by admin | Jun 7, 2011 | Obituaries
Walter Dean Flohr, 82, Bloomingdale, died June 5, 2011 at his home after a long illness. He was born in Dec. 5, 1928 in Bloomingdale, a son of the late Charles and Edith Kuhn Flohr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Alan Dean Flohr; a...
by admin | Jun 7, 2011 | Obituaries
The family of Mary Virginia Couch invites friends and neighbors to join them in celebrating her life at a memorial service to be held Saturday, June 18, 2011 in the St. James Lutheran Church, 203 E. Main St. Jewett, at 2 p.m. She died Jan. 15, 2011 at the age of 94....
by admin | Jun 6, 2011 | Obituaries
Jamie Howell, 40, of Richmond, passed away June 4, 2011. He was born April 28, 1971, in Steubenville, a son of James and Linda Watt Howell. He is preceded in death by paternal grandfather, James Howell; maternal grandfather, Robert Watt; maternal grandmother Leona...
by admin | Jun 6, 2011 | Featured
CADIZ – The former First National Bank of Cadiz, now a burned-out apartment building following last month’s blaze, can be seen following an innovative shrink-wrap method used to keep moisture out while renovations begin. An engineer was in town assessing the...
by admin | Jun 6, 2011 | Area News
CADIZ – A member of Bob Gibbs’ staff will be holding office hours in Harrison County Friday June 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Puskarich Public Library, 200 East Market St. Cadiz, Ohio. During these office hours, Congressman Gibbs’ staff will be...
by admin | Jun 3, 2011 | Obituaries
Robert J. Schiffner, Nebraska, died, June 1, 2011. He was born Oct. 6, 1938, in Dillonvale, a son of the late Joseph and Anne (Strunc) Schniffer. He was preceded in death by parents; sister, Joanne Thuney; wife; Anne. Memorial Service will Monday, June 6, 2011...
by admin | Jun 3, 2011 | Obituaries
Jesse E.Slentz 87, of Carrollton, died Thursday, June 2, 2011 in his home following a brief illness. Born Mar. 24,1924 in Jewett, he was a son of the late William and Estella Guthrie Slentz. He was preceded in death by former wife Mary Jane Gotschall; son Steven...
by admin | Jun 3, 2011 | Featured
Flags, flowers and wreaths were placed on graves, seven gun salutes rang in the air, and taps sounded last weekend as area communities paid tribute to our deceased veterans this past Memorial Day. Parades were held and speakers addressed those gathered in parks,...
by admin | Jun 3, 2011 | Featured
Harrison Hills Superintendent Dr. George Ash addressed employees during a recent school board session about the district’s budgetary turnaround, which included a positive forecast over the next five years. Part of the plan is to lower insurance rates and one way is...
by admin | Jun 3, 2011 | Featured
ISG James Fife (left) and GYSGT Jason Tubaugh (right) were honored at a joint retirement party at the Scio American Legion Post 482 on Sunday, May 22. Both soldiers are originally from Scio, graduating from Jewett-Scio High School in 1990 and 1991 respectively. The...
by admin | Jun 2, 2011 | Obituaries
Margaret Ann “Peggy” Porter, age 56 of Barnesville, formerly of 31970 Morrison Road, Piedmont, Ohio 43983 went home to be with the Lord at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2011 in Barnesville Health Care Center, Barnesville. Born November 7, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio, she...
by admin | May 31, 2011 | Featured
By KATINA WATT New-Herald Staff Writer NEW RUMLEY – In observance of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, the Custer Memorial Association is pleased to present, “Custer, the Civil War General” at their annual Custer Day Celebration in New Rumley on Saturday,...
by admin | May 31, 2011 | Obituaries
John T. Riley, 92, Flushing, died Monday, May 30, 2011 at Park Health Care Center, St. Clairsville. He was born July 8, 1918 in St. Clairsville, a son of the late Harry W. and Mary L. Rinker Riley. He was preceded in death in addition to his parents, by his first wife...
by admin | May 31, 2011 | Obituaries
Sarah Agnes Douglass, age 81, Quaker City, died Sunday, May 29, 2011 in Genesis Health Care of Zanesville. Born Sept. 3, 1929 in Freeport Township, Harrison County, she was a daughter of the late James Huston and Lucy Dunlap Huston. She was preceded in death by her...
by admin | May 27, 2011 | Featured
Ruritan Park greets visitors to the village with a peaceful remembrance of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The crosses were put in place by members of the G.A. Custer VFW Post 3072 of Jewett. A list of area soldiers along with their...
by admin | May 27, 2011 | Obituaries
Keshan “Little Man” Travez Brown, 9, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 19, 2011. Keshan was born August 23, 2001 in Mansfield to LaKeesha Clark and David Martez Brown, Sr. He is survived by his parents, one brother, David Martez Brown, Jr. of...
by admin | May 27, 2011 | Featured
Sgt. Eric Wilson, Harrison County DARE officer, led a program for teens at Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School and Harrison Career Center to discuss the dangers of drinking and texting while driving. He was joined by Sheriff Joe Myers, county Prosecutor Shawn Hervey,...
by admin | May 26, 2011 | Featured
This bridge leads to the waterfalls garden, one of nine that await you at the Schormeier Gardens in Gambier, Ohio. The gardens are only open to the public from June 1-June 5, and admission is FREE to the public. Photo provided By KATINA WATT News-Herald Staff Writer...
by admin | May 26, 2011 | Gallery
Cadiz – A new reign of royalty was recently crowned at the Harrison Central High School Prom. Presenting Harrison Central 2011 Prom Queen Maggie Basham and Prom King Jesse Friend. Harrison Central 2011 Prom Princess Laura Fink and Prom Prince Guy Staley. Senior...
by admin | May 25, 2011 | Obituaries
Kenneth Barker, 68 of Albion, Ill., formerly of Cadiz, died Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at his home in Albion. He was born Oct. 5, 1942 in Cadiz, a son of the late Archie and Isabelle Laughrige Barker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother,...
by admin | May 25, 2011 | Obituaries
Jerry G. Leggett age 92 of Perrysville died Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at his home. Born April 9, 1919 in Perry Twp, Carroll Co. he was a son of the late Frank and Nannie Davis Leggett. He was preceded in death by his brother Harold Leggett. Services will be held Saturday,...
by admin | May 25, 2011 | Featured
Interim Harrison County Treasurer Vicki Sefsick will remain on the job following a 10-3 vote by the county Central Committee. Sefsick vied for the post against three others and will fulfill the remainder of former officeholder George Campbell’s unexpired term. She...
by admin | May 23, 2011 | Featured
By AMY GAREIS News-Herald Staff Writer NEW RUMLEY – Teens from across the county can warble in worship with a new group formed at New Rumley United Methodist Church. A new teen “Born to Worship Praise Team” was founded last December and includes kids ages 11 and...
by admin | May 23, 2011 | Obituaries
Ruth Mary Clark, age 82, of rural Mansfield, died Sunday evening, May 22, 2011 at Med Central Mansfield Hospital. She was born September 17, 1928 in Harrison County, Ohio the daughter of the late Sumner Sherman and Sara Eleanor (Whitten) Smith. She was a 1945 graduate...
by admin | May 23, 2011 | Obituaries
Mary E. Sliva, 66, died May 21, 2001 at the Carriage Inn in Steubenville. She was born June 20, 1944 in Adena, a daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Dulkoski Sliva. Friends will be received to pay tribute and celebrate her life, Tuesday, May 24, 2011 from 5-9 p.m....
by admin | May 23, 2011 | Obituaries
Inez W. Bailey, 82, of Cadiz, died Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz. She was born Dec. 1, 1928 in Smithfield, a daughter of the late Everett and Stella Ankrom. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three husbands, Calvin...
by admin | May 23, 2011 | Obituaries
James Richard “Dick” Cope, 72, of Cadiz, died Friday, May 20, 2011 at Trinity Medical Center, West in Steubenville. He was born Sept. 4, 1938 in Nottingham Twp., Harrison County, a son of the late H. Hartzell and Martha E. “Betty” Bargar Cope....
by admin | May 23, 2011 | Obituaries
Anthony (Tony) Andrew Luber, died Sunday, May 22, 2011 following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 10, 1913 in Shortcreek, the son of the late Vincent and Anne Drobisz Luber. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife of 72 years, Anne Mae Luber, a...
by admin | May 20, 2011 | Featured
By KATINA WATT News-Herald Staff Writer HOPEDALE – Starting in 2002, Kevin Yoho and his father, Mark, spent their weekends on ATV trails in the area so they could enjoy some quality time together. Little did they know that in just nine short years, that passion for...
by admin | May 19, 2011 | Obituaries
Margaret Patterson of Scio celebrated her 95th birthday on Tuesday May 17, 2011 then went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 19th in Sunnyslope Nursing Home, Bowerston. Born in Perth Amboy, N.J. she was the last surviving child of 13 to the late Albert and Helen...
