Ohio Will Not Mandate Masks in Schools: Leaving Decision up to Local Schools
(Published with Permission from The Center Square) by J. D. Davidson The Center Square Saying he does not believe he has the authority to mandate masks in Ohio public schools, Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday turned that decision over to local school boards and parents. DeWine, along with other state health officials and physicians, almost…
Read MoreA Look at the Football Schedules for Zeps, ’Skins
By Jeff Harrison New season….new coaches….fans back in the stands…more playoff games. The countdown to kickoff for the 2021 high school football season is on, and both Noble County schools are rarin’ to go. It’s now less than a month until the season begins, with Shenandoah getting the honors of going first thanks to a…
Read MoreLocal Extension Educator Recognized for Agricultural Service
Christine Gelley serves the Noble County area as the Agriculture and Natural Resource Educator for The Ohio State University through the Noble County Extension Office. Recently, Gelley was recognized for two significant agricultural service contributions on a state and national scale. On July 7 Gelley was recognized as one of two Ohio Achievement Award Winners…
Read MoreBettie Louise Bigley Wilson
Bettie Louise Bigley Wilson, age 93, of Caldwell, Ohio, departed this life Friday, July 23, 2021, at her home. She was born April 18, 1928, near Rich Valley, Sharon Township in Noble County, daughter of the late Norris and Triphenia Parks Bigley. Bettie loved farm life, feeding the animals and raising chickens. She attended Danford…
Read MoreLarry Allen Copley
Pastor Larry Allen Copley, age 50, of Caldwell, Ohio, entered the eternity which he proclaimed for so long on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born September 29, 1970, in Cambridge, son of Debbie (Jeff) Neilson Leonard of Cambridge. Larry was a 1988 graduate of Cambridge High School and Mid-East…
Read MoreJames R. Osborne
James R. Osborne, 89, of New Port Richey, Florida, formerly of Willowick, Ohio, died on Monday, June 7, 2021 at his home. James was born August 29, 1931 in Summerfield, Ohio a son of the late Ted and Bertha Osborne. He was a graduate of Summerfield High School and Muskingum University. He was a veteran…
Read MoreArthur J. Murrey
Arthur J. Murrey, 100, passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2021. He was born in Sarahsville on March 4, 1921 to William and Ethel (Miller) Murrey. Arthur volunteered for the Conservation Corp and then was drafted in to the Army during WWII, where he served in the 8th Army Air Corps. He flew over 25…
Read MoreShirley A. Hupp
Shirley A. Hupp, age 77, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at SE Ohio Regional Medical Center in Cambridge. She was born April 24, 1944, in Caldwell, daughter of the late Gerald G. and Helen A. Nau Miller. Shirley attended Caldwell High School, and she retired as a custodian for International Converter in…
Read MoreJoseph H. Coates
Joseph H. Coates, age 75, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Monday, July 5, 2021, at Altercare Summit Acres in Caldwell. He was born September 26, 1945, in Glassboro, New Jersey, son of the late John Edward and Marie Rita Henry Coates. Joseph was a United States Navy veteran, having served during the Vietnam War from 1963-1967…
Read MoreVivian Maxine Wheeler
Vivian Maxine Wheeler, age 94, of Pleasant City, Ohio, died Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Embassy of Cambridge. She was born July 3, 1926, in Pleasant City, daughter of the late Ernest and Ersie Eva Phelps Hannum. She was a 1944 graduate of Pleasant City High School, and she retired as an assembler from NCR…
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