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Holmes County awards $86,173 demolition, site-revitalization contract to local firm
Government

Holmes County awards $86,173 demolition, site-revitalization contract to local firm

County commissioners approved an $86,173 demolition job for several blighted sites, with a Millersburg contractor set to clear problem properties and reset the parcels.

James Thompson2m read
Holmes County’s Spellacy Covered Bridge seeks votes in national photo contest
Community

Holmes County’s Spellacy Covered Bridge seeks votes in national photo contest

Vote by April 14 on DIGlobal’s Bridge as a Fashion Model page to back the Spellacy Covered Bridge, a 300-foot timber span listed under Holmes County, C. Young, competing for national recognition.

Lisa Park2m read
Killbuck Elementary's Lady of a Million Hugs retires after 45 years
Education

Killbuck Elementary's Lady of a Million Hugs retires after 45 years

Cathy Cline, known at Killbuck Elementary as the "Lady of a Million Hugs," announced her retirement April 9 after about 45 years with West Holmes Local School District.

Sarah Chen2m read
Holmes County readies 2026 road resurfacing with lone Melway bid
Government

Holmes County readies 2026 road resurfacing with lone Melway bid

Melway Paving was the lone bidder for Holmes County's 2026 road package, with CR 160 West, CR 160 East and other county roads on deck for resurfacing.

James Thompson2m read
West Holmes FFA posts strong district and state contest results
Education

West Holmes FFA posts strong district and state contest results

West Holmes FFA placed seventh at the Wynford Ag Mechanics meet, with Reece Anderson finishing 10th, and the chapter sat 16th in the state after virtual prelims held Feb. 9 and Feb. 23.

Sarah Chen2m read
Mt. Hope Spring Home and Garden Show Draws Strong Crowd to Millersburg
Community

Mt. Hope Spring Home and Garden Show Draws Strong Crowd to Millersburg

Holmes County's Spring Home & Garden Show hit 310 vendors at Mt. Hope in March 2026, up from 205, as organizer Jody Witzky debuted a live-demo cooking stage.

Marcus Williams2m read
Farm at Walnut Creek Hosts Easter Adventure with Helicopter Egg Drops April 11
Community

Farm at Walnut Creek Hosts Easter Adventure with Helicopter Egg Drops April 11

Helicopter egg drops every hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. make Easter Adventure at The Farm at Walnut Creek a full-day event this Saturday, April 11.

Lisa Park2m read
Holmes County's Updated Plat Book Offers Improved Mapping and Property Data Tools
Government

Holmes County's Updated Plat Book Offers Improved Mapping and Property Data Tools

The 2026 Holmes County Plat Book is $25 at OSU Extension in Millersburg, with LiDAR 3D aerial maps, seven municipality layouts, and digital SmartMap and eBook options now available.

James Thompson2m read
West Holmes Fine Arts Festival Set for April 17 at High School
Education

West Holmes Fine Arts Festival Set for April 17 at High School

Rows of student artwork will fill West Holmes High School's halls April 17 as the annual K-12 Fine Arts Festival brings music, theater and food trucks from 5 to 7 p.m.

Sarah Chen2m read
Congressman Balderson Visits Baltic Feed Maker Celebrating 120 Years of Growth
Business

Congressman Balderson Visits Baltic Feed Maker Celebrating 120 Years of Growth

Congressman Balderson toured Gerber & Sons in Baltic as the 120-year-old feed maker undertakes a $26.3M expansion backed by $25M in USDA loans to double its output.

Sarah Chen3m read
OneEighty Fundraiser Dinner Returns April 25 to Support Holmes County Services
Community

OneEighty Fundraiser Dinner Returns April 25 to Support Holmes County Services

OneEighty's Taste Extravaganza returns April 25 in Millersburg, raising funds for Holmes County domestic violence and substance-use services; adult tickets cost $25.

Marcus Williams2m read
Ohio's Market Berlin Opens 34,000-Square-Foot Year-Round Venue Near Downtown
Business

Ohio's Market Berlin Opens 34,000-Square-Foot Year-Round Venue Near Downtown

Ohio's Market Berlin's 34,000-square-foot venue at the US 62 and County Road 77 junction brings antiques, Amish goods, and food vendors under one year-round, climate-controlled roof.

Sarah Chen2m read
Hiland softball falls to Indian Valley, 12-2, in home matchup
Education

Hiland softball falls to Indian Valley, 12-2, in home matchup

Leeland Stollings went 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBI as Indian Valley beat Hiland 12-2 at Hiland on April 6, 2026.

Sarah Chen2m read
Holmes County Voters Can Cast Early Ballots Now Ahead of May Primary
Government

Holmes County Voters Can Cast Early Ballots Now Ahead of May Primary

Early in-person voting is open now at 75 E Clinton St in Millersburg, and a new Ohio law means mailed absentee ballots must be received by 7:30 p.m. on May 5 to count.

Marcus Williams2m read
Millersburg Planning Commission April 7 Meeting Now Available Online
Government

Millersburg Planning Commission April 7 Meeting Now Available Online

Millersburg's April 7 Planning Commission meeting is now on YouTube, letting residents review land-use decisions in a village where zoning has shaped two centuries of Victorian character.

James Thompson3m read
Berlin Hiland Hawks Boys Tennis Opens 2026 Season With Mixed Results
Education

Berlin Hiland Hawks Boys Tennis Opens 2026 Season With Mixed Results

Hiland's boys tennis team opened 2026 with mixed results, navigating the losses of top singles players Jackson Mullet and Logan Hershberger under coach Carrie Jones.

Sarah Chen1m read
Millersburg Village Sets April 2026 Council Meetings, Tax and Water Deadlines
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Millersburg Village Sets April 2026 Council Meetings, Tax and Water Deadlines

Millersburg's April 15 municipal tax deadline carries a $25-per-month late penalty capped at $150; council meets April 13 and 27 at 7 p.m. at Village Hall.

Marcus Williams2m read
Walnut Creek Cheese & Market — a long‑running Holmes County destination for food and local goods
Business

Walnut Creek Cheese & Market — a long‑running Holmes County destination for food and local goods

Walnut Creek Cheese & Market has run from the site of Ohio's first Amish settler's farm since 1984, inside a 55,000-square-foot store anchoring Holmes County's 4-million-tourist economy.

Sarah Chen5m read
Holmes County Airport Clears Rental Buildings to Make Way for Expansion
Government

Holmes County Airport Clears Rental Buildings to Make Way for Expansion

Three wind-damaged rental buildings next to Holmes County Airport were razed after Hox Recycling vacated, clearing ground for new hangars the authority hopes to have roofed by end of 2026.

James Thompson2m read
Holmes County Officials Seek Safety Solutions After Fatal E-Bike Crash
Government

Holmes County Officials Seek Safety Solutions After Fatal E-Bike Crash

Jason Yoder, 30, died on State Route 39 in a pre-dawn chain-reaction e-bike crash on March 4; one month later, Holmes County officials have yet to identify easy safety fixes.

James Thompson3m read
Holmes County Buys Former Law Office Property to Expand Parking
Government

Holmes County Buys Former Law Office Property to Expand Parking

Holmes County bought the former Steimel law office property in downtown Millersburg to expand public parking near the courthouse on East Jackson Street.

James Thompson2m read
Holmes County EGGfest Returns April 18 With Free Grilling Demos, Food Sampling
Community

Holmes County EGGfest Returns April 18 With Free Grilling Demos, Food Sampling

Coalway's free Holmes County EGGfest at 4492 OH-557 in Charm runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 18, with dozens of grilling experts firing samples off Big Green Eggs.

Sarah Chen1m read
Heavy Rain Floods Roads Near Millersburg, Prompting Holmes County Travel Warnings
Government

Heavy Rain Floods Roads Near Millersburg, Prompting Holmes County Travel Warnings

Killbuck Creek crested at 17.2 feet Saturday, flooding State Route 39 and South Washington Street in Millersburg and forcing road closures across Holmes County.

James Thompson2m read
Holmes County Approves Contract to Demolish Blighted Properties, Boosting Safety
Government

Holmes County Approves Contract to Demolish Blighted Properties, Boosting Safety

Holmes County approved an $86,173 demolition contract targeting three blighted homes in Nashville, Lakeville and Holmesville.

Marcus Williams1m read
Holmes County Commissioners to Address Roads, Housing, and Awareness Proclamation Monday
Government

Holmes County Commissioners to Address Roads, Housing, and Awareness Proclamation Monday

Holmes County commissioners approved a bid award for county road paving funded by the 0.25% sales tax and authorized a CHIP housing application at Monday's meeting in Millersburg.

James Thompson2m read
Holmes County Flash Floods Prompt Level 2 Road Emergency, Displace Shipping Containers
Government

Holmes County Flash Floods Prompt Level 2 Road Emergency, Displace Shipping Containers

Floodwaters on Township Road 129 near Millersburg reached 2 feet deep, powerful enough to displace shipping containers, as Sheriff Timothy W. Zimmerly declared a Level 2 Road Emergency.

James Thompson3m read
Legacy Point Park Adds Trails, Expands Programs in First Full Year
Community

Legacy Point Park Adds Trails, Expands Programs in First Full Year

Legacy Point Park at 6601 Township Road 326 opens the Outrider Trail and new youth programs, expanding five-plus miles of free hiking on a former landfill northeast of Millersburg.

Lisa Park2m read
Hiland Baseball Loses First Game of Season, Falls 5-4 to Indian Valley
Education

Hiland Baseball Loses First Game of Season, Falls 5-4 to Indian Valley

Indian Valley ended Hiland's unbeaten baseball start 5-4, making the Braves the first team to beat the defending three-time state champions this season.

Marcus Williams2m read
Holmes County Historical Society Plans America 250 Tea Fundraiser for April
Community

Holmes County Historical Society Plans America 250 Tea Fundraiser for April

Glen Hammel will portray Ulysses S. Grant at the Victorian House Museum's April 25 Grand Tea; at $30 per person, the fundraiser directly supports preservation of the 28-room Millersburg landmark.

Marcus Williams1m read