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Pomerene celebrates 2026 DAISY Award winner Renee Conkle

The Millersburg nurse was recognized May 6 after helping save Tim Burgett during a cardiac arrest at Kinetics

Artist Cara Romano to speak at next Medina County Art League meeting

Monthly gathering set for May 18 at Root Candles Community Room

Area schools prepare for commencement ceremonies

Graduation ceremonies for area high schools are underway, with several already completed and others scheduled in the coming days

Carroll recorder shares farm program information

Farms are living pieces of Ohio’s history, and recognizing them highlights families that have weathered generations of change

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Knox County Chamber of Commerce announces McCartney as new executive director

Gambier resident brings 15 years of leadership experience to chamber

Leesville plans Memorial Day celebration

A flag-raising ceremony, with the Conotton Valley Marching Band, will be held at the cemetery

Civil War monument to be restored in New Philadelphia

The work being done by the city of New Philadelphia is being paid for with a grant from the Appalachian Community Grant Program

Walsh University names James Monaghan vice president for academic affairs

Higher education leader to begin new role July 1

Debbie Kiley named new dog shelter operations director

Will lead shelter during planned transition, expansion

First-time candidate Kirtley wins Democratic nomination

According to unofficial totals from the Ohio Secretary State’s office, Kirtley received 12,264 votes, or 31.5% of the total

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

Sports

Proper, Cline birds of a feather for Lady Knights

Zalina Proper and Briar Cline, longtime Lady Knights teammates from Holmes County, will continue their careers at Findlay and Walsh

Tuscarawas County Sports Hall of Fame to induct Class of 2026

The Tuscarawas County Sports Hall of Fame will induct its Class of 2026 June 20 at Buckeye Career Center

Photo gallery: Smithville-Waynedale softball

The Golden Bears picked up a 7-5 win over the Smithies in WCAL play

Hiland baseball clinches IVC South title

The Hawks rolled through four wins while Clay Lehman and Quinn Mullet earned a district berth in boys tennis

West Holmes softball splits OCC games, falls to Garaway

The Knights topped New Philadelphia before falling to the Quakers and Garaway

Scam websites targeting travelers booking airline tickets

BBB offers tips to avoid fraudulent flight reservations and extra charges

Pastor's Pen

Christian — you began in grace, continue in grace

Public Health Matters

Coshocton Health District promotes mental health awareness

During May the agency urged residents to seek support, practice self-care and use 988 during a mental health crisis

Letter to the Editor

New Philadelphia should preserve health department

Better Days

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

Lifestyles

Close-up of an American flag with a blurred cemetery of white headstones behind it.

Memorial Day events planned in Winesburg

The May 25 event will include a parade, memorial service, patriotic music and refreshments

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

Senate passes bill honoring Trooper Cayton

A graduate of Carrollton High School, Cayton served in the Ohio Army National Guard before beginning a 13-year career with the Ohio State Highway Patrol

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

Red bicycle with a rear basket parked beside a brick wall on a sidewalk.

Friends of the Homeless holds bicycle donation drive

Organizers are accepting gently used and newly purchased bicycles ranging from 24 to 28 inches in size

Four women stand in front of a VVMedica backdrop, with one holding a Daisy Award plaque and flowers.

Nurses receive DAISY Award

The award recognizes nurses who demonstrate exceptional compassion and dedication to patients, families and colleagues

Community

A Carrolton Elementary School sign beside a sidewalk, street, and landscaped planting bed.

Carrollton BOE reviews test gains, end-of-year updates

Officials report improved scores, recognize students, approve staffing and summer programs

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 conductor stands facing a seated orchestra performing on stage.

Edison band director retires after 25 years

The longtime band director took his final bow at the spring concert

Carroll Electric announces winners of 2026 scholarship contest

Carroll Electric’s panel of independent judges awarded five $1,000 scholarships to graduating Carrollton High School seniors

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

Two large trees beside a residential street with houses and a person walking in the distance.

Carrollton approves zoning change, school property replat

Planning committee-backed requests move forward; village departments report ongoing infrastructure work

Books, an apple, and stationery on a desk with a chalkboard.

Tusky Valley board approves track resurfacing, curriculum purchase

During public participation, Alicia Hall addressed the board regarding school funding

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

Janusian Club revives Ladies Night Out

About 160 women attended the May 12 fundraiser at Ridgewood Middle School in West Lafayette, supporting community projects and scholarships

Dining with Diabetes classes in Coshocton

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

Business

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

Local stable combines family legacy, training programs and racehorse rehabilitation

Carroll Electric names Hoffman president and CEO

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

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

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Pomerene celebrates 2026 DAISY Award winner Renee Conkle

Artist Cara Romano to speak at next Medina County Art League meeting

Area schools prepare for commencement ceremonies

Carroll recorder shares farm program information

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Nurses receive DAISY Award

Culbertson to continue football career at Ohio Northern

Cadiz Women’s Golf League opens season

First-time candidate Kirtley wins Democratic nomination

Ohio hunters harvest 13,496 wild turkeys

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

Knox County Chamber of Commerce announces McCartney as new executive director

Leesville plans Memorial Day celebration

Civil War monument to be restored in New Philadelphia

Walsh University names James Monaghan vice president for academic affairs

Debbie Kiley named new dog shelter operations director

First-time candidate Kirtley wins Democratic nomination

Fontana secures Democratic nomination for Ohio House District 51

Proper, Cline birds of a feather for Lady Knights

Tuscarawas County Sports Hall of Fame to induct Class of 2026

Photo gallery: Smithville-Waynedale softball

Hiland baseball clinches IVC South title

West Holmes softball splits OCC games, falls to Garaway

Pomerene celebrates 2026 DAISY Award winner Renee Conkle

Tuscarawas County Sports Hall of Fame to induct Class of 2026

Pregnancy, parenting center opens in Carrollton

YMCA opens Holmes County child care

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

Local moms share heartfelt Mother's Day reflections

Carrollton observes National Day of Prayer

Katherine Bellman eyes a teaching career

Inter-Valley Conference faces shakeup as 3 schools depart

Report details repeated violations at Dennison Disposal injection wells

Carroll Grand Jury returns indictments

New Philadelphia school levy fails, district weighs next steps

Kathryn Marner

West Holmes seeks stability with conference change

Savage wins Ohio Mid-Amateur golf tournament

Wooster baseball honors Maddox Graser in return to field

Tournament brackets set for area softball teams

Eick secures commissioner nomination in Carroll County

Scam websites targeting travelers booking airline tickets

Christian — you began in grace, continue in grace

Coshocton Health District promotes mental health awareness

New Philadelphia should preserve health department

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

Memorial Day events planned in Winesburg

Hearts for Heartland fundraiser returns to Orrville

Senate passes bill honoring Trooper Cayton

Jazz Orchestra to kick off summer with concert

Friends of the Homeless holds bicycle donation drive

Nurses receive DAISY Award

Carrollton BOE reviews test gains, end-of-year updates

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church welcomes new pastor

Edison band director retires after 25 years

Carroll Electric announces winners of 2026 scholarship contest

Perrysville Church to hold revival

Carrollton approves zoning change, school property replat

Tusky Valley board approves track resurfacing, curriculum purchase

Emery final pretrial reset for June 30

Janusian Club revives Ladies Night Out

Dining with Diabetes classes in Coshocton

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

Carroll Electric names Hoffman president and CEO

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

How to prepare to be an executor of an estate

BBB warns of e-signature email scams

Understanding the Social Security breakeven age