Belle Valley
LATEST NEWS
John Glenn archers take aim at national championship in Florida
The John Glenn High School and middle school archery teams recently competed at the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Eastern Nationals Archery Tournament and the NASP Eastern Nationals International Bowhunting Organization 3D Challenge in Louisville, Kentucky. Coaches, students and their parents made their way south for the annual...
West Muskingum senior Jon Kelty is headed to CCAD in Columbus after arduous journey
Editor's Note: The Times Recorder is profiling seniors from area high schools in Muskingum County coinciding with graduations. They were nominated by school administrators. Jon Kelty, 18, was headed down the wrong path.“I used to get bad grades and not have the right mindset to be in school,” said Kelty, who will graduate from West Muskingum High School on May 24. “I thought it was a waste of my time. Panic attacks were pushing me back. I didn’t think I had any specialties,” he said.Kelty lived in foster care until he was adopted by Daniel and Rowan Kelty when he was 4. During middle school in a different district, he said was endlessly bullied because of it.“The kids would tease me that I was adopted by two gay dads,” said Kelty. “I took (offense) to that because I didn’t see anything wrong with it.”
Berea woman may face charges after fight with Brook Park woman in Solid Gold Lounge
BROOK PARK, Ohio – Police were called to a Cambridge Boulevard home at about 1:45 a.m. April 29 regarding two women who had fought each other earlier in a bar. One of the women, 39, called police from her Cambridge home. She said she was assaulted by three women in Solid Gold Lounge, 15005 Snow Road. The woman said the three women hit her more than once in the mouth.
Rare European sheep breeds becoming more common in U.S.; Gotlund sheep in Muskingum County
George Washington's Mount Vernon Livestock Program at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival had a rare breeds display this month that included some Hog Island Sheep. Hog Island sheep are descended from sheep first brought to Virginia's Hog Island in the 18th century. The isolation and natural selection shaped the sheep population into a distinct breed. The lady at the Mount Vernon display couldn't say for sure if this was a breed of sheep that George Washington had at his farm, but we do know he had sheep because he kept meticulous farm records. He was a statesman, military leader and president, but he was a farmer at heart.
A state senator's fracking waste wells leaked. State paid $1.3 million to clean one spill.
Editor's Note: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated who appointed Chavez to the Ohio Senate. Republican Senators picked Chavez for an empty Senate seat in 2023. Injection wells owned by Ohio Sen. Brian Chavez leached brine, an often toxic liquid byproduct of fracking, underground in Noble County miles past where it...
Aces of Trades: Jordin Harmer finds her job at visitors bureau to be a fun challenge
ZANESVILLE – She was on a different path until she found a fun challenge. “I’d say I was a pretty outgoing kid but serious about my goals,” recalled Jordin Harmer. “My grandparents used to joke that I’ve always been a little adult. I loved school and put in as much effort as possible. I wasn’t overly concerned with career goals until high school began. Then I discovered my love for biology and all things nutrition related. I thought for sure I would have a career as a registered dietician. And even if that didn’t work out, I knew it would be in healthcare. Healthcare seemed like such a sensible choice at the time. Never in my wildest dreams did I see myself promoting Zanesville/Muskingum County.”
Noble County home listings asked for more money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Noble County listed for $317,450 in April, up 27% from the previous month's $249,900, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price increased 146.1% from $129,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Noble County, not houses...
Community support provides new home for Buckeye Trail trap shooting team
OLD WASHINGTON − Trap shooting is gaining popularity in high schools across the country so Buckeye Trail High School brought the sport to the area last season, forming a club team to gauge interest. The early returns on the venture have been nothing but positive thus far. With the Warriors' trap shooting squad...
National Weather Service: Two short-lived tornadoes touched down in area early Wednesday
COSHOCTON − The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has released details regarding the two short-lived, minor tornadoes that touched down during severe thunderstorms shortly after midnight Wednesday. Both were categorized as EF-1. The first touched down at approximately 12:02 a.m. in Muskingum County about three miles north of Frazeysburg with peak winds of 100 mph. The path length was 0.42 miles and the maximum width was 128 yards. NWS said thunderstorm outflow surge produced a quick...
By graduating, Foxfire student Tyrell Hunter keeps promise to his mother and grandmother
Editor's Note: The Times Recorder is profiling seniors from area high schools in Muskingum County coinciding with graduations. They were nominated by school administrators. ZANESVILLE − Tyrell Hunter, 19, will graduate May 16 from Foxfire High School after making a promise to his mom, Lisa Wisecarver, and his grandma, Kathy Wisecarver, that he would.
Man charged after fleeing from deputies in semi-truck through Ritchie County
HARRISVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - A man driving a semi-truck fled from deputies Tuesday night, according to the Ritchie County Sheriff’s Department. Scott Ford, 48, of Caldwell, Ohio, was arrested and charged with fleeing while DUI and fleeing with reckless indifference after deputies said he refused to stop his semi-truck on Route 50.
New Concord John Glenn defense stifles McConnelsville Morgan
New Concord John Glenn’s defense throttled McConnelsville Morgan, resulting in a 6-0 shutout during this Ohio softball game on May 13. In recent action on May 8, McConnelsville Morgan faced off against Duncan Falls Philo and New Concord John Glenn took on Dresden Tri-Valley on May 6 at Dresden Tri-Valley High School.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.