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STATEMENT FROM NOBLE LOCAL SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT JUSTIN DENIUS AND BOARD PRESIDENT ED McKEE
Many in the community already know that a former part-time Assistant Wrestling Coach for our high school team was recently charged with having an illegal sexual relationship with an 18 year old student on the team. When we first heard these allegations, we were sickened by them. An adult intentionally and criminally preying on a…
Read MoreRedskins Capture D-IV Sectional Crown
By Julie LaFollette The Caldwell Redskins hosted Shadyside in the Division IV Sectional Championship on Friday, with the Reskins getting their 20th win of the season, 75-43, marking the most wins in a season in school history. “I am really happy for my guys,” said Caldwell Head Coach Clint Crane. “We have lost the sectional…
Read MoreZeps Food and Nutrition Classes Serve Employees at Caldwell Business
Supermarket Employee Appreciation Day, held on February 22, is a day designated for the food industry to recognize all employees for the fantastic work that they do. The Shenandoah Elementary School’s fifth and sixth grade Food and Nutrition classes took their food truck to Caldwell to serve the employees of Caldwell Food Center, Caldwell Save-A-Lot…
Read MoreDenius named Superintendent of Noble Local School District
By Jeff Harrison The Noble Local School District welcomed back one of its own with the naming of Justin Denius as the 14th superintendent of the district at Thursday’s meeting of the NLSD Board of Education. “On behalf of the board, we are very excited to bring Mr. Denius on as the next superintendent of…
Read MoreRedskins Complete Season Sweep of Zeps
By Julie LaFollette The Caldwell Redskins hosted cross-county rival Shenandoah on Tuesday, with the Redskins earning the 60-52 victory over the Zeps. ”It was a good one, a fun one,” said Caldwell Head Coach Clint Crane. “Every time we play them, we know it is going to come down to the wire. Our kids did…
Read MoreMajor Prizes Awarded at Belle Valley Historical Society January Meeting
At the Belle Valley Area Historical Preservation Society’s January meeting, a number of major prizes were awarded to area residents. The prizes were made by area residents to support the historical society. First prize was won by Bernadean Jennings. The beautiful wall hanging was designed, pieced, appliqued and quilted by Lisa Hrinko and Lorena Cunningham…
Read MoreMan 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 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 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…
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