Lake. In addition to signing that lease, we agreed to a drilling schedule as well, which we don’t typically do. But we wanted to give them some certainty as far as schedule and revenue, frankly, so they can put more money into capital projects.” She went on to explain the revenue would allow them to make improvements as needed.

“I wanted to also thank you, as the county, as one of our landowners, who we really appreciate so much. Without county support and road use agreements, we can’t do what we do,” she said.

Oil production has doubled since 2022. Wells are running more efficiently than ever, and Encino closed out 2022 with the best safety record in company history.

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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.

Dillonvale American Legion is selling tickets for their next 13-week drawings. You may contact any Dillonvale American Legion member for tickets. Drawings will begin again on March 5.

Due to unforeseen complications by AT&T, the original phone and fax numbers at the Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch Library will remain in use until the company can resolve the issue. PLSJ will update the community when the new numbers go into effect.

Children ages 2 to 6 can play with toys that promote alphabet knowledge during Play and Learn the Alphabet at Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch Library on Tuesday, March 7, at 11:30 a.m. Call the library at 740-769-2090 to register.

Visit your local library Monday, March 1320, 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

Scio annexation petition will be heard

Stewart stressed how important it is for Encino to keep production and products local. “For us, our economic impact is really significant because all of our steel casing is made in Youngstown. Seventy percent of our vendors are in Ohio.”

She explained that Ohio has the opportunity in the next few years to be in the top ten oilproducing states in the country.

Toward the end of speaking, Stewart asked what Encino could do better.

Commissioner Paul Coffland responded, “I don’t know, you do a fantastic job communicating with us. I think any time we’ve had an issue, we call, and you respond well.”

The commissioners approved an advance request of just under $500,000. Coffland explained, “Just to note, this is for the $500,000 state demolition grant program … we are just fronting the money; it’ll all be reimbursed back to the general fund.”

Announcements on the agenda included that the commissioners will be accepting RFPs for the EMS services in Harrison County. The proposal is to “Provide backup emergency coverage for Harrison County to contracted EMS services and respond to Emergency Medical Service calls in Harrison County when requested by the Harrison County 911 Dispatch Center or other Emergency Response Agency.”

This service was previously provided by Harrison Community Hospital but the contract is out in the spring. Most EMS in the county is made up of volunteers, which means that while they are competent and well-trained, they cannot always respond immediately. Having a backup service allows a squad to be sent when volunteers are unable to respond to an emergency.

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 April.

Adult Craft night at Dillonvale-Mt.Pleasant Branch Library on Tuesday, March 7, at 5 p.m. to make a St. Patrick's Day craft using paint and wood. It's free, and supplies are provided. 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. 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 March 25 at 1 p.m. at the Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch. Call 740-769-2090 to register and for more information.

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 me at lyssahowardxx@outlook.com and let me know!

BY KRISTI TULLIS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

SCIO—On February 22, the Scio Village Council met for its scheduled bi-monthly meeting. Village Administrator Jake Tubaugh reported that a court date had been set for May 3, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. to hear oral arguments for the annexation petition that was filed in the 7th District Court of Appeals.

A 50% payment was made to the vendor for the maintenance quote that was signed for the water treatment plant. It was noted that the vendor was also on-site on February 21 and completed some of the work. The contractor will return to continue the work. The change order was reviewed with the village, engineers, and contractor. It was then submitted for payment. The change order is for 40% of lead line replacement. Also noted is that the $300,000 grant from Senator Brown’s office will be used in conjunction with additional grants for new water line replacements. This is pending additional funding opportunities while the VA and the Thrasher Group are working on preliminary planning and engineering.

UPCOMINGEVENTS

MEN’S BASKETBALL night again at Warren Township Community Center.

Gym is open at 6 p.m. every Thursday.

Everyone is welcome to come help keep Pastor Larry Stitt on his toes! For info, call Portia at 330-260-9528 or the Center at 330-365-9240, and leave a message.

SPRING BINGO New Athens Firehall

Sunday, March 5, 2023, 1 p.m.

SPAGHETTI DINNER & AUCTION

Sat., March 4, 2023, Leesville Faith

Community Chapel Fellowship Hall. St. Rt. 212, Leesville, Ohio. Dinner is from 5-6 p.m., with carry-out available. The auction will follow the dinner. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, roll, dessert, and drink. Homemade sauce and meatballs.

Adults $9, Kids 4-9 $5, under 3 free. Info 740-269-9024.

CADIZ AMERICAN Legion Fish Fry

Saturday, March 4, from 4–8 p.m. $12

Dinners include cod chunks, fries, slaw, and bread. Ala carte items will be available. Dine-in or carry-out at 336 E. Spring St. Cadiz 740-942-3764.

HARRISON COUNTY OHC 2023, March 16 monthly meeting, March 25

Introduction to Clicker Training. Mark Westlake 740-391-5925.

PERRYSVILLE CHURCH for Kids’

Worship! Every Sunday in March from 3:30–4:30 p.m. This program is designed for youth, ages 3rd 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 3–31, April 7 and 21 from 5-8 p.m. Eat in or take out. $8 dinners. 740-9423026.

HARRISON COUNTY Chapter of the Public Employees Retirees, Inc. will

It was announced that the inner paddle wheel of the oxidation ditch is back online. The engineer is working on several options for the wastewater sanitation project for Hilltop Drive. The clarifier wastewater treatment plant is completed. The Harrison County Commissioner’s Office is handling the contract and final payment for the clarifier with Border Patrol. They have given the village the opportunity to discuss recommendations for violation of the contract end date. The council does not agree that the violation should total more than five days, but it does feel that there should be consequences for penalization and failure to abide by the contract. The motion was passed.

The start date for the oil and shale program is April 1, 2023. The village owns a lot that will be utilized for storage during construction. The village portion of the project is $83,349. The park committee requests that the park opening be scheduled tentatively for the beginning of April. Village Administrator Jake Tubaugh also stated that in six to eight weeks, he is hopeful that paving work will be underway. The next meeting is scheduled for March 15 at 6 p.m.

meet in the meeting room at the Puskarich Public Library Monday, March 6, 2023, at 11 a.m. All retirees of Harrison County are urged to attend.

HOPEDALE FIRE Dept. Flea Market March 4, 2023, Where: Hopedale Social Hall, 103 Fire House Lane, Hopedale, OH 43976. Doors open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Breakfast and Lunch stand throughout the day. 50/50 during the event. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. for vendor setup. Set up available the night before: 5-7 p.m. For more information or to reserve a vendor spot/table, please call 740937-2333.

NEW ATHENS Volunteer Fire Department Spring BASKET Bingo. New Athens Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall, 99 Franklin Drive, New Athens, Ohio. Sunday, March 5. Doors Open at noon. Games Start at 1 p.m. $25 per person. Lunch Provided.

THE UNION Local FFA and FFA Alumni will be holding their 32nd annual farm toy show on March 12, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be held at Union Local High School (66779 Belmont Morristown Rd, Belmont, OH 43718). A kiddie pedal pull will be held at 1 p.m. for all youth under 75 pounds. Admission is $3, and under 12 years old is free. Food available. For more information, contact Corey Betts at 740-484-4112 or 740-298-0903 or Bob Saffell at 740-688-2261.

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

SWISS STEAK Dinner – drive-thru only on March 18, 4:30-6 p.m. 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.