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Tim Lovelace in Concert at Ava UMC Saturday at 7 p.m.

Multi-talented singer, comedian and songwriter Tim Lovelace will perform at Ava UMC at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 24. Lovelace, from Jacksboro, Tennessee, will “bring joy and laughter to our neck of the woods,” said concert organizer Darla Wheeler. The public is invited to share in an evening of song and laughter. Check out Lovelace’s…

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Noble County Sheriff’s Office Uses Tech to Bust Crooks

On May 26, 2023, a Caldwell resident reported a breaking and entering and theft at his family’s property near the community of Fulda.  Sheriff’s detectives began an investigation by going to the scene. Upon viewing the scene, it was believed the suspect(s) would probably be returning to steal more items. Investigators used technology at the…

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Rape Trial of Joshua Sills Continued to July 31

Guernsey County Common Pleas Court Judge Daniel Padden announced last week that the trial of The State of Ohio vs. Joshua Sills, has been continued to July 31. Sills, 25, was indicted on February 1, 2023 by the Guernsey County Common Pleas Court Grand Jury, and Attorney General Dave Yost, on one count of rape…

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Best in Ohio…Second in the Nation!

Caldwell’s Bede Lori Not Only Set the OHSAA Career Free Throw Percentage Mark, but He’s Now Second All-Time in the NFHS Record Book! By Jeff Harrison We’ve all heard the sayings: Do your best! Be the best you can be! Caldwell’s Bede Lori can now say that he truly IS the best free throw shooter…

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Trevor Tom Named Principal at Shenandoah High School

By Jeff Harrison Communications Director Noble Local School District Well-aware of the emphasis on STEM culture throughout the district, Trevor Tom is excited to join the “team” at Noble Local. At Thursday’s NLSD Board of Education meeting, Tom was officially hired as the principal at Shenandoah High School for the 2023-24 school year. “I’m extremely…

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New College Grads, Watch Out For These Scams

From the Central Ohio Better Business Bureau New graduates often transition by moving to a new city, finding a new place to live, or searching for a new job. Graduation additionally introduces new financial responsibilities, such as starting payments on student loans. “This rite of passage also means they’re a new target for scammers eager…

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NOTICE: POSITION: NOBLE COUNTY AUDITOR

The Noble County Republican Central Committee will be interviewing for the position of Noble County Auditor. In order to assist the screening committee in evaluating your candidacy, candidates need to pick up and complete the candidate’s packet from LaDonna Cordell, Secretary of the Noble County Republican Party, 414 Cumberland Street, Caldwell, Ohio 43724. This material…

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Sheriff’s Deputy Bags Illegal Drugs During Traffic Stop

A Noble County Sheriff’s Deputy bagged a large quantity of illegal drugs during a traffic stop at about 3:30 a.m. on March 26. Noble County Sheriff’s Deputy Cory May was conducting traffic enforcement in the Caldwell area when he observed a maroon Kia traveling well below the posted speed limit. Deputy May followed the Kia,…

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Newest Wildlife Officers Ready to Serve Ohioans

Caitlin N. Perry, of Athens, assigned to Noble County Eleven state wildlife officers from the 31st Wildlife Officer Pre-Service Training Academy were sworn in during a graduation ceremony on Friday, March 17, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The 11 officers were hired from a pool of nearly 800…

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