Sports Roundup

Garaway football tops Zanesville; girls golf stays strong in IVC play

Pirates roll to 48-14 win on the gridiron while Kylie Miller and Sara Weaver lead back-to-back victories on the course

Garaway's Matthew Frey rushed for 124 yards and three scores while returning three kickoffs for 58 yards and two touchdowns in a 48-14 nonleague win over Zanesville on Sept. 12.

Dave Mast

Published September 17, 2025 - 3:44 p.m.

Garaway football tops Zanesville; girls golf stays strong in IVC play

The Garaway football team picked up a 48-14 nonleague win over Zanesville on Sept. 12.

Matthew Frey rushed for 124 yards and three scores while returning three kickoffs for 58 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Pirates.

Grady Miller completed 10-of-16 passes for 189 yards and two scores. Micah Yoder caught three balls for 104 yards and a touchdown while Jaxon Garber caught a 22-yard touchdown pass.

Dillon King had an interception and four tackles to lead the defense. Wyatt Miller also had four tackles.

Girls golf

Garaway picked up a 166-256 win over Newcomerstown in Inter-Valley Conference play on Sept. 11.

Kylie Miller (36) and Sara Weaver (38) led the Lady Pirates.

Garaway defeated Sandy Valley 166-204 in an IVC clash on Sept. 10.

Miller (36) and Weaver (38) paced the Lady Pirates.

MILLERSBURG WEATHER

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Area high school football teams reach the regular season halfway point

Wayne County Board of Elections announces polling location changes

Voters in Creston, Chester, Plain and East Union townships will cast ballots at new sites starting Nov. 4

High school sports notebook: Smithville football sends message to rest of WCAL

From statement wins on the gridiron to early-season tests in soccer and standout runs in cross country, area athletes shine

Amish Country Half Marathon draws 900 runners with personal goals, big challenges

From San Diego visitors to local champions, participants in the Sept. 6 race in Berlin shared stories of faith, fitness, and fierce competition.

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Berlin Elementary classmates turn Sept. 6 race into a birthday celebration and a shared adventure on one of Ohio’s toughest 5k courses.

Talk on Holmes County hauntings, cryptids set for Sept. 25 in Millersburg

Author Mary Tipton to share spooky local stories during Holmes County Genealogical Society event at the American Legion Banquet Room.

From John Fenton to Joe Edinger: What’s your history?

At Millersburg Glass Association meeting, keynote speaker Joe Edinger connected the artistry and struggles of glassmaker John Fenton with his own path to Holmes County — showing how local history continues to shape community life.

Museum Day Live at David Warther Carvings offers free admission Sept. 20

Visitors can tour the Sugarcreek-area museum, view ship carving No. 95 and enjoy stories behind the intricate ivory vessels.

Winesburg Fall Gathering set to celebrate 31st year

Reunion adds extra festivities Sept. 19–21 in Winesburg, Holmes County, with auctions, fireworks, live music and more to benefit the community fund.

SPORTS

West Holmes football, cross country and soccer teams post big wins

Knights dominate Mansfield Senior on the gridiron, capture Nanny Goat Invite in girls cross country, and earn multiple soccer victories

Garaway football tops Zanesville; girls golf stays strong in IVC play

Pirates roll to 48-14 win on the gridiron while Kylie Miller and Sara Weaver lead back-to-back victories on the course

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Lady Hawks notch pair of soccer wins while boys soccer, golf and volleyball also shine in busy week

LIFE AND LEARNING

Mohican Bigfoot Festival set for Sept. 20 in downtown Loudonville

Debut event features speakers, crafts, contests, vendors and Bigfoot-themed fun, plus a free bonfire kickoff Sept. 19 at Lost Horizons campground.

Holmes County Art Festival returns Sept. 20 in Historic Downtown Millersburg

Fourth annual event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. around the courthouse square with glassblowing, plein air painting, live music, demos and vendors; artists may apply through Historic Downtown Millersburg.

Preschool Storytime scheduled across East Holmes schools

Sessions for ages 3-5 and parents run Sept. 30–Oct. 14 at Winesburg, Berlin, Mt. Hope, Flat Ridge, Walnut Creek and Chestnut Ridge; call 330-893-2610 ext. 1308 to register.

Heartland Technical Education Center BOE approves personnel changes, $1,000 donation

TOPS Nashville members encouraged with nutrition tips

Weekly meetings highlight nutrition tips, weight-loss success, and simple exercises to support long-term wellness.

Forgiven by Jesus

COLUMNISTS

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

MWCD awards grants to help with watershed pollution strategies in area

Holmes SWCD among groups sharing in the funds

Millersburg Council discusses sidewalks, zoning changes and downtown tree plans

Sept. 8 meeting covers annexation request, sidewalk grant funding, solicitor interviews, upcoming truck parade and tree options for the village center.

Grazing management in drought conditions

Holmes County farmers face tough choices as dry weather threatens pasture health heading into fall.

Holmes County leaders spotlight mental health during Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month

Commissioners joined advocates and agencies to pass proclamations, share stories of loss, and promote upcoming Sept. 25 training in Millersburg.

Holmes County Commissioners seek more info on plans for new kennel

Sugarcreek Village Council appoints Shetler to fire leadership role

Sugarcreek Fire Department secures $12K grant for new ambulance equipment

Council also reviews annexation of Skyline School, Maple Street utility projects, animal ordinance concerns, and upcoming Red Cross smoke detector initiative.

HCECF launches new Community Grant Program

HCECF invites nonprofits to apply by Oct. 1 for funding aimed at expanding local impact and supporting community needs.

OBITUARIES

Freada Zickefoose

Freada Marcella Zickefoose passed away Tuesday evening September 9, 2025, at Sycamore Run Nursing Home.

Terry E. Saurer

Terry E. Saurer, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2025.

Kelly Dalton

Kelly Glen Dalton, age 49, of Millersburg, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2025, in his barn doing what he loved best.

Goldie Wallace

Goldie Colleen Wallace, age 87, of Millersburg, Ohio passed away peacefully, Friday, August 22, 2025, at Majora Lane Care Center after a long illness.

Linda Carpenter

Linda Robinson Carpenter, 75, of New Port Richey, Florida, went home to be with Jesus on August 14, 2025, after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Timothy Thompson

Timothy "Timmy" Thompson, age 65, of Millersburg, Ohio passed away August 21, 2025, at Sycamore Run Nursing Home following a battle with cancer.

Garaway football tops Zanesville; girls golf stays strong in IVC play

Pirates roll to 48-14 win on the gridiron while Kylie Miller and Sara Weaver lead back-to-back victories on the course

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Garaway football tops Zanesville; girls golf stays strong in IVC play

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TOPS Nashville members encouraged with nutrition tips

High school sports notebook: Smithville football sends message to rest of WCAL

Talk on Holmes County hauntings, cryptids set for Sept. 25 in Millersburg

Amish Country Half Marathon draws 900 runners with personal goals, big challenges

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Young runners conquer Mt. Noodle hill at Amish Country 5k

Talk on Holmes County hauntings, cryptids set for Sept. 25 in Millersburg

From John Fenton to Joe Edinger: What’s your history?

Museum Day Live at David Warther Carvings offers free admission Sept. 20

Winesburg Fall Gathering set to celebrate 31st year

SPORTS

West Holmes football, cross country and soccer teams post big wins

Garaway football tops Zanesville; girls golf stays strong in IVC play

Same old opener blues on the lakefront

Garaway sports roundup: Football edges Norwayne in thriller, girls golf stays hot

Hiland sports roundup: Girls soccer edges River View, volleyball battles Garaway

LIFE AND LEARNING

Mohican Bigfoot Festival set for Sept. 20 in downtown Loudonville

Holmes County Art Festival returns Sept. 20 in Historic Downtown Millersburg

Preschool Storytime scheduled across East Holmes schools

Heartland Technical Education Center BOE approves personnel changes, $1,000 donation

TOPS Nashville members encouraged with nutrition tips

Forgiven by Jesus

COLUMNISTS

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS

MWCD awards grants to help with watershed pollution strategies in area

Millersburg Council discusses sidewalks, zoning changes and downtown tree plans

Grazing management in drought conditions

Holmes County leaders spotlight mental health during Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month

Holmes County Commissioners seek more info on plans for new kennel

Sugarcreek Village Council appoints Shetler to fire leadership role

Sugarcreek Fire Department secures $12K grant for new ambulance equipment

HCECF launches new Community Grant Program

OBITUARIES

Freada Zickefoose

Terry E. Saurer

Kelly Dalton

Goldie Wallace

Linda Carpenter

Timothy Thompson

BUSINESS

How to spot a fake going-out-of-business sale

Revive Behavioral Health opens in Mount Vernon with veteran-led mission

Pregnancy Care Center opens Orrville branch to expand free services

Moore Family Practice reopens in Mount Vernon

Jefferson County JVS launches dog grooming service