Twelve West Holmes athletes earn All-OCC honors in soccer and volleyball

Junior Charli Murphy named Offensive Player of the Year as Knights rack up all-conference awards across three sports.

Published October 21, 2025 - 12:29 p.m.

West Holmes' Charli Murphy leads the area in scoring as of Sept. 7.

The Ohio Cardinal Conference released its all-conference boys and girls soccer teams and volleyball teams. West Holmes had several players earn honors.

Girls soccer

Lady Knights junior Charli Murphy was named Offensive Player of the Year. Bri Poventud earned first-team honors. Codi Murphy was a second-team choice. Breslyn Brown and Katherine Kaster earned honorable mention accolades.

Boys soccer

Garrett Obrst was a first-team choice. Oliver Hiller was a second-team pick. Jimmy Wengerd and Miles Mallasch earned honorable mention accolades.

Volleyball

Mallory Marmet was a second-team choice. Rorie Wilcox and Camrie Wilson earned honorable mention accolades.

Reese documentary nearing completion

Filmmakers prepare to debut Angel in Amish Country: The Perry Reese Jr. Story at Cleveland Film Festival next March.

Holmes County’s 250th celebration gains a valued partner

Event organizer Melissa Patrick teams up with Dan Stackhouse to honor veterans as part of the county’s 2026 America’s 250th festivities.

Former West Holmes coach Jeff Woods inducted into National Wrestling Hall of Fame Ohio Chapter

Woods honored with Lifetime of Service Award for 26 years of leadership and mentorship in Knights wrestling program.

Gospel Book Store presenting exciting Author’s Day Oct. 25

Berlin event to feature 30 writers from Ohio and beyond for book-signings, meet-and-greets and holiday gift inspiration.

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

Senior center to host Halloween Music & Dinner Oct. 24

Event features themed meals, costume contest, trick-or-treating and music; tickets $10 with proceeds benefiting Holmes County seniors.

Triway Memorial Tree program takes root with dedication ceremony

Class of 1969 revives tradition by planting crabapple trees to honor founding board members and community figures at new Triway school campus

Friends of Loudonville Library to host Nov. 3 program with Gnat and Bee owner

Natalie Friedrich to discuss herbal products, small business journey and offer tea samples at free community event.

SPORTS

West Holmes junior Charli Murphy breaks single-season scoring record with dominant postseason performance

Murphy tallies five goals in sectional final to reach 49 on the year, earning league Offensive Player of the Year honors while crediting teammates and mentors.

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Twelve West Holmes athletes earn All-OCC honors in soccer and volleyball

Junior Charli Murphy named Offensive Player of the Year as Knights rack up all-conference awards across three sports.

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LIFE AND LEARNING

Friends of the Loudonville Library celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week

During Oct. 19–25, new members can join the Friends group, support library programs and receive a free bookstore item as part of the nationwide celebration.

Lecture explores how photography reshaped the story of the Civil War

Historian Mark Holbrook will present Photography During the Civil War on Oct. 20 at the Cleo Redd Fisher Museum, examining how early photographers captured the human and historical impact of America’s defining conflict.

Garaway Board hires assistant treasurer and approves fall financial forecast

Board actions at the Oct. 9 special meeting also included new staff contracts, substitute approvals, and unpaid leave requests.

West Holmes K-5 school project stays on schedule for 2026 opening

Superintendent says new 110,000-square-foot building remains on time and on budget, offering modern classrooms, full accessibility, and updated facilities for all elementary students

TOPS Nashville focuses on maintaining healthy habits and lasting weight loss

Members of TOPS OH1573 Nashville shared success stories and learned practical strategies for sustainable health during their Oct. 8 meeting, emphasizing balance, realistic goals and long-term lifestyle change.

Poem: God's grace for the day

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Holmes County auditor paints gloomy picture of property tax

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Sugarcreek police chief honors former officer killed in Ukraine

Village council remembers Max Arnett’s service as officer and soldier; addresses local traffic, code enforcement, and community updates

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Commissioners adopt new homestead exemption expected to save low-income seniors $300–$400 annually; October also proclaimed Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Funding will support overtime patrols and education through selective and impaired driving enforcement programs in 2025-26.

County leaders highlight progress, infrastructure upgrades at Holmes County forum

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OBITUARIES

Jaxon Miller

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Harvey J. Miller, age 85, of Millersburg, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, following a short illness.

Mattie E. Miller

Mattie E. (Mast) Miller, 89, of Barrs Mills, OH passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

Tammy Yoder

Tammy Yoder, 62, of Sugarcreek passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, following a short illness.

Abe A. Keim

Abe A. Keim, 84, of 7719 TR 362, Millersburg (Mt. Hope), passed away at Pomerene Hospital on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, following a stroke.

Julia Gray

Julia E. (Snyder) Gray, age 93, of Millersburg, Ohio, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Holmes County Home surrounded by her loving family.

Twelve West Holmes athletes earn All-OCC honors in soccer and volleyball

Junior Charli Murphy named Offensive Player of the Year as Knights rack up all-conference awards across three sports.

Girls soccer

Boys soccer

Volleyball

Reese documentary nearing completion

Holmes County’s 250th celebration gains a valued partner

Former West Holmes coach Jeff Woods inducted into National Wrestling Hall of Fame Ohio Chapter

Gospel Book Store presenting exciting Author’s Day Oct. 25

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West Holmes junior Charli Murphy breaks single-season scoring record with dominant postseason performance

Mast, Beun earn All-Ohio honors as Hiland boys golf caps historic state run

West Holmes’ Louden Dixon battles elite field at national Super 32 wrestling tournament

Twelve West Holmes athletes earn All-OCC honors in soccer and volleyball

Reese documentary nearing completion

Holmes County’s 250th celebration gains a valued partner

Former West Holmes coach Jeff Woods inducted into National Wrestling Hall of Fame Ohio Chapter

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

Beware of health care cons during open enrollment

Friends of Loudonville Library to host Nov. 3 program with Gnat and Bee owner

LOCAL

Waynedale’s Pittman proves there’s no such thing as too many sports

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

Senior center to host Halloween Music & Dinner Oct. 24

Triway Memorial Tree program takes root with dedication ceremony

Friends of Loudonville Library to host Nov. 3 program with Gnat and Bee owner

SPORTS

West Holmes junior Charli Murphy breaks single-season scoring record with dominant postseason performance

Mast, Beun earn All-Ohio honors as Hiland boys golf caps historic state run

West Holmes’ Louden Dixon battles elite field at national Super 32 wrestling tournament

Twelve West Holmes athletes earn All-OCC honors in soccer and volleyball

Week 9 H.S. football scoreboard

High school football stat leaders through Week 8

Week 9 H.S. football preview: Matchups and players to watch

LIFE AND LEARNING

Friends of the Loudonville Library celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week

Lecture explores how photography reshaped the story of the Civil War

Garaway Board hires assistant treasurer and approves fall financial forecast

West Holmes K-5 school project stays on schedule for 2026 opening

TOPS Nashville focuses on maintaining healthy habits and lasting weight loss

Poem: God's grace for the day

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Holmes County auditor paints gloomy picture of property tax

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Shop Holmes, Support Home returns to boost local businesses this holiday season

Love Center serves 291 families in September

Holmes County approves property tax relief for qualifying seniors

Holmes County Sheriff’s Office receives $40K federal grant for traffic safety enforcement

County leaders highlight progress, infrastructure upgrades at Holmes County forum

Walnut Hills to host two free caregiver classes with dinner included

OBITUARIES

Jaxon Miller

Harvey J. Miller

Mattie E. Miller

Tammy Yoder

Abe A. Keim

Julia Gray

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