Mask 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…
Read MoreOhio Schools can Apply for Broadband Connectivity Grants Starting Monday
Lt. Governor Husted announced today that schools can begin applying for the new BroadbandOhio Connectivity Grant on Monday, August 10. A total of $50 million will be allocated through the grant program to help provide hotspots and internet-enabled devices to students. Schools can begin applying for this grant opportunity at https://ohio-k12.help/broadbandohio-connectivity-grant/. The public website will be…
Read MoreGovernor DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and Staff All Test Negative for COVID-19
In a second test administered today in Columbus, Governor Mike DeWine has tested negative for COVID-19. First Lady Fran DeWine and staff members have also all tested negative for COVID-19. A PCR test was administered to the Governor and members of his staff this afternoon. The PCR test looks for the specific RNA for the…
Read MoreGovernor DeWine Tests Positive for COVID-19
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine took a test for COVID-19 as part of the standard protocol to greet President Donald Trump on the tarmac at Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland. Governor DeWine tested positive. Governor DeWine has no symptoms at the present time. Governor DeWine is returning to Columbus where he and First Lady…
Read MoreKaren Joyce Wilson
Karen Joyce Wilson, age 74, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Monday, August 3, 2020, at Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell. She was born October 2, 1945 in New London, Connecticut, daughter of the late Frank Lovendosky and Violet Littlefield. She graduated from high school in Connecticut, and she had many jobs over the years. Along with her…
Read MoreWe Want to See Your 4-H Projects!
Since it may be difficult for us to get photos of class winners at the fair this year, we are inviting everyone who has worked on a fair project, whether it be an animal project for 4-H or for open shows (there will be no open classes, but we thought people might have worked with…
Read MoreAir Show at Noble County Airport Tomorrow 11 a.m.
There will be an air show featuring demonstrations from pilots of STOL – short takeoff or landings, tomorrow, Saturday, August 1 at the Noble County Airport. Pilots will be coming in from all over, some of them camping at the airport in the campground adjacent to the airport. Their goal is to demonstrate their ability…
Read MoreChristy Lynn Tennant
“Big Momma” Christy Lynn Tennant, 37, of Belpre, formally of Macksburg, passed away June 26 at her home surrounded by family and friends following a long illness. Christy was born on February 14, 1983, to Terry Tennant and the late Becky Morganstern Tennant. Christy had a giant good heart that she shared with everyone! Christy…
Read MoreOhio in Top Eight States in US for COVID-19 Related Scams: How to Recognize a COVID Scam
Ohio residents filed 3,174 fraud complaints to the FTC as of mid-July. This marks a 171% increase since the WHO declared a pandemic in March when 1,170 complaints were filed. This has resulted in $1.9 million in losses or $284 per victim in the state. SocialCatfish.com released a study on Coronavirus Scams by State and How…
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