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Millersburg historic district rules guide downtown changes

Millersburg historic district rules guide downtown changes

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Paul Laney Tournament returns to Holmes County with 83 teams

Paul Laney Tournament returns to Holmes County with 83 teams

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West Holmes K-5 school project stays on track for fall opening

West Holmes K-5 school project stays on track for fall opening

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Berlin auction to offer 480 pieces from Millersburg glass collection

Berlin auction to offer 480 pieces from Millersburg glass collection

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Rainbow of Hope Benefit Auction returns to Mt. Hope for local children

Rainbow of Hope Benefit Auction returns to Mt. Hope for local children

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Holmes County plans free America250 celebration at Harvest Ridge Fairgrounds

Holmes County plans free America250 celebration at Harvest Ridge Fairgrounds

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Holmes County Court explains services, history, and role today

Holmes County Court explains services, history, and role today

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Holmes County property transfers show sales from June 30 to July 7

Holmes County property transfers show sales from June 30 to July 7

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Holmes County pool offers family-friendly features and daily rates
Community

Holmes County pool offers family-friendly features and daily rates

Crissey Memorial Pool pairs a zero-entry kids' area with a six-foot deep end, plus daily rates from free to $5 and summer hours that fit family budgets.

Sarah Chen5m read
Paul Laney Tournament returns to Holmes County with 83 teams
Community

Paul Laney Tournament returns to Holmes County with 83 teams

Winesburg Park will host 83 softball teams July 31-Aug. 1, with the Paul Laney Tournament raising money for Holmes County families facing medical bills and other expenses.

Sarah Chen1m read
Holmes County map guide explains tricky rural addresses and routes
Community

Holmes County map guide explains tricky rural addresses and routes

Holmes County’s roads can send GPS to the wrong place, delaying appointments and deliveries. Knowing SR, CR and TR labels, town names and byway routes keeps trips on track.

Lisa Park4m read
Behalt mural tells Amish and Mennonite history in Holmes County
Community

Behalt mural tells Amish and Mennonite history in Holmes County

Behalt turns 500 years of Amish and Mennonite history into one 10-by-265-foot cyclorama, giving Holmes County visitors a fast read on the forces behind daily life.

Marcus Williams4m read
Ohio Magazine spotlights Holmes County’s newest covered bridge
Community

Ohio Magazine spotlights Holmes County’s newest covered bridge

Holmes County’s 300-foot Spellacy Bridge opened in 2023 with federal and local bridge replacement dollars. The county now treats it as both a working road asset and a tourism draw near Loudonville.

Lisa Park4m read
West Holmes approves YMCA before- and after-school program at elementary school
Education

West Holmes approves YMCA before- and after-school program at elementary school

West Holmes will host YMCA before- and after-school care at West Holmes Elementary, with district space and waived building fees helping families get a new option for 2026-27.

Sarah Chen1m read
ODOT studies buggy traffic damage on Holmes County roads
Government

ODOT studies buggy traffic damage on Holmes County roads

Heavy buggy traffic is rutting Holmes County asphalt, and ODOT’s study could reshape pavement design, maintenance timing and repair spending in the county’s busiest corridors.

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Holmes County survey finds many Amish children receive vaccines
Healthcare

Holmes County survey finds many Amish children receive vaccines

A Holmes County survey found 68% of Amish parents said all their children had at least one shot, far from a blanket no-vaccine norm.

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Holmes County forestry walk to teach woodland management in Killbuck
Community

Holmes County forestry walk to teach woodland management in Killbuck

A free July 30 Forestry Walk near Killbuck will put foresters Jake Peer and Jeremy Scherf in the woods with landowners, starting after dinner at 6 p.m.

Lisa Park2m read
West Holmes K-5 school project stays on track for fall opening
Education

West Holmes K-5 school project stays on track for fall opening

West Holmes’ 110,000-square-foot K-5 building remains on pace for a fall opening, keeping the district’s elementary move-in plan, staffing and bus routes on deadline.

Sarah Chen2m read
Berlin auction to offer 480 pieces from Millersburg glass collection
Business

Berlin auction to offer 480 pieces from Millersburg glass collection

More than 480 John VJ Erb Millersburg Glass pieces will go under the hammer in Berlin, a rare local sale tied to Holmes County’s glass history.

Sarah Chen2m read
Holmes County Court explains services, history, and role today
Government

Holmes County Court explains services, history, and role today

Divorce, custody, felony cases and supervision all run through Holmes County Common Pleas, where residents can start with the right office, forms and contact points.

James Thompson4m read
Millersburg Glass Museum showcases Holmes County’s rare collectible glass history
Community

Millersburg Glass Museum showcases Holmes County’s rare collectible glass history

Millersburg’s glass boom lasted only a few years, but the museum’s 200-plus pieces show why collectors still prize it. The county’s lost industry still shapes local identity.

Lisa Park5m read
Holmes County begins process to replace retiring Sheriff Tim Zimmerly
Government

Holmes County begins process to replace retiring Sheriff Tim Zimmerly

Commissioners will name a short-term replacement first, then Holmes County Republicans will pick the interim sheriff as Tim Zimmerly retires after 33 years.

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Millersburg Food Run raises support for Love Center Food Pantry
Community

Millersburg Food Run raises support for Love Center Food Pantry

The Millersburg Food Run sends 10K, 5K and 1-mile entries to Love Center Food Pantry, which processes about 660,000 pounds of food a year.

Marcus Williams2m read
Holmes County Trail offers scenic ride, buggy lane and easy access
Community

Holmes County Trail offers scenic ride, buggy lane and easy access

Holmes County Trail gives riders a paved, easy route with a rare Amish buggy lane, plus practical access from Millersburg, Fredericksburg and Killbuck.

Sarah Chen4m read
Holmes County property transfers show sales from June 30 to July 7
Business

Holmes County property transfers show sales from June 30 to July 7

A Clark Township transfer at 2794 County Road 114 was recorded at $104,335, in a Holmes and Wayne County roundup that ranged from $10,000 to $3.4 million.

Sarah Chen2m read
Holmes County announces temporary closure of County Road 245 Saturday
Government

Holmes County announces temporary closure of County Road 245 Saturday

County Road 245 closed for three hours Saturday between Township Road 565 and Township Road 561, disrupting Holmes County traffic at midday.

James Thompson2m read
Pony cart auction raises $201,000 for Rainbow of Hope
Community

Pony cart auction raises $201,000 for Rainbow of Hope

A Memorial Day pony cart auction raised $201,000 for Rainbow of Hope, giving the Mt. Hope charity a big lift before its July 24-25 benefit for children with medical needs.

Lisa Park1m read
Holmes County plans free America250 celebration at Harvest Ridge Fairgrounds
Community

Holmes County plans free America250 celebration at Harvest Ridge Fairgrounds

Holmes County’s July 25 America250 celebration will turn Harvest Ridge Fairgrounds into a free family gathering with a 5K and reverse parade.

Lisa Park2m read
Killbuck’s Early American Days seeks sponsors for 2026 festival
Community

Killbuck’s Early American Days seeks sponsors for 2026 festival

Early American Days is already seeking sponsors for 2026, as organizers look to fund music, safety and family activities for Killbuck’s Labor Day festival. The event remains a hometown draw.

Lisa Park1m read
Rainbow of Hope Benefit Auction returns to Mt. Hope for local children
Community

Rainbow of Hope Benefit Auction returns to Mt. Hope for local children

Mt. Hope’s Rainbow of Hope auction will pair dinner and bidding with direct help for children’s medical bills, with Friday’s auction set for 5 p.m.

Sarah Chen2m read
Holmes County under heat and air quality advisories Wednesday
Healthcare

Holmes County under heat and air quality advisories Wednesday

Holmes County faced a noon-to-8 p.m. heat advisory and an overnight air-quality alert, with heat index values up to 104 and smoke raising the risk for outdoor workers and people with breathing problems.

Lisa Park2m read
Berlin’s Music on the Square continues with High Country Bluegrass July 17
Community

Berlin’s Music on the Square continues with High Country Bluegrass July 17

High Country Bluegrass will play Berlin Square on July 17 as Music on the Square keeps Friday nights free, weather-permitting, and rooted in downtown Berlin.

Lisa Park2m read
West Holmes board approves hires, transfers and resignations
Education

West Holmes board approves hires, transfers and resignations

West Holmes approved a summer slate of hires, transfers and resignations, a move that will shape classrooms, buses and support services when school resumes.

Lisa Park1m read
Doughty Valley Steam Show returns to Millersburg for 26th year
Community

Doughty Valley Steam Show returns to Millersburg for 26th year

Steam whistles and tractor pulls are back on OH-557 as Doughty Valley Steam Show marks 26 years in Millersburg.

Sarah Chen2m read
Holmes County veterans, spouses can register for Christmas food vouchers
Community

Holmes County veterans, spouses can register for Christmas food vouchers

Holmes County veterans and eligible surviving spouses can sign up in Millersburg now for a Christmas ham or turkey voucher issued in early December.

Sarah Chen2m read
East Holmes board approves staffing moves and $3.9 million capital transfer
Education

East Holmes board approves staffing moves and $3.9 million capital transfer

East Holmes moved $3.9 million into capital funds and approved personnel items that will shape staffing and services for 2026-27. The decisions also point to building work across its eight schools.

Sarah Chen2m read
Holmes County launches road alert system for closures and construction
Government

Holmes County launches road alert system for closures and construction

Holmes County drivers can now check live alerts for closures, delays, and hazards before heading onto county roads, where 250 miles and 283 bridges demand constant upkeep.

Marcus Williams1m read