2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterKevin Hartline, a firefighter from the Warwick Township Volunteer Fire Department holds onto animals rescued from a house fire at 6868 Wardell Hollow Road SE, Wednesday afternoon, in Mill Township, Ohio. Law enforcement and firefighters on scene said that there were hoarding conditions present inside and that the home was being used a kennel by the owner who lived in a different location.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterGaraway varsity wrestler Bryce Johnson, in red singlet, grapples with Malvern’s Dalton Pennington in the 126 lbs. weight class during a dual, Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Garaway High School, in Sugarcreek, Ohio.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterA 99.8% full Wolf Moon rises over New Philadelphia – the first full moon of 2025. According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, "It’s thought that January’s full Moon came to be known as the Wolf Moon because wolves were more likely to be heard howling at this time."
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterA fig rosemary mocktail, comprised of fig syrup, unsweet tea, and burnt rosemary, is prepared before a special tasting event at Craft Bistro & Lounge in New Philadlephia, Ohio, during Dry January.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterAshley Sherrell carries the flame used to burn down the home where her sister Amber was last staying before her body was found dumped in Goshen Township, four years prior, in 2021. Amber was a drug user who overdosed there. She was left to die and her body temporarily stored wrapped in plastic wrap for days in the garage by people she called friends. Firefighters from Dover and New Philadelphia used the structure throughout the day on May 28, 2025 for a series of controlled burn training sessions. Ashley was permitted to set the final flame.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterJacob Williams, an Indian Valley High School student, competes in the ‘Rescue Randy competition’ during the 2nd Annual Utility Line Worker Lab Rodeo at Buckeye Career Center, Monday, April 7, 2025 in New Philadelphia. Randy, a 190 pound dummy placed atop a utility pole, simulates a fellow line worker in distress. The objective was to quickly and safely secure Randy, and then lower him to the ground as part of a timed exercise.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterPayton Hochradel (42) of the Liberty Union Lady Lions leaps for a three-run homer hit by Ava Estep (4) of the Wheelersburg Pirates, during an OHSAA DV State Softball Tournament Championship game, June 6, 2025, in Akron, Ohio.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterCrystel Vest, a United States Marine Corps Veteran, reaches into her partner’s burned out vehicle at 15985 Dog Rd SW, in Oxford Township. The two survived their house fire along with a few pets earlier in the day, but lost virtually everything else. Throughout the day, neighbors came to their aid with donations of food and clothing.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterA house finch perches in a thicket after the first snowfall of the season, Friday morning at the Zoar Wetlands, in Zoar, Ohio.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterPickerington North's Reagan Knapp celebrates her defeat of Greenview's Eve Matt on day three of the 2025 OHSAA State Wrestling Championships, Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Jerome Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterThe Sandy Valley Cardinals varsity softball team takes in the playing of the national anthem before a regular season game against Garaway, April 28, 2025, in Sandy Township, Ohio.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterRelief pitcher Braxden Martin (5) of the Perkins Pirates is drenched with water in the pouring rain as he and teammates celebrate their defeat over Indian Hill in an OHSAA DIV State Baseball Tournament Semifinal game, at Thurman Munson Stadium, in Canton, OH, June 13, 2025.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterGranville Coach Joe Ramirez consoles his son, Nic, on day one of the 2025 OHSAA State Wrestling Championships, Friday, March 07, 2025, at the Jerome Schottenstein Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterThe Amish in Ohio and Pennsylvania diversify what they grow to keep up with growing market trends. Every Monday and Thursday during the growing season, Amish buggies loaded with produce journey to the Peoli Farms Produce Auction in southern Tuscarawas County, Ohio, to have it sold on the open market. "When people ask where the produce comes from, we always say the majority comes in from a buggy distance away," said auction manager Adam Spencer. Steve Parker, who is a partner in the market said, "This is the main income for a lot of the Amish community here." Amish farmers in Ohio and Pennsylvania, like other farmers across the country, have had to respond to changing demands from consumers. In response, some Amish have shifted away from dairy and raising grain crops to growing produce, which ‒ while labor-intensive ‒ gives the highest return per acre. "You can produce a lot more value on less acres," said Wayne Wengerd, Ohio State director of the Amish Steering Committee. For others, tapping into the growing organic market helps them produce more revenue for their farms. David Kline, who lives on a 120-acre farm called Larksong Farm in Salt Creek Township in Holmes County (the heart of Ohio's Amish community), has seen a great deal of change in agriculture during his 80 years. He still lives on the farm where he was born. It used to be a traditional Amish farm, growing corn, small grains and hay. Kline, a well-read man who freely quotes Henry David Thoreau and Robert Frost, is the author of four books focusing on nature and farming. He and his family are virtually self-sufficient, rarely buying food items at area stores. They have a large garden, raise chickens for eggs and pigs to eat, have beehives for honey and apple and plum trees for fruit. Hay is baled by Amish farmers, July 24, 2025, in Holmes County, Ohio.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterDavid Kline, an Amish farmer and author of multiple books, removes netting from a blueberry tree at Larksong Farm, July 24, 2025, in Fredericksburg, Ohio.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterDavid Kline talks about a modified spade he made at Larksong Farm, July 24, 2025, in Fredericksburg, Ohio.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterThe dairy barn is power washed by a farm-hand at Larksong Farm, July 24, 2025, in Fredericksburg, Ohio.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterAnn Miller hand-picks picks beans at Larksong Farm, July 24, 2025, in Fredericksburg, Ohio.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterDavid Kline’s daughter, Ann, talks about her method of growing tomatoes at Larksong Farm, July 24, 2025, in Fredericksburg, Ohio. Stalks are pruned selectively close at an angle to allow for more nutrients to flow directly up the vine, thereby making the fruit larger and juicier.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterAnn Miller hand-cuts beans along with one of her sons at Larksong Farm, July 24, 2025, in Fredericksburg, Ohio. “We eat as many beans as we can with each meal,” she said.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterDavid Kline checks in on the chickens at Larksong Farm, July 24, 2025, in Fredericksburg, Ohio.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterAs a semi-truck passes by, Amish men haul in produce to sell at the Peoli Farms Produce Auction, July 31, 2025, in Peoli, Ohio.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterAmish men unload produce to sell at the Peoli Farms Produce Auction, July 31, 2025, in Peoli, Ohio.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterProduce is unloaded from an Amish buggy at the Peoli Farms Produce Auction, July 31, 2025, in Peoli, Ohio.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterAuctioneer Tyler Faulk, in yellow tee shirt, conducts the bid calling at the Peoli Farms Produce Auction, July 31, 2025, in Peoli, Ohio.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterEleven fire departments responded to assist the Newcomerstown Fire Department with a 2-alarm fire at the former Ritz Theater. Firefighters from Newcomerstown were initially called out at 2:34 p.m. for the report of a car fire inside a building at 110 North Bridge Street. However, as the first Newcomerstown unit arrived, it was apparent the fire had quickly spread within the building that had been converted to accommodate six apartments and a business. A second alarm was then requested. Crews were on the scene for more than seven hours and no injuries were reported. Smoke could be seen billowing from the village miles away on Interstate 77. According to fire and village officials on scene, vehicles were parked inside the building through a roll-up door on North Bridge Street. About a 30 minutes into the fire, an order was given for firefighters to evacuate the structure as part of the roof had collapsed. A defensive attack was then taken, and more ladder trucks were requested to attack the fire from the air. Located on the ground floor of the converted building, were Don and Doris Best, octogenarians and former owners of the one-time theater. Nearby inside was the office of Fresh Forward, a family farm cooperative. It was formerly known as Ohio Apples, managed by the Fruit Growers Marketing Association (FGMA). Alex Buck, president of the business and office manager Angie Shugars were able to retrieve important memorabilia from the office thanks to Newcomerstown Fire Chief Jeff Parks. Village Councilman Michael Wise wandered the fire scene, taking pictures and capturing video, and trying to avoid the smoke. “I used to clean the theatre as a little boy, and they would let me in for free,” he said. Late into the fire, a decision was made to let the fire burn for a while for better access to the roof for aerial water attacks. According to multiple fire chiefs working the fire, including New Philadelphia's Chief Jim Parrish, a drone from the Coshocton Fire Department's Mobile Command Unit was instrumental in pinpointing hotspots, which led to a precise attack. Support from area restaurants such as Wendy's, Taco, Bell, McDonald's, Domino's and more was given in the way of food for all. Fresh baked goods were also brought in anonymously by residents. The Newcomerstown Police Department provided security and traffic control, and Tri-County Ambulance was on scene for emergency medical support if needed. Mayor Pat Cadle, who was also on scene said, “Sometimes you count your blessings that you have what you have.” — — — A West Lafayette Fire Department firefighter operates a deck gun during a fire at 110 North Bridge Street in Newcomerstown.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterMichael Wise, Village of Newcomerstown Councilman, records video during a fire at the former Ritz Theater located at 110 North Bridge Street, in Newcomerstown.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterNewcomerstown Fire Department firefighter Will Beatenhead mans the pump control during the working 2-alarm fire at 110 North Bridge Street in Newcomerstown.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterLeslie McMames, left, and Phoenix Unklesbay, take in the 2-alarm fire at 110 North Bridge Street in Newcomerstown.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterUhrichsville Fire Chief Justin Edwards works the 2-alarm fire at 110 North Bridge Street in Newcomerstown.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterPeople displaced by the 2-alarm fire at 110 North Bridge Street in Newcomerstown sit in the parking lot across the street as multiple companies battle the blaze.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterMichael Wise, Village of Newcomerstown Councilman, covers his face from the smoke of the Ritz Theater fire at 110 North Bridge Street in Newcomerstown. Wise used to work at the theater as a boy, cleaning it for free in exchange for free viewings.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterAn AEP Coshocton line worker disconnects power to the former Ritz Theater that caught fire at 110 North Bridge Street in Newcomerstown. In an unusual gesture, the AEP lineman, was fitted with a backup SCBA pack and turnout gear for safety.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterNewcomerstown Fire Department Assistant Chief Rick Patterson exists the former Ritz Theater during a 2-alarm fire there.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterDoris Best, center, is assisted from the former Ritz Theater, a 2-alarm fire broke out, Tuesday afternoon, in Newcomerstown. Doris, along with her husband, Don (off camera), were among other residents occupying the building’s six apartments on the second story, along with a business on the ground floor.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterWater pours from a building adjacent next to 110 North Bridge Street, in Newcomerstown, where a fire broke out earlier in the day. The adjacent structure suffered some water damage as a result of the day-long firefighting efforts.
2nd Place, Photographer of the Year - Small Market - Andrew Dolph / The Times ReporterDoris Best, left, and her nephew Jerry Beiter, right, recover some belongings from her apartment the day after a fire in the old Ritz Theater at 110 North Bridge Street in Newcomerstown. Doris, and her husband, Don, were residents in the building which had been converted for mixed use. Don used to own and operate the original theater.
