The Journal & Noble County Leader

09/02/2025

Obituary for Tracey Schmelzenbach
https://www.journal-leader.com/2025/09/02/tracey-schmelzenbach/ ‎

09/02/2025

First of our two big Noble County Fair editions comes out today! The papers will be out at our usual MONDAY time. Congrats to all the kids who participated in the fair!

09/02/2025

Mid-East Board Meeting Sept. 8
The Mid-East Career and Technology Centers Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, at the Buffalo Campus, 57090 Vocational Road, Senecaville, Ohio, 43780.

09/01/2025

Good morning! We hope everyone had a great time at the fair. Our next two or three editions will be filled with class results and photos. But today is a federal holiday, so the paper will be available tomorrow. If you are a print subscriber, it will be mailed tomorrow. Have a great day!

08/28/2025

"We regret that the bake sale at the Noble County Fair for Friday is canceled. Thank you all for your support.
Please let others know too."

~ Noble County Historical Society

08/26/2025

Obituary for Wilda Irene Heft Bartenschlag
https://www.journal-leader.com/2025/08/26/wilda-irene-heft-bartenschlag/

08/25/2025

Wonderful Gospel Trio - 3 Heath Brothers - in Concert Friday Evening at Ava UMC!

The 3 Heath Brothers will perform in a FREE concert at Ava UMC this Friday, August 29, at 7 p.m.!

The next Gospel concert at Ava United Methodist Church takes place at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29. The 3 Heath Brothers are returning to the church, located on SR 821 in Ava, for the fourth time. Admission is free, and a ‘love offering’ will be accepted for the group. Merchandise will be available for purchase. Concert coordinator Darla Wheeler said, “This concert is an opportunity for the community to not only enjoy a great concert, but for hearts to be touched and changed. Whatever the age of the concert attendees, these young men are loved and admired by all ages.”
The 3 Heath Brothers hail from Thomasville, North Carolina. They are dedicated to reaching out to today’s youth through their Gospel music. The children of a pastor, Nicholas, Christian and Clayton were taught to sing harmonies and play musical instruments while very young. They have traveled across the United States, performing in schools ranging from elementary to college level, churches and other special events, including Sing in the Sun at Myrtle Beach and NQC at Pigeon Forge.
Follow them on social media, and attend their concert to see them live and up close!
“My late husband, John, and I first saw this amazing group 10-12 years ago,” Wheeler said.
“Yes, they were kiddos then! I have followed them and seen them perform countless times and seen them interact with concert goers. These young men truly have a heart for the Lord and truly want to help youth grow in their own personal faith walk. I have seen this first-handed. Parents and grandparents, life is tough in today’s world. These guys can give the young people in your life a glimmer of hope and a desire to search their hearts for direction.”
This concert is open to the public and the community is invited to attend. Ava UMC is pastored by Rev. Dennis Williams. The church is handicap accessible, air conditioned and offers plenty of free parking.

08/22/2025

08/21/2025

Obituary for Debora K. Hemmerle (Lahmon)
https://www.journal-leader.com/2025/08/21/debora-k-hemmerle-lahmon/