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Paulene Ruth (Myers) Croft

Paulene Ruth (Myers) Croft, 84, of Killbuck passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014 at the Holmes County Home, Holmesville. She was born April 14, 1930 in Coshocton County and was the daughter of Earl J.H. and Mary C. (Rohskopf) Myers. On August 7, 1948 she married Dean Croft and he preceded her in death Oct. 16, 2007. During her youth Paulene was active on the family farm. She always had a talent...

Helen B. Grassbaugh

Helen B. Grassbaugh, 99, of Glenmont passed away Tuesday evening, April 29, 2014, at Majora Lane Care Center, Millersburg, with family by her side. Helen was born Sept. 20, 1914 in Millersburg, and was the daughter of Henry E. and Bertha Barbara (Heck) Huebner. On Sept. 26, 1942 she married Julius Francis Grassbaugh and he preceded her in death Dec. 3, 1992. Helen was a homemaker that enjoyed...
Neer, Cline shine bright at Knightstown Ohio vs. Indiana hoops showcase

Neer, Cline shine bright at Knightstown Ohio vs. Indiana hoops showcase

Just because basketball season is long gone, don't think that the local talent isn't still hard at work crafting their skills.A pair of West Holmes Knights juniors were selected to participate in the Ohio State versus Indiana Games in Knightstown, Ind. recently.Josh Neer and Chance Cline represented the Knights basketball program in the contest. The game is designed to motivate, encourage and...
Jones delivers walk-off win for Knights in a nine-inning victory over Orrville

Jones delivers walk-off win for Knights in a nine-inning victory over Orrville

By Dave Mast Confidence can take a team a long way in any sport. Gaining it while winning a crucial and scintillating game makes it all the better. West Holmes faced Orrville Thursday, May 1 at West Holmes High School, in a key game for them, not only because of their record, but because they needed a boost in confidence. They definitely got one, knocking off a quality Red Riders team which...
Clay Stutzman keeps rolling all the way to Wright State

Clay Stutzman keeps rolling all the way to Wright State

By Dave Mast Clay Stutzman was not very old when he first picked up a bowling ball and heaved it down the lanes at Spare Time Lanes in Millersburg. While he may have been small and weak, his drive and desire were quite evident, even in his youth. He quickly became astute at the game, and with the tutoring of his father, Matt, a superb bowler, his technique and passion for the game intensified...
Prom, weather and West Holmes track

Prom, weather and West Holmes track

Neither West Holmes prom night nor rainy weather could deter a busy few days for the West Holmes track teams April 26-29.On Saturday, April 26 at the Triway Invitational, while many student-athletes from West Holmes were excused to prepare for the annual prom, others picked up the slack for Rich Patterson's crew.In the 16-team field in the girls' portion of the race, the Lady Knights were able to...

5/6/14 Commissioners grant tax abatement on Dundee furniture company expansion

SUMMARY: Winesburg Chair Co. pledges to add 25 jobs over three years in exchange for abatement The Holmes County Commissioners have approved a tax abatement for a Dundee furniture business seeking to expand operations with a new, 40,000 square feet facility. Winesburg Chair Co. has been granted a 50 percent, 10 year real estate tax abatement on the new facility, to be located at 2871 U.S. Route...

5/6/14 Killbuck mayor files in county commissioner's race

SUMMARY: Will run as independent The mayor of Killbuck is in the running for a Holmes County Commissioner’s seat held by Rob Ault. Denny Hahn, 175 Purdy St., Killbuck, has filed as an independent candidate to run for county commissioner in the Nov. 4 election. Hahn’s petition to run was certified May 6 by the Holmes County Board of Elections. Hahn’s petition contained 103 signatures, 26 more...

It's hard to beat a day of birding in May

It's hard to beat a day of birding in May Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week Bruce writes about birding in the wonderful month of May. Read more about it in the "Gone Birding" column. Today (May 7) was a day to remember. After the long cold winter and some quite cool, windy days in early May, the sun came out and the temperature climbed into the...

Spring Blossoms

It’s a sure sign of spring when you see the flowers blooming. Not in my yard, of course, because I am starting a new trend of organic gardening. Translation: My flowerbeds have not been weeded and the weeds are taking over. But hey, since everything “organic” is in right now, why not try to have an organic garden and let the weeds rule. I do love flowers, the colors, the aroma, the way they...