Millersburg to find electricity savings for residents through opt-out program
Millersburg will look to an electricity opt-out program through a utilities broker to help residents find savings in their electric bills. But first, residents will have to approve the measure on the November ballot. Millersburg Village Council has decided to pursue an opt-out program that will bundle residential electric utility accounts, which will be shopped out together for a contract to an...Millersburg looks at truck purchase using funds from new income tax
Millersburg council Monday, April 8 got its first request to use funds from a new, .5 percent income tax. Village Administrator Nate Troyer asked council to consider purchasing a 2013 Ford F-350 truck to replace a 2000 Dodge one-ton. The purchase would use $20,300 from the first quarterly collection of the income tax, which was approved by voters on the November ballot. In its campaign...
Auction in Nashville to aid Nelson family
Just two weeks ago, members of the Nashville United Methodist Church were blessed to hear about the inspirational story of Mary Nelson, and how her family has turned tragedy into triumph through faith and the power of prayer. Mary was injured last year in an automobile accident, and despite a prognosis in which doctors gave her little chance of survival, Mary has proven to be quite resilient and...
17th annual Bob Punch Maiwurm Memorial Golf Scramble
The Salvation Army – Maiwurm Service Center is proud to honor Bob Maiwurm and the wonderful work he has done in Orrville for so many years. The 17th Annual Bob Punch Maiwurm Memorial Golf Scramble will be held in May to help continue his efforts assisting those in need living in the communities of eastern Wayne County. Its a fairway to generate some green for your local Salvation Army...
New Beginnings to perform at Jitters April 20
The Christian band New Beginnings will be performing at Jitters Coffee House in Millersburg Saturday, April 20 from 7-9 p.m. Bill Hatfield, who plays lead acoustics and vocals, said the group isnt interested in fame and fortune, or even raising money through their gigs. We just want to play, reach people and glorify God, Hatfield said. Hatfield is joined in the local band by Michael...Second annual Open Poetry Slam Competition
Youve heard of the Oscars, the Emmys and the Grammys. Now, make way for the Poesies, Holmes Countys second annual Open Poetry Slam Competition. Poets, poetry lovers and those who are just plain curious can take part in Millersburgs family-friendly, high-energy performance poetry competition on Saturday, April 27 from 7-10 p.m., featuring special guest poets Sara Holbrook, Theresa Göttl and...Sam Mullet denied release pending appeal
Bergholz Amish bishop Sam Mullet will remain behind bars in a Texas federal prison pending appeal. U.S. District Court Judge Dan Aaron Polster turned down release while pending appeal for Bergholz leader Sam Mullet, stating that Mullet still has a dangerous hold over the community that planned and executed several beard-cutting attacks on other Amish in 2011. In denying the request, Polster...
Net gains Hiland tennis has a huge day at its own invitational
Hiland tennis coach Tony Mullet wasnt sure when the last time his team had won their annual Hiland Tennis Invitational. He was simply glad that if anyone asks him down the road, he will be able to answer now with great certainty. Hilands number one man Braxton Mullet got the ball rolling with a win over West Holmes Danny Nelson, and the Hawks never looked back, as both Alec Mast at third...