January 29, 2025 On Monday, Jan. 27, the Morgan County Commissioners passed a Resolution to extend the cutoff date to purchase dog tags....

Jan 28, 2025 · Helen Irene Ellison Haines, 89, of McConnelsville, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. She was born July 16, 1935, in Noble County, near Reinersville, to the late Ray and Bernice Rowland Ellison. She graduated from Manchester Reinersvillle High School in 1953 and was married to Ernest (Bud) Haines on October 14, 1953, until his passing in May of 2020. She […]

New playgrounds, splashpads, pickleball courts and more are coming to local parks around the state thanks to funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) NatureWorks grant program. The department approved more than $3.4 million for projects that improve outdoor recreational opportunities for Ohioans across the state. …

Jan 15, 2025 · The community extends sympathy to the family and friends of Pamela Conaway, Rob Ewart, Kathy Hager, and James Weaver. Happy Anniversary to Jennifer and Glenn Lawrence, Jarred and Sarah Robinson, Justin and Zoe Hamlin, Bert and Kacy Cunningham, Derek and Megan Rucker, and Harmon and Carolyn Thomas. Happy Birthday Dan Demster and Ethan Larrick. There is a new “Snow Angel […]

Jan 1, 2025 · The American Camp Association® (ACA) and The Wilds have announced that WildeCamp has received ACAAccredited ® Camp status for 2025. “American Camp Association accreditation means that WildeCamp submitted to a thorough review of its operation by the ACA – from staff qualifications and training to emergency management – and complied with the highest standards in the industry,” said ...

Jan 1, 2025 · The Morgan County Herald is steeped in history. We took root in 1844 as The Independent, which was a voice for the Whig party in the county. Today – over 175 years later – we still strive to be the voice of the county, covering …

Jan 22, 2025 · The Morgan Raider basketball teams suffered Muskingum Valley Large School Division losses to Sheridan and Tri-Valley. Morgan’s makeup game at River View on Saturday, Jan. 18, was postponed and rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 8. The freshman game will be at 5 p.m. “I think we are still learning how to play,” Raider …

6 days ago · The Waterways Safety Council (WSC) invites the public to attend its next quarterly virtual meeting from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, online. The WSC, a citizen advisory council, provides crucial input on boating issues to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The meeting may be ...

Nov 20, 2024 · The Morgan High School cross-country program honored the 2024 Raider and Lady Raider squads at their annual awards ceremony. Lady Raider sophomores Ryann Eddleblute, Delilah Rupe, and Elana Wilson all received their second letters. Eddleblute was honored with the “Coaches Award.” Wilson was the squad’s “Most Valuable Runner.” Third-year awards went to Raider juniors Aiden Bankes and ...

Jan 1, 2025 · Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives Matt Huffman (R-Lima) has named State Rep. Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) Chairman of the House Finance Committee for the 136th General Assembly. Stewart will lead the 21-member committee in developing and enacting the state’s largest piece of legislation: a balanced biennial state budget. “Responsibly managing Ohioans’ hard-earned tax dollars is ...