OHSAA 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…
Read MoreCOVID-19 slightly on the rise again in Ohio — not fully due to increased testing
Last week was the first week of increasing COVID-19 hospital utilization in Ohio after over two months of decreasing utilization since late April. From June 21, 2020, to June 27, 2020, Ohio had approximately 500 to 550 total COVID-19 patients in hospitals statewide. This week, there are approximately 650 COVID-19 patients in hospitals statewide. In comparison,…
Read MoreMartha Jean Snode
Martha Jean Snode, age 91, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Monday, June 29, 2020, at Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell. She was born July 26, 1928, in Carroll County, Ohio, daughter of the late John Willard and Etta Naudice Milligan Smalley. Jean attended Caldwell High School. She was employed by NCR in Cambridge, Noble Local…
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