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20 indicted by Washington County grand jury

20 people were indicted by the Washington County Grand Jury this week, primarily on charges relating to drugs. * Tyrone M. N'Carrius Woodward, 21, 1701 Augusta Circle, SE, Apartment A, Wilson, N.C.: aggravated possession of drugs, a second-degree felony; aggravated trafficking in drugs, a second-degree felony; tampering with drugs, a third-degree felony, from January.

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1-Year-Old Killed, Mother Seriously Hurt in Morgan County Head-On Crash

A 1-year-old child was killed and two drivers were injured Tuesday morning in a head-on crash on Ohio 37 in Malta Township, Morgan County, according to a release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Marietta Post reported by the Zanesville Times Recorder. Troopers from the Marietta Post responded to the two-vehicle crash in the 4600 […]

Morgan County, OH · 6h

The Daily Jeffersonian

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Shenandoah, Meadowbrook standouts lead effort at state cross country

OBETZ − Some legends take years to build; others spend four years cementing their status in stone. Shenandoah senior Ida Estadt carved her name even deeper in the area high school cross country record books on Saturday, Nov. 7 to highlight a standout area contingent at the historic 98th annual boys and 49th annual girls OHSAA State Cross Country Championships at Fortress Obetz & Memorial Park. Estadt led a powerhouse local group of four total All-Ohio recipients by shattering her own school record with a blistering time of 18:14.5 to capture third place overall in the girls Division IV race, capping a decorated career with her third state podium finish in four years. Setting a new standard for the Colts Estadt wasn't the only local runner rewriting record books on the OHSAA big stage. Meadowbrook sophomore Vincent Campbell delivered an strong performance in the boys Division III action, recording a time of 15:10.9 to place fifth overall. Campbell's blazing time set a new school record, and secured the best state finish in Meadowbrook history, and made him the Colts' first All-Ohio recipient since 1992. Shenandoah runners shine on the big stage Back in Division IV, Shenandoah added a second All-Ohio

Byesville, OH · 1d

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Wood County man sentenced for fraud scheme

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — A man from Wood County was sentenced for involvement in a more than $500,000 fraud scheme. According to a press release, 35-year-old Jeffrey Jeffers, of Williamstown, was sentenced on Monday, November 9, 2026 to two years and six months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to […]

Wood County, WV · 1d

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Cambridge Students Trade a Day Off to March for Veterans on November 11

Cambridge City Schools is closed today, Monday — so that its students can be in class on Veterans Day itself, spending Wednesday, November 11, honoring the Guernsey County residents who served, according to a district release reported by The Daily Jeffersonian. For the 2026-27 school year, the district will hold classes on November 11 so […]

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NAMI Six County Welcomes New Executive Director, Launches Mental Health Survey

ZANESVILLE, OH – A local organization dedicated to mental health support and education is entering a new chapter with a new leader. Sarah Lang stepped into her role as the new executive director of NAMI Six County on October 1st. And she’s already working to make a difference! Lang is leading a community-wide mental health survey to hear directly from residents in Muskingum, Morgan, Perry, Coshocton, Guernsey, and Noble counties.

Perry County, OH · 15h

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Muskingum Valley Health Centers Put Care Inside Five Southeast Ohio Schools

ZANESVILLE, Ohio — For a student in Maysville, Coshocton, Zanesville, Morgan County or Foxfire schools who wakes up sick, has asthma that needs managing, or is struggling with a behavioral health concern, care may now be down the hall instead of across town. Muskingum Valley Health Centers operates school-based health centers through partnerships with those […]

Guernsey County, OH · 13h

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Cambridge Celebrates New Great Guernsey Trailhead with Ribbon Cutting

CAMBRIDGE, OH – Every great journey begins with a single step, and Cambridge is taking its next one with the opening of the new Turner Avenue trailhead. Community leaders gathered Monday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the latest milestone for the Great Guernsey Trail. The new trailhead is part...

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$10 Million Plan Will Turn Marietta’s Historic Glass Press Buildings Into Housing, Food Hall

A long-vacant pair of historic buildings in the heart of downtown Marietta is set for new life under a $10 million redevelopment plan announced by Ataraxia Properties, LLC, working with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), the Southeast Ohio Port Authority and the City of Marietta, according to a release from OhioSE. The project will […]

Marietta, OH · 1d

The Daily Jeffersonian

State-bound Meadowbrook leads local wave of District 12 volleyball honors

CAMBRIDGE − Fresh off guiding the Meadowbrook Colts to a record of 25-1 and third appearance in the last seven years in the OHSAA Division V Final Four veteran head coach Kelly Zehnder has been tabbed Division V Coach of the Year. Zender guided the Colts back to the Final Four, where they will take on Coldwater Friday, Nov. 13, at Wittenberg University. Her leadership spearheads a massive haul on the recently released 2026 All-District 12 Volleyball All-Star Teams. Zehnder and her standout Division V sophomore player of the year Addie Schultice highlight a big year for area programs − including Division VI top honors for Shenandoah senior Molly Van Fleet, who earned player of the year honors, and co-coach of the Year Megan Grywalski as local teams combined for an impressive 25 total first-team and second-team recognitions across Guernsey, Muskingum, Noble and Belmont counties. A deep Colts roster For Zehnder and the Colts, the all-district recognition serves as validation before they step onto the floor in Springfield to chase a OHSAA state championship. Schultice anchored the explosive Meadowbrook attack all season long, earning the division's top individual honor. She is joined on the Division V first team by senior

Cambridge, OH · 17h

The Daily Jeffersonian

Meadowbrook volleyball headed back to OHSSA Final Four after regional title

CAMBRIDGE — To the untrained eye, the Meadowbrook Colts make volleyball look effortless. But behind their nearly flawless sweeps and staggering postseason run lies a simple, sweat-soaked truth: perfection is just the byproduct of the amount of hard work that is put forth. Sweeping past Frankfort Adena (25-16, 25-21, 25-16) in the OHSAA Division V regional championship game on Saturday, November 7, the Meadowbrook Colts captured their second consecutive Final Four appearance, and their third in a remarkable seven-year run of reaching the OHSAA regionals. A record-breaking postseason run With the victory, the Colts improve to 25-1 overall and have now rattled off nine consecutive set wins during their current postseason surge−adding to a dominating performance where they dropped just four sets total during the regular season. Next up for Meadowbrook is an OHSAA State Semifinal matchup against Coldwater on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at the Pam Evans Smith Arena on the campus of Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. Trusting the process While the Colts' play on the volleyball court can make their success look routine, veteran senior Kara Lauder knows the blueprint behind reaching that success. "Our success really comes down to repetition on from a

Byesville, OH · 2d

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Washington County Volunteers Gather 800 Signatures for Data Center Vote

MARIETTA, Ohio — Washington County volunteers with Conserve Ohio collected more than 800 signatures during early voting and on Election Day for a proposed statewide constitutional amendment that would ban large-scale data centers in Ohio, according to a report by Holly Kellums published on Medium’s MashFocus. Coordinator Lynn Cady told Kellums the county has already […]

Washington County, OH · 20h

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Belmont County Sheriff, Detectives Appearing Today on River Network’s ‘Novotney Now’ Program

TODAY on “Novotney Now” – 3-6 p.m. on River Talk, 100.1/100.9/94.9FM, AM 1290 WLYV/1430 WEIR. Ryan Allar is the chief detective; Jordan Blumling is the Sergeant Detective, and James Zusack serves as Belmont County’s Sheriff, and all three will join me for today’s three-hour show to discuss the double murder trial of Andrew Griffin and everything that went into the guilty verdict.

Belmont County, OH · 1d

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Rx Kids launches in Belmont County, offering prenatal and early-infant cash support

Expecting families in Belmont County now have access to a new program that provides direct cash support during pregnancy and a baby’s first six months of life. The Rx Kids program has launched in Ohio in partnership with the Community Action Commission of Belmont County. The program describes itself as the nation’s first community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program.

Belmont County, OH · 10h

The Daily Jeffersonian

Miller named Trooper of the Year, Ceculski earns telecommunications award

Two members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol in Cambridge have been recognized for their service in 2026. Trooper Jared M. Miller was selected by his peers as the 2026 Trooper of the Year at the Cambridge Post, while Dispatcher John C. Ceculski was selected for the 2026 Ohio State Highway Patrol Telecommunications Award at the Cambridge Dispatch Center. Miller was recognized for his professionalism, leadership, work ethic and commitment to serving the public, according to a release from the patrol. “Trooper Miller illustrates what it takes to be an Ohio State Trooper and leader among his coworkers," Lt. Todd Henry said. Henry commended Miller for his technical knowledge, determination, morale and ability to work well with others. "He demonstrates resourcefulness and an enthusiastic work ethic in accomplishing division goals and objectives," Henry continued. "Ultimately, Trooper Miller best exemplifies the professional and leadership qualities of a trooper." These include honesty, sense of urgency, team work, attention to detail, self-discipline, adaptability, professionalism, and commitment to officer safety. Jared is a 2017 graduate of Waterford High School in Washington County. During high school, he was a dedicated student-athlete, competing in baseball and golf. Following graduation, he attended Washington State College of Ohio,

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Watch out for deer as mating season peaks in November

BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is already seeing a lot of drivers hitting deer on the roads. They say November is the peak of deer mating season, when they’re most likely to be out on the move. They say with the time change, it’s now dark earlier in the evenings, […]

Belmont County, OH · 1d

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Volleyball Preview: Coldwater and Meadowbrook Each Put a Winning Streak on the Line + How To Watch

After both having extra time off, the Coldwater Cavaliers and Meadowbrook Colts will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court against one another at 11:30 a.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a six-game winning streak alive. Coldwater is on a roll after a...

Coldwater, OH · 1d

The Daily Jeffersonian

A Christmas Past comes alive in Cambridge's Dickens Victorian Village

The sights and sounds of a Victorian Christmas have returned to downtown Cambridge with the opening of Dickens Victorian Village. The annual holiday attraction began Nov. 1 will continue through Jan. 1. It has transformed Wheeling Avenue into a scene inspired by the mid-1800s and the beloved writings of Charles Dickens, according to community announcements. Visitors can stroll through 96 life-sized displays depicting characters and scenes from the Victorian era, including favorites from "A Christmas Carol" such as Ebenezer Scrooge and Jacob Marley. Carolers, a town crier and other period figures help bring the holiday tradition to life. Guests can explore the exhibits at their own pace while enjoying nightly light shows and a variety of seasonal events. The Guernsey County Courthouse light show, which runs nightly from 5:30 to 9 p.m., includes more than 85,000 synchronized lights and animated effects that illuminate the courthouse grounds. Some of the special event planned for the weekend include a Coming Alive Cemetery Tour. It take place Nov. 14, at Old City Cemetery behind the Guernsey County Senior Center. Costumed actor or actress portraying buried there will share some interesting information about their life. Tours are offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.,

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Trooper Reynolds selected as Marietta Post Trooper of the Year

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Mitch A. Reynolds has been named the 2026 Trooper of the year for the Marietta Post. Trooper Reynolds was selected in recognition of his outstanding service throughout the year. Fellow officers at the Marietta Post chose Trooper Reynolds based on his leadership abilities, professional ethics, courteous treatment of others, enthusiastic work attitude and cooperation with supervisors, peers and the public.

Marietta, OH · 1d

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