Governor DeWine Announces School Closures
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced that due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, he has ordered that all kindergarten through 12th grade schools close for a period of several weeks. Beginning at the conclusion of the school day on Monday, March 16, all K-12 schools will close to students through Friday, April 3.…
Read MoreTerry D. Phalin
Terry D. Phalin age 79, of Caldwell, OH passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 10, 2020 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, OH. He was born July 29, 1940 in Miami, WV a son of the late Alvie Monroe and Virginia Iona Epperly Phalin. Terry will be remembered by so many as the local UPS…
Read MoreMary Elizabeth (Watson) Bailey
Mary Elizabeth (Watson) Bailey Mary Elizabeth (Watson) Bailey, 91 of Cumberland, was reunited in heaven with her husband, the love of her life on March 10, 2020 at the Beckett House in New Concord. Mary was born January 18, 1929 in Muskingum County. She is the daughter of the late Cecil and Louise (Ward) Watson. She was…
Read MoreWilma G. Lindsey
Wilma G. Lindsey age 83, of Caldwell, Ohio, formerly of Akron,Ohio passed away Monday morning, March 9, 2020 at the Summit Acres Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Caldwell. She was born September 27, 1936 in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Arley and Jeanette Henthorn. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in…
Read MoreGovernor Mike DeWine Confirms Coronavirus is in Ohio
Today, during a press conference scheduled for a separate issue, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine confirmed that three people, all in their 50s, and all from Cuyahoga County, have tested positive for Coronavirus, specifically COVID-19. Two of them are a married couple who reportedly recently returned from a cruise on the Nile River in Africa, and…
Read MoreMissing Man
UPDATE: Mr. Witten has been found, unfortunately, deceased. There are no details available. Have You Seen Jerry Witten? The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Jerry Witten, a 73-year-old man, 5’11” inches tall and weighing about 220. Witten was last seen at 7 a.m. March 5, and was driving…
Read MoreThe Eagle has Landed!
Here is a photo of the bald eagle that has been seen regularly hanging out near L&H Tractor Sales on S.R. 821 just south of Caldwell. Many people have tried to get a good photo, but it was Tim Bradley who managed the feat! Great photo, Tim.
Read MoreCOVID-19 (novel coronavirus)
“Overall, our message is one of CALM — but let’s prepare now so we can continue to stay CALM.” Shawn Ray Noble County Health Commissioner By: Shawn Ray, RS, MPH Health Commissioner Noble County Health Department Unless you live in a bubble, you have heard news about the new novel coronavirus, now called COVID-19. What exactly…
Read MoreNicholas “Nick” Ray St. Clair
Nicholas “Nick” Ray St. Clair, of Reinersville, passed away on March 5, 2020 following a tough fight with cancer. Nick passed away at the Cambridge Care and Rehabilitation Center where he was surrounded by loving family. Nick was born October 3, 1952 in Zanesville to the late Raymond E. and Rita J. (Englehart) St. Clair.…
Read MoreLinda Sue Mincks
Linda Sue Mincks age 75, of Macksburg, OH passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the Summit Acres Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Caldwell, OH. She was born April 27, 1944 in Marietta, OH a daughter of the late Edwin L. and Louise A. Gessel Mincks. She was a member of the Macksburg United…
Read More