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Holmes County Commissioners Ask ODOT for Approval to Lower Speed Limits on Eight Roads After Local Study

Holmes County Commissioners Ask ODOT for Approval to Lower Speed Limits on Eight Roads After Local Study

On October 13, 2025, the Holmes County Commissioners took a significant step toward improving traffic safety across rural routes by approving a formal request to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT).

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Ellie Harper

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Columbus Day Cheer: Walnut Creek’s Fall Festival Ignites Holmes County’s Harvest Spirit

Columbus Day Cheer: Walnut Creek’s Fall Festival Ignites Holmes County’s Harvest Spirit

In the rolling hills of Holmes County, where Amish buggies share roads with leaf-peeping tourists, the air today carries...

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Holmes County’s New Lifesaver Kit: A Simple Donation to Expand CPR Training in Rural Ohio

Holmes County’s New Lifesaver Kit: A Simple Donation to Expand CPR Training in Rural Ohio

In the quiet crossroads of Millersburg, Ohio, a sturdy new box of emergency training gear arrived recently, announced Oc...

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Amish roots, modern momentum, how Holmes County’s living heritage powers its economy today

Amish roots, modern momentum, how Holmes County’s living heritage powers its economy today

Morning traffic in Berlin and Walnut Creek moves at a steady clip, buggy wheels on blacktop, bicycles on the trail, shop...

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Holmes County Launches Search for Missing Teen Sophia Rodriguez

Holmes County Launches Search for Missing Teen Sophia Rodriguez

In the quiet village of Killbuck, where autumn leaves drift onto narrow roads and Amish buggies share lanes with pickup ...

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Holmes County Delivers Tax Lifeline to Struggling Seniors with New Exemption Approval

Holmes County Delivers Tax Lifeline to Struggling Seniors with New Exemption Approval

In a quiet but impactful move, Holmes County commissioners have approved a property tax relief program aimed at easing t...

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Holmes County Sheriff Arrests Two for Supplying Alcohol and Cigarettes to Minors

Holmes County Sheriff Arrests Two for Supplying Alcohol and Cigarettes to Minors

A two-week investigation by Holmes County Sheriff’s deputies has led to the arrest of two people on October 4, 2025, in ...

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Ohio Attendance Rules Updated, Holmes County Schools Face October 13 to October 24 EMIS Data Correction Window

Ohio Attendance Rules Updated, Holmes County Schools Face October 13 to October 24 EMIS Data Correction Window

Ohio has updated how districts address student attendance, and an important state data window opens next week that affec...

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Holmes County voters to decide on additional levy for senior services: Crucial support for Meals on Wheels program

Holmes County voters to decide on additional levy for senior services: Crucial support for Meals on Wheels program

A region where rural roads and tight-knit communities define daily life — the November 4, 2025 general election includes...

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Holmes County Sheriff Secures $40,550.17 Federal Grant to Bolster Traffic Safety in Amish Country

Holmes County Sheriff Secures $40,550.17 Federal Grant to Bolster Traffic Safety in Amish Country

Holmes County Sheriff Timothy W. Zimmerly announced the Sheriff’s Office has been awarded $40,550....

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State Route 39 in Holmes County: Fatal Crash and ODOT Projects

State Route 39 in Holmes County: Fatal Crash and ODOT Projects

On August 5, 2025, at about 5:47 a. , the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal collision on State Route 3...

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63rd Holmes County Antique Festival Ushers in Fall with Antiques, Parades, and Live Music in Millersburg

63rd Holmes County Antique Festival Ushers in Fall with Antiques, Parades, and Live Music in Millersburg

The 63rd Annual Holmes County Antique Festival returns to downtown Millersburg this weekend as the community commemorate...

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Amish Mother's 'Spiritual Delusion' Bail Denial Shakes Holmes County Faith and Family Foundations

Amish Mother's 'Spiritual Delusion' Bail Denial Shakes Holmes County Faith and Family Foundations

In the rolling hills of Holmes County, where Amish buggies clip-clop past cornfields and church districts anchor daily l...

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Special Needs Day at The Farm: Holmes County Board of DD Opens Doors to Inclusive Adventure for Families

Special Needs Day at The Farm: Holmes County Board of DD Opens Doors to Inclusive Adventure for Families

On a crisp fall morning in the heart of Amish Country, the rolling hills of Holmes County came alive with the sounds of ...

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Holmes County Faces Revaluation Reckoning: How Surging Land Values Could Reshape Rural Wallets and Farms

Holmes County Faces Revaluation Reckoning: How Surging Land Values Could Reshape Rural Wallets and Farms

Holmes County property owners are on the cusp of a financial pivot point. Starting this fall, the county auditor's offic...

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Holmes County Sheriff Pushes $100K Jail Modernization to Safeguard Rural Justice

Holmes County Sheriff Pushes $100K Jail Modernization to Safeguard Rural Justice

In the heart of Ohio's Amish Country, where rolling hills meet quiet villages, the Holmes County Jail stands as a quiet ...

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West Holmes Knights Triumph Over Wooster, Igniting Community Pride in Millersburg

West Holmes Knights Triumph Over Wooster, Igniting Community Pride in Millersburg

On the crisp evening of September 26, 2025, the West Holmes Knights secured a decisive victory over the Wooster Generals...

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Winesburg’s Quinquennial Reunion Unites Holmes County, Celebrates Tradition and Community Spirit

Winesburg’s Quinquennial Reunion Unites Holmes County, Celebrates Tradition and Community Spirit

Residents, businesses, and visitors are gathering today for Winesburg’s long-awaited Quinquennial Reunion, an event that...

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Holmes County Art Festival returns to Millersburg Courthouse: Local talent and tourism surge as community reunites

Holmes County Art Festival returns to Millersburg Courthouse: Local talent and tourism surge as community reunites

The Holmes County Art Festival made a vibrant return to downtown Millersburg on September 20, transforming the courthous...

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Millersburg Trailer Park Residents Secure Victory After Months of Uncertainty

Millersburg Trailer Park Residents Secure Victory After Months of Uncertainty

For residents of Millersburg Trailer Park, the last several months brought mounting frustrations—uncollected trash, unpa...

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About Holmes County

Population

Approximately 44,200 residents

County Seat

Millersburg, Ohio

Coverage Area

424 square miles in northeastern Ohio

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