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Nottingham Solar begins work in Harrison County

Work has quietly begun on a field in Nottingham Township for the Nottingham Solar project

Pet pantry honors E.D. Shumaker’s legacy of compassion

The community can support the pantry through donations of pet food and supplies, as well as financial contributions

Cadiz council approves resolutions at March meeting

emergency measure was passed to help the new owner of the concession stand across from Mazeroski Field get up and running

Voter registration deadline looms for May 5 election

You must register or update your voter registration no later than 30 days before an election

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Harrison County court hears assault, sex-crime cases

Preston G. Smalley, 59, of Bowerston chose to go to trial

Green Valley 4-H Club holds March meeting

Other events include the Trash Bash April 25 and the Livestock Jamboree April 18

Cadiz council accepts Ludwig resignation, approves interim role

Brandon Ludwig will stay as interim to aid transition in Cadiz's water and sewer projects

Decker dies after hourslong manhunt in Harrison County

The chase continued onto U.S. 22, where the Ohio State Highway Patrol deployed spike strips, causing the car Decker was traveling in to crash

Library program to highlight Revolutionary War veterans of Harrison County

The information comes from Volume 1 of a series published in 2000 by the Ebenezer Zane Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution

Commissioners reopen bidding for generator project at county home

The March 25 meeting revealed two bids this time, which was one more than the previous bid opening that had been rejected

Cadiz mission team to serve at Give Kids The World Village

Families facing unimaginable medical challenges are welcomed into a storybook setting designed to give them time away from hospitals and treatments — and the chance to simply be together

Sports

Harrison Central girls track optimistic now and for future

Huskies have returning talent as well as depth across a variety of events

Harrison Central softball must 'power' through loss of All-Ohio third baseman

Kelsey Powers will miss season with injury, but Lady Huskies still have high hopes

Huskies overpower Indian Creek in 2-game softball sweep

The weather was a game changer this week for Husky softball

Harrison Central baseball well-armed for successful season

Huskies will face challenging schedule with Rutter, Stoneking heading deep pitching staff

Harrison Central boys track will get fuel from several sources this spring

Huskies will be led in 2026 by strong senior class and deep roster

Public Record

Scio projects moving ahead, council told at March 25 meeting

Park, water and wastewater plant and line replacement projects, are moving ahead

State grant to provide nearly $8 million to volunteer fire departments

Local beneficiaries included the Bowerston Volunteer Fire Department, the Freeport Community Volunteer Fire Department, the Harrisville Volunteer Fire Company and the Scio Volunteer Fire Department

Harrison County to offer free smoke alarms, installation April 17

Local fire departments will install the alarms, which also includes fire education, a safety checklist and a fire escape plan

Hopedale council approves water rate increases, sets cleanup day

The rates for 2026 begin in April, but residents will not see it on their bill until May

Trailhead restroom plans draw criticism from Jewett council

The condition of the village garage is an ongoing issue and was discussed at the meeting

Stabile sent to EOCC after probation revoked

In another felony case, Brian D. Satterfield, 46, of Toronto did not appear in court after his attorney, Steven A. Stickles, filed for a continuance

Judge orders CBC sanctions, jail time in Sproull case

Hervey sentenced Sproull to four years of community-based correctional sanctions, plus six months at Eastern Ohio Correction Center

Life and Learning

#IMomSoHard brings double the zany fun to PAC

While the show is geared toward women who best understand the rigors, challenges and antics of motherhood, there is a growing sentiment for men to attend and gleefully take one on the chin