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Week 5 high school football preview: Matchups, capsules and players to watch

Area high school football teams reach the regular season halfway point

Bloom Hill Farms highlights dahlia season with upcoming events

Uniontown farm opened with Dahlia Fest and will host Date Night Sept. 19, floral workshop Sept. 26

After 35 years teaching, ‘Netter’ keeps going strong as classroom aide

Annette Neighbarger, beloved MVCS coach and teacher, marks 10 years with Knox ESC and 46 years helping students.

Colton Domer and Maggie Hamilton named 2025 fair king and queen

Domer of Dover and Hamilton of Bolivar will represent the 175th Tuscarawas County Fair, leading a week of events that also honored veterans, awarded scholarships and celebrated 4-H leadership.

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NEWS

Scarecrows on the Square registration closes Sept. 23

Families invited to craft scarecrows for annual downtown display; bake sale to support fireworks fund.

MWCD awards grants to help with watershed pollution strategies in area

Holmes SWCD among groups sharing in the funds

Mineral City sets Sept. 29 public meeting on 1% income tax increase

Officials will explain spending, revenue sources, May's failure; residents can ask about who pays, use of funds.

Hartville council appoints Monica Goodspeed to fill vacancy

Council also approves replat request, hears reports, sets upcoming events

Malvern Elementary to get new literacy coach through ReadOhio

Coach Diana Enama to support grades K-8 after state report card flagged low early literacy scores.

Ridgewood Elementary opens new inclusive playground and pavilion

Community invited to ribbon-cutting Oct. 17 as Ridgewood celebrates accessible space for learning and play

Missing paperwork slows progress in Harrison County felony cases

Judge orders risk assessments, reschedules hearing for defendant without counsel

SPORTS

West Holmes football, cross country and soccer teams post big wins

Knights dominate Mansfield Senior on the gridiron, capture Nanny Goat Invite in girls cross country, and earn multiple soccer victories

Garaway football tops Zanesville; girls golf stays strong in IVC play

Pirates roll to 48-14 win on the gridiron while Kylie Miller and Sara Weaver lead back-to-back victories on the course

Photo gallery: Dalton-Smithville football

Highlights and key moments from Dalton’s Sept. 12 matchup with Smithville

New Philadelphia Quakers find success on field, challenges on court

Boys soccer rolls to three straight wins; cross country posts strong finishes at Boardman while volleyball, girls soccer continue to battle through tough schedules

Sloan, McFadden set Hillsdale football records and chase more history

Seniors Owen Sloan and Hayden McFadden have already broken multiple school and area marks, but their biggest goal is leading the Falcons to back-to-back state appearances.

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OPINION

The View From Here

Column: Here we go again

Sorting through books, decor, trophies and long-forgotten items ahead of a local yard sale

Shingle rejuvenation can add life to your roof

Hummingbirds follow familiar rhythms, with signs of change

Reader Viewpoint

It's a time to focus on listening, reaching out

For me, the new year has always begun in September

LIFE AND CULTURE

Live music lineup set for Sept. 18-21 in Medina County

Concerts and performances scheduled at pubs, wineries and restaurants across the area

Stark Library’s ‘Speaking of Books’ series returns Sept. 30 with B.J. Novak

11th season kicks off at Canton Palace Theatre; lineup includes Marlee Matlin, astronaut Terry Virts, and Derek Hough

Tusky Valley PTO launches first Trojan Fest Sept. 20

Family-friendly event at Tusky Valley Elementary will feature 44 vendors, kids’ games, food trucks, raffles and author readings, with proceeds supporting school projects and student activities.

Medina County Art League launches 2024–25 speaker series Sept. 22

Monthly programs feature local and regional artists sharing work, stories and techniques

Wayne County Board of Elections announces polling location changes

Voters in Creston, Chester, Plain and East Union townships will cast ballots at new sites starting Nov. 4

Blessing of the Animals service Sept. 28 at park in Wooster

All pets, owners welcome to event in Christmas Run Park

COMMUNITY MATTERS

Southern Local’s Indian Academy expands statewide online learning option

K–12 virtual program now open to all Ohio students, with VLA coursework, on-site help in Salineville, and access to Southern Local classes and athletics under new director Eric Sampson.