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Wayne County mother-daughter team turns recycled materials into functional art

Through their creative venture Benevolent Trash, Eleanor Mathews and her mother Becky Gluck transform coffee sacks, fabric scraps, and feed bags into stylish handmade totes — proving sustainability and craftsmanship can go hand in hand.

Judge upholds $75,000 bond for Joshua Smith in grand theft case

Carroll County man remains jailed as court cites repeated probation violations and ongoing felony investigation

Let’s Make a Difference seeks volunteers for second-grade after-school book club Jan. 13

Six-week Medina program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays; orientation Dec. 11 at Medina Library with background checks provided

Lake Center Christian revives Fish Fry tradition after more than a decade

Beloved community event returns Nov. 22 with classic recipes, fellowship and fundraising for tuition aid and local families

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NEWS

Tuscarawas County to celebrate Adoption Day Nov. 21 with public ceremony

Event at Probate Court to honor foster care adoptions and raise awareness of children in need of permanent homes

Health commissioner shares ‘Stronger Together’ plan with Malvern Rotary

Kelly Morris outlines Carroll County’s new health initiative focusing on wellness, access to care and mental health collaboration

East Knox FFA places 18th nationally in Nursery/Landscape Career Development Event

Team earns Silver rating at National FFA Convention in Indianapolis; Ariana Talbott receives individual Gold honor

Dover reports $79,000 in new grants, $10.9 million in power savings

Mayor Shane Gunnoe outlines splash pad funding, peak shaving results and upcoming city events including Dec. 6 Christmas parade

Ohio nurses, lawmakers push bipartisan bills to fix hospital staffing crisis

Proposals would set safe nurse-to-patient ratios, strengthen oversight and give frontline nurses more say in staffing decisions

Communities honor service members with Veterans Day programs Nov. 11

Ceremonies planned across Carroll County include Carrollton’s cemetery service, school assemblies and special tributes to local veterans

Mineral City man dies after motorcycle strikes fallen tree in Tuscarawas County

State Highway Patrol says 47-year-old rider was airlifted to Akron General after crash on Roxford Church Road in Union Township

SPORTS

Photos from Chippewa's Div. V girls soccer state title game

Chipps battled Cincinnati Madiera for second year in a row, with identical result

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Chippewa girls soccer comes up short in Div. V state championship game

Chipps drop 3-0 decision to Cincinnati Madiera for second consecutive year

Harrison Central volleyball team honors players, reflects on growth at season banquet

Coach Grace Bengier praises teamwork, leadership and spirit as Huskies celebrate milestones and community support from 2025 season

Brown Local Schools completes new turf fields, advancing $1.5M Malvern Athletic Project

With turf installed on the baseball and softball fields and a new fieldhouse now open, Brown Local celebrates major upgrades that modernize facilities and strengthen opportunities for student-athletes and the Malvern community.

Harrison Central grad Roni Banks leads youth cheer teams to standout debut

The 2025 graduate guided her biddy league squads to top-five finishes at their first competition, inspiring a new generation of Huskies cheerleaders.

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OPINION

Pastor's Pen

November calls Christians to gratitude for faith, freedom and perseverance

From All Saints Day to Thanksgiving, the month invites reflection on spiritual heritage, renewal and compassion for the persecuted church.

Weekly Blessing

Placing your faith and trust in Jesus

A poem of praise: finding peace, forgiveness and steadfast hope in the name above all names.

Good News

Fervent prayer — the call of every believer

Pastor Ken Staley reminds Christians that prayer is not a special gift but a shared responsibility — one marked by passion, compassion and perseverance for others.

Aging Graciously

Loss of a little woods brings sadness and reflection

As development looms, a longtime resident shares heartfelt memories of the deer, vultures and beauty that made the little forest a sanctuary

Why do I love to write? Because of you

After nearly three decades in journalism, one local writer reflects on the joy of storytelling and the people who make it all worthwhile.

LIFE AND CULTURE

Warther’s Christmas Tree Festival returns Nov. 15 with 50 decorated trees

Dover event runs through Nov. 23 at the Ernest Warther Museum, supporting Union Hospital Auxiliary’s cancer center fundraiser

Zollikon Community Choir to perform fall concert Nov. 14 in Dover

Program at Dover First Moravian Church features sacred works by Betinis, Kirchner, Trotta and Powell, with additional performances later in November

Harrison County Women’s Club builds momentum through community giving

Revived in 2023, the growing organization is strengthening local connections through fundraisers, donations and plans for scholarships and outreach.

Wooster Chamber Music Series to feature award-winning Callisto Quartet

Internationally acclaimed ensemble brings masterful performances of Haydn, Schubert, Beethoven and Montgomery to Gault Recital Hall on Nov. 16.

Carrollton postal workers raise more than $6,000 for breast cancer cause

Fundraiser honoring local resident Shannon Wheatley combines stamp sales, auction and community event to support research and care

East Holmes seventh-graders earn honors in annual MyPlate poster contest

Students from Wise, Chestnut Ridge and Mt. Hope schools showcase nutrition knowledge through colorful, creative designs displayed in Berlin

COMMUNITY MATTERS

Mayor Mills teaches River View fifth-graders about leadership and civic duty

Coshocton mayor visits RVIS students ahead of their JA BizTown trip to share lessons on campaigning, teamwork and service

Isleta UMC plans 17th annual Christmas Cookie and Candy Sale Dec. 6

Hundreds of holiday treats will be available by the pound during the morning sale in Newcomerstown

East Knox FFA member places 10th at Eastern States Exposition Dairy Handler contest

Laureyah Neely represents Ohio at the Big E, marking East Knox’s fourth national-level dairy handling competitor

Students learn kitchen safety and holiday scents with OSU Extension program

Educator Kate Shumaker teaches seventh- and eighth-graders how to create simmer pot fragrances while practicing food safety during the holidays

Athletes and coaches unite for first 4th and 1 Bible study in Strasburg

More than 30 participants hear messages of leadership, faith and perseverance from Malvern coaches and guest speaker Tim Haverstock

Voters approve Mental Health and Recovery Board levy

Passage secures continued funding for crisis response, prevention, and treatment services across Knox and Licking counties

Lake Township Trustees approve employment update, certify 2026 budget and expenditures

Board confirms full-time status for Captain Kevin Pierson, renews conservation agreement and approves over $516K in expenditures

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Keener found competent for trial; Fink cautioned by judge after failed drug test

Judge Hervey praises progress in Keener’s mental health recovery while warning Fink that continued marijuana use could cost him eligibility for intervention in lieu of conviction.

Holmes County 4-H Shooting Sports Club combines service and skills at October meeting

Members took part in roadside cleanup, multiple shooting disciplines and community fundraising before gathering for food and fellowship.

Quitting Tobacco: Overcoming the Hidden Dangers of Nicotine

Medina County Health Department encourages residents to take the first step toward quitting with free local and state resources

BUSINESS

Kroger opens new state liquor store in Mount Vernon location

Ribbon-cutting celebrates expanded selection of spirits at Coshocton Avenue store

Restored sign rekindles New Philadelphia landmark’s glow

After six decades dark, Stevenson Memorials’ iconic East High Avenue sign shines again — a tribute to the city’s heritage and the Steckman family’s commitment to preservation.