New Ohio Unemployment Claims Fall Below 34K
Ohioans filed 33,483 initial claims for unemployment compensation last week, according to the latest data from the Department of Job and Family Services. The total represented a drop from the previous week, when 35,623 applications were received. ODJFS reported continuing jobless claims fell for the 10th straight week, with Ohioans filing 347,587 fewer than at the state’s peak…
Read MoreHarry Daniel “Guppy” Moore
Harry Daniel “Guppy” Moore, age 56, of Cambridge, Ohio, died Thursday, July 9, 2020, at his home. He was born February 11, 1964, in Belle Valley, son of the late Harry Murel and Janet Ruth Oliver Moore. He was employed many places over the years, retiring from GMN in Caldwell. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing…
Read MoreOHSAA Board President Dan Leffingwell Discusses Recent Change of Leadership
By Jeff Harrison In an effort to dispel rumors and speculation regarding the sudden change atop the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s leadership, Dan Leffingwell – President of the OHSAA Board of Directors – offered several thoughts about the situation. “Obviously, the change of leadership that was announced yesterday was certainly not the most timely…
Read MoreMarie D. Caldwell
Marie D. Caldwell, age 73, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Sunday, July 5, 2020, at her home. She was born August 18, 1946, in Cambridge, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert F. and Dorothy Marie Halahan Caldwell. She was a graduate of Caldwell High School and she also attended cosmetology school. Marie retired from NCR in…
Read More28th Don Coss Tournamen Tops This Week’s Action
By Jeff Harrison The 28th Don Coss Tournament – a staple of the area during the Fourth of July weekend – took place despite the many cancellations of events due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. After the first three days of action (10 games featuring Cambridge, Marietta, St. Clairsville, Parkersburg and Findlay), the Cambridge 19U team…
Read MoreWhat is your Vacation Responsibility?
Memorial Day Weekend at Ocean City, Maryland Photo Credit to Forbes By Shari Rayner, BSN, RN Director of Nursing Noble County Health Department Summer is a popular time for families to take a vacation. So how can this be done safely in the middle of a global pandemic? First, understand that coronavirus is present…
Read MoreCensus 2020 – A Noble County Update
The 2020 Census is happening now. You can respond online, by phone, or by mail. The U.S. Constitution mandates that everyone in the country be counted every 10 years. Every resident in Noble County must cooperate to help us all be counted in the 2020 Census. Filling out this single form will also impact the…
Read MoreGuidance from Governor’s Office on Reopening Schools this Fall in Ohio
Governor DeWine today announced new guidance for resuming school in the fall. “We know that each school system, and perhaps each school building, will likely look different in the fall. We also know that Ohio has a long history of local control and that school administrators and teachers know their schools best,” said Governor DeWine.…
Read MoreDid You Miss Out on the PPP Loan? There’s Still Time to Apply
Paycheck Protection Program application period extended to Aug 8 Both Houses of Congress have now approved an extension for applications for PPP loans to August 8. The president is expected to sign the extension this week. The bill does not allow businesses that received previous loans to apply for a second loan but may help…
Read MorePositive COVID-19 Test Results in Caldwell Shutting Down Athletic Activities, Facilities
By Jeff Harrison It was only a matter of time. While Noble County has been able to avoid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to a large degree, athletic programs throughout the East District started getting unwanted news over the last couple of weeks and now it’s finally hit here. A tweet on Tuesday, June 30…
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