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Judge throws out prosecutor’s request for jail time in shooting incident

  • April 7, 2014
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“Numerous” letters of support were enough for a Holmes County judge to throw out a prosecutor’s recommendation for jail time and restitution. Michael J. Park, 60, of Glenmont, was sentenced Tuesday, March 18 to $500 in fines and probation on two counts of assault by Municipal Court Judge Jane Irving. Irving suspended a 180-day jail sentence recommended by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney...

Funds low for future airport projects

  • April 7, 2014
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Starting in 2014, the Holmes County Airport Authority will have about $11,000 a year to put toward future projects on its wish list, projects that include a jet hangar estimated at $800,000. The airport authority discussed their finances with the Holmes County Commissioners March 10. They were not asking for money, board member Roc Baker said, but wanted to give the commissioners an update on...
Easter comes alive April 12 and 13 at Winfield UMC

Easter comes alive April 12 and 13 at Winfield UMC

  • April 8, 2014
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Few things are more inspirational and emotional to Christians than the passion of Jesus Christ’s final moments on earth. Bringing them to life can be uplifting and dramatic. The second annual Jerusalem Walk is a live drama portraying the events of Holy Week, including the Last Supper, Jesus’ betrayal at Gethsemane, the crucifixion, and Christ’s resurrection.Visitors may gather in the...

The Rich, Well, They're Just Diferent

  • April 8, 2014
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SUMMARY: What if, Mike Dewey asks, you had no money worries. Would you be able to avoid the inevitable trap of stupidity? Then again, he's poor for a reason. Imagine, if only for a few minutes, that you were incredibly, intolerably, inescapably wealthy. Yeah, I know. It’s a ridiculous exercise, bound to have you believing in follies like lottery jackpots and unknown uncles who...

A very rare male Ruff visits the Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area on April, 7, 2014

  • April 8, 2014
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A very rare male Ruff visits the Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area on April 7, 2014 Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week Bruce reports on the super-rare Ruff that recently showed up near Shreve. Read more about it in the "Gone Birding" column. On my desk is a copy of The Bobolink, Vol. 17, Number 1, Spring 2013. On the cover is a great photo by Dane...

Higher Level Education and its Impact on Trade Jobs

  • April 8, 2014
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As many high school seniors pass through the potentially life-changing college application process it might seem like heresy to say “college isn’t the best path for everyone”. The public is invited to a panel discussion covering some of the issues involved in post-secondary options including college, vocational school, and employment at The Red Cross Chapter House on Thursday, April 17, at...

4/9/14 Airport runway project will include GIS survey

  • April 9, 2014
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SUMMARY: Cost to airport still unknown A runway construction project underway at the Holmes County Airport will be amended to include data collection for an aviation-related geographic information system that is currently under development by the Federal Aviation Administration. Brian Crosier, airport engineer for Stantec Consulting Services, informed the Holmes County Airport Authority Monday...

4/9/14 Metsker attorneys ask death penalty be removed from murder charges

  • April 9, 2014
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SUMMARY: Claim death penalty unconstitutional; status conference in case scheduled for April 15 Attorneys have filed to remove the death penalty in aggravated murder charges against a Smithville man accused of the rape and murder of a 9-year-old girl, arguing on Constitutional grounds. Jerrod E. Metsker, 24, 5912 Akron Road, could be sentenced to death if convicted of the Dec. 14 rape and...

FROMONLINE | 2014-04-09

  • April 9, 2014
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A sweet dessert is the day I live in Column Summary A spring day is a sweet day, even when a bit of chill is in the air and a sweet fruit desert is bubbling over in the oven. Fruit and dough are the two needed ingredients for those classic fruit desserts that grandma used to make; recipes she could dump, toss, and roll into the sweetest comfort food delivered to the table. Depending on the area...

lions of orr

  • April 9, 2014
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