Mary Frances Hitchens Niswonger
Mary Frances Hitchens Niswonger peacefully went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2024, at her home while surrounded by loved ones. Frances was born January 31, 1933, to Morton Dean Hitchens and Jennie Lynn Gillispie Hitchens of Cumberland, Ohio. As the youngest child in the family, she was often referred to as ‘spoiled’…
Read MoreDonna Jean Doan
Donna Jean Doan age 86, of Caldwell, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Altercare of Cambridge in Cambridge, OH. She was born July 12, 1937 in Allen County, Indiana, a daughter of the late George and Rosella Dager Young. She was an avid crocheter and reader for many years. Donna was a member…
Read MoreMargie L. Cox Granger Addis
Margie L. Cox Granger Addis age 90, of Byesville, Ohio went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Altercare Summit Acres. She was born February 26, 1933 in Summerfield, Ohio, a daughter of the late I. Marie Bates. She graduated from the former Summerfield High School in 1952. She was…
Read MoreZeps Complete Rigid Week at One and Two
By Gene Davis The Zeps were well aware that this past week would be a tough one. On Tuesday the Zeps played Eastern District number one, the undefeated Monroe Central Seminoles; on Thursday they played number four River Pilots; and Friday they played number six Central Catholic Crusaders. On Tuesday the Zeps scored the first…
Read MoreVillage of Caldwell, Zemba Bros, Many Others Working Around the Clock to Repair Water Line Break
Here’s what happened per the village: WATER CRISIS REPORT Thursday, January 26, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the licensed water operator on duty noticed that the sand filter water level dropped one foot alerting employees that we had a leak in the system. They were then able to identify that they had a leak around…
Read MoreGregory “Greg” A. Heppner
Gregory “Greg” A. Heppner age 76, of Byesville, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center in Cambridge, Ohio. He was born September 29, 1947 in Cambridge, Ohio, a son of the late William “Bill” Heppner and Eva Krupa Daugherty. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Chief…
Read MoreZeps Compete at Muskingum University Mid-January Indoor Track Meet
By Tara Estadt The SHS boys and girls indoor track teams traveled to New Concord on January 21 to compete at Muskingum University. Both teams earned 3rd place titles. The meet had over 1,200 entries from 42 different schools. The Henry D. Bullock Health and Wellness Complex features state-of-the-art track and field facilities, a 200…
Read MoreD. Marie Pangle
D. Marie Pangle, age 88, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Sunday, January 7, 2024, at her home. She was born June 3, 1935, in Noble County, daughter of the late Virgil and Edna Wheeler Wiley. Marie attended Caldwell High School, and over the years was employed by Essex Wire in Zanesville, Hamilton Beach in Byesville, and…
Read MoreLola Irene Boney
Lola Irene Boney, age 95, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Saturday, January 6, 2024, at The Beckett House at New Concord. She was born June 20,1928, in Dexter City, daughter of the late Clarence and Edna Addlesburger Schneeberger. Irene was a 1949 graduate of Dexter City High School and graduated from cosmetology school in Akron. She…
Read MoreErnest E. “Buck” Stritz
Ernest E. “Buck” Stritz, age 80, of Caldwell, Ohio, passed from death to life and went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the morning of January 6, 2024. He was born on July 7,1943, in Florence, son of the late Ernest Charles and Alma Mae Coyle Stritz. He was a 1961…
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