COVID-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…
Read MoreBoat Sober: Or You Could Lose Your Boat
Alcohol and boating don’t mix! The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding everyone that operating a boat under the influence is not only illegal, it is extremely dangerous. Overall, alcohol is involved in nearly one in every four fatal boating-related accidents in Ohio. “Safe boating is the best boating,” said ODNR Director Mary…
Read MoreCarol Ann Tilton
Carol Ann Tilton age 55, of Caldwell, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at her home. She was born August 30, 1964 in Zanesville, OH a daughter of the late Roscoe L. “Tuffy” and Louella L. Sorg Tilton. She was a member of the Main Street Church of Christ in Caldwell. She enjoyed vacations…
Read MorePatricia F. Buckey
Patricia F. Buckey, age 60, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. She was born January 24, 1960, in Cowen, West Virginia, daughter of the late Frank and Evelyn Knight Bennett. Pat was formerly employed as a nurses aide at Autumn Grove in Grove City, Pennsylvania, and she…
Read MoreSHS Grad Hines Named Hoop Coach at Barnesville
by Seth Staskey, special to The Journal The Barnesville High School administration didn’t have to look far to fill its boys basketball coaching vacancy. During last week’s board of education meeting, Johnny Hines, who had served as the chief assistant under Matt Johnson, was formally approved as the new head coach. Johnson stepped down in…
Read MoreWhat Kind of a First Impression does Caldwell and Noble County Make on Visitors?
By Gwynn Stewart, OSU Extension Community Development Educator In an effort to promote community self-awareness and provide tools for community planning and goal setting, and as a member of the Appalachian Byway of Ohio, the Noble County Chamber of Commerce and CVB requested that Ohio State University Extension, Noble County Community Development program assist with…
Read MoreNoble County Jail Museum to Reopen Wednesday
The Noble County Historical Society announced last week that they will reopen the Historical Jail Museum located at 419 West St. on the Courthouse Square in Caldwell on Wednesday. Wednesday, July 1: 11 am to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 2: 11 am to 4 p.m. Friday, July 3: 10 am to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 4:…
Read MoreMildred Irene Sears
Mildred Irene Sears, 87 of Chandlersville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 26, 2020 at Genesis Hospital while under the care of Genesis Hospice. Mildred was born in Meigs Township on July 26, 1932. She is the daughter of the late Strahl and Mary (Frisbee) Paisley. She worked for many years…
Read MoreDavid Lee “Buckwheat” Guiler
David Lee “Buckwheat” Guiler, II, age 41, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020, in Caldwell. He was born May 1, 1979, in Marietta, son of David Lee Guiler, I of Summerfield and the late Brenda Lee Leasure Guiler, who died April 11, 1999. He was a 1997 graduate of Caldwell High School and…
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