Freeport News

Firefighting was a 9-to-5 job for volunteers in Belmont County on Monday, as three unrelated blazes broke out between 9:03 a.m. and 4:26 p.m. The Barnesville Volunteer Fire Department was called at 9:03 a.m. to ... via The Intelligencer

“No matter what ... some people will not be happy.”

No matter how Harrison Hills City School District officials handle cutbacks needed to balance their budget, the quality of education for students will suffer. via The Intelligencer

Posted Monday, January 14, 2008 ; 05:34 PM Updated Monday, January 14, 2008 ; 06:03 PM Police found 16 buckets of marijuana and weapons inside a Freeport home on Monday. via WTRF-TV

A woodburner is suspected to be a factor in a fire that destroyed a Guernsey County home Friday evening. via Daily-Jeff.com

RUTH S. BECK , 86, of Caldwell, Ohio, whose daughter lives in WALL , passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter on Wednesday, Oct. via Asbury Park Press Online

Two area men were arrested Tuesday following a brief pursuit involving a Guernsey County deputy. via Daily-Jeff.com

Village council members discussed what to do to stem the problem after three people were bitten by dogs running at large in the area of County Rd. via The Times-Reporter

“Nothing's really changed out there”

In one hour Wednesday, a total of five people -- four adults and an infant -- were taken to Licking Memorial Hospital after two separate crashes at the intersection of West Main and 31st streets. via Central Ohio

Coshocton County Sheriff's Office Justice Center Accidents Oct. 5 Vehicles operated by Todd Lahna, 17, 324 N. 11th St., and Ben Jones, 57, 2980 Township Road 484, collided on Ohio 93. via Coshocton Tribune

“We would really like to get back to work, but we are still prepared to hold out as long as necessary until we receive a fair contract offer from the board”

' Harrison Hills Teachers Association spokeswoman Linda Rusen said she was "hopeful but unsure" that a settlement could be reached to end the teachers strike in the Harrison Hills City School District late ... via Wheeling News

Sled troubles didn't stall tractor pull event A whopping 130 hooks to the sled were tallied Saturday night during the nonsanctioned truck and tractor pull at the Tuscarawas County Fair at Dover. via The Times-Reporter