Zeps open strong with 48-7 win at Belpre
By Jeff Harrison On the heels of an All-Ohio season, Shenandoah High senior Briar Portman took it to another level in the Zeps’ lightning-delayed season opener at Belpre. Portman made the most of limited carries in the Zeps’ 48-7 runaway victory, rushing for a whopping 265 yards and four touchdowns on just 14 carries. Portman…
Read MoreCaldwell Bests Eastern in Football Season Opener
By Julie Lafollette The rain could not cool off the Caldwell Redskins’ running game as they hosted the Eastern Eagles on Friday, with the Redskins coming out on top by a 34-20 score at the Noble County Fairgrounds. Head Coach Grant Gaydos was thrilled to get the opening night victory. “It is always nice to…
Read MoreWayne E. Bettinger
Wayne E. Bettinger age 85, of Caldwell, Ohio passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at the Summit Acres Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Caldwell. He was born June 8, 1935 in Middleburg, Ohio the only son of the late Walter B. and Wilma H. Gildow Bettinger. He served and protected his country in the U.S.…
Read MoreMcKinley H. Morris
McKinley H. Morris age 95, of Summerfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at his daughter’s home in New Albany, Ohio. He was born August 7, 1925 in Summerfield a son of the late Jerome and Mabel Carpenter Morris. McKinley Served and protected his country in the U.S. Navy in World War II. He…
Read MoreCaldwell Returns Veteran Cast Seeking to Improve
By Journal Sports Writer Julie LaFollette The Caldwell Redskins are a senior laden team and return the bulk of their starters from last year, losing only one starter to graduation, so Coach Grant Gaydos is looking for his team to improve on last year’s 2-8 record. “Last year was a disappointing season,” said Gaydos “We…
Read MoreShenandoah Poised to Continue Gridiron Success
By Jeff Harrison It’s been a continuous upward ascent for the Shenandoah Zeps in the five years since Jesse Wells took over the coaching reins of his alma mater. Everyone in Zep Nation is hoping that climb continues in 2020. “It’s been very trying and very difficult,” admitted Coach Wells, referring to keeping things moving…
Read MoreMary E. Lucas Daniels
Mary E. Lucas Daniels, 96, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Monday, August 24, 2020 at Summit Acres in Caldwell. She was born on August 30, 1923 in Harriettsville, Ohio to Ernest E. and Anna L. Andrews Walker. During WWII she was a “Rosie the Riverter,” working to help build war supplies in the nation’s time of…
Read MoreMary M. Flood
Mary M. Flood, age 87, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Monday, August 24, 2020, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born July 4, 1933 in Batesville, daughter of the late William Vachel and Lelia Maude Clucus Flood. She was a 1952 graduate of Batesville High School, and she was employed by Poultry Factory in Batesville and…
Read MoreDecreased Vaccine Rates Putting Kids at Risk
Accreditation Coordinator, Health Educator, PREP Coordinator Vaccine rates worldwide for children 0-18 years old, have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Due to this decline, children and their communities are at increased risk for outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. One factor that has led to the decrease in vaccine rates…
Read MoreLocal Coppersmith Realizes Longtime Dream
John Monk, a coppersmith from Caldwell, was recently juried into the Roycrofters-At-Large Association, Inc. (RALA) as an artisan in metal. The RALA is a non-profit organization that “has been entrusted with educating, fostering and inspiring through the continual evolution of the Arts and Crafts Movement.” Monk joins the ranks of approximately 70 artisans and master artisans…
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