Area News
Halley’s Ridge Cemetery Association Celebrates 85 Years!
Come on out and share in the fun! The 85th Annual Homecoming of the Halley’s Ridge Cemetery Association takes place this Sunday, August 30, beginning at 1 p.m. Nancy Buckey said that the hope is that a later start time will give people plenty of time to get there after church. The Association is proud…
Read MoreHighly Successful Dan Liedtke Hired as Boys’ Basketball Coach at Shenandoah
By Jeff Harrison You can’t keep a good coach down! After an incredible career at Fort Frye High School where he coached both boys’ and girls’ basketball, Dan Liedtke is back on the bench, but this time it’s at rival Shenandoah. Liedtke, who was awarded a supplemental contract as boys’ basketball coach by the…
Read MoreOhio World Heritage Week Celebration Planned for Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks from April 11-18
The Ohio History Connection and the National Park Service are planning special events during their annual Ohio World Heritage Week from April 11-18 to celebrate the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, Ohio’s first and only UNESCO World Heritage Site. On April 18 each year, World Heritage Day, also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites,…
Read MoreOhio Loves Transit Week Celebrated February 16–20, 2026
In recognition of the week, Buckeye Southeast Transit will be offering free fares on February 18–19 for all in-county rides, based on availability, for the general public. Residents may schedule rides by contacting Buckeye Southeast Transit at 740-962-9125. Ohio Loves Transit Week is celebrated to recognize the vital role of public transit in enhancing mobility, supporting economic development, and…
Read MoreLady Redskins are OVAC Runner-up
By Julie LaFollette The OVAC Class 2A second seeded Caldwell Lady Redskins played the top seed Southern in the OVAC Finals on Saturday, with Southern taking home the title, 49-40. “We wanted to come out on top today,” Caldwell Head Coach Heather Saliba commented. We just did not get it done. I think we are…
Read MoreLady Zeps are OVAC Champs
By Julie LaFollette The Shenandoah Lady Zeps earned the top seed in the OVAC Class 3A and took on Monroe Central in the OVAC Finals at the ECO Center on Saturday, winning the second championship in school history, 60-52. “This was only the second time in school history that we have won an OVAC Championship,”…
Read MoreEstadt Strides to All-Ohio Honors Once Again
By Tara Estadt On a chilly, Saturday morning, Nov 1st, Zeps cross country athletes boarded the bus for the last time in the 2025 season. Ida Estadt and Emmitt Slevin, juniors at Shenandoah High School, were joined by their teammates on the trip to Fortress Obetz. Emmitt and Ida set out to compete in the…
Read MoreShenandoah Zeps Volleyball Stuns Top-Seeded Highland Hawks to Advance to Regionals
Justin Carpenter In a stunning display of preparedness and poise, the Shenandoah Zeps volleyball team delivered a decisive upset this past Wednesday, toppling the top-seeded Highland Hawks in straight sets (25-17, 25-22, 25-9) in a Division 6 District Final game in Berlin, Ohio. The victory, built on a complete team effort and a standout performance…
Read MoreEstadt is East District Champion
Shenandoah Boys, Clark, Hayes, Shenanshang, and Danford Advance By Julie LaFollette The OHSAA East District held their Cross-Country Championships on Saturday at Cambridge High School with both Caldwell and Shenandoah competing in Division VI. Ida Estadt is the District Champion, winning the race with a time of 19:05.00. She will advance to Regionals along with…
Read MoreThe 3 Heath Brothers in Concert at Ava UMC August 29 – FREE Gospel Music from Well-Known National Group!
The next Gospel concert at Ava United Methodist Church takes place at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29. The 3 Heath Brothers are returning to the church, located on SR 821 in Ava, for the fourth time. Admission is free, and a ‘love offering’ will be accepted for the group. Merchandise will be available for…
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