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Go outside, play a game

  • June 6, 2014
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There’s nothing wrong with cornhole. When warm weather prevails, it seems cornhole shows up everywhere. There are contests, tournaments, specialty sets in your favorite colors or displaying the logo of your favorite sports team. Perhaps what makes cornhole so popular is its sheer simplicity: put the beanbag in the hole. No referee required, no rule book, no squabbling. It’s the perfect game...

6/6/14 Measles cases continue to climb; recommendations to vaccinate, self quarantine not always followed

  • June 6, 2014
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SUMMARY: Confirmed cases of measles in Holmes County have hit 33, as of June 6. Health Commissioner Dr. D.J. McFadden says the outbreak is "not accelerating but...not slowing". Even as the number of confirmed cases of measles continue to grow in Holmes County, some exposed families are still turning down the chance to vaccinate. Holmes County Health Commissioner Dr. D.J. McFadden said Friday...

Dulcimer Days sounds off in Roscoe Village

  • June 6, 2014
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Coshocton County is the host of the longest running heritage music festival in Ohio and second oldest event of its kind in the U.S., Coshocton Dulcimer Days. This year marks the 40th year for this nationally significant Appalachian musical event, which will be held in Historic Roscoe Village June 13-15. As part of the festival, the Mid-East Regional Dulcimer Championships are held, and winning...

Commissioners grant library $25,000 for bookmobile program

  • June 6, 2014
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A fundraising campaign to keep the Holmes County bookmobile program on the road is more than halfway to its goal, thanks to casino tax dollars appropriated by the Holmes County Commissioners. Commissioners May 29 informed Holmes County District Public Library director Bill Martino that they have appropriated $25,000 in casino tax dollars to be paid to the library for bookmobile...

Richard P. “Ricky” Stewart II

  • June 6, 2014
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Richard P. “Ricky” Stewart II, 35, of Dover died Monday, May 26, 2014 in the Cleveland Clinic lovingly surrounded by his family. Ricky was an IT Specialist at Joel Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg where he has been employed the past three years. He had previously worked in IT at the former Twin City Hospital in Dennison. Born Jan. 6, 1979 in Canton, he was the son of Rick and Gay (Gardner)...

Ronald L. Keim

  • June 6, 2014
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Ronald L. Keim, 63, of (Charm) Millersburg and formerly of Tucson, Ariz. died Friday, May 30, 2014 in the Majora Lane Nursing Home at Millersburg following an extended illness. Born Jan. 3, 1951 in Millersburg, he was the son of Susie Yoder Keim of Millersburg and the late Albert Keim. Ron was an equipment operator and landscaper/designer at the Gallery at Dove Mountain Golf Course in Tucson...

Ora E. Miller

  • June 6, 2014
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Ora E. Miller, 88, of Millersburg passed away Sunday morning, June 1, 2014 at Majora Lane Care Center, Millersburg, following an extended illness. He was born June 11, 1925 in Hope, Mich. and was the son of Ezra and Mary (Gingerich) Miller. On August 15, 1959 he married Ruth Ann Hostetler and she survives. Ora was the owner and operator of MILCO Tank and Boat and the Wheel Camper Corp. He sold...

Bonnie J. Mitten

  • June 6, 2014
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Bonnie J. Mitten, 69, of Millersburg passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Aultman Hospital in Canton following a short illness. She was born May 13, 1945 in Millersburg, and was the daughter of Edward E. and Laura (Mohler) Mitten. Bonnie had a passion for bowling. She won League Championship in the early 90s. Bonnie enjoyed canning, baking, puzzle books and old movies. She is survived by...

Roland E. Lautenschleger

  • June 6, 2014
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Roland E. Lautenschleger, 85, of Sugarcreek died Friday, May 30, 2014 in Ashland, Ky. He was born Jan. 5, 1929 in Coshocton County to the late Floyd and Esta (Goss) Lautenschleger Sr. He was a retired truck driver from Sugarcreek Cartage. He was a member of the Winesburg Zion Reform Church and an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was married Sept. 1, 1954 to the former Donna Jean Miller and she...

Earl E. Shinabarker

  • June 6, 2014
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Earl E. Shinabarker, 84, of Glenmont went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Wooster Community Hospital following an extended illness. He was born June 19, 1929 in Holmes County to Harley and Grace (Strouse) Shinabarker. On May 1, 1948 he married Norma Martin and she survives. Earl worked at Briar Hill Stone Co. of Glenmont for 46 years, retiring Dec. 23, 1992. He was a member of...