TOPS Nashville celebrates contest winners and weight-loss success

Geneva Pringle, Lana Rush, Bonnie Porter and Leo Tope recognized for achievements at Oct. 29 meeting

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Published November 5, 2025 - 4:30 p.m.

On Oct. 29, TOPS OH1573 Nashville opened with pledges.

Geneva Pringle was the best weekly and monthly loser. She said to eat leafy vegetables and drink water first thing in the morning.

Lana Rush was the best weekly and monthly KOPS.

Bonnie Porter and Leo Tope were the top winners of the “Don’t Feed the Shark” Contest.

The club meets at the Nashville Global Methodist Church Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., with weigh-in at 5 p.m. The first meeting is free.

Millersburg Lions to host annual courthouse tree lighting Nov. 14

Community invited to kick off the Christmas season with music, hot chocolate and festive new courthouse lawn decorations in Historic Downtown Millersburg

Sisters in Christ retreat to return Jan. 24 at Fairlawn Mennonite Church

The women’s event — now in its third year — will feature author and speaker Judy Dunagan, breakout sessions, worship and fellowship centered on “living in the unshakable victory of Christ.”

Hiland National Honor Society invites community to Veterans Day tribute Nov. 10

Annual service at Perry Reese Jr. Community Center aims to “pack the house” in honor of local veterans, featuring music, student tributes and fellowship

Holmes County Chamber to honor 6 award recipients Nov. 13

Cline Plumbing & Heating, Dutch Craft Furniture, Melway Paving, Cheryl Shaver, Joe Wengerd and Steve Mullet will be recognized at the Encore Event Center in Berlin

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LOCAL

Millersburg Food Run donates $3,600 to Love Center Food Pantry

Annual charity race helps fight food insecurity in Holmes County, funding up to 360,000 pounds of food as local families brace for SNAP benefit pause.

Loudonville FFA Alumni raffle supports ag education with beef giveaway

Proceeds from the Quarter of Beef Raffle will benefit local FFA programs; winner receives locally raised beef from Ayers Farms.

Faith under fire: The enduring legacy of Jacob Hochstetler’s pacifism

A tragic 1757 frontier attack became a defining story of Amish and Mennonite faith — now preserved in a mural honoring courage, conviction and forgiveness

Historic Hochstetler Family Attack mural displayed at German Village in Berlin

4-by-8-foot painting depicts 1750s frontier tragedy remembered by Amish and Mennonite communities and will travel to future family events across the Midwest

TOPS Nashville celebrates contest winners and weight-loss success

Geneva Pringle, Lana Rush, Bonnie Porter and Leo Tope recognized for achievements at Oct. 29 meeting

SPORTS

Nine West Holmes football players named to All-Ohio Cardinal Conference teams

Cline, Bowman and Coakley earn first-team honors as Knights land nine total selections following another strong season on the gridiron.

Snowbarger, Mathis headline local athletes on All-Ohio volleyball teams

Seven area standouts earn statewide honors, with Wooster’s Sara Snowbarger and Triway’s Taylor Mathis named first-team selections for their stellar 2025 seasons.

Wayne County runners shine at state cross country meet

Smithville’s Kaitlyn Carr captures Division IV girls state title; Orrville’s Owen Lacy, Waynedale boys among top finishers at Fortress Obetz.

Garaway dominates Mineral Ridge, advances in Division VI playoffs

Frey scores four touchdowns in Pirates’ 49-7 rout; boys cross country team earns 19th place at state with Palmer named All-Ohio.

Hiland girls, boys soccer teams fall short in regional tournament play

Girls eliminated by Fairbanks in Division V final; boys edged in overtime heartbreaker to end impressive postseason run.

West Holmes girls place 18th at Division III state cross country meet

Lady Knights cap strong season at Fortress Obetz, led by standout runs from Iriel Mena and Katherine Kaster.

Millersburg athlete John Miller places 11th at CrossFit Games in Columbus

Stormbound CrossFit coach earns top-15 world finish in Men’s 35-39 division after months of training and semifinal success

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LIFE AND LEARNING

NAMI art auction celebrates creativity, connection and recovery

Expressions of Hope returns Nov. 11 in Wooster, featuring artwork from MOCA House participants and local artists supporting mental health awareness.

Holmes County’s Low Gap to headline Live at the Lyric concert Nov. 15

The brother duo brings bluegrass, country and Americana sounds to downtown Wooster as part of the Lyric Theater’s PNC-sponsored concert series.

West Holmes FFA digs into soil science, safety and community education

Chapter members take part in county soils contest, assist with MWCD Showcase Tour and lead hands-on learning during annual Tom Graham 5th Grade Farm Tour

Four candidates, including three incumbents, vie for West Holmes school board seats

Andrew Jones, Tina Zickefoose and Hans Ramseyer seek re-election while newcomer Ezra Day campaigns on student success and teamwork

TOPS Nashville focuses on fitness and nutrition to reduce belly fat

Members learn strategies for cutting visceral fat through balanced eating, regular exercise and healthy lifestyle habits

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A faith poem on transformation, hope, and salvation—fixing our gaze on Christ for peace and eternal promise.

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland offering winter heating assistance to local families

Income-eligible households can apply for Ohio’s Winter Crisis Program to prevent disconnection and stay warm during the cold months.

Millersburg Council reviews downtown projects, annexation updates and holiday plans

Meeting highlights include Merry Millersburg Nov. 14–15, sidewalk and waterline projects, new board appointments and upcoming leaf pickup

Holmes County prosecutors clarify complexities of criminal law at community forum

Matt Muzik and Mike Bickis emphasize honesty, awareness and rehabilitation during Winesburg’s Community Gathering on Harm, Safety and the Law

Dogs Inc. labradors bring healing and hope to veterans and Gold Star families

Nonprofit trains elite service dogs to support veterans with PTSD and families who lost loved ones in military service, offering comfort at no cost

Sugarcreek Council receives new AED, updates Maple Street project

Officials review street improvements, pass public defender agreement and advance multiple ordinances on annexation, salaries and township fire contracts.

Millersburg sets Oct. 25 for trick or treat, reviews village projects and updates

Council discusses housing assessment, police staffing, playground lighting, and new solicitor appointment during Oct. 13 meeting.

Holmes County voters to decide township races, tax levies and local marijuana questions Nov. 4

Ballot includes trustee contests across multiple townships, senior services and road renewal levies, liquor options and nonbinding votes on recreational cannabis facilities in Millersburg

Panel urges education and accountability to combat domestic violence and abuse

Experts from law enforcement, advocacy and children’s services share insight at Winesburg community forum on breaking cycles of harm and supporting victims

OBITUARIES

Scarlett Yutzy

Scarlett Evangeline Yutzy, 1 year-old daughter of Steven R. and Julia (Miller) Yutzy, of Winesburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Juleen Wyatt

Elnora Juleen Wyatt, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at Danbury Senior Living in Millersburg, Ohio.

Marilyn Peebles

Marilyn M. Peebles, 86, of Millersburg, and formerly of Lakeville made her last ride October 28, 2025, to her ranch in the sky.

John Frey

John Frey, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at home on October 23, 2025, surrounded by the people he loved most.

Brenda Bowles

Brenda K. Bowles, 63, of Millersburg, Ohio passed away October 25, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster, following a short battle with cancer.

Paul Miller Jr.

Paul Miller Jr., 56, of Winesburg, OH, passed away on Monday evening, October 20, 2025, at his home following a brief illness.

TOPS Nashville celebrates contest winners and weight-loss success

Geneva Pringle, Lana Rush, Bonnie Porter and Leo Tope recognized for achievements at Oct. 29 meeting

Millersburg Lions to host annual courthouse tree lighting Nov. 14

Sisters in Christ retreat to return Jan. 24 at Fairlawn Mennonite Church

Hiland National Honor Society invites community to Veterans Day tribute Nov. 10

Holmes County Chamber to honor 6 award recipients Nov. 13

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Loudonville FFA Alumni raffle supports ag education with beef giveaway

TOPS Nashville celebrates contest winners and weight-loss success

Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland offering winter heating assistance to local families

Millersburg Food Run donates $3,600 to Love Center Food Pantry

Nine West Holmes football players named to All-Ohio Cardinal Conference teams

Snowbarger, Mathis headline local athletes on All-Ohio volleyball teams

Millersburg Lions to host annual courthouse tree lighting Nov. 14

Sisters in Christ retreat to return Jan. 24 at Fairlawn Mennonite Church

Wayne County runners shine at state cross country meet

Hiland National Honor Society invites community to Veterans Day tribute Nov. 10

LOCAL

Millersburg Food Run donates $3,600 to Love Center Food Pantry

Loudonville FFA Alumni raffle supports ag education with beef giveaway

Faith under fire: The enduring legacy of Jacob Hochstetler’s pacifism

Historic Hochstetler Family Attack mural displayed at German Village in Berlin

TOPS Nashville celebrates contest winners and weight-loss success

SPORTS

Nine West Holmes football players named to All-Ohio Cardinal Conference teams

Snowbarger, Mathis headline local athletes on All-Ohio volleyball teams

Wayne County runners shine at state cross country meet

Garaway dominates Mineral Ridge, advances in Division VI playoffs

Hiland girls, boys soccer teams fall short in regional tournament play

West Holmes girls place 18th at Division III state cross country meet

Millersburg athlete John Miller places 11th at CrossFit Games in Columbus

LIFE AND LEARNING

NAMI art auction celebrates creativity, connection and recovery

Holmes County’s Low Gap to headline Live at the Lyric concert Nov. 15

West Holmes FFA digs into soil science, safety and community education

Four candidates, including three incumbents, vie for West Holmes school board seats

TOPS Nashville focuses on fitness and nutrition to reduce belly fat

Our eyes fixed on Jesus

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland offering winter heating assistance to local families

Millersburg Council reviews downtown projects, annexation updates and holiday plans

Holmes County prosecutors clarify complexities of criminal law at community forum

Dogs Inc. labradors bring healing and hope to veterans and Gold Star families

Sugarcreek Council receives new AED, updates Maple Street project

Millersburg sets Oct. 25 for trick or treat, reviews village projects and updates

Holmes County voters to decide township races, tax levies and local marijuana questions Nov. 4

Panel urges education and accountability to combat domestic violence and abuse

OBITUARIES

Scarlett Yutzy

Juleen Wyatt

Marilyn Peebles

John Frey

Brenda Bowles

Paul Miller Jr.

BUSINESS

World Crafts in Kidron marks 35 years of fair trade and global artisan partnerships

Dean's Jewelry celebrating 60 years of business

Consumers National Bank names David Benavides senior vice president and loan officer

Knox County Chamber celebrates new downtown office with ribbon cutting

Wooster-based PRC-Saltillo acquires Avaz to expand global reach in communication technology