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House fire destroys home of Harrison County deputy

The family’s greatest needs are clothing and hygiene items

Visitor Center spread Christmas joy with letters from Santa

Harrison County Visitors Center keeps Santa letter tradition alive with personalized replies

Empty Bowls Project blends art and service to support MVHS food drive

Students craft handmade bowls as thank-you gifts for community donors, raising awareness of hunger and inspiring compassion through creativity

Van Arlo trades polish for presence on new live album

Medina songwriter captures raw, intimate performances in a single-room recording, embracing honesty over automation

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Wayne County Community Foundation selects contractor for new office renovations

Campbell Construction chosen to transform former Larry’s Music Center into a modern, community-focused headquarters on East Liberty Street

Marlington financial literacy course teaches real-world money skills

Dave Ramsey–based curriculum helps students learn budgeting, saving and smart financial habits early

Swim team raises more than $2,000 to give local family a brighter Christmas

The sixth annual New Philadelphia alumni charity swim meet was held Nov. 29

Puskarich libraries celebrate busy November, community award

Across the three-branch system, the library provides a wide range of services and programs for children and adults

Christmas Magic in Lights raises funds for three local groups

More than 700 vehicles attended the Coshocton County Fairgrounds display, generating donations for REACT, Firefighters Toy Chest and Miracle on Wheels

Heating assistance available to help families through winter

Ohio’s Winter Crisis Program offers one-time aid for households facing disconnection or low fuel supplies

Stoffer gains deeper understanding of Coshocton through Leadership Coshocton County

Air Force veteran and business leader reflects on career journey, community involvement and the value of learning a region’s 'hidden treasures'

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Sports

Quakers ahead of schedule in rebuilding season

Just 3 players came back this year with significant experience

Mustangs build toward breakthrough under DeLaney

The Mustangs know the system and have created some expectations

Minerva sweeps lanes, wrestlers place third at Kilted Klassic

The Lions had a busy – and successful – weekend

Hoffee reaches milestone as Lions split week

Minerva senior guard Rowen Hoffee recorded his 1,000th career point

Area lady golfers receive All-East District honors

Ridgewood places four on All-Star teams; Generals’ coaches named District Coaches of the Year

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Live life with no regrets: A reminder to choose your path and share your story

Column encourages readers to reflect, set goals and leave fewer questions for loved ones

Joy is more than a December celebration

If we’re on our game as Christians, it should be a daily happening

The Garden Gate

Garden Gate closes 2025 with annual year-in-review quiz

Column offers a playful roundup of gardening trivia, county highlights and reader favorites to wrap up the year

Life Lines

A holiday tradition that never got off the ground

Columnist recalls a youthful quest to crown the most extravagant Christmas display — and the nostalgia, humor and lessons that linger decades later

Pastor's Pen

Refocusing on the true message of Christmas

We have reason to rejoice, yet the season often brings stress, anxiety and depression to many

Weekly Blessing

It's an honor to serve the Lord

Local writer reflects in verse on Christ’s sacrificial love, redemption and the joy of serving him year after year.

Savvy Senior

How to locate an age-friendly doctor

Geriatricians are ideal but scarce, so here’s how to spot an age-friendly primary care provider.

Your OSU Extension Edge

Why celebrating small wins matters

OSU Extension educator explains how recognizing progress encourages satisfaction, supports big goals and strengthens well-being

Lifestyles

Grace UCC to host Christmas Eve candlelight service

Uniontown church invites community to celebrate Christ’s birth with scripture, music and candlelight on Dec. 24

Dover Public Library showcases student artwork in December

The exhibit highlights pieces created by students from Dover Avenue Elementary and Dover High School

Library program explores how Americans celebrated Christmas during World War II

Coshocton Public Library shares 1940s traditions, ration-era creativity and wartime history through presentation and hands-on ornament making

Holiday lights shine across Carroll County

Families are encouraged to take their time and enjoy the creativity and spirit showcased along the county’s roads

Roxy Theatre to host comedian Heywood Banks live

Banks intersperses his humorous observations of life with inventive, bizarre songs

Holmes Center for the Arts unveils extensive lineup of winter classes

Workshops range from drawing, painting and ceramics to language courses and homeschool art, offering creative options for all ages

Community

Minerva High School students build new communication board stand

Under the direction of instructor Matthew Leatherberry, the class designed and built a new, durable stand

Green Valley UMC to present 'Sounds of the Season'

Free holiday concert will feature choir, worship band and guest performers Dec. 20

Marrison honored for excellence by Ohio Joint Council of Extension Professionals

Coshocton County OSU Extension educator earns first-place awards for weekly column and Healthy Living radio updates

Share-A-Christmas toy drive fills Clover Café as programs expand to serve seniors

Another successful year of helping people for the holidays

Live nativity drive-thru brings Jesus’ story to life at Coshocton Christian Tabernacle

More than 100 volunteers helped stage the annual event, sharing the Christmas message with visiting families

Mount Vernon to raise water and wastewater rates starting April 2026

City Council approves multiyear increases to fund EPA-mandated upgrades as MVPD secures taser purchase and other legislation moves forward

Village of Cadiz council members cover property issues, Christmas events Dec. 4

Setup at Christmas Card Lane has been revamped with more being added

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Fink granted intervention in lieu of conviction

Fink will report to the Adult Probation Office to begin the program

$1 million gift from Smith Dairy family launches Boys & Girls Club endowment drive

Orrville Area Boys & Girls Club kicks off $5 million Great Futures Fund to reduce reliance on federal grants and secure long-term stability

LIFE Memory Café program earns national honor for Most Impactful entry

Foundation receives $2,500 AARP-supported award for its work fostering connection and support for people with memory loss and their care partners

Business

Women’s Fund awards more than $50,000 in 2025 grants to support women and girls in Wayne County

Funding backs health services, mentorship, relationship education and youth programs through five local organizations

Children’s Resource Fund awards $33,000 in 2025 grants to support Wayne County youth

Nine organizations receive funding for health care, mentoring, arts education, bullying prevention, adaptive sports and basic needs for local children

Harrison County Regional Chamber celebrates businesses at annual awards banquet

The event marked the 54th annual awards ceremony

EOG Resources hosts Carroll County Toys for Tots distribution

Malvern event serves 209 families and 452 children, powered by $75,000 in donated toys and dozens of volunteers from partnering oil and gas companies.

OneEighty and Buehler’s team up to provide holiday meals and grocery bundles

Community donations supply essentials and Christmas dinners for local treatment centers, shelter and transitional housing programs

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House fire destroys home of Harrison County deputy

Visitor Center spread Christmas joy with letters from Santa

Empty Bowls Project blends art and service to support MVHS food drive

Van Arlo trades polish for presence on new live album

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House fire destroys home of Harrison County deputy

Visitor Center spread Christmas joy with letters from Santa

Hyre, Dunkle earn All-Ohio football honors

Lady Huskies fall at Indian Creek

Harrison Central junior high wrestlers win D. Coleman Memorial title

Puskarich libraries celebrate busy November, community award

Harrison Central hosts East District cheer competition

Harrison Central bowlers earn tourney honors

Village of Cadiz council members cover property issues, Christmas events Dec. 4

Ground broken for new restaurant and bar near Tappan Lake

Wayne County Community Foundation selects contractor for new office renovations

Marlington financial literacy course teaches real-world money skills

Swim team raises more than $2,000 to give local family a brighter Christmas

Puskarich libraries celebrate busy November, community award

Christmas Magic in Lights raises funds for three local groups

Heating assistance available to help families through winter

Stoffer gains deeper understanding of Coshocton through Leadership Coshocton County

Quakers ahead of schedule in rebuilding season

Mustangs build toward breakthrough under DeLaney

Minerva sweeps lanes, wrestlers place third at Kilted Klassic

Hoffee reaches milestone as Lions split week

Area lady golfers receive All-East District honors

Van Arlo trades polish for presence on new live album

Library program explores how Americans celebrated Christmas during World War II

Stoffer gains deeper understanding of Coshocton through Leadership Coshocton County

$1 million gift from Smith Dairy family launches Boys & Girls Club endowment drive

Share-A-Christmas toy drive fills Clover Café as programs expand to serve seniors

Pomerene Hospital Auxiliary celebrates community spirit at annual Christmas Festival

Minerva’s Downtown Wonderland draws hundreds despite cold

MCDL children’s departments debut new features, from Baby Garden to sensory study room

Wooster police and volunteers ‘Stuff the Cruiser’ to support 120 families for the holidays

The Havenford Mysteries’ returns with Chapter 2: 'The Missing Light'

Interchange improvements under review in New Philadelphia

Heating assistance available to help families through winter

Harrison County native Daniel Gross retires after 24 years of Army service

Mount Vernon to raise water and wastewater rates starting April 2026

$1 million gift from Smith Dairy family launches Boys & Girls Club endowment drive

Effort to expand affordable housing in Western Holmes County underway

Attendant injured in vehicle accident at Star Brite Express Lube

Merry Lights returns to Cutty’s Sunset Camping Resort with a million dancing LEDs

Minerva’s Downtown Wonderland draws hundreds despite cold

Coshocton announces new four-way stop at key intersections

Live life with no regrets: A reminder to choose your path and share your story

Joy is more than a December celebration

Garden Gate closes 2025 with annual year-in-review quiz

A holiday tradition that never got off the ground

Refocusing on the true message of Christmas

It's an honor to serve the Lord

How to locate an age-friendly doctor

Why celebrating small wins matters

Grace UCC to host Christmas Eve candlelight service

Dover Public Library showcases student artwork in December

Library program explores how Americans celebrated Christmas during World War II

Holiday lights shine across Carroll County

Roxy Theatre to host comedian Heywood Banks live

Holmes Center for the Arts unveils extensive lineup of winter classes

Minerva High School students build new communication board stand

Green Valley UMC to present 'Sounds of the Season'

Marrison honored for excellence by Ohio Joint Council of Extension Professionals

Share-A-Christmas toy drive fills Clover Café as programs expand to serve seniors

Live nativity drive-thru brings Jesus’ story to life at Coshocton Christian Tabernacle

Mount Vernon to raise water and wastewater rates starting April 2026

Village of Cadiz council members cover property issues, Christmas events Dec. 4

Fink granted intervention in lieu of conviction

$1 million gift from Smith Dairy family launches Boys & Girls Club endowment drive

LIFE Memory Café program earns national honor for Most Impactful entry

Women’s Fund awards more than $50,000 in 2025 grants to support women and girls in Wayne County

Children’s Resource Fund awards $33,000 in 2025 grants to support Wayne County youth

Harrison County Regional Chamber celebrates businesses at annual awards banquet

EOG Resources hosts Carroll County Toys for Tots distribution

OneEighty and Buehler’s team up to provide holiday meals and grocery bundles

Medina SPCA urges families to think carefully before gifting pets for Christmas

Harrison County Health Department urges winter illness prevention, safe holiday food handling

Holiday food safety reminders from Coshocton Public Health District