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Preparing for flu season—get your immunization and be ready

Summary—The days are getting cooler and it’s obvious we’re heading into winter. Along with preparing for the holidays make sure you’re prepared for viruses and influenza by getting immunized. Story— According to Director of Personal Health Services Beth Crone RN, BSN of the Holmes County Health Department influenza (flu) may be more contagious than you might think, so being prepared for...

Hymn History The Anchor Holds

Hymn History The Anchor Holds I have journeyed through the long, dark night Out on the open sea, By faith alone, sight unknown, And yet His eyes were watching me. The Anchor holds, though the ship is battered. The Anchor holds, though the sails are torn. Well I have fallen on my knees, as I faced the raging sea, But the Anchor holds, in spite of the storm. I've had visions and I've had...

“Anchored”—surviving the sea when your ship is tossed

Summary—No one wants to face a crisis but trials come and faith is tested. Local pastor Doug Gray and his wife Leslie faced a huge storm earlier this year but Jesus Christ, their Anchor held fast. Story--- The apostle James minces no words. He is clear and accurate in his writings. “Consider it all joy, my brethren” James wrote, “WHEN you encounter various trials knowing that the testing of...

What happened to the Halloween I once knew?

Summary Bruce Stambaugh wonders what has happened to the Halloween he knew. Bruce Stambaugh writes about nature, weather, hobbies and people, often using personal experiences. Much to their dismay, he also writes about his family. He uses humor and pathos when he can’t think of anything else to include. For Oct. 31, 2011 Halloween didn’t use to have such a bad reputation. When I was growing...

Gary E. Franks: Bolivar Village Council

Gary E. Franks PERSONAL INFO Office sought: Bolivar Village Council Age: 66 Family: Wife, Judy, four children and seven grandchildren all in the area Education: Graduate Tusky Valley High School Hometown: Bolivar Occupation: Retired; former Bolivar Street Superintendent, EMT with Bolivar Fire Department, CPR instructor; currently a trainer for Tusky Valley varsity football and basketball...
We don't mean to brag but...

We don't mean to brag but...

“I don’t want to brag or anything, but that was a cool goal,” said West Holmes senior forward Jordan Buchanan after dribbling through the Tri-Valley defense, cutting into the left side of the penalty box and sneaking a ball in between the near post and Lady Scotties sophomore goalkeeper Chelcee Spring from right along the goal line, putting the Lady Knights up 2-0 just over 30 minutes into...
Ms. October

Ms. October

October is the time for game sevens, magic moments and championships.So after rallying from a 2-5 deficit in set one to beat longtime Ohio Cardinal Conference (OCC) rival Courtney Earnest of Lexington, 7-5, 6-2, during the seventh and final meeting of their high school careers, and winning a Division II State singles championship one day shy of her 17th birthday, West Holmes junior Rachel Nelson...
Pirate’s Delight!
Garaway boys cross country team snags first-ever District CC title; girls also advance

Pirate’s Delight! Garaway boys cross country team snags first-ever District CC title; girls also advance

For the Garaway girls cross country team, moving on to regional competition as a team is nothing new. Neither is capturing District titles, the team having won the last three heading into this year’s meet at Cambridge on Saturday, Oct. 22. For the guys, they had never won a District crown, but both teams went into the Div. III meet with very high hopes of moving on to the net level. That...
FFD Financial declares quarterly dividend

FFD Financial declares quarterly dividend

FFD Financial Corporation announced that on Oct. 18, the board of directors declared a dividend of seventeen cents ($0.17) per share to shareholders of record on Nov. 1, payable on Nov. 15, The rate of $.17 per share represents the same dividend rate paid for the same period the prior year. This is the 63rd consecutive quarter FFD Financial Corporation has paid a dividend. FFD Financial...
Tusc Art Guild welcomes renowned artist; prepares for upcoming shows

Tusc Art Guild welcomes renowned artist; prepares for upcoming shows

Being a multi-talented artist, a university art professor, teacher, and world traveler should be more than enough to fill any man with pride. But for Yan Sun, art director at the Muskingum University in New Concord, his most prized possession is his United States citizenship. During his many travels, his portrait subjects and acquaintances have referred to him as being Chinese. He will quickly...