Talk of the Town

Freeport

By Deb Milligan

May God Bless You.

Happy Birthday - Landon Bear, Bryan DeWees, Kaye Clay, Jeff Miller, Adam Kaurich, Evan Bologna, Ann Millison, and Becky Barnhart.

Happy AnniversaryJim and Tana Fourtney.

Four Seasons Garden Club will meet July 27 at the home of Judy Workley. Under the guidance of Marilou, the members will practice making flower arrangements.

On the last Sunday, July 30, there will be a breakfast bar all day at the Raider in Freeport.

Katherine Haney welcomes everyone on Thursday at 4 p.m. at the library to the Crochet Club throughout July.

Freeport, Cadiz, Moorefield Township, and Hopedale volunteer fire departments responded to a wreck on state Route 22 Tuesday evening at 8:20 p.m. They lifeflighted one person, and took two people to the hospital.

The members of the Freeport Volunteer Fire Department are getting ready for the annual Fireman’s Fair on July 28 and 29. They need volunteers to work the eat stand, donations of pies, vendors and crafters for the Craft Show along with auction and raffle items. Anyone from the area interested can contact Ginger Anderson at 740630-7307, or Linda Fritter at 740-213-9197.

Lakeland Academy Community School Board of Education met at the school July 11.

President Jim Fleming conducted the meeting as the board approved the financial report given by Ethan Tice. Lake Erie West Sponsor Representative Mrs. Lewis updated the Sunshine Law.

Superintendent Dr. Nicole McDonald’s recommendations were to approve the resignations of Tena Stine and Brenda Brock for the 2023-2024 school year, Julie Galloway for up to 15 hours per week as custodian, and Gabee Fisher and Morgan Fisher to receive a stipend to clean the Pre-K Annex. She also said that she has put in some grant money.

Jin Flem and board members went into executive session for the appointment, discipline,or compensation of any employee or official and purchase of property for public purposes or the sale of property at competitive bidding.

The next regular meeting of the board will be Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the school.

Freeport Village Council has one vacant seat. Anyone of the village wishing to join can contact Mayor Larry Wells.

The Old School House Bar and Catering celebrated the end of its fifth year since opening July 4, 2018, with a wedding and reception on the premisis. Events during the first five years included surprise birthday parties, birthday parties, bridal showers, reunions and various seasonal parties.

The start of the sixth year promises the following event participation: Stop #3 on the Fourth Annual Paisley Laroche Memorial Porker Run, July 22; and Stop #2 for the Second Annual Bikers Helping Bikers Poker Run on Aug. 26. For more information check out the respective Facebook pages.

Additionally, Miss Layla Rae Sayre, who is running for princess of the Freeport Fire Department Street Fair (July 28-29), has a can for votes available. As the bar moves into year six, look for more changes and events at The Old School House in Freeport.

The Lakeland Ministries Church of the Nazarene just north of Freeport clothes closet is open each Wednesday from 11:00 AM until 3:00PM.

Tim, Penny, and Nada Bear of Wright, Wyoming, spent the week in the area visiting family and friends.

Congratulations to Alex and Tabitha Bear who were united in mar- riage July 15 at the Harvest Barn in Sugarcreek.

Congratulations to Ed and Jodi Cunningham on the birth of their first grandchild. Dawson Lee was born on July 5, the son of Nick and Meaghan. In addition they celebrated their daughter Kristen’s marriage to Black Kennison on July 8.

There will be a Special Election on Aug. 8 on the ballot that will contain State Issue 1.

On July 23, Vacation Bible School members will go to the Uhrichsville Waterpark from 6-8 p.m.

Good music, car show,, and a craft show along with more events will be held at the Freeport Volunteer Fire Departments Fair on July 28-29. Members of the Freeport Church Of The Rock will have a church booth.

Please keep all those in the hospital, nursing homes, Ed Cunningham, Norval Nay, Rev. David Rinkes, Hannah Matthews, all service men and women, local fire departments and unspoken requests in your prayers.

Scio

By Cindy Spiker

Good day my friends!

Mosquito spraying will take place Wednesday, July 26, between 8-8:45 pm., coinciding with dusk and depending on the weather.

Light-Up Jewett Community Event will be held Saturday, July 22, at the Jewett Park from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Kickball tournament, chicken dinners, car/motorcycle cruise-in, bounce houses/obstacle courses, cornhole tournament, Abby Abbondanza (live acoustic), beer garden and silent auction is planned. Sponsored by BrightSide Tavern, all proceeds will be used to purchase new Christmas lights for Jewett.

The Scio American Legion Post 482 is serving Sunday Brunch on July 23, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Open to the public. Items available include scrambled eggs, home fries, sausage gravy and bis - cuits, bacon, French toast and more. All items will be sold a la carte.

The Scio Volunteer Fire Department Roast Beef Dinner will be held Sunday, July 30. 11 a.m.1 p.m. at the Scio Fire Hall, 318 W. Main St. All-you-can-eat meals are $15 for adults, and $8 for children under age 10. Eat-in or carry-out. Proceeds benefit the Scio VFD.

The Scio Summer Fest (formerly the Street Fair) is quickly approaching. Mark your calendars, Aug. 9-12. This year, we are remembering Scio’s oil history, celebrating the 125th anniversary of the 1898 Scio Oil Boom. Please contact me with any notices, news or upcoming events that you would like included in this column at scionews@myyahoo.com or 740-945-4844.

REMINDER:

The Billy Kugler Sr. Memorial Car Show will be held Saturday, July 22, at the Scio Methodist Church parking lot, 117 Maple St. Cars, trucks, Jeeps and motorcycles are welcome. Sponsored by Jenkins Detailing, registration is 1-3 p.m. with the show 3-7 p.m. Entry fee is $10. There will be 20 awards, food, music, raffles and 50/50. Proceeds benefit the family of Billy Kugler Sr. to help defray funeral costs. Kugler passed away at his home on July 2 in Bloomingdale after a 12-year battle against cancer.

DID YOU KNOW?

… At the peak period during Scio’s 1898 “Oil Boom,” production was 4,000 barrels a day.

Deersville

By Susan Adams

If you are at the Deersville General Store, Freeport Gas ‘N Go or Family Dollar or at Rod’s Donut and Diner in Uhrichsville, please take some change to put into the donation container for six-month-old Wyatt Miles, who is running for the Freeport Fire Department Prince. It is a penny a vote. All proceeds go to the Freeport Fire Department. Both of Wyatt’s parents, Mason Miles and Lindsey Smith, are firefighters for Freeport. The Freeport Fireman’s Festival will take place July 28-29.

The Brownsville Christian Church services at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Tim Thomas. Deersville UM Church, Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and church services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mike Cunningham Jr. Feed Spring Church, with Pastor Roger Zimmerman, Sunday school 9:30 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m., Wedesday prayer meeting 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to these three churches that grace the Moravian Trail.

Thank you to all who sent birthday wishes to Edith Taylor for her 101st on July 14. She had a pile of cards that were read to her. Sadly, she passed away late on July 14. The Deersville community and surrounding area extends sympathy to Edith’s family. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time. Edith leaves daughters Peggy (Randy) Walker of Colerain and Carol Ficken (Bob McCarty) of Cuyahoga Falls, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

On Saturday, July 15, Freeport-Lakeland Alumni Reunion is history. Everyone had a great time. Three scholarships were awarded. Thank you to Chairman Greg Milleson and his committee for helping to make the evening a success. The honor classes were 73 and 98.

Friday, July 21, and Saturday, July 22, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 23, at 2 p.m. will be the Summer Follies: “A Night on Broadway” weekend at the Deersville Community Theatre. There is a cast of almost 30 preparing to bring you two hours of wonderful Broadway tunes. Doors open an hour before curtain. General seating is $10 per ticket. It will be a “really good show.”

On Friday, July 28, at 5 p.m. in Downtown Uhrichsville on Third Street, Deersville’s Bosler’s Honey Bee’s & Accessories will be at the Uhrichsville Farmers Market. Come and see the stuff they do not have in stores and try amazing things their bees create! They will be back at the Farmers Market Aug. 11, Aug. 25, Sept. 8 and Sept. 22.

On Sunday, July 23, at 10 a.m., the Deersville UM Church, Pleasant Valley Church and campers from the campground will have a combined service at Tappan Lake Park amphitheater. They will be doing a covered-dish lunch after the service. Bring a chair, relax and enjoy a beautiful setting. They will be doing this again on Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. All folks are welcome.

Congratulations to Koda Devore and his team Joe Marsh, Scott Grills and Tyler Soreano for winning the Northeast 24-Hour Challenge for the second year in a row in their dirt-bike race in Odessa, N.Y., on July 16. Koda is the son of Travis and Nikki Devore of rural Uhrichsville and grandson to Shelley McMillen Devore of rural Deersville.

On Saturday, Aug. 12, a rummage sale at the Deersville Church parsonage (across from church) will be held. More information will be available later. Lots of See TALK Page 10 good stuff. If anyone has any news items they would like to share, please call and let me know at 740-942-3137. If I am not available to answer you call, please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Holloway

By Susan Adams

Holloway and its community extends sympathy to the family of Helen Oliver Carpenter, 89, formerly of Holloway, who passed away July 9. She was married in 1954 to the late Robert Carpenter. She was a member of the Holloway Methodist Church. She and her husband owned and operated Bob’s Bar in Holloway. A full obituary can be found in the July 12 Times Leader or on the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Moundsville, WV, website.

The Holloway Church is still holding services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Donations are always welcome. Send to: Holloway Church, P.O. Box 173, Holloway OH 43985. The church has two rooms available to rent for wedding-baby showers or meetings. Call Ruth Robertson for more information at 740968-4264.

On Saturday, Aug. 5, 12- 5 p.m. (note that I had time wrong), Holloway Community Fun Day, sponsored by the Holloway Church, Holloway Volunteer Fire Department, and Old Timers, will be held in the Holloway VFD Social Hall lot. They will be providing a lunch and a sweet treat, water slides and sprinklers, Spiderman and friends will be joining the festivities about 1:30 p.m. A fire safety class will take place around 2:30 p.m. with information about the coming cadet program, and a school supply giveaway! Old Timers will be selling T-shirts celebrating the 75th Old Timer celebration. Each organization will have a fundraiser to support them and donation jars. School supplies will be given away. Items needed: cash (mail to Holloway Church, P.O. Box 173, Holloway OH 43985), pens, pencils, notebooks, loose-leaf paper, folders, composition books, colored pencils, crayons, glue sticks, highlighters, scissors, rulers, backpacks, and lunchboxes. They can’t do this without community support! Thank you in advance.

The Holloway Church is selling tickets for $5 each for a chance to win an outside firepit filled with lots of goodies. Think s’mores! Tickets will be available, and the winner will be drawn at the Aug. 5 Holloway Community Days. This is a summer fundraiser sponsored by the Holloway Church. Any questions, contact Ruth Robertson or Amanda Spano.

The Old Timers facilities are available for your birthday parties, weddings or receptions, family reunions etc. To inquire or to book your event, contact Anita Schaeffer at 740-4335074, Lori Sharp at 740510-0841, Kelli Baker at 740-685-2750 or Linda Nester at740-541-5401. Dates are filling up, so if you need the building, please call to get your date reserved. This is a very nice venue with lots of parking.

The Holloway VFD Activities Committee is still having the “Shop Rada Cutlery Fundraising Store Shop for Cutlery and Gifts” fundraiser. There is a link on its Facebook page. Rada also has some great soup kits and dips besides cutlery. These products make great gifts.

Donations are needed. Holloway Old Timers Baseball Association is planning the 75th annual Old Timers Festival Sept. 1-3. Please look on the Facebook page for a list of items that can be purchased before the festival. If you can help out by donating or volunteering, please contact Anita Schaeffer, Kenny Staten, Ronnie Stewart, Linda Nester or any member of the Old Timers. The phone number is 740968-1900. You can also message via Facebook. They will not be able to have this festival without your generosity. Money donations are always appreciated. The mailing address is Holloway Old Timers, 421 E. Main St., Flushing OH 43977. All donations are greatly appreciated.

More Old Timers events in coming papers. Save the dates, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 1-3, for a car and bike show, old-time baseball game, parade, food and more! Follow the Holloway Old Timers Baseball Assoc. Facebook page of detailed information. Spread the word. Volunteer if you can. Save the date of Saturday, Oct. 14, at noon for a chicken barbecue. A big thank-you to Ronnie Stewart for being able to cook the chickens. Thank you, Ronnie Stewart, Troy Fletcher and Kevin Luyster for donating the chickens. You are all

Community

very much appreciated. Holloway Church. If anyone has any item, they would like listed, please call me at 740-942-3137. If I am not home, please leave a message and I will get back to you. Thank you.

Hopedale

By John Wilson

Hi everybody, hope you had a good week.

The Hopedale Church of Christ will be holding Vacation Bible School on Aug. 9, 10 and 11. It will be at the church from 6 to 7:30 p.m., registration at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Remember, the Hopedale Community Yard sale is coming up on Aug. 6-7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Terri at the city building 740-937-2355 to be placed on the map.

The Hopedale Church of Christ will be hosting a back-to-school bash on Aug. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. You can enjoy fun and games, food school supplies and more!

Are you looking for something to do Saturday, July 22? Head down to the Jewett Park starting at 10 a.m. for a kickball tournament. Chicken dinners and a car cruisein will be held at noon, with bounce houses at 1 p.m. Cornhole starts at 2 p.m. and Abby Abbondanza at 3 p.m.. This will be held to raise money for Jewett Christmas lights. There will also be a 50/50 and silent auction. If you would like to donate items for the auctions, sign a team up for kickball or have any ques - tions, reach out to Paul at Brightside Junction.

The Jewett Open Air Market will be held at 308 E. Main St. in Jewett from 3-7 p.m. on the following dates: Aug. 13 and 27, as well as Sept. 10 and 24.

There will be a junk in the trunk sale at Sally Buffalo Park on Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Set up is at 8 a.m. Cost to set up is $10 per spot. For questions, call 740-9421102.

I am getting really excited about my 4-H club’s car show. It will be held on Sunday, July 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is open to cars, trucks motorcycle and tractors. 57 chevy? Rat Rod? Rough Truck? Big old Harley? Farmall H? You are all welcome to come out. Dash plaques will be given to the first 100 entrants, awards include top 20, best in show and 4-H Club pick. This will be a participant judged show. Goodie bags for entrants, door prizes and a silent auction will be available. K and V Burgers and More will be there with breakfast and lunch goodies. Best of all, Scio’s own DJ Spikeman will be spinning the tunes, so a good time will be had by all. Please join as the parking lot of Ferguson House of Furniture in Wintersville.

If you have news and would like me to include it, please email hopedalenews@yahoo.com before noon on Mondays. Thanks, and hope you have a great week!

ODNR offering controlled hunts

Applications for Ohio’s public land controlled hunting opportunities will be accepted beginning Saturday, July 1, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. These hunts provide special chances for people to pursue deer, waterfowl, doves, and more on public lands during the 2023-24 season. The application period is open for all hunters until Monday, July 31.

The Division of Wildlife, as well as the Division of Parks and Watercraft, host controlled hunts on select areas around Ohio. Hunts for adults, youth, mobility impaired, and mentors with apprentices are available. Species-specific hunts include deer, waterfowl, dove, pheasant, squirrel, and quail. Firearm and archery opportunities are available for some species.

Hunters may apply for controlled hunts by completing the application process online using Ohio’s Wildlife Licensing System or via phone by calling 1-800-703-1928. There is $5.50 service fee for the phone option. Each hunt requires payment of a nonrefundable $3 application fee. Customers may apply for more than one hunt, but can only apply to each hunt once per year.

All applicants are required to possess a valid Ohio hunting license and meet age requirements. Youth hunters must be under 18 at the time of the hunt to participate. Adults must be 18 or older at the time of the application. Those applying for deer hunts will also need a valid deer permit. Find more information at wildohio.gov on the controlled hunt page. Hunters are randomly drawn from submitted applications. Successful applicants will be notified and provided additional hunt information by Monday, Aug. 8, including a permit, rules, and hunting area map. Each controlled hunt opportunity is unique, and applicants are encouraged to thoroughly review all site-specific information, including rules and requirements, before applying. Application statuses can be viewed through Ohio’s Wildlife Licensing System.

Explore detailed information about each hunting area, its habitats, and its species through the Find a Destination webpage at ohiodnr.gov. For more information about hunting in Ohio download the HuntFish OH mobile app or visit wildohio. gov. Find recipes, tips, and learning opportunities through the Wild Ohio Harvest Community. Follow the Division of Wildlife on Facebook and Twitter for up-to-date information on hunting, fishing, wildlife watching, more.