Medina City Schools names new Fenn Elementary principal Brouse to transition from Keystone Schools administrative role
Highland announces new principals at high school, Hinckley Elementary Frammartino-Kotlyn, Taylor to begin new roles Aug. 1
Health District warns residents about growing tick risks Cases of Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses continue climbing locally
Wooster school board approves $8.4 million modular plan Cornerstone building will serve as a school facility for final year in 2026-27
Elder abuse warning signs outlined Elder abuse is defined as an intentional or negligent act by a caregiver or other person that causes harm or places an older adult at serious risk of harm
West Holmes school board approves policy changes, personnel items Board also OKs elementary building auction contract
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
EODA meeting in Walnut Creek urges regional push for growth At its annual meeting in Walnut Creek, Eastern Ohio leaders highlighted collaboration, state investment and new job creation across Appalachian counties
Wooster City Council discusses TIF proposal South Market Street ordinance remains on first reading for further review
Carroll County students visit Statehouse The Carroll County Off-Site Court Student Ambassadors visited Columbus
Carter honored for helping those facing a crisis Named 2026 Knox County CIT Officer of the Year by Mental Health and Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties
Campaign aims to recruit foster caregivers across Northeast Ohio Seven agencies to host community events May 27 during National Foster Care Month
Dover discusses summer projects and events Design work has begun on replacing and upgrading the existing bocce courts
MICAH elects new leadership team Coalition continues push for workforce housing opportunities in Medina County
Coshocton County EMS marks 50 years The anniversary coincides with National EMS Week as the county seeks former volunteers and employees for an open house later this year
River View levy wins voter approval The 4.8-mill operating levy is continuous, reducing future ballot costs and supporting district expenses
EOG donation moves Carroll County closer to EMA drone purchase Project is nearing halfway point without taxpayer funding
Tuscarawas commissioners question election board over bonuses, hiring At the meeting Monday, commissioners asked how the payments were allocated and who came up with the decision on who would be paid what amount
Coshocton event aims to boost voter turnout Common Good Coalition PAC and local Democrats will host a free June 4 gathering at artPARK as organizing expands across East Central Ohio
Knox Coin Exchange relocating to Fredericktown this summer Local precious metals and collectibles shop to reopen in July at new location
Harrison County commissioners review cleanup bids The commissioners also addressed the Brownfield Grant regarding the Dunbar school demolition in Cadiz
Mount Vernon baseball hits way to two wins Jackets score in double figures in victories over North Union, Cardington
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
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
CHS student directors honored at Playhouse Square The Stay Gold Project is an educational initiative that recognizes students who demonstrate empathy, authenticity, kindness and compassion
Genesis earns five-star CMS hospital rating The health system ranks among the top 8% of U.S. hospitals in the 2026 Medicare quality ratings
Speed signs appear effective in Scio The small signs appear to be doing the job of keeping motorists’ speed down
Fredericktown Area Historical Society unveils new home Museum relocates to home built by one of village's early businessmen
Wayne County court seeks more guardians ad litem County needs qualified individuals to help in child custody cases
Highland names 2026 Highland Pride Award recipients Kristine Nerlich and Koula Makris honored for service to students, staff and families
Medina City Schools offers community chance to drive a bus “Drive the Hive” event June 6 will introduce residents to careers in student transportation
Centerburg Elementary School celebrated for literacy achievement CES receives 2026 Read Live School of the Year award
Knox Area Development Foundation announces hiring of Leaning as Economic Development Coordinator Knox County native to start new position on June 1
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
Valley City to unveil giant frog sculpture this summer Public art project celebrates frog-jumping legacy
Wymer pleads guilty in Jewett animal abuse case Wymer faces up to 18 months and 90 days in jail and $4,250 in fines
Adena officials discuss dumpster misuse Residents who pay for trash service are upset when others use the dumpsters without paying
Hartville seeks applicants for open Village Council seat Council accepts resignation, sets May 22 deadline for letters of intent
Knox County Chamber of Commerce announces McCartney as new executive director Gambier resident brings 15 years of leadership experience to chamber
Leesville plans Memorial Day celebration A flag-raising ceremony, with the Conotton Valley Marching Band, will be held at the cemetery
Carrollton BOE reviews test gains, end-of-year updates Officials report improved scores, recognize students, approve staffing and summer programs
Civil War monument to be restored in New Philadelphia The work being done by the city of New Philadelphia is being paid for with a grant from the Appalachian Community Grant Program
Walsh University names James Monaghan vice president for academic affairs Higher education leader to begin new role July 1
Debbie Kiley named new dog shelter operations director in Medina County Will lead shelter during planned transition, expansion
Carrollton approves zoning change, school property replat Planning committee-backed requests move forward; village departments report ongoing infrastructure work
Tusky Valley board approves track resurfacing, curriculum purchase During public participation, Alicia Hall addressed the board regarding school funding
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
New fire station opens in Fredericksburg South Central Fire District officials say the facility improves firefighter safety, operations and response readiness
Fontana secures Democratic nomination for Ohio House District 51 Her campaign focuses on lowering everyday costs, fully funding public education and providing property tax relief
Ridgewood schools to deliver free summer meals Eligible district students can receive meal boxes at home every two weeks beginning the week of June 8 if families register by May 22
New Philadelphia officials hear airport hangar proposal Many of the hangars at Harry Clever Field were built in the 1940s and 1950s and are too small to accommodate modern aircraft
Minerva High School graduates earn $178,800 in scholarships Honors Night May 4, recognized academic achievement, leadership and community involvement
Large-scale emergency drill tests county response Carroll County EMA hosts exercise involving 17 agencies, 75 personnel
Democrats to hold organizational meeting The organizational meeting is held every four years following the election of Central Committee members
Report details repeated violations at Dennison Disposal injection wells Despite violations, the report states no fines were issued, operations were not suspended and required remediation plans were never submitted
Chuck Ellis wins Coshocton commissioner primary Ellis led the Republican race with 2,593 votes, defeating Dean Hettinger and Chuck Selders in the May 5 election
Carroll Electric names Hoffman president and CEO Hoffman joins Carroll Electric with 20 years of experience in the electric cooperative industry
Carroll commissioners approve annex upgrades, review emergency plans Flooring contract awarded; officials discuss drill and plan updates
Harrison County Fair Board prepares grounds for fair With the county fair about six weeks away, preparations also are underway for America 250
Statewide OVI checkpoints planned The counties where the checkpoints will take place will be announced the day before the checkpoint
Farm Bureau to host data center discussion The meeting is intended to begin discussions about data center development in local communities
Port Washington council discusses chickens, road closures Council members discussed concerns including odors, rodents and enforcement issues
Chamber road trip visits Kelley Print Shop Hartville business shares history, growth and community involvement
Marlboro trustees begin process for road levy renewal Board also approves road material bids and discusses township projects
Commissioners support Light Ohio Blue campaign Harrison County Sheriff Mark Touville said the county has participated in the tradition for the past eight years
Cadiz native earns two degrees from Duquesne This fall, Pecar will attend Carnegie Mellon University to begin a physics doctoral program
Carroll Grand Jury returns indictments Jury members heard testimony from eight witnesses involving seven cases, all of which were returned as indictments
Harrison commissioners recognize May as Mental Health Month The Harrison County Commissioners approved of Resolution 32-26 recognizing May as Mental Health Month
Medina County District Library awarded federal grant for new scanner Funding supports digitization at Family History & Learning Center
MVNU board extends Dr. Castleman’s contract through 2031 Enrollment, revenue, endowments, all up during president's tenure
Wooster Community Hospital earns top safety grade Leapfrog Group awards hospital an “A” for patient safety performance
Garner Hotel opens adjacent to Galaxy in Wadsworth June 10 grand opening to showcase new accommodations and amenities
Carroll commissioners honor correctional officers, staff Proclamation highlights demanding work; updates include county home, transit
Day of Caring brings hundreds of volunteers together across Wayne County More than 430 participants completed 40 service projects across the Orrville area
Summer reading challenge kicks off May 30 at Orrville Public Library Programs include story times, crafts and writing workshops
Wayne County Clerk of Courts project to generate new revenue Banking initiative expected to add more than $28,000 annually to county general fund
Few close contests emerge in Wayne County primary Local voters overwhelmingly supported fire levies and liquor options
Holmes County voters see few close contests in primary Few races proved competitive as most winners cruised to nomination victories
Marlboro flag unveiled after preservation effort Historic Civil War-era artifact now on permanent display
Harrison County sees low turnout in May primary Democrats cast 534 ballots, compared with 1,303 by Republicans, two by nonpartisans and five by Libertarians
Holmes County Trail rules help maintain safety for all Holmes Park District Director Jen Halverson urged trail users to slow down, communicate when passing and follow posted speed limits as traffic increases
Eick secures commissioner nomination in Carroll County Voters approve township fire levies; 4,091 ballots cast in May 5 primary
New Philadelphia school levy fails, district weighs next steps The income tax issue was defeated by more than 1,000 votes, according to unofficial totals from the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections
Stark Parks approves new 10-year plan, mission statement Strategy focuses on conservation, connectivity and community engagement
Malvern council rescinds park tree removal plan after public concern Hearing concerns from residents about shade loss, environmental impact and the decision-making process before ultimately rescinding the removal
Holmes County honors Hiland state champions Commissioners recognized the Hawks’ Division VI title team and seven seniors with a proclamation April 27
Holmes County Housing Coalition bolsters its call to action The coalition identified potential building sites, plans 1,400 surveys by late May and is seeking partners to expand affordable housing options in Holmes County
Hospital sale could boost local care, mayor says The transaction is expected to be completed this fall, pending regulatory review and customary closing conditions
Seat belt campaign kicks off at Wayne County Speedway Click It or Ticket effort begins ahead of enforcement period
Dover council approves firefighter contract, TIF changes A report identified a need for up to 1,067 new housing units in Dover and New Philadelphia through 2030
CHS graduates inducted into 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame The 2026 inductees were introduced by Steven Barnett, a past Carrollton Schools Academic Foundation president, who served as master of ceremonies
Library hosts child sex abuse prevention training The session taught Harrison County residents and youth workers how to spot, prevent and report child sexual abuse
College of Wooster plans campus greenway project House removals to begin May 18 on southeast corner of campus
‘Trillion-dollar time bomb’ highlights oilfield wastewater concerns Some communities are pushing for moratoriums on injection wells due to concerns about drinking water contamination
Cleveland Clinic announces $2.5 million gift to Feeding Medina County Five-year commitment to support food insecurity efforts surprises local organization
Recognizing stroke symptoms can save lives Health officials stress fast response during American Stroke Month
Career center partnership graduates new class of direct support professionals DSP-U equips students with training for in-demand roles in disability services
Donuts With Democrats set May 16 Community members are invited to stop by, enjoy doughnuts and coffee and connect with fellow Democrats
Harrison County Home generator to be rebid Only two bids were received for the project, and Commissioner Dustin Corder again expressed surprise at the low number of bids
Carroll County board reviews key reports and updates Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Director Lyndsay Nash announced the Ohio Individual Service Plan web-based system will end July 1
Carroll County highlights foster care shortage during proclamation JFS workers promote awareness, upcoming informational meeting
Emery final pretrial reset for June 30 Two defendants who appeared in court had their cases resolved after pleading guilty
Hartville council approves strategic plan Work session set as officials discuss potential moratoriums and legislation
Lake Township sets moratorium on new data centers Trustees also reschedule May meetings, approve purchases and expenditures
Help Holmes Rails to Trails beautify Hipp Station Join the Holmes County Rails to Trails Coalition May 9 to help prepare flower beds at the Millersburg Depot
Conotton Valley students receive youth achievement award The students were nominated for demonstrating all-around excellence in citizenship, leadership, scholarship and sportsmanship
College Club awards scholarships to 2 students Basso plans to become a bilingual nurse practitioner, and Haney plans to become an anesthesiologist
Cincinnati-based company proposes $80 million housing development in New Philadelphia The development would also have space devoted to walking trails and playgrounds
Marlington teacher named Stark County Educator of the Year McAlister honored as part of All-County Teaching Team
South Central Fire District unveils modern facility Community-funded project brings upgraded safety, efficiency
Lions clubs, Lake Schools name April honorees Students, staff and volunteer recognized at April 28 board meeting
Carrollton council approves data center moratorium Village cites concerns over water use, infrastructure and community impact
Sandy Valley School Board approves contracts for next school year The board also approved a graduation list for 106 seniors in the Class of 2026 and a fundraiser for the Class of 2026
Area teachers recognized at education ceremony Two teachers from each of the 22 school districts were honored, including Teachers of the Year and Rookies of the Year
Personnel contracts approved by Minerva Board of Education The next meeting was set for Monday, May 18, at 6 p.m. in the administrative office
Mount Vernon approves beginning wetland, walk of honor projects City to accept bids for projects at American Heritage Park, south side
Primary ballot in Wooster features big names Voters to decide statewide races and local liquor issues
Medina High earns six Dazzle Awards nominations for 'Hadestown Teen Edition' Students recognized in acting, ensemble, technical categories
Primary ballot in Holmes County features high-profile races Voters to weigh in on governor, Senate and local issues
Hall extols positives of Holmes County at EODA meeting Commissioner Dave Hall highlights economic growth and tourism potential in Walnut Creek gathering
Reflective address signs can help save lives Area fire chiefs urge residents to make homes easier to find
Knox Public Health issues scam alert Impersonator visiting homes in Knox County; do not provide information
Mineral City seeks income tax increase Residents voted down the measure in May and November last year
Auditor report warns of financial stress in New Philadelphia The report found eight financial indicators that had a critical or cautionary outlook
Carroll County voters to decide May primary There is one contested political race for the Jan. 1, 2027, term of Carroll County commissioner
