The Journal & Noble County Leader

03/24/2025

It's March 24, and we've got spring sports previews inside The Journal! Available today in our office and at our regular retail partner locations.

03/24/2025

Too Late to Print:
Lady Zeps Drop Double Header to Frontier
https://www.journal-leader.com/2025/03/24/lady-zeps-drop-d…ader-to-frontier/

03/24/2025

Cumberland News
By John E. LePage, Jr.;
From 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday Apr 6, the Ark Spring Baptist Church will have a Baptism and Worship service at the Field House Family Fitness Center located at 300 Sunrise Center in Zanesville. Following the service, there will be a potluck meal and a pool party. There will not be any services at the Ark Spring Church that day.
At 8 a.m. on Sunday April 20, a traditional Easter Sunrise Service will take place at the Ark Spring Baptist Church. Following the service there will be breakfast and an Easter egg hunt. Morning Worship will begin at 10 a.m. (Please note this is half an hour earlier than usual.)
The church is located on Big Muskie Drive (SR 284) south of Chandlersville, near The Wilds.

At 10:30 a.m. on Sunday Apr 13, a Palm Sunday Service will be held at the Cumberland Methodist Church.
At 7 p.m. on Thursday Apr 17, a Maundy Thursday Service will be held at the Cumberland Methodist Church.
At 7:30 a.m. on Sunday Apr 20, an Easter Sunrise Service will take place at the Cumberland Methodist Church. Breakfast will be served at 9 a.m. with the Easter worship service beginning at 10:30 a.m.
The church is located at the intersection of Main and Cambridge Streets (SR’s 146 & 340) in Cumberland.

At 6 p.m. on Wednesday Apr 16, there will a covered dish dinner at the Presbyterian Church in Cumberland. The program will be presented by Tim Berger and the congregation of the High Hill Presbyterian Church. The program will be “Christ in the Passover.” It will explain foods eaten at the Passover and their meanings.
Regular 9 a.m. morning worship services will take place at the Presbyterian Church on Palm Sunday (Apr 13) and Easter Sunday (Apr 20).
The Presbyterian Church in Cumberland is located at the intersection of Main and Church Streets (SR’s 146 & 83).

03/21/2025

Obituary for Jack Edward Turner
https://www.journal-leader.com/2025/03/21/jack-edward-turner/

03/21/2025

Obituary for Wilma Joann Brown
https://www.journal-leader.com/2025/03/21/wilma-joann-brown/

03/17/2025

Obituary for Alan L. Hupp
https://www.journal-leader.com/2025/03/17/alan-l-hupp/

03/17/2025

Happy St. Patrick's Day! The Journal is available today at our regular retail partner locations. To subscribe, call 740-732-2341.

03/16/2025

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 12:17 p.m. EDT until March 16 at 1:15 p.m. EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA. Wind gusts up to 80mph possible in our area.

03/16/2025

Tornado Watch issued March 16 at 10:31AM EDT until March 16 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA, for our area. Tune into your news radio or online weather source to keep apprised.

03/14/2025

Public Vet Coming
Spay/Neuter clinics for all cats and kittens over six weeks, also pregnant and nursing cats, on April 12 and April 13 in Old Washingson. Cats from any county are welcome. Cost is $100/cat. Includes surgery, tattoo and pain meds.
Guernsey County residents: If needed, a discount of $40 can be requested the day of the clinic. Just ask when you get there.
To register: Register online at pub.vet.
There is a $10 deposit to register per cat. It goes toward your $100.
Vaccines and other services available. See website for pricing. Bring your cat in sturdy, clean carrier or humaine trap. Same day service. You’ll drop off and pick up at designated times. No walk-ins.
Time and exact location will be given in an email once you register.
For other dates and locations, see the website.

03/14/2025

Obituary for David L. Ziler
https://www.journal-leader.com/2025/03/14/david-l-ziler/

03/13/2025

Obituary for Reginald "Reggie" Z. Martin
https://www.journal-leader.com/2025/03/13/reginald-reggie-z-martin/

03/13/2025

Obituary for Martha Louise Clark Farson
https://www.journal-leader.com/2025/03/13/martha-louise-clark-farson/

03/11/2025

Chase has been located.

Please be on the lookout for Chase Robert VanDyne, who removed his ankle monitor this morning in Noble County. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Guernsey County Sheriff's Office or Guernsey County Adult Probation. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

03/10/2025

Cumberland News
John E. LePage, Jr.;
Trustees Eric Poland, Brad West, and Mark Roberts along with Fiscal Office Darlene Miser were present at the February Spencer Township meeting. Bills in the amount of $60,652.67 were presented and approved for payment. Correspondence included the Ohio Township Magazine and Grassroots Clippings Legislative Alerts.
The Trustees discussed the chip and seal bid project and priority roads. They discussed purchasing more cinders. They made plans to fill pot holes and do other road maintenance.
The SEOJSWMD’s recycling trailer is next scheduled to be at the former Spencer Township property on Mill Street in Cumberland from Friday, March 21 through Sunday, March 23. There were no arrival or departure times listed. Please do not place trash in the trailer or leave items on the ground next to the trailer. The recycling trailer’s schedule is subject to change. Recycling trailers will not be placed at the site during a Level 2 and Level 3 Snow Emergencies.

03/07/2025

Obituary for Leah Rose Dudley
https://www.journal-leader.com/2025/03/07/leah-rose-dudley/

03/07/2025

Obituary for Ella Virginia Harper Wagner
https://www.journal-leader.com/2025/03/07/ella-virginia-harper-wagner/

03/06/2025

GMN Head Start/Early Head Start is accepting applications for the following position:

Disabilities/Mental Health Manager - Caldwell
Starting hourly wage: $20.46 per hour
40 Hours per week
46-52 Weeks per year


Major Responsibilities:
Oversee Disabilities and Mental Health Components of Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start Programs, coordinate and carry out staff wellness for both programs and supervise a Center Director.

Good computer, communication and writing skills are a must.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor Degree in Special Education with a focus on Early Childhood or Bachelor Degree in Mental Health Services.

Experience working with young children (birth to five years), their families and pregnant women is a plus.

Applications may be obtained at the following locations:

GMN Corporate Office: 615 North Street, Caldwell, OH 43724
Head Start: 37297 Muskingum Street, Sardis, OH 43946
Head Start: 1127 Beatty Avenue, Cambridge, OH 43725
Head Start/EHS: 38050 Airport Road, Woodsfield, OH 43793
Head Start/EHS: 10015 Brick Church Road, Cambridge, OH 43725
Guernsey County NSC: 185 South 2nd Street, Byesville, OH 43723
Monroe County NSC: 108 East Marietta Street, Woodsfield, OH 43793
https://gmntrico.org to download and submit your application online

Deadline for Applications is 3/10/25 by 4:00 p.m. at the Caldwell Office.
Sponsored

Gary W. Ricer is the Executive Director and the agency is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of eighteen (18) members from various professional backgrounds