Record Surges in Opioid Overdoses Prompts AG Yost to Urge Vigilance
More Ohioans died of an opioid overdose during a three-month period last year than at any time since the epidemic began, according to an analysis by a task force created by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. The analysis by Yost’s Scientific Committee on Opioid Prevention and Education (SCOPE) found the death rate in Ohio from opioid overdose…
Read MoreWells Steps Down as Shenandoah Football Coach
SHS Grad Guided Zeps to Three Playoff Appearances in Six Seasons; Will Remain as Head Wrestling Coach By Jeff Harrison Jesse Wells has accomplished many things since returning to his alma mater in 2015. –Participation in football, wrestling and in the weight room have increased greatly. –Football went from 2-28 in the three years…
Read MoreJunior D. King
Junior D. King, age 91, of Summerfield, Ohio, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Altercare Summit Acres in Caldwell. He was born December 24, 1929, in Buffalo, Ohio, son of the late Dewey and Carrie Kirkbride King. Junior attended school in Summerfield. He retired as a dairy farmer after 40 years and sold milk to…
Read MoreMargaret A. Benner
Margaret A. Benner age 77 of Caldwell, OH passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Altercare Summit Acres Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Caldwell. She was born May 14, 1943 in Zanesville, OH a daughter of the late Delbert and Myrtle Maxine Long Bates. She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in…
Read MoreMitchell “Mitch” J. Smithberger
Mitchell “Mitch” J. Smithberger age 69, of Senecaville, Ohio passed away, due to complications from the Coronavirus, Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio. He was born August 1, 1951 in Noble County, Ohio a son of the late William and Margaret Yacko Smithberger. He was a 1969 graduate of the…
Read MoreBernita J. Anderson
Bernita J. Anderson, age 92, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Altercare Summit Acres. She was born March 1, 1928, in Caldwell, daughter of the late Clarence D. and Geneva May Johnson Lowman. Bernita was a graduate of Caldwell High School and she was a member of the Caldwell Church of Christ.…
Read MoreWheeler Has ‘Quadruple Double’ as Lady Zeps’ Upend Bealllsville
By Jeff Harrison The “Wheels” of the Shenandoah Lady Zeps’ bus were rolling! Sparked by a rare “quadruple double” by senior Ashleigh Wheeler, Shenandoah evened its record at 5-5 with a 59-36 triumph over visiting Beallsville on Wednesday. Wheeler, who had missed a couple of games due to back issues, was in rare form…
Read MoreFirst Place Residential Decorating Contest Award Goes to Frank Mackie of Caldwell
Isaac Carpenter, right, presents Frank Mackie, first place winner of the Journal’s residential Christmas decorating contest, his prizes. Mackie’s house on Railroad Street in Caldwell won first place for best decorated residence, and included the use of lights, animation and music. The competition was judged by out-of-county judges with no ties to Noble County. They…
Read MoreWreaths Across America: To Remember, Honor and Teach
By Faith Nichols Special to The Journal Wreaths Across America-Noble County held a Ceremony on December 19 at the Noble County Courthouse honoring all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. The ceremony began with a moment of silence to remember the fallen, prisoners of war, those missing in action and to honor…
Read MoreDale V. Groves
Dale V. Groves, age 77, of Cambridge, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 14, 1943 in Keithtown, Ohio, a son of the late Herbert Nelson and Iola Bessie Farson Groves. He enjoyed farming and was a heavy equipment operator for most of…
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