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Planning commission president will not serve another term

  • December 31, 2009
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The Holmes County planning commission reluctantly accepted the news that president Bob Boss will not renew his expiring term on the board. Arnie Oliver, planning commissioner, presented Boss with a gift card from the rest of the board.“I’ve got plenty of other things going on to keep me busy,” Boss said, after the Wednesday, Dec. 16, meeting of the planning commission.In his report to the...

Health insurance open enrollment program accepting enrollees starting Jan. 1

  • December 31, 2009
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A new Ohio law that has made it possible for an estimated 52,000 additional adult Ohioans to obtain health insurance becomes effective Jan. 1, 2010, said Mary Jo Hudson, Ohio Department of Insurance director.The reform puts a rate-cap in place so that more Ohioans can secure basic health coverage through the state-mandated open enrollment health insurance program. Insurers are limited in how much...

Ringing the bell

  • December 31, 2009
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Almost as much a part of the holiday season as festive music and light displays, the ringing of bells for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign is a sign to many that the Christmas season is upon us. The purpose of the campaign is to raise money and awareness for the fight against poverty, homelessness, hunger and need. On Wednesday, Dec. 23, from 5-7 p.m., Congressman Zack Space rang the...

Health district to continue to look into landfill operation request

  • December 31, 2009
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The Holmes County health district board gathered for a special meeting Tuesday, Dec. 22, to discuss the Holmes County Commissioners' request for a license to operate the Holmes County landfill for 2010.Because of the current ongoing situation with the landfill, which has been closed due to Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerns, and because of a number of unresolved violations the...

KSB North robbed Monday morning, Dec. 28

  • December 31, 2009
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In the beat of a heart, the tellers’ day at Killbuck Savings Bank Millersburg North branch went from a normal, everyday Monday morning to a terrifying experience.In approximately one minute, a lone gunman carrying a dark colored handgun and wearing a dark bandana entered the bank, proceeded to jump the counter and demanded the tellers empty their cash drawers, and then fled with an undetermined...

A farewell to the "Naughties"

  • December 31, 2009
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While the years fly by, fading one into the next, and years become decades, the year of 2009 was not without its memorable moments. Nationally, the U.S. dealt with the continuing saga of the war in the Middle East, Congress fought over health care, the Yankees returned to glory and the nation's first black president tried to overcome a sluggish economy. However, plenty happened right here within...

Lady Hawks win defensive battle at West Holmes with 48-29 win

  • December 31, 2009
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The Lady Hawks relish every opportunity they get to play a quality opponent, and on Monday, Dec. 28, in the Dungeon at West Holmes, Hiland faced a formidable foe in the Lady Knights.But when West Holmes senior Lindsey Arnold picked up her fourth foul early in the third quarter and was forced to watch most of the second half from the bench, the Lady Knights were far less formidable, and far more...

WHMS wrestlers fare well at Meadowbrook invite

  • December 31, 2009
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In a large field filled with quality opponents, the West Holmes Middle School wrestlers put forth a quality effort this past weekend in continuing the Knights’ wrestling legacy. West Holmes placed fifth out of 32 teams at the Meadowbrook Middle School tournament with 104 points. Larger schools were the only ones to finish ahead of the Knights. Perry was first, Mansfield Sr. second, Columbus...

West Holmes Attack Team kicks off season in style

  • December 31, 2009
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The West Holmes Attack Team started off its Ohio Youth Wrestling Association schedule Sunday, Dec. 27, with back-to-back victories, beginning with an 80-18 victory over Waynedale and then a 49-7 win over Triway.Winning wrestlers for the Attack Team on the day included:Dylan Strouse, Cael Woods, Kendel Weber, Thane Kaufman, Tyler Masters, Zachary Hershberger, Walker Uhl, Dylan Jolley, Nick Morris,...

Winning is a priority, but what constitutes winning?

  • December 31, 2009
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As the author of countless columns over the years, it would be easy for me to sit here and recount my favorite plays, players, teams and games from the past decade.High school sports in Holmes County are as popular as corn growing in fields, buggies on county roads and Mary Hummel’s awesome homemade pies on Thursdays at Hummel Insurance.But rather than reminisce about the old days, or look for...