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El Bronco to open in Cadiz

The Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. June 15 at 124 S. Main St.

Déjà Vu, Rewritten: Lake Center Christian wins state baseball championship

Tigers avenge 2025 loss to capture school's first baseball title

Hiner backs capital bill for Coshocton

The nearly $4 billion Ohio capital budget includes more than $700,000 for Coshocton County projects and now heads to Gov. Mike DeWine

Stone statue of a football player on a brick pedestal in a park near trees and buildings.

Statue honors Magnolia native and NFL champion Vincent Costello

New memorial recognizes Costello's athletic achievements and lifelong ties to Magnolia

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Minerva launches village emergency alert system

Residents can sign up for text and email notices about severe weather, road closures and utility issues

Scio income tax collections ahead of last year’s pace

Village officials said receipts were up $3,846 in the second quarter as council also reviewed utility delinquencies and park restroom vandalism

Hartville Village Council appoints new member

Greg Warder selected to fill vacancy

New Athens investigates water loss source

Village also approved a $44,200 wastewater study contract and began monitoring hydrants for possible illegal water use

Cadiz moves ahead with paving bids

Council on June 11 approved sealed bids for multiple projects, while Charleston Street work is expected to begin in early 2027

Carroll County offices move to annex

Board of Elections, Job and Family Services, child support and EMA are now at 207 Moody Ave. SW as two former office buildings head to auction July 29

Campground shooting decision draws criticism from residents

Residents criticized the decision after a ricocheted bullet struck a camper at the village campground and officials said the village would cover repairs

Sports

Cadiz Women’s Golf League names winners

Kathy Newburn led June 10 play with an A Flight win and a putting prize as the league held its Find the Fairway event

Home for the Hall: Wayne County sports history gets room to shine

Hall of Fame display features memorabilia, photos and inductee stories

Teigan Taylor selected for all-state softball games

Taylor will represent her area Aug. 8 in Marion, where top performers can advance to a national championship event in Florida

River View track athletes earn honors

River View High School athletes received All-MVL and Eastern District all-star honors, and Parker Andrews placed fifth in the Division III state 200-meter dash

Minerva golfer qualifies for U.S. Senior Open

Carroll Meadows pro Paul Wackerly earned one of 156 spots in the July 2-5 championship at Scioto Country Club in Columbus

Decision begins discipleship with Jesus

Kerry Green’s faith column recounts Simon Peter and Andrew choosing to follow Christ after the miraculous catch of fish

Look at the Past

Main Street building anchored Holloway commerce

A historic postcard recalls the Knights of Pythias hall above a longtime Holloway store that changed hands several times before closing

Good News

Fight the good fight in faith

Ken Staley reflects on Paul’s warning that rejecting a good conscience can lead believers away from their faith

Savvy Senior

Senior travel discounts: How to save on your next trip

Savings are available for flights, hotels and attractions

Life Lines

It's not too late to make a patriotic suggestion

Columnist Mike Dewey reflects on 1976 memories and the nation’s approaching milestone

Off the Top of My Head

Corn on the cob: The great equalizer

A lighthearted local column reflects on the messy foods, from ribs to tacos, that make dining dignity hard to keep

Drawing Laughter

Love is patient and wears spring colors

Columnist John Lorson reflects on anniversaries, family celebrations and changing wedding customs

Rep. Hiner champions regional projects, votes in support of capital budget bill

Lifestyles

Smiling woman in a hospital bed holds up her hand with blue nail polish.

Benefit set June 20 for Tiffany Crable

The Carrollton Eagles event will raise money for the Carroll County Auditor’s Office employee as she continues breast cancer treatment

Blues for a Cure returns to Cadiz

The two-night June 26-27 benefit at Sally Buffalo Park will support the WVU Harrison Community Hospital Foundation and Harrison County Cancer Crusaders

Workers ride on a flatbed trailer being towed along a street past houses and parked vehicles.

Augusta Strawberry Festival parade winners announced

Thirty-six units took part June 12 as the Augusta Volunteer Fire Department hosted the two-day festival in Augusta

Carroll County Fair presale ends July 19

Tickets cost $12.50 and include admission, most rides and grandstand entertainment for the July 20-26 fair

Tuscarawas YMCA awards $14,000 to students

Nine students from Dover, New Philadelphia, Uhrichsville, Dundee, Bolivar and Sugarcreek received Thomas J. Patton scholarships for the 2026-27 school year

Several people drive go-karts down a brick street past crowds sitting and standing along the sidewalk.

Minerva homecoming opens with parade, festival

The 103rd annual event was June 10-13 at Municipal Park with entertainment, contests, rides and vendors

Community

River View students travel to Disney

Choir and band students from Coshocton County left Sunday for Walt Disney World after years of fundraising and community support

Fire in the Hills revival held in Walnut Creek

Weekend event included speakers, worship, prayer and baptisms

A live band performs on stage under green lighting with an audience standing in front.

SonFest 2026 announces first artists, new reserved seating options

Annual Christian music festival to be held Sept. 19 at MVNU

Coshocton student named to Point Park dean's list

Gabriella Wesney earned spring 2026 honors at Point Park University by achieving at least a 3.5 GPA

People gathered on a street near brick buildings and sidewalks under a partly cloudy sky.

Medina church members build walls for Habitat home

More than 50 volunteers helped frame Habitat for Humanity of Medina County's next home

Two men seated at a table with documents, against a plain wall and red chairs.

Harrison County reviews business projects

Community Improvement Corp. said site work and due diligence continue on multiple proposals, with a data center meeting tentatively planned for July 9 in Cadiz