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Hey Guernsey County: Here's what you need to know to start your week
CAMBRIDGE − Clover Road will be closed between Claysville Road and Hendershot Road from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 13-14, for culvert replacements. The specific location of the closure will change as crew move along the road. Culvert replacements will also close Johnson Mill Road between Brigadoon Lane and Greenlawn Road from 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. May 13-15. ...
News of public record: Guernsey County marriage licenses, divorces, dissolutions
The following individuals applied for marriage licenses in April: Cheyenne Jean Shaffer and Travis Allen Suggett Floris Han Sebastiaan Van Bokhorst and Kaitalyn May Salyers David Randall Gatrell and Debra Ann...
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.
Guernsey County home listings asked for less money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Guernsey County listed for $176,450 in April, down 5.6% from the previous month's $187,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price decreased 17.9% from $215,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Guernsey County, not houses...
Jesus showed us how to honor our mothers
When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home, according to John 19:26-27. As Christians, we are to follow the example of Jesus. Jesus gives us the example to honor our mothers and women who have influenced our faith and life. In...
A state senator's fracking waste wells leaked. State paid $1.3 million to clean one spill.
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 was permitted to for years, according to state records. On five occasions since 2010, that liquid burst to the surface through other companies' dormant oil...
Parkers Mill Fire Dept. rescues cow from pool
SOMERSET, Ky. (WYMT) - Officials with the Parkers Mill Fire Department had the task of getting a 1,400-pound animal out of an above-ground pool. The Parkers Mill Fire Department received a call at around 3:15 on Saturday about a water rescue/animal rescue. Members of the fire department were advised a...
Stone Creek Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate its 75th anniversary in June
STONE CREEK – The Stone Creek Volunteer Fire Department came about after a community meeting in 1949. Before that, the village had a fire wagon that community members used to fight fires. However, the fleet has grown over the years, and the department continues to grow and flourish. Stone...
Newcomerstown council to reconsider family pool pass price after residents express concern
Five community members attended the May 6 Newcomerstown Village Council meeting to express concerns about the Cy Young Pool season pass price increase, which was approved at the April 1 council meeting. Carol Swigert said she fears people will go out of town to swim, and had a prices for other pools. Mayor Pat Cadle said he contacted these same pool managers, and many of them are funded by levies, trust funds or had more amenities that bring in money. The mayor and council explained the local fees fall in line with the cost of area pools and parks, but council agreed to come up with a package that would more cost friendly a family of four. The pool was over budget by $28,000 last year. Council also mentioned it would be a good idea to reestablish the park board, to assist with concerns surrounding the pool and park. In other news council:
Wayne's walk-off sends John Glenn to the district tournament
NEW CONCORD — John Glenn missed out on a couple key scoring chances when Muskie batters were unable to drop down bunts in key situations. With no outs and the bases loaded, Muskies coach Steve Cowgill elected to give it one more go in the seventh inning with senior Sarah Wayne at the plate. ...
Hanging baskets and potted plants are popular choices for Mother’s Day gifts
CAMBRIDGE − Mother’s Day is certainly about Mom, but it’s also about the flowers. Lots and lots of flowers. “It’s definitely the biggest seller,” said Lynn Boylan, who started An Enchanted Garden Florist & Gift Shoppe at 5851 Glen Highway in 2004. “And it’s usually pastel (colors). Then there’s always a person who says to just make it bright and colorful.” ...
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