The Journal & Noble County Leader

12/12/2025

Obituary for Kenneth Ray Spear
https://www.journal-leader.com/2025/12/12/kenneth-ray-spear/

12/12/2025

Obituary for Patrick "Pat" Dale Cain
https://www.journal-leader.com/2025/12/12/patrick-pat-dale-cain/

12/12/2025

Obituary for Mabel L. Bennett
https://www.journal-leader.com/2025/12/12/mabel-l-bennett/

12/09/2025

Tree Sale! 🌳
We dropped our order forms and tree descriptions in the mail yesterday to previous customers and those of you on our mailing list, so keep an eye out! We’ve got an awesome selection this year... Conifers, Hardwoods, Natives, and Fruit Trees - We've got it all!

Not on our mailing list? No worries! Everything is posted under the Tree Sale tab at www.nobleswcd.org!
Questions? Need help with an order? Just stop by the office or call 740-732-4318 and we’ll help!

12/08/2025

12/08/2025

Cumberland News
By John E. LePage, Jr.

At 7 p.m. on Monday Dec. 22, the next Spencer Township meeting is scheduled to take place in the township building at the intersection of Blue Bell and Howell Roads east of Cumberland.

The SEOJSWMD’s recycling trailer is next scheduled to be at the former Spencer Township property on Mill Street in Cumberland from Friday Dec 19 through Sunday Dec. 21. 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. The recycling trailers will not be placed at sites during level 2 and level 3 snow emergencies.

At 6 p.m. Sunday Dec. 21, there will be a Christmas Candlelight Service at the Ark Spring Baptist Church. A fellowship hour will follow. The church is located on SR 284 south of Chandlersville near The Wilds.

At 7 p.m. on Wednesday Dec. 24, there will be a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at the Presbyterian Church in Cumberland. Following the service, there will be a social hour with cookies and just perhaps a special guest from way up north. The church is located at the intersection of Church and Main Streets (SR’s 83 & 146) in Cumberland.

At 7 p.m. on Wednesday Dec. 24, there will be a Christmas Eve services at the Cumberland United Methodist Church. The church is located at the intersection of Main and Cambridge Streets (SR’s 146 & 340) in Cumberland.

Here’s a reminder of what was going on 25 years ago in the Cumberland Area in December 2000. A storm came through mid-month with 60 mph winds knocking out power for some, rearranging outdoor Christmas decorations and ushering in much colder weather.
In December 2000, the bulk of the Cumberland Village Council meeting centered on issues concerning the Water Tower Project or upgrades at the Water Plant. The Spencer Township Trustees were busy listening to concerns about the condition s of various roads and learned that the absentee vote count did not change the defeat of their road improvement levy.
The Claysville Homemakers had their annual Christmas Party and then fixed fruit baskets to take to members who were ill or shut-ins. At their meeting, the Cumberland-Spencer Homemakers heard a lesson on the safe use of oxygen at home, were told how Santa had changed over the years, studied Egypt, and had their annual Christmas gift exchange.
The are some other things that happened during December 2000 around Cumberland. The Buffalo Fork of Wills Creek was cleaned from SR 340 to Perry’s Den Road. The 4th annual Cumberland Christmas Parade took place with the Cumberland United Methodist Church received the trophy for best overall entry. It was announced that as soon as modifications could be made, there would be 24-hour access to lock boxes at the Cumberland Post. Several area churches had special services on Christmas Eve.

12/03/2025

No school on Wednesday, 12/3 due to backroad conditions.

The Mid-East buses will run on a 2-hour delay, assuming they are still in session.

12/02/2025

Good morning. It is Tuesday, December 2.
Noble County is at a Level Two snow emergency this morning. Both Noble Local and Caldwell schools are closed today.
The Journal office is closed today. We may be in later if conditions improve, so call before you come in.
Stay safe and if you have to go out allow plenty of time.

12/02/2025

Snow Day #1. Stay safe.