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Virtual Elvis Pet Parade Added to 2020 Tupelo Elvis Festival Tupelo, Miss. – Tails are wagging at the good news: Pets will continue to be part of the fun at this year’s Tupelo Elvis Festival, which has transitioned to a virtual event to allow safe participation. As the birthplace of Elvis Presley, Tupelo, Miss. has enjoyed celebrating their…
Read MoreSTEM Designation: Shenandoah High School, Shenandoah Elementary School both selected by the Ohio STEM Committee
By Jeff Harrison Communications Director Noble Local School District The Noble Local School District has another feather in its cap…and we’re as proud as a peacock! At its yearly STEM Designation meeting, the Ohio STEM Committee voted to designate Shenandoah Elementary and Shenandoah High School as STEM schools. What is a STEM school? STEM stands…
Read MoreGovernor DeWine Activated Ohio National Guard in Columbus and Cleveland this Weekend to Respond to Acts of Violence
“We welcome the voices of the individuals who are focusing attention on the tragic death of George Floyd. . . . . . But Acts of violence will not be accepted nor tolerated. The violence must stop.” ~ Governor Mike DeWine Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today granted a request from Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and…
Read More2020 Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival Canceled
The Salt Fork Arts and Crafts Festival committee announced today that this summer’s festival, scheduled for August 14-16 in the Cambridge City Park, will not take place due to restrictions on large gatherings currently in place. Next year’s festival is scheduled for August 13-15 at the Cambridge City Park. For questions, call Festival Director Adam Karlen…
Read MoreNancy J. Howell
Nancy J. Howell, age 79, of Cambridge, Ohio, died Friday, May 29, 2020, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born June 18, 1940, daughter of the late Oscar Ralph and Margaret Poling Archer. She was a 1958 graduate of Belle Valley High School. Nancy was employed by GMN in Caldwell for many years…
Read MoreCounty Fairs to Remain a Local Decision
JUNIOR FAIRS/COUNTY FAIRS/INDEPENDENT FAIRS: Governor DeWine’s Fair Advisory Group has released guidelines for how county fair boards and agricultural societies can work with county health departments to safely operate junior fairs for kids. The guidelines focus on maintaining social distancing, limiting crowds, ensuring the health of everyone involved in the junior fair activities, and animal care and…
Read MoreVisitation to be Allowed at Assisted Living Facilities Starting June 8
Nursing Homes Will Remain Closed to Visitors for Now. Governor DeWine announced a plan to lift restrictions on visitation at assisted living homes in Ohio. Beginning on June 8, 2020, properly prepared assisted living facilities and intermediate care facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities can begin to allow outdoor visitation. The lifted restrictions do not yet…
Read MoreCongratulations Caldwell and Shenandoah Classes of 2020!
This is our annual graduation edition, which appears in this week’s Journal. For a hard copy, you can purchase the Journal in many local stores, or at The Journal office in Caldwell. Call 740-732-2341 for more information. Page 13: Valedictorians, Salutatorians, Class Officers for both schools Page 14: Caldwell High School Class of 2020 …
Read MoreOHSAA to Expand Football Playoffs in 2021
submitted by Jeff Harrison The Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to expand the OHSAA football playoffs from eight schools per region to 12 beginning in the 2021 season. The 9-0 affirmative vote was given to a recommendation from the OHSAA staff, which was based on a proposal from the Ohio…
Read MoreCaldwell’s Ackley to run at Malone; Hesson will play baseball at Marietta
By Julie LaFollette Two Caldwell High athletes in the Class of 2020 will continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level this fall. Mason Ackley will be attending Malone University where he will continue his track and cross-country career. Ackley led the Caldwell cross country team last fall, earning All-Ohio honors with…
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