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Holmes-Wayne veterans honored with community-funded trip to D.C. memorials

Two dozen veterans, most from Vietnam era, return to Shreve with a hero’s welcome after three-day Honor Trip

Clever Quill Bookstore to Open in Carrollton Oct. 4

Owner Megan Jones transforms former office into a cozy shop offering new and used books, gifts and community events.

Wayne County Farm Tour set for Oct. 11–12 with 8 stops

Free weekend event highlights local farms, history, animals, woodworking, rescue training and more across the county

Week 7 H.S. football preview: Matchups and players to watch

Capsules of games featuring area teams preparing for season's homestretch

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NEWS

Fire Prevention Week runs Oct. 5–11 with school programs and safety reminders

Local firefighters to visit classrooms as families urged to test detectors and review home escape plans

ODNR stocking 20,000 muskies in nine Ohio lakes this fall

Anglers can chase trophy fish as Division of Wildlife releases hatchery-raised muskellunge across the state

Tuscarawas County Health Department expands community access to naloxone

New vending machine and NaloxBoxes provide free, 24/7 overdose-reversal kits and health supplies.

Lake Community Hope Scholarship Fund launches Acme receipt drive

Receipts collected through Feb. 15 will support scholarships in memory of the Dunham family

Friends of the Library present 2025 Nellie Stockwell Memorial Grant

Katie Fisher and Markus Beachy named co-recipients of $1,000 award honoring Tuscarawas County library’s first librarian.

Carroll County DD Board delays levy until 2026, adopts new policies

Board recognizes 265 direct support professionals and approves Medicaid funding, bus routes and waiver expansion

OSU graduate team partners with Wooster to build interactive economic mapping tool

Public invited to Oct. 1 City Hall meeting to review findings, share input and help shape framework for neighborhood-level financial insights

SPORTS

Tuscarawas County YMCA raises over $21,000 at Craig Rader Memorial Golf Outing

Annual event at Oak Shadows Golf Club supports financial assistance for youth, families and seniors in need

Mural brings pride and color to Ridgewood cross country building

Art teacher Robin Hire, with support from the Janusian Club, transforms former pool house into a vibrant landmark celebrating student athletes.

High school football stat leaders through Week 6: Passing, rushing, receiving and defense

Triway’s Starr tops in passing yards, Norwayne’s Ingold leads in all-purpose yards, Hillsdale’s Sloan dominates on the ground, and West Holmes defenders pack the tackle chart.

Depth carries Indian Valley golf to district title, state berth

Braves put four in top 16 to slip past River View for crown

Harrison County’s Chain Gang honored for 50 years on the football sidelines

Volunteers marked first downs, kept games running smoothly and built a legacy of dedication at Wagner Field

ACROSS OHIO | TRENDING STORIES FROM OUR REGIONS

OPINION

OSU Extension Wayne Co.

Alfalfa after a drought: What now?

Column: OSU Extension advises stand counts, replanting and weed control, plus notes ag events Oct. 11-12 and Oct. 18

BlueSkyVO

Recovery story: 'There is light at the end of the tunnel'

Coshocton County native Clint Robinson shares his recovery story, urging others struggling with addiction to seek help and embrace a new way of life

Letter to the Editor

Concerns about New Philadelphia school levy

Resident raises concerns about tax burden and long-term financial obligations tied to Issue 19.

Drawing Laughter

Column: Cow-colored devil with an angel’s face dupes his sitters

Escape artist One-nostril Newt slips past closed doors and keeps his caretakers guessing

Cooking with Karl

Column: Roasted Pumpkin Soup

A garden pumpkin inspires a smoky, spiced fall comfort recipe perfect for cozy evenings

LIFE AND CULTURE

Arboretum Walk set for Oct. 18 at Medina’s Spring Grove Cemetery

Guided tours, tree expert, photo contest and family activities highlight sixth annual event celebrating the county’s only accredited arboretum

Stark Parks rolls out free Fall Fest and a full slate of October programs

From night hikes and birding to yoga, seed collections and lantern-lit lore, residents can register now for dozens of family-friendly activities across county parks.

Valley Hospice seeks sponsors for 40th anniversary celebration in Wintersville

Nov. 15 event at St. Florian Hall to feature Dueling Pianos fundraiser supporting compassionate end-of-life care

Zoar to host ghost tours, dinners and Halloween fun in October

Historic village offers spooky walks, themed meals and trick-or-treat festivities for families.

Railey Macke crowned 2025 Carrollton High homecoming queen

CHS senior honored during Sept. 26 ceremony as Warriors celebrated homecoming win over Marlington

Roxy Theatre to Host ‘Hocus Pocus’ Screening and Costume Contest on Oct. 11

Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; prizes for group and individual costumes, $5–$8 tickets, and DORA beverages allowed inside the theater.

COMMUNITY MATTERS

KCCC earns 5-star rating on 2024-25 state report card

Knox County Career Center celebrates third straight top rating, with strong graduation rates, career readiness gains and post-program placement success.

Amazing Grace Maze offers faith-filled fall fun in Perrysville

Free community event on Oct. 4 and 11 features Bible story stops, hayrides, refreshments and prayer

Heartland Technical Education Center board approves donations and staffing changes

Board accepts glove donation for Health Tech, OKs hires, resignations and contract amendments; next meeting Oct. 16 at 6 p.m.

Medina County College & Career Fair returns Oct. 8 with 75+ exhibitors

Students, families invited to explore colleges, training, and local internships at Fairgrounds Community Center; passport prizes and optional StriveScan offered

Apple dumpling sales return at St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church

Proceeds to benefit North Canton Cares Pantry and Full Circle Forestry Collective this October

Mount Vernon council reviews rising costs for health contract, energy program

City leaders weigh higher fees for Knox Public Health services and electric aggregation rates; special meeting set for Sept. 29 to act on pending legislation.

Port Washington Council OKs 2026 pay raises across village roles

Also approves Taser training purchase, street changes, 2026 budget; sets Oct. 31 trick-or-treat.

Lori Feeney

Carroll County Municipal Court cases for week of Sept. 28

Judge Gary L. Willen

Carrollton High Class of 1961 celebrates 64th reunion

Alumni gathered Sept. 20 at The Chop House to reminisce and reconnect over shared memories

Carroll County proclaims October as Dysautonomia Awareness Month

Advocates highlight growing need for awareness, diagnosis and treatment of autonomic disorders such as POTS

BUSINESS

Warner Home Comfort builds on Carrollton roots with full-service plumbing and HVAC

Family-owned business blends Smith Piping legacy with modern heating, cooling and water solutions

Bowman’s Tree Service marks two decades of growth and innovation in Minerva

Family-run business expands equipment, recycling services and expertise while keeping customer safety first

Miller’s Rolling Acres grows from metal roofing to full-service building supply

Family-owned Mechanicstown business expands offerings while carrying forward tradition and customer trust

Pregnancy Care Center of Wayne County opens new Orrville location

Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks expanded access to free medical care, education and support services for area families

Viola Startzman Clinic and Anazao link primary care and mental health in Holmes County

Services start Oct. 15 at Anazao’s Millersburg office, with nurse practitioner Zeb Beam leading care to ease a 6,324-to-1 provider gap and offer coordinated in-person and telehealth support

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Your Ohio News

Holmes-Wayne veterans honored with community-funded trip to D.C. memorials

Clever Quill Bookstore to Open in Carrollton Oct. 4

Wayne County Farm Tour set for Oct. 11–12 with 8 stops

Week 7 H.S. football preview: Matchups and players to watch

THE LATEST

ODNR stocking 20,000 muskies in nine Ohio lakes this fall

Valley Hospice seeks sponsors for 40th anniversary celebration in Wintersville

Former FBI agent shares inside story of serial killer Thomas Dillon’s arrest

Harrison County Dog Pound to host Quarter Extravaganza fundraiser Oct. 5

Harrison County Community Foundation awards $27,630 in grants to 13 local projects

Harrison County’s Chain Gang honored for 50 years on the football sidelines

Harrison Central crowns Aubree Hodkinson and Nathen Dulkoski as homecoming royalty

Cadiz athlete Alan “Webb” Webster went from record-setting sprinter to NFL hopeful

Week 7 H.S. football preview: Matchups and players to watch

Wintersville Legion donates $2,500 to support Pulling for the Cure events

NEWS

Fire Prevention Week runs Oct. 5–11 with school programs and safety reminders

ODNR stocking 20,000 muskies in nine Ohio lakes this fall

Tuscarawas County Health Department expands community access to naloxone

Lake Community Hope Scholarship Fund launches Acme receipt drive

Friends of the Library present 2025 Nellie Stockwell Memorial Grant

Carroll County DD Board delays levy until 2026, adopts new policies

OSU graduate team partners with Wooster to build interactive economic mapping tool

SPORTS

Tuscarawas County YMCA raises over $21,000 at Craig Rader Memorial Golf Outing

Mural brings pride and color to Ridgewood cross country building

High school football stat leaders through Week 6: Passing, rushing, receiving and defense

Depth carries Indian Valley golf to district title, state berth

Harrison County’s Chain Gang honored for 50 years on the football sidelines

ACROSS OHIO | TRENDING STORIES FROM OUR REGIONS

Holmes-Wayne veterans honored with community-funded trip to D.C. memorials

Tuscarawas County YMCA raises over $21,000 at Craig Rader Memorial Golf Outing

Zoar to host ghost tours, dinners and Halloween fun in October

Railey Macke crowned 2025 Carrollton High homecoming queen

Lake Community Hope Scholarship Fund launches Acme receipt drive

The Wilderness Center’s Enchanted Forest returns Oct. 10–11

Clever Quill Bookstore to Open in Carrollton Oct. 4

Mural brings pride and color to Ridgewood cross country building

Carroll County proclaims October as Dysautonomia Awareness Month

Warner Home Comfort builds on Carrollton roots with full-service plumbing and HVAC

Former Carrollton schools treasurer to be sentenced Oct. 7 for theft in office

Canal Street Diner fundraiser brings in $5,348 for Tusky Valley freshman Mayson White

Energy bill help available for older Ohioans

Trish Jones sentenced to four years in fatal Harrison County crash

Column: Facing off with one of autumn’s unsung beauties

Lake school board addresses prayer concerns after legal complaint

Holmes County Trail extends from Glenmont to state Route 520

Milkweed Pod Collection in Ohio Runs Through Nov. 10 to Aid Monarch Butterflies

Vice President J.D. Vance’s mother shares addiction recovery journey in Carrollton

High school football statistical leaders through Week 5

OPINION

Alfalfa after a drought: What now?

Recovery story: 'There is light at the end of the tunnel'

Concerns about New Philadelphia school levy

Column: Cow-colored devil with an angel’s face dupes his sitters

Column: Roasted Pumpkin Soup

LIFE AND CULTURE

Arboretum Walk set for Oct. 18 at Medina’s Spring Grove Cemetery

Stark Parks rolls out free Fall Fest and a full slate of October programs

Valley Hospice seeks sponsors for 40th anniversary celebration in Wintersville

Zoar to host ghost tours, dinners and Halloween fun in October

Railey Macke crowned 2025 Carrollton High homecoming queen

Roxy Theatre to Host ‘Hocus Pocus’ Screening and Costume Contest on Oct. 11

COMMUNITY MATTERS

KCCC earns 5-star rating on 2024-25 state report card

Amazing Grace Maze offers faith-filled fall fun in Perrysville

Heartland Technical Education Center board approves donations and staffing changes

Medina County College & Career Fair returns Oct. 8 with 75+ exhibitors

Apple dumpling sales return at St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church

Mount Vernon council reviews rising costs for health contract, energy program

Port Washington Council OKs 2026 pay raises across village roles

Carroll County Municipal Court cases for week of Sept. 28

Carrollton High Class of 1961 celebrates 64th reunion

Carroll County proclaims October as Dysautonomia Awareness Month

BUSINESS

Warner Home Comfort builds on Carrollton roots with full-service plumbing and HVAC

Bowman’s Tree Service marks two decades of growth and innovation in Minerva

Miller’s Rolling Acres grows from metal roofing to full-service building supply

Pregnancy Care Center of Wayne County opens new Orrville location