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Holmes County Job Fair April 16

Where would you like to work? More than 14 local businesses hiring in Holmes County will be accepting applications and resumes Wednesday, April 16 at the Carlisle Inn, Walnut Creek, from noon to 6 p.m. The businesses, representing local industries, are looking to fill positions in health care, support staff, hospitality, technical and industry, offering part time, full time and seasonal...

Christopher Patterson makes Dean’s List

The University of Northwestern Ohio is proud to acknowledge that Christopher A. Patterson of Millersburg has made the Dean’s List for the January 2014 session in the College of Applied Technologies. Full-time students must receive a grade point average of 3.5 or better to be named to the Dean’s List.
SkillsUSA regional contest winners

SkillsUSA regional contest winners

Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center (ACWHCC) SkillsUSA students participated in regional competition at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Saturday, March 1. The following students received awards: - Codee Bebout-Valentine, Loudonville, senior, first place – Computer Maintenance - Fred Kimbrell III, West Holmes, junior, third place – Criminal Justice - Courtney Leedy, Ashland, senior,...

Hocking College dean’s list

Hocking College recently announced that Tyler Summers, Millersburg achieved the dean’s list for autumn semester 2013. Summers earned at least a 3.5 grade point average and completed 10 or more credit hours.

Another Piece of the Puzzle: ZTAP Trail Becoming Reality

Summary: It’s full steam ahead for the members of Zeisberger Trail and Parks as they begin their first construction project in the village of Tuscarawas. It was a cold, snowy evening January 11, 2011 when Zeisberger Trail and Parks held their first organizational meeting at the Tuscarawas Community Center. “When I saw we had 15 people there, I knew we would be successful,” said Joe...

Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair

After a one-year hiatus, the Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair returns to the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center on Tuesday April 22nd – also known as Earth Day. Serving as chair of the planning committee, Gwen Covert encourages the community to come to the free educational fair. She explained, “(The) event provides an opportunity to visit with local businesses and organizations...

Easter: The almost too good to be true Holiday

Summary: Are you constantly thinking of your sins? Amber shares that because of Jesus, we should be conscious of His sacrifice and not our sins. I would say out of all the holidays, Easter is my favorite. The reason is because of why we celebrate it; the resurrection of our Savior. It is remembering that Jesus finished what He was sent here to accomplish. Healing, deliverance, prosperity, and...

COLUMN: Confidently cutting the strings and grabbing hold of me

Column summary: If you've never felt confidence then it's time to find it. It brings you where you need to go in this life. For most people confidence comes easy. They stride into a room like they belong there, not caring what anyone else might think of their swagger. People gravitate unknowingly toward them and their persona that reaches out and snares people – not in a bad way. Snare might...

MOCA House receives prestigious award

MOCA House, a consumer-operated services organization located in Wooster, has received the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities’ (OACBHA) first Advocate of the Year award. A group of MOCA House members, along with NAMI Wayne and Holmes Counties Executive Director Helen Walkerly, were present to accept the award Tuesday, March 18, at the Sheraton at Capitol Square in Columbus...
Fire at state Route 39 business quickly contained; 2 treated at scene

Fire at state Route 39 business quickly contained; 2 treated at scene

A Tuesday morning fire at a state Route 39 business appeared to be electrical in nature. East Holmes Fire Chief Gary Mellor said a fire at Gingerich Tractor Sales, 6128 state Route 39, started when a DC current battery system overheated. The fire was contained to the south end of the shop and quickly extinguished. The fire was reported at 11:15 a.m. after smoke was noticed in the shop. Mellor...