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Premier of ‘Peter’s Train’ puts hope, joy to music

The East Holmes Fine Arts event featured a new composition based on a Loudonville boy’s book inspired by his life with Batten disease

Odd Fellows award $20,000 in scholarships to county seniors

Jerry Gunner Community Betterment Scholarship program continues to grow

New fire station opens in Fredericksburg

South Central Fire District officials say the facility improves firefighter safety, operations and response readiness

Man in a white cowboy hat and tuxedo holding a glass award indoors.

Marlington alumni award $159,000 in scholarships

At the May 4 banquet in Hartville, the association presented 73 scholarships to 53 students and honored Walter Davis as outstanding alumnus

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Fontana secures Democratic nomination for Ohio House District 51

Her campaign focuses on lowering everyday costs, fully funding public education and providing property tax relief

New Philadelphia officials hear airport hangar proposal

Many of the hangars at Harry Clever Field were built in the 1940s and 1950s and are too small to accommodate modern aircraft

Minerva High School graduates earn $178,800 in scholarships

Honors Night May 4, recognized academic achievement, leadership and community involvement

Large-scale emergency drill tests county response

Carroll County EMA hosts exercise involving 17 agencies, 75 personnel

Democrats to hold organizational meeting

The organizational meeting is held every four years following the election of Central Committee members

Report details repeated violations at Dennison Disposal injection wells

Despite violations, the report states no fines were issued, operations were not suspended and required remediation plans were never submitted

Carroll Electric names Hoffman president and CEO

Hoffman joins Carroll Electric with 20 years of experience in the electric cooperative industry

Sports

Mount Vernon's Fab Five sign to participate in college track

Hoffman, Howard, Lebold, Mills and Rush to continue athletic endeavors at college

Tango sets new hits record for Garaway softball

The Garaway sophomore broke the program's single-season mark with her 52nd hit May 9 against West Holmes in Sugarcreek

Holmes County Sports Card Show set for June 7

The free event at Millersburg Brewing Co. will feature dealers, door prizes and modern and vintage cards

Local teams battle at NET Championships

Central Christian, Orrville and Hiland had standout performances at The College of Wooster

Coshocton upsets Sandy Valley in tournament

Savannah Gambill struck out nine Monday and set two program records as the Lady Redskins won 5-2 in the Division V East District

Tick season brings painful lesson in Lyme disease awareness

Only about half of ticks carry disease, but wouldn’t you know it, I hit the jackpot

Look at the Past

Scio oil fields fueled Harrison County boom in 1901

Good News

Apostles’ Creed defines core Christian beliefs

Weekly Blessing

A mother's heart

Angela Chapman's poem reflects on the lasting bond between mothers and children

Kitchen Table Nutrition

Back roads, snacks and springtime views

Traveling through New York inspires simple pleasures on the road

Life Lines

Just in time for Mother's Day, a story that might surprise you

Columnist Mike Dewey reflects on history, family and defiance

Drawing Laughter

The gift of the never-ending bedtime story

Columnist John Lorson finds new audience in his grandchildren

The View From Here

Collectible or not?

Letting go of a lifetime of 'stuff' proves harder than expected

Lifestyles

Crowd seated outdoors facing a lit stage with several performers.

Hearts for Heartland fundraiser returns to Orrville

The Aug. 7 event will support Heartland Education Community programs for Orrville students

Jazz band members in red shirts play brass instruments on stage behind branded music stands.

Jazz Orchestra to kick off summer with concert

Destination: Summer — Knox Community Jazz Orchestra performs on Sunday, May 24 at Ariel Foundation Park

Microphone on a stand in front of red curtains with a glowing star light display.

Peggy Coyle to perform Patsy Cline tribute at Wadsworth library

ORMACO's free 'Live at the Library' concert set for May 17

Rows of white military headstones with American flags in a grassy cemetery under clouds.

Wilmot Memorial Day observance set

The annual ceremony will begin at 8:45 a.m. May 25 at Greenlawn Cemetery

Woman holding a horse’s lead rope in a stable beside a brown horse with a white blaze.

Jumper Ring Stables owner has a love of horses in her bloodline

Local stable combines family legacy, training programs and racehorse rehabilitation

Hiland senior scholars highlighted at honors banquet

Thirty awards were presented at the May 9 honors banquet in Walnut Creek, recognizing students and community support for higher education

Community

Two men posing in a spacious indoor hall, one holding a silver case and both wearing lanyards.

KCCC students compete at SkillsUSA state competition in Columbus

Beau Keller places first in 2-Axis turning and qualifies for nationals

A low church building with a white cross, an empty parking lot, and trees under a blue sky.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church welcomes new pastor

Pastor Sam Handschke to begin ministry in June

A student speaks at a podium in front of a classroom projection screen.

River View student wins UC scholarship

Seventh grader Zach Copenhaver placed second in Ohio's 2026 Stock Market Game Portfolio Challenge on May 11 at the University of Cincinnati

River View counselor Pepper earns full scholarship

Courtney Pepper of River View High School will pursue a leadership doctorate through a Foundation for Appalachian Ohio fellowship partnership

Perrysville Church to hold revival

Services will be held at 7 p.m. each evening at the church, 88 Amsterdam Road SE, state Route 164, Scio

Man holding a stack of colorful folders behind a desk in an office.

Commissioners approve annex upgrades, review emergency plans

Flooring contract awarded; officials discuss drill and plan updates

Empty hall with wood floors, beige walls, windows, and a person bending near the right side.

Harrison County Fair Board prepares grounds for fair

With the county fair about six weeks away, preparations also are underway for America 250

Courtroom with participants discussing legal matters.

Emery final pretrial reset for June 30

Two defendants who appeared in court had their cases resolved after pleading guilty

People to People focuses on unmet needs

The Wayne County nonprofit continues its work providing emergency assistance to residents in crisis

Dining with Diabetes classes in Coshocton

Ohio State Extension offers July cooking program for diabetes management at Coshocton Regional Medical Center

Business

Romich Foundation Makerspace supports Wayne County nonprofits

Makerspace provides donated products, materials and equipment access

Ladies Night Out brings decade-themed fun to Wooster

Free May 21 event includes music, vendors, shopping specials and swag bags

Golden Acres marks 20 years of raising family companions

Local breeder reflects on passion, growth and two decades of connecting families with golden retrievers

Chamber road trip visits Kelley Print Shop

Hartville business shares history, growth and community involvement

MVNU board extends Dr. Castleman’s contract through 2031

Enrollment, revenue, endowments, all up during president's tenure

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Premier of ‘Peter’s Train’ puts hope, joy to music

Odd Fellows award $20,000 in scholarships to county seniors

New fire station opens in Fredericksburg

Marlington alumni award $159,000 in scholarships

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Harrison Central boys place second at OVAC track championships

Deersville VFD receives $10,000 grant for UTV

Huskies earn No. 2 seed after late-season surge

Harrison County Fair Board prepares grounds for fair

Ashley McBryde bringing tour to New Philadelphia

Valley Hospice receives $150,000 grant

Statewide OVI checkpoints planned

Library program highlights Revolutionary War patriots

Perrysville Church to hold revival

Fontana secures Democratic nomination for Ohio House District 51

New Philadelphia officials hear airport hangar proposal

Minerva High School graduates earn $178,800 in scholarships

Large-scale emergency drill tests county response

Democrats to hold organizational meeting

Report details repeated violations at Dennison Disposal injection wells

Carroll Electric names Hoffman president and CEO

Mount Vernon's Fab Five sign to participate in college track

Tango sets new hits record for Garaway softball

Holmes County Sports Card Show set for June 7

Local teams battle at NET Championships

Coshocton upsets Sandy Valley in tournament

Premier of ‘Peter’s Train’ puts hope, joy to music

Large-scale emergency drill tests county response

Golden Acres marks 20 years of raising family companions

Carrollton observes National Day of Prayer

Katherine Bellman eyes a teaching career

Carrollton Farmers Market underway for the 2026 season

Millersburg Glass Appraisal Fair could reveal rare pieces

USA Softball brings Border Battle to Winesburg this summer

West Holmes History Club opens the door to learning outside the classroom

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Inter-Valley Conference faces shakeup as 3 schools depart

West Holmes seeks stability with conference change

New Philadelphia school levy fails, district weighs next steps

Report details repeated violations at Dennison Disposal injection wells

Wooster baseball honors Maddox Graser in return to field

Hospital sale could boost local care, mayor says

Carroll Grand Jury returns indictments

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Eick secures commissioner nomination in Carroll County

Tournament brackets set for area softball teams

Tick season brings painful lesson in Lyme disease awareness

Scio oil fields fueled Harrison County boom in 1901

Apostles’ Creed defines core Christian beliefs

A mother's heart

Back roads, snacks and springtime views

Just in time for Mother's Day, a story that might surprise you

The gift of the never-ending bedtime story

Collectible or not?

Hearts for Heartland fundraiser returns to Orrville

Jazz Orchestra to kick off summer with concert

Peggy Coyle to perform Patsy Cline tribute at Wadsworth library

Wilmot Memorial Day observance set

Jumper Ring Stables owner has a love of horses in her bloodline

Hiland senior scholars highlighted at honors banquet

KCCC students compete at SkillsUSA state competition in Columbus

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church welcomes new pastor

River View student wins UC scholarship

River View counselor Pepper earns full scholarship

Perrysville Church to hold revival

Commissioners approve annex upgrades, review emergency plans

Harrison County Fair Board prepares grounds for fair

Emery final pretrial reset for June 30

People to People focuses on unmet needs

Dining with Diabetes classes in Coshocton

Romich Foundation Makerspace supports Wayne County nonprofits

Ladies Night Out brings decade-themed fun to Wooster

Golden Acres marks 20 years of raising family companions

Chamber road trip visits Kelley Print Shop

MVNU board extends Dr. Castleman’s contract through 2031

How to prepare to be an executor of an estate

BBB warns of e-signature email scams

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