Man Attacks Several People, including Sheriff’s Deputy
Noble County Sheriff Jason Mackie reported that on January 28, Noble County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a domestic incident at 217 Bridge Street. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the caller who advised that the suspect, Justin Hallowell, had attacked his mother and one of their neighbors before retreating into his apartment nearby. Deputies reportedly…
Read MoreRose Marie Williams Sholtis
Rose Marie Williams Sholtis, age 86, of Mt. Ephraim, Ohio, died Friday, January 27, 2023, at Altercare Summit Acres in Caldwell. She was born February 2, 1936, in Noble County, daughter of the late Rodney R. and Zola Niswonger Williams. Rose was a 1953 graduate of Sarahsville High School. Over the years, she was employed in…
Read MoreImogene M. DeVolld
Imogene M. DeVolld, age 89, of Caldwell, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, Ohio. She was born September 29, 1933 in Noble County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Loren and Ella Pierce Carrel. Many will remember Imogene from her time spent as a waitress for many…
Read MoreThomas Sentenced to 14-15 Years for Distribution of Child Pornography
Terry Lee Thomas, 60, of Quaker City was sentenced on January 13, 2023, to 14-15 years in prison. Thomas had previously entered a guilty plea on November 29, 2022 to six counts of Pandering Sexually-Oriented Matter Involving a Minor and three counts of Pandering Obscenity Involving a Minor. Of those charges, seven were Felonies of…
Read MoreWelcome Noble County’s Baby New Year!
Tyler and Halie Wiley of Caldwell welcomed their son, Carson Andrew Wiley, on January 10, 2023 at 5:12 p.m. Caron was born in Marietta. He weighed 5 lbs. 14.3 oz. and was 17.5 inches long. Carson will receive a full year subscription to the Journal and a baby gift from the Journal staff.
Read MorePastor James C. Garrett
Pastor James C. Garrett age 75, of Caldwell, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at his home. He was born July 4, 1947 in Maryville, Tennessee, a son of the late Lester Jessie and Bessie Florence England Garrett. He graduated from Everett High School in Maryville, earned his bachelor’s degree from Johnson Bible College…
Read MoreLady Zeps Complete Sweep of Lady ’Skins
By Jeff Harrison Midway through the second quarter of “Round 2” of the Noble County girls’ basketball showdown between Shenandoah and Caldwell, it was a four-point game. The Lady Zeps turned up the heat and intensity at that point, however, and outscored the Lady Redskins 46-16 the rest of the way to score a lopsided…
Read MoreWho was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr?
(Story from Encyclopedia Britannica) (1929–68). Martin Luther King, Jr., was an American Baptist minister and social activist. Inspired by the belief that love and peaceful protest could eliminate social injustice, he led the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and ’60s. King organized mass protests against racial discrimination and spoke out against poverty and war. A champion…
Read MoreJames (Jim) Charles Mackie
James (Jim) Charles Mackie, born July 20, 1946, went to heaven January 10, 2023. Jim was born in Cambridge, Ohio. Jim was the son of David Scott Mackie Sr., and Marion Laverne Wood. Jim is preceded in death by his parents David and Marion. His siblings Scott Mackie (Donna), Terry Mackie (Tracy), and Pammy Jean. …
Read MoreLaureen Abbott Dozier
Laureen Abbott Dozier, 65, died January 10, 2023 at home in Summerfield, Ohio after a three-year journey with cancer. Laureen was born August 11, 1957, to Darlene and Pistol Abbott in Tacoma, Washington, and grew up on ranches in Wyoming and Montana. She married Gary C. Dozier August 24, 1996 in Phoenix, Arizona. A graduate…
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