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Court taking more aggressive approach to collecting fines, fees in criminal and civil matters.
License plate tax to go into effect Jan. 1, 2013.
Cap system underway, contractor confident that August closure date will be met.
Infrastructure upgrades may be tied to privatizing turnpike.
Gag order issued after residential treatment for Joseph McVay accidentally released.
Millersburg enrolled in program to realize savings over private company rates, but after a particularly mild winter, the village understands that the Ohio Department of Transportation may not offer salt at bulk rates to state municipalities.
Total of 3.35 miles to be completed in two projects.
Project for 3.2 miles of guardrail goes to PDK Construction.
Holmes County Republican Central Committee members recently elected officers for the coming two-year term.
Commissioners unsure whether bed tax dollars can be used.
Claim roads need to be addressed more frequently due to tourist traffic.
Will try another one-half of one percent income tax in November.
Further recommends to try income tax again.
Provia says expansion will create 35 new full-time jobs.
Council votes to eliminate mosquito spraying for 2012.
MPD Sgt. Roger Estill does not meet eligibility requirements to run for sheriff, chief deputy says.
Request for new money fails; renewal levy passes.
Commissioners would have to approve funding for feasibility study.
Council will look at budget again, cuts to services in the works.
Agreement amended to extend time clinic may remain at Wooster Road building.
Contract requires at least nine million gallons drawn in first two years.
More than 70 percent of Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment that would provide revenue for the Clean Ohio Fund in 2008. Those funds are at risk of being lost as Gov. John Kasich redirects the funding that is intended to restore, protect and connect Ohio's important natural and urban...
Liqour option, levy and income tax bringing out early voters.
The Holmes County Liberty Coalition provided an opportunity for two candidates for Holmes County commissioner to speak recently.
A resident at Walnut Hills Retirement Community supports the East Holmes levy.
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
New tower to improve reception, save county money.
Judge Rinfret recently denied a motion by Kenneth E. Taylor, 58, 4627 Township Road 55, that argued Prosecuting Attorney Steve Knowling has a conflict of interest in prosecuting theft charges against him.
Candidates Night set for Feb. 9.
Commissioners accept second lowest bid, selection criteria was best and lowest.
Wes Schmucker was reappointed to the Holmes County Board of Elections.
Secretary of State announces 4,086 signatures submitted from petitioners.
The Holmes County commissioners received a total of 13 bids on Wednesday, Jan. 11, submitted to close down the Holmes County Landfill permanently.
While hoping that the recent trend toward oil and gas drilling in the area will be a huge economic windfall, the Holmes County commissioners want to make sure steps are taken to ensure the county's tourism drawing power.
The Holmes County commissioners began 2012 by appointing Rob Ault as their board chair.
With plenty on their plate, the Holmes County commissioners will keep the 2012 budget at the top of their list for 2012.
A 15-year-old Fredericksburg Amish girl died from a Thursday night shooting while driving her buggy home on a county road.
Voters turned down Sunday sales, mixed beverages at Walmart store in 2007.
Snow removal to be scaled back, Crissey pool will be closed in 2012.
Position was on the chopping block due to budget crunch, mayor says.
Holmes County Commissioner Joe Miller painted a glowing picture of the future at his annual chamber of commerce review on Thursday, Nov. 10.
School board will meet Nov. 11 to discuss possible fourth levy attempt.
Mayor says council will discuss whether to try again.
The Holmes County commissioners moved one step closer to complete closure of the Holmes County Landfill on Monday, Nov. 7, adopting a resolution to issue bonds toward closure.
A levy renewal to fund the volunteer fire department will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot.
A two mill levy will be up for consideration on Election Day, and voters of Paint Township are being asked to vote in favor to refurbish the community's roads.
Absentee voting is now being held for the Nov. 8 general election.
Ohio State Sen. Larry Obhof joined a number of local Holmes County officials for an impromptu roundtable discussion recently, where the group explored matters close to the heart of Holmes County.
Village officials urge voters to approve two levies to fund streets and streetlight maintenance in Holmesville.
Several positions are up for election in the primary election of 2012.
Holmes County Liberty Coalition holds meeting.
For 30 years Marjorie Riggle has been an integral part of the Holmes County Board of Elections. On Friday, Sept. 30, Riggle retired from the office, marking a new era in her life.
Bobbi Wilson got a sweet send-off as she retired after serving with the Holmes County treasurer's office for 26 years.
Following the Sept. 8 address from President Barack Obama, Congressman Bob Gibbs responds with his own thoughts.
Rep. Bob Gibbs says with eight months under his belt representing the people of Eastern Ohio, his opinion of the bureaucracy and red tape in Washington hasn't changed much.
A total of 17 organizations and events were awarded 2011 bed tax grant money from the Holmes County commissioners on Monday, August 29.
$500,000 generated by tax would restore services, cover state cuts.
Members of the Holmes Soil & Water Conservation District led local officials on a tour of Holmes County on Monday, August 22, as they showcased several of their projects from this past year.
Millersburg Village Council met on Monday, August 22, to decide the fate of the Holmes County Landfill, proposing a fee increase for trash generation.
The Holmes County commissioners have approved an additional generation fee to the Holmes County Landfill which they hope will lead to closure of the facility.
Voters to see requests for new money on Nov. 8 ballot.
The Holmes County commissioners met with Ohio EPA officials on Thursday, July 28, to explore options for closure of the Holmes County Landfill.
Mayor says income tax would provide revenues for growth.
Tax seen as way to make up for loss of state revenues
The Holmes County commissioners completed the annual mid-year tax budget for 2012, with the majority of the county departments receiving a 2.5 percent tax cut based on projected sales revenue for the remainder of the year.
Thanks to a CDBG grant, Nashville we be getting a beautification uplift soon.
Applications for Holmes County Bed Tax Grants are now being accepted by the county commissioners.
Citizen's Veto is one step closer to a November vote.
Having pulled out of Multi-County Juvenile Attention System this past year, Holmes County settled with the organization, which agreed to pay Holmes County $91,681 over the next three years.
Andrew Stout pleaded Wednesday in Holmes County Common Pleas Court.
County Dems on verge of awakening or wake?
Millersburg Village Council made the possession of a popular synthetic drug, known as bath salts, a criminal offense.
Information led to arrest by Illinois police.
Public comment period, vote slated for August 8.
New charge result of medical evidence, prosecutor says.
Killbuck man pleads to marijuana trafficking, Millersburg man gets prison for meth.
Boards of Elections around the state of Ohio are currently conducting the 2011 biennial general voter records maintenance program.
Petitions are currently available at the Holmes County Board of Elections for persons interested in becoming candidates for the Nov. 8 General Election.
Holmes County Family & Children First Council members and other local officials met on Friday, June 3 with a pair of representatives from the State Auditor's office to discuss how the county can best utilize the assets and resources within the county.
The last of three co-defendants in a string of illegal drug sales pleaded to charges of attempted permitting drug abuse and trafficking in marijuana.
Sentencing hearings continued for drug defendants.
Mother sold prescribed anti-anxiety drug.
Millersburg man pleads to marijuana trafficking charges.
Nic Miller has organized a fundraising bike ride to Washington, D.C. that will stretch the riders' physical endurance, increase resources for compassion, and hopefully push out boundaries of thought and policy on Capitol Hill.
The Holmes County Commissioners have handed out their fair share of proclamations honoring citizens of Holmes County, but few were more heartfelt than the recent one they presented for Pat and Larry Lang, who have run the American Red Cross Holmes County chapter for years.
Ronda Steimel is sworn in as Holmes County Clerk of Courts, June 3.
The Holmes County commissioners officially awarded M.J. Excavating the right to complete phase II of the Walnut Creek sanitary sewer project.
Congressman Bob Gibbs and State Rep. Dave Hall spoke to local residents during a recent legislative breakfast.
Millersburg Village Council will hold a special meeting June 1.
Charges include $400 cocaine buy.
Drug habit led to theft of more than $2,000 from grandparents.
Millersburg man ordered to complete counseling as part of probation.
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