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Skilled trades face labor shortages as retirements outpace new workers

Skilled trades are essential to the strength and sustainability of the local workforce

Kinder Sprouts daycare now open in Cadiz

Kinder Sprouts is located in the former West Gate Schoolhouse on Peppard Avenue

Blue Envelope Program now available in Harrison County

The program launched locally in November following a statewide rollout earlier this fall

Village continues search to fill council vacancy

Several individuals have expressed interest in the open position

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Jewett looking to streamline ordinances in 2026

Council hears holiday event update, police chief resignation

Yanok sentenced to jail time for community control violation

The case was reset several times due to Yanok’s behavior during hearings

Harrison County commissioners approve contracts, note Toys for Tots totals

Toys for Tots program had 179 families participating, involving 372 children

Inmate seeks mental health help while in jail

Justin Stapp arraigned on felonious assault, weapons charges

Scio Council reviews new water and sewer rates

Council members spent about a minute reviewing the rates but offered no comments, as the rates had already been approved

Carter retires from Jewett Police Department

Carter will continue working as a lieutenant with the Cadiz Police Department

ODNR invites Ohioans to start 2026 with First Day Hikes

A First Day Hike will be held at Salt Fork State Park as part of the ODNR Winter Hike Series

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Sports

Lady Huskies fall to East Liverpool, 57-49

Harrison Central's game featured physical play in the paint, with East Liverpool controlling many of the rebounds on both ends of the floor

Harrison Central boys sit ninth in OVAC Class IV standings

The Huskies were 1-4 at the time of the statistics release

Conotton Valley girls bowlers reach 100-win milestone

The team is led by head coach Brian Baxter and assistant coach Robyn King

Lady Huskies pull away from Brooke for decisive road win

Harrison Central showed Thursday that the offensive potential has always been there

Busy week challenges Harrison Central bowling teams

The Harrison Central bowling teams will break for the holidays and return to competition Jan. 6

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Public Record

DJFS director seeks approval for wage increase, interagency agreements

State law requires county DJFS offices to work together to manage funding allocations.

Council discusses grants, quorum delay at meeting

The monthly Adena council meeting began unofficially because the body was one member short of a quorum

Scio questions responsibility for paying indigent burial bills

The arrival of another cremation bill prompted the renewed discussion and questions

New Athens Council approves legislation on video fees and water line maintenance

Council revokes a 1970s ordinance that assigned responsibility to the village for maintaining residential water lines after one year

Jail administrator discusses opioid remediation grant with commissioners

Smith updated commissioners on a grant application worth more than $100,000

Tippecanoe man sentenced in felony theft cases

Smith allowed to spend Christmas with dying father

Fink granted intervention in lieu of conviction

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

Life and Learning

Harrison County Home celebrates Christmas with annual party

Noel Evans was crowned king and Hazel Wood was crowned queen

Hlivko earns Transformative Teacher Award at Harrison Central

Hlivko’s path to education began with a deep love for mathematics

Holloway groups deliver Christmas cheer to elderly residents

34 Christmas care packages were assembled and distributed this year

Scio native Mike Bowers named Veteran of the Month

fellow Legion members describe him as the glue that holds everything together

Help for parents of children who stutter available online and at libraries

Professionals offer practical tips that parents can easily follow in everyday situations

Carnegie Hero Fund honors 17 for acts of bravery

Piedmont truck driver saved an injured 16-year-old girl from a burning charter bus

Harrison Central bands and choirs present Christmas concert

The performance came after multiple postponements due to snow and proved to be well worth the wait

Columns and Opinion

Obituaries

Raymond E. Newbrough

Raymond Edward “Ray” Newbrough, age 89, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his home near Jewett.

Richard L. Sheppard Sr.

Richard Lee Sheppard, Sr., age 87, of Vermilion, Ohio died peacefully at 8:33 p.m. Thursday, December 18, 2025.

Constance L. Jones

Constance L. Jones, 65, of Cadiz, Ohio passed away on December 9, 2025, at the Harrison County Home surrounded by her loved ones.

Richard H. Erow

Richard Harold Erow of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away at Valley Hospice Liza’s Place at the age of 97.

Doreen L. Tonkovich

Doreen L. Tonkovich, 68 of Adena, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday November 25, 2025.

Carol J. Ager Teter

Carol June Ager Teter, age 81, of Jewett passed away suddenly Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville.

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Santa steps in to help after deputy’s house fire

Moved by the family’s hardship, they wanted to offer support

Jewett Christmases past brought neighbors together

Informal visits strengthened friendships and added to the festive spirit throughout the village.

Wreaths Across America ceremony honors veterans at Casimir Cemetery

Wreaths were laid to honor the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and POW/MIA

Funeral home brings hope and healing through memorial ornaments

Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home hosts annual ornament decorating to support grieving families

Toys for Tots helps 372 children in Harrison County

The Ohio Oil and Gas Association partnered with Williams Energy to distribute toys from the firehall in Scio

Buckeye West Elementary School students perform

The school hosted the Christmas program for parents and community members

Harrison Central Huskies fall 59-53 to Brooke Bruins Dec. 9

Huskies boys basketball off to 0-3 start but closer to 3-0 than many realize

OHSAA announces new formats for basketball state tournaments

All girls and boys state tournament games will be played in the Dayton area in March, with UD Arena serving as the primary host

Harrison Central wrestlers split road duals along the river

Harrison Central’s junior high team remained undefeated on the trip

Heritage Veterinary Care holds holiday pet food drive

The drive brought in an estimated 200 pounds of dog food and 100 pounds of cat food

Homrighausen updates CIC on rail bridge talks

Senate Bill 219 and regional transportation plans discussed

Crossroads Farm plans Christmas party for area youth

The evening will feature food, games and a Christmas pajama contest

Romshak wins fourth week of match play bowling

A total of 23 bowlers participated, with each advancing to match play

Harrison County - Your Ohio News - Harrison News Herald

Skilled trades face labor shortages as retirements outpace new workers

Kinder Sprouts daycare now open in Cadiz

Blue Envelope Program now available in Harrison County

Village continues search to fill council vacancy

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Skilled trades face labor shortages as retirements outpace new workers

Jewett looking to streamline ordinances in 2026

Kinder Sprouts daycare now open in Cadiz

Blue Envelope Program now available in Harrison County

Village continues search to fill council vacancy

Yanok sentenced to jail time for community control violation

Harrison County Home celebrates Christmas with annual party

Hlivko earns Transformative Teacher Award at Harrison Central

Harrison County commissioners approve contracts, note Toys for Tots totals

Inmate seeks mental health help while in jail

Jewett looking to streamline ordinances in 2026

Yanok sentenced to jail time for community control violation

Harrison County commissioners approve contracts, note Toys for Tots totals

Inmate seeks mental health help while in jail

Scio Council reviews new water and sewer rates

Carter retires from Jewett Police Department

ODNR invites Ohioans to start 2026 with First Day Hikes

Lady Huskies fall to East Liverpool, 57-49

Harrison Central boys sit ninth in OVAC Class IV standings

Conotton Valley girls bowlers reach 100-win milestone

Lady Huskies pull away from Brooke for decisive road win

Busy week challenges Harrison Central bowling teams

DJFS director seeks approval for wage increase, interagency agreements

Council discusses grants, quorum delay at meeting

Scio questions responsibility for paying indigent burial bills

New Athens Council approves legislation on video fees and water line maintenance

Jail administrator discusses opioid remediation grant with commissioners

Tippecanoe man sentenced in felony theft cases

Fink granted intervention in lieu of conviction

Harrison County Home celebrates Christmas with annual party

Hlivko earns Transformative Teacher Award at Harrison Central

Holloway groups deliver Christmas cheer to elderly residents

Scio native Mike Bowers named Veteran of the Month

Help for parents of children who stutter available online and at libraries

Carnegie Hero Fund honors 17 for acts of bravery

Harrison Central bands and choirs present Christmas concert

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The View From Here

Promises, promises

Eldercare Wisdom

Don't be afraid of change

Guest Columnist

Austin reflects on a year of memorable Coshocton stories

The Generals' Report

Community generosity shines across Wooster City Schools

Guest Columnist

Jones enjoys helping people share their passions

Weekly Blessing

The Lord never leaves you at all

Good News

The meaning of Christmas and the big do-over

Aging Graciously

Finding peace amid change at the holidays

Raymond E. Newbrough

Richard L. Sheppard Sr.

Constance L. Jones

Richard H. Erow

Doreen L. Tonkovich

Carol J. Ager Teter

Santa steps in to help after deputy’s house fire

Jewett Christmases past brought neighbors together

Wreaths Across America ceremony honors veterans at Casimir Cemetery

Funeral home brings hope and healing through memorial ornaments

Toys for Tots helps 372 children in Harrison County

Buckeye West Elementary School students perform

Harrison Central Huskies fall 59-53 to Brooke Bruins Dec. 9

OHSAA announces new formats for basketball state tournaments

Harrison Central wrestlers split road duals along the river

Heritage Veterinary Care holds holiday pet food drive

Homrighausen updates CIC on rail bridge talks

Crossroads Farm plans Christmas party for area youth