The King of Cadiz

Published August 5, 2013 - 8:00 p.m. Modified August 5, 2013 - 8:00 p.m.

The King of Hollywood—and his hometown of Cadiz– Clark Gable looks upon the Uptown District from this mural by Scott Hagan. Hagan, known as The Barn Artist, is a Jerusalem resident who has completed many area projects, including the Harrison County Ohio Bicentennial Barn along U.S. 250.

The Gable mural can be found along East Market Street on a building owned by local cattle rancher James Coffelt.

Other Harrison County featured events can be found in this weeks print edition of the Harrison News-Herald.

NH Photo/AMY GAREIS

U.S. soldier in camouflage uniform seated at a table with papers, in front of American flags.

Cadiz group collecting care package items for military members

Group will meet at June 9 at the Harrison County Senior Center in Cadiz for its Fourth of July packing project

Pond clinic to provide hands-on education for pond owners

The field-based program is designed for landowners and community members interested in improving pond management for wildlife habitat and recreation

Bowerston council revises proposed water surcharge increase

Council set village cleanup day for June 20 from 8 a.m. to noon, or until the dumpster is full

Deersville theater to present ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

A story of why a family and their friends are forced to leave their home for unknown lands

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Local

Two men seated at a wooden table in a wood-paneled room with papers, folders, and a water container.

Harrison County defendants appear in felony sex crime cases

Charles B. Jarvis, 82, of Jewett was found competent to stand trial during a May 19 hearing before Judge T. Shawn Hervey

Weathered industrial building with large broken windows along a narrow road and trees nearby.

Harrison County commissioners review cleanup bids

The commissioners also addressed the Brownfield Grant regarding the Dunbar school demolition in Cadiz

Farm Bureau holds data center discussion in Scio

Attendees seeking details on proposed locations and plans received little specific information

Christopher’s restaurant move gets zoning approval

The 6.5 acres it will sit on is across from Harrison Central High School on part of the long, empty field

A gravel path curves past a grassy field with trees under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Cadiz village administrator gives project updates

The village is still waiting on the reported six consecutive days needed to lay down the basketball and pickleball courts in the camping area

Digital speed display reading 27 beside a 25 mph sign along a road.

Speed signs appear effective in Scio

The small signs appear to be doing the job of keeping motorists’ speed down

Conotton Valley board rescinds appointment, names new member

Nathan Pounds, who was present at the May 5 meeting, was appointed as the district’s fifth member

Sports

Four people standing on a baseball field near home plate with stadium bleachers behind them.

Huskies honor seniors, prepare for postseason

Tournament play starts May 26 at Mazeroski Field in Cadiz

Softball runner slides toward a base while two fielders attempt a tag on the infield.

Huskies top Morgan in sectional opener

Harrison Central entered the contest as the No. 4 seed with a 15-8 record

Young athletes stand on a boys pole vault podium at an outdoor track and field meet.

Harrison Central junior high track athletes compete at state

The Harrison Central Junior High track team had a strong season

Runners on a track beside a grassy field and stadium seating.

Harrison Central hosts 6-team track meet

Along with Harrison Central, were Beaver Local, Buckeye Local, East Liverpool, Indian Creek and Union Local

Conotton Valley senior athletes sign with colleges

Conotton Valley announced the signings of two senior athletes

Public Record

Several women stand indoors beside a Jefferson County School sign mounted on a blue brick wall.

JVS cosmetology students share career training with board

Instructors Brianne Schoolcraft and Lillian Thrasher were joined by juniors Shaylee Rossi, Ava Nett and Avery Patterson to give an overview of the program

Outdoor grassy site with black containers, a blue utility vehicle, and a wooded hill in the background.

Adena officials discuss dumpster misuse

Residents who pay for trash service are upset when others use the dumpsters without paying

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

Empty hall with wood floors, beige walls, windows, and a person bending near the right side.

Harrison County Fair Board prepares grounds for fair

With the county fair about six weeks away, preparations also are underway for America 250

Roadside sign warning of a driver's license checkpoint ahead beside a blurred road at night.

Statewide OVI checkpoints planned

The counties where the checkpoints will take place will be announced the day before the checkpoint

Two people sit beside a wooden table in a room with large windows, chairs, and a radiator.

Wymer pleads guilty in Jewett animal abuse case

Wymer faces up to 18 months and 90 days in jail and $4,250 in fines

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

Life and Learning

Custer Memorial observance to feature Little Bighorn presentation

A noted Civil War arms historian will speak on the Battle of the Little Bighorn in observance of the 150th anniversary of the battle

Fool House brings ’90s party to Cadiz

The concert will feature music from NSYNC, Nirvana, Britney Spears, Blink-182, Missy Elliott, Nelly and other 1990s and early 2000s artists

Six people standing side by side indoors, facing the camera and wearing event badges.

JVS students attend gas industry conference

The conference has provided educational opportunities, technical training and networking experiences for those working in the natural gas and oil industries across the country

Students standing in a school hallway next to boxes filled with donated food and supplies.

Conotton Valley students help food pantry relocate

The pantry has relocated to the Sherrodsville Lions Club to accommodate a larger selection of items

Group of people holding large letters and a 'Live life in red' sign in front of a branded backdrop.

JVS FCCLA students place at state competition

Six students in the early childhood education program attended the event at the Columbus Expo Center after ranking in the top 10 during the regional contest

JVS student earns silver medal at state SkillsUSA competition

Rivers said her favorite part of the experience was being with fellow JVS students and cheering each other on

Group posing behind a Steubenville Electrical IATC banner with caps and hard hats at an indoor event.

JVS electrical trades students sign with IBEW Local 246

Four students took part in a signing day event April 24 at the JVS and met with union business manager Kevan Brown and training director Richard Cesta

Columns and Opinion

Obituaries

Smiling older woman wearing glasses and a blue jacket in a close-up screenshot.

Mary A. Peltz

Mary Ann Peltz, age 87, of Cadiz sadly passed away May 11, 2026 while residing at the Harrison County Home with her daughter by her side.

Elderly man in glasses and a blue shirt under a U.S. flag graphic with the word veteran.

Donald L. Stire

Donald Lee Stire of Cadiz passed away peacefully on Sunday May 10, 2026, in the Gables Care Center.

Portrait of an older man in a red shirt and beaded necklace with a U.S. flag and the word Veteran above him.

James R. Cash Jr.

James R. “Jim” Cash, Jr., 73 of Hopedale, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at his home with his family. Jim was born June 5, 1952, in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late James R. and Agnes Kirk Cash, Sr.

Portrait of a smiling older man beneath a U.S. flag graphic and the word veteran.

Paul S. Morton

Paul S. Morton, MD, age 90, passed away at his home on April 30, 2026, after a two-year battle with acute myelogenous leukemia.

Martha E. Betts

Martha Ellen (Collier) Betts, 94, of Cadiz, passed away April 17, 2026, at the Harrison County Home. She was born August 5, 1931, in Cadiz, Ohio, to parents Frank and Martha (Ramsay) Collier.