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'Breakfast with the Easter Bunny'
March 11, 2010
BYESVILLE -- Byesville Rotary members were updated on progress of current service projects during the monthly business meeting. On Saturday, April 3 from 9 to 11 a.m., the club will host "Breakfast with the Easter Bunny" at the Stop Nine Senior Center...  Read Story.
Putting in new windows
March 11, 2010
Scott Oakley puts the finishing touches on a pair of new windows Monday morning in Byesville. The break in the weather has finally allowed him to finish the job which he started the day that the big snowstorm hit...  Read Story.
Grant would add 100 jobs in the area
March 11, 2010
COLUMBUS -- A Byesville plant that makes and fills drink cartons would be able to expand and add 100 jobs as the Ohio Rail Development Commission staff have recommended that ORDC match a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to enable a rail...  Read Story.
Cumberland council receives update
March 11, 2010
CUMBERLAND -- The Cumberland Village Council met March 1 with four members (Charles Gabel, Shirley Rhinehart, Peggy Cunningham and Brian Roach) present. Also present were Mayor Viola Abrams, Fiscal Officer Peggy Whited,...  Read Story.
Corps of Engineers begins raising reservoir levels
March 11, 2010
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -- The Corps of Engineers Huntington District began raising three reservoirs in the Muskingum area in Ohio to summer pool level. The reservoirs are Piedmont, Senecaville and Tappan. The Corps has been closely monitoring river levels at...  Read Story.
Taking a walk
March 4, 2010
Jenna Hatfield/The Village Reporter As temperatures rose over 40 degrees on Monday, Paul Clark took advantage of the warm weather to get in some exercise in...  Read Story.
Richland Township trustees review cell phone use
March 4, 2010
SENECAVILLE -- The Richland Township trustees regular monthly meeting was Feb. 3. The trustees discussed and approved an amended cell phone policy, personnel policy, a new road acceptance petition, applying for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources...  Read Story.
Burglary suspected released on recognizance bond
March 4, 2010
A Cambridge man facing a burglary charge in connection with a break-in at a Spruce Street residence in Byesville was granted a personal recognizance bond Tuesday when he appeared in Cambridge Municipal Court. Brent...  Read Story.
Fire damages home on Perry's Den Road
March 4, 2010
CUMBERLAND -- A Perry's Den Road residence was damaged by fire Tuesday night, although the extent of the damage was not known as of press time today. Firefighters from three volunteer fire departments responded to the...  Read Story.
Area farms recognized by Angus Association
March 4, 2010
Thistle Farms, Senecaville, and Misty View Angus, Cumberland, have been recognized nationally by the American Angus Association for having registered Angus cattle included in the Association's 2010 Pathfinder Report. Thistle Farms has one Angus bull...  Read Story.
Jackson Twp. trustees buy a backhoe
March 4, 2010
BYESVILLE -- Officials of Jackson Township acted Tuesday to purchase equipment commonly known as a backhoe. Trustees agreed to buy a new backhoe for $73,014. The purchase will be financed through a five-year loan from PNC...  Read Story.
Mayor breaks tie to abolish police department
February 25, 2010
BYESVILLE -- Village officials voted Monday evening to abolish the Byesville Police Department. During a special meeting that began at 5 p.m., council adopted an emergency ordinance that repealed the original ordinance...  Read Story.
Budget approved
February 25, 2010
LORE CITY -- The annual budget and appropriations were approved at the recent village council meeting. Sharon Carpenter, clerk, reported the village's budget is $175,454.60. After appropriations there is roughly...  Read Story.
Warner joins Lore city council
February 25, 2010
LORE CITY -- Tom Warner was sworn in to the village council at its recent meeting. Warner filled a final vacant seat. He has served as councilman since 1990. He was also appointed to serve as the park commissioner. ...  Read Story.
Cumberland News Notes
February 25, 2010
CUMBERLAND -- As with most of the region, the big talk around the Cumberland area over the past week was the snow event on Feb. 5-6. A wet heavy snow combined with periods of freezing rain made for an almost perfect...  Read Story.
Everything's just ducky
February 18, 2010
Jenna Hatfield/Village Reporter After a week of snow, ice and cold temperatures, even the geese and ducks in Byesville seemed testy and ready for warmer...  Read Story.
Meadowbrook Middle School student Dylan Wood wins spelling bee
February 18, 2010
BYESVILLE - Meadowbrook Middle School student Dylan Wood captured the Guernsey County Spelling Bee Wednesday night by correctly spelling "renovate" in the 30th round. Wood correctly spelled "rupture" to earn a shot at the title and a spot in the...  Read Story.
Council to ask for tax increase
February 18, 2010
BYESVILLE -- Village Council will turn to citizens again to ask for an increase in the rate of the village income tax. After an executive session on Wednesday, council voted to put an income tax back on the ballot. Voters...  Read Story.
Cumberland council meets, between the storms
February 18, 2010
CUMBERLAND -- The February Cumberland Village Council meeting recently took place, in between the two major snow events. The meeting had been postponed a week for non-weather related reasons. Bills totaling $179,114.37...  Read Story.
Oops! Sorry about that... village won't be receiving stimulus funds
February 18, 2010
BYESVILLE - Village officials, elated last week because they thought the village was in line to receive additional federal stimulus money, learned this week that the village will not receive the extra money. The Ohio...  Read Story.
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