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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.
Peter W. Schramm to be guest speaker at County Line Historical Society meeting.
Information is available to veterans at the Social Security office.
Defendant, 19, has prior history of felony theft.
Damages to four businesses in spree tops $1,000.
Judge says allegations Wooster woman gave away meds while in jail led to prison sentence.
Thefts from village coffers started as "a little bit here, a little bit there."
Alleged meth cooking occurred in vicinity of defendant's children.
Confidential informant had prior relationship with Smucker.
The Holmes County Republican Central Committee has chosen a new clerk of courts in Ronda Steimel, to replace Dorcas Miller, who retired May 1.
Lakeville man gets three years in prison, $5,000 fine.
Dover man faces up to eight years in prison, will be classified as Tier III sex offender.
Sentence includes three years mandatory for illegal manufacture of meth.
Following a failed attempt at a five-year district operating levy, the East Holmes School Board will discuss another levy try.
Judge says prior record, positive drug tests led to prison.
Residential treatment considered for codefendants.
Defendant says he started drinking at age 10.
Millersburg man was driver in five burglaries.
The Holmes County Liberty Coalition will meet at the Millersburg Comfort Inn May 12.
For those individuals still waiting on their tax refund check, there are online ways to find answers.
The Holmes County commissioners paid tribute to Dorcas Miller at their recent Monday, April 25 meeting. Miller is stepping down as Holmes County Clerk of Courts after 34 years of service.
Absentee/early voting is now being conducted for the May 3 Special Election.
Local man sentenced in Holmes County Common Pleas Court on charges of trafficking marijuana in the vicinity of a school, trafficking in marijuana and trafficking in oxycontin.
Mansfield man pleads to one count of attempted illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of methamphetamine, and faces up to 18 months in prison on the charge.
Thomas White, former Holmes County common pleas judge, is a man who sees the importance of resolution. As part of Holmes County's first mediation program, he finds joy in helping people solve their conflicts cooperatively.
As House Bill 21 is passed, Gov. Kasich commends the General Assembly for their efforts, which will ultimately bring Teach for America to Ohio.
Congressman Bob Gibbs released a statement about his support of repealing the Prevention and Public Health Fund.
The Holmes County Sheriff's Office opted for straight 50-cent raises rather than the three percent raises that were initially discussed.
County employees are looking to stay healthy while not taxing the county budget. Thus, the county commissioners have green-lighted several county members to explore fitness and wellness options.
More people are moving to Holmes County, especially in rural areas, according to the most recent U.S. Census.
Following the passage of the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011, Congressman Bob Gibbs released a statement.
Congressman Bob Gibbs recently felt the thrill of success, passing his first bill in Congress. HB 872 received support from both parties.
Holmes County has a voice in the Senate, thanks to Jeanne Wilson, a representative for Sherrod Brown's office. Wilson met with the Holmes County commissioners recently and allowed them to express their concerns and ideas, which she then took back to Brown.
Congressman Gibbs introduced his first bill as chairman of the Water Resources subcommittee and Ohio's 18th District Representative, and responds as it passes.
Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the death of a 15-month-old Wooster girl.
A Lakeville man charged Tuesday, March 29 for illegal purchase of cold pills used in the production of methamphetamine was arrested Wednesday, March 30, after Holmes County sheriff's deputies found evidence that he is also allegedly cooking meth.
Local men charged with purchase of illegal amounts of pseudoephedrine.
Nashville clerk has pleaded guilty to one count of theft, charged with stealing at least $17,000 from the coffers of the village of Nashville while employed as clerk.
Judge David Stucki has announced his retirement from the Canton courts, but would like to continue as a judge in the Holmes County courts as needed.
A Millersburg man pleads to illegal assembly of meth charge and faces a mandatory three years in prison.
Snyder says hospitals will play a very important role in closing the gap in Gov. Kasich's budget.
A Lakeville man has been sentenced to 365 days in jail on charges of sale of a counterfeit drug and trafficking.
Theft of a generator results in nine month prison sentence.
The Holmes County Republican Women have used March as a starting point in raising awareness as to what their group does for their party, as well as a base to increase their membership. The next organizational meeting will take place Tuesday, March 29, at the Hotel Millersburg.
Although snow, ice and flooding have impacted roads in Holmes County this winter, rising oil prices may take a bigger toll on road surfaces.
Holmes County commissioners vote to support a resolution to change the $7 generation fee for waste management to $5, with a $2 contract fee to be used to generate funds for the future closure of the landfill.
Two plead guilty to charges of trafficking in marijuana.
A homeless woman had been living in her car with meth under the front seat, bags of her children's clothes, and most of her personal possessions when arrested.
If the town hall meeting at West Holmes High School on Monday, March 14 was any indication as to what the public belief is concerning Senate Bill 5, then the word of the day is confused.
As Senate Bill 5 bears down on the House of Representatives, House member Dave Hall wanted and got input from constituents as to what their thoughts and questions were concerning the highly volatile bill, which came in the form of a town hall meeting, March 14 at West Holmes High School.
April 4 is the deadline to register to vote in the May 3 special election.
Millersburg and Killbuck mayors not impressed with proposed contract to require locally generated trash to flow to the Holmes County Landfill.
Tennessee man sentenced to nine months in prison for failure to pay child support.
Man banned from all Walmart stores in Ohio is sentenced to prison after stealing from the Millersburg store.
A Millersburg man receives a year of jail time for allowing a meth cooking operation to take place in his home.
Congressman Bob Gibbs offers local community office hours to constituents of the 18th District.
A nationwide warrant has been issued for Jesse J. Baker, after he failed to report for a sentencing hearing March 7.
A Town Hall meeting was conducted by freshman Congressman Bob Gibbs to address the concerns of his constituents. Those attending raised a broad cross-section of concerns, although the Federal deficit and current budget cuts were in the spotlight.
The county could have a new transmission tower for county government agencies and 9-1-1. The county commissioners met with Kerry Staley, of Staley Technologies, to discuss the possibility of a new tower near the Holmes County Landfill.
The Holmes County Tax Incentive Review Committee votes to allow a 70 percent tax abatement to expire.
Holmes County commissioners will seek emergency funds from OPWC to replace a bridge on TR 652 destroyed Feb.28 by flash floods.
Congressman Bob Gibbs proud to vote to repeal the 1099 requirement.
Killbuck Council will soon vote on an ordinance to send out bids for a single village-wide trash service.
Killbuck Council will soon vote on an ordinance to send out bids for a single village-wide trash service.
Dorcas Miller, Clerk of Courts, talks about her upcoming retirement, 34 years of service to the county, and the importance of caring and compassion.
A governor's conditional pardon does not alleviate a Brinkhaven man's responsibility to pay child support.
As the federal funding ax falls, one area group, committed to supporting community development for the past 30 years, is faced with the very real possibility of closing its doors.
Rep. David Hall, newly appointed Ohio Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee chairman, recently met with constituents of the Crossroads Resource Conservation and Development council to discuss how new business endeavors across Ohio by the oil and gas industry may impact Ohio's natural...
Four companies were approved by the Holmes County Commissioners for testing the structures which will be designated as part of the home renewal program through the Holmes County Planning Commission.
Dorcas Miller has announced her retirement at Holmes County Clerk of Courts. The Republican Central Committee is currently accepting resumes to fill the position.
Bond has been granted to a Wooster man who pled guilty to several drug related charges, and faces a minimum prison sentence of three years.
During the last 25 years, the incidence of extreme weather has increased nearly 260 percent, while average crop failure rates in the 2000s have jumped 69 percent from what they were in the 1970s. All of this has given rise to a new phenomenon: weather insurance.
If things go according to plan, Winesburg's water issues will be behind them, that is, as long as the county can secure the CDBG funding for the half-million dollar project.
A Newcomerstown man who was apprehended while attempting to sell a stolen generator pleaded guilty Feb. 10 to receiving stolen property.
A Brinkhaven man, Edward Kula, convicted of failing to pay child support, was handed a conditional pardon by former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland.
Wallace Guthrie, 50, Millersburg, pleaded guilty Feb. 8 in Holmes County Common Pleas Court to a charge that he allowed meth to be cooked in his home on CR 59.
All precincts in Holmes County will be open for the May 3 special election, with at least two issues to be placed before voters in each.
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