It’s ‘Play Ball’ for Football and Soccer!
By Jeff Harrison Usually, the words “Play Ball!” are associated with the start of a baseball or softball game. In this case, however, when Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine gave the “green light” to contact sports moving forward despite the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, that phrase could easily be changed to “Play Football!” or “Play Futbol!”…
Read MoreAre you ready for some Football/Futbol?
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health have approved an order for contact sports for school vs. school competition at all levels. The specifics of the order will come in the next day or so. Locally, that means Caldwell & Shenandoah will begin football and soccer on schedule. More details to follow…
Read MoreCharles Franklin Spence, Jr.
Charles Franklin Spence, Jr., 83, of Charleston South Carolina, passed away August 04, 2020 in North Charleston, SC. Charles Franklin Spence Jr. known as Junior by family members was born in Carlisle, Ohio to Frank and Ida Spence on March 18, 1937. He graduated from Summerfield high school, class of 1954. He married Loretta Faye…
Read MoreEdward M. Wuletich
Edward M. Wuletich, age 79, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born November 21, 1940, son of the late George and Susie Safigan Wuletich. He was a 1958 graduate of Caldwell High School, and he retired as a custodian for Caldwell High School following 41 years of…
Read MoreOld Iron Power Show/Appalachian Foothills Fall Fest Cancelled
The Old Iron Power Club and the Appalachian Foothills Fall Festival are saddened to announce that due to COVID-19 concerns, they have cancelled the 2020 Tractor Show and Fall Festival at the Noble County Fairgrounds. They look ahead to next year, featuring all the tractors, vendors and demonstrations which have become popular with Noble County…
Read MoreMid-American Conference postpones fall athletics season
Ohio University fall sports will be postponed until spring 2021 ATHENS, Ohio (Aug. 8, 2020) – Due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mid-American Conference (MAC), of which Ohio University is a member, made the announcement this morning that it will delay fall conference sports in the hopes of resuming competition in those sports in the spring.…
Read MoreOHSAA Adjusts Football to Six-Game Regular Season
Following a recommendation this week from the Governor’s Office to shorten the season due to concerns that COVID-19 may spike in early winter, the Ohio High School Athletic Association announced Friday that if high school football games are approved by the Governor, all teams will enter the playoffs beginning October 9 and the state championship…
Read MoreCaldwell Eagles Support Caldwell VFD
The Caldwell Eagles FOE #2952 donated $2000 recently to the Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department. Pictured are: Chris Lori ( Aerie secretary); Jason Rich (Aerie president); Davette Mitchell (Ladies Auxiliary Secretary); Caldwell VFD Fire Chief Aaron Reed; Drew Welch (Aerie Trustee Chairman) and Brennan King ( Aerie vice president).
Read MoreMask Facts
Shawn E. Ray, MPH, RS Noble County Health Commissioner Since the governor has mandated masks for all of Ohio to avoid the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, you might have bought or made face masks or coverings for yourself and your family. Not knowing what germs you have been in contact…
Read MoreThe Old Bell will Continue to Toll for All
By Janet Muffet Special to The Journal “Send not to know for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee.” John Donne, 1624 Several years ago when Michael and Janet Muffet secured the deed to Saint John’s Church in Wayne Township, Noble County, their son, Trey, enthusiastically climbed the rickety bell tower ladder. At the…
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