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Tracks in the snow

  • January 28, 2010
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I love when snow covers the dormant winter ground. The beauty is enhanced when the blanket is refreshed with daily snowfalls the way it was earlier in the month.Snow illuminates everything, even at night. The defused light of a waning moon can still glitter the landscape like a mirror to the stars. A glowing sunrise, a rarity in the normally dreary Ohio January sky, sparkles the morning...

West Holmes High School to hold informational meeting

  • January 28, 2010
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The West Holmes High School guidance office will present Transitioning to High School, an informational meeting for eighth grade students and parents to discuss scheduling for the next school year. The meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Information about choosing courses for the freshman year will be discussed. Call Mrs. O’Donnell, West Holmes High...

Young writers compete for top district Power of the Pen awards

  • January 28, 2010
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Seventh and eighth-grade writers gathered at New Philadelphia’s Welty Middle School Saturday, Jan. 23, to compete for honors in the Power of the Pen district tournament. In Ohio’s unique Power of the Pen program, the most promising writers from each middle school are chosen to compete both as individuals and as a team. Students are randomly assigned in groups of six for each of three writing...

Lotut’s ardent love of reading leads to HMS spelling bee title

  • January 28, 2010
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Liz Lotut freely admitted that her study habits for the 2010 Hiland Middle School (HMS) Spelling Bee didn’t consist of a lot of time studying the book of words available to the participants. Rather, she just did a lot of reading, something she has always done. That technique was enough to propel her to victory over Tanner Ward in an epic 23-round spell-off on Jan. 22. The two finalists locked...

Kaufman on dean’s list

  • January 28, 2010
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Derek Kaufman was named to the fall 2009 dean’s list at Kent State University. Kaufman is a student in the College of Business Administration and the son of Kim Kaufman Yoder. He is a graduate of Hiland High School.

The SAD side of winter

  • January 28, 2010
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It seems like the sun hasn’t been out for weeks.We’ve had bitter cold, we’ve had snow and we’ve had mild temperatures and rain, but very little sunshine has peeked through the gray clouds in the past month. If you’ve been feeling a bit ‘gray’ yourself lately and aren’t quite sure what’s wrong, you may be suffering from a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder...

Local minister and lifelong county resident throws hat into the ring for the Republican nomination for 18th District U.S. Congress seat

  • January 28, 2010
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“I have dedicated the past 30-plus years of my life to serving people,” stated Dover native and area minister Hombre Liggett. “I am not a politician.” With those words, Liggett announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination of the 18th District Congressional seat Thursday evening, Jan, 21, at New Philadelphia’s Tuscora Park. A Dover High School graduate who has been married to the...

Ohio group plans four candidate nights

  • January 28, 2010
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In November, the office for the 18th Congressional District, currently held by Democrat Zack Space, will be on the ballot. “We want to bring out all of the candidates - including Zack Space - so that the people can make an informed decision,” said Jason Mihalick, Ohio Liberty Council board member. “We are finding more every day that folks want to be involved and they want to know more about...

Health district board makes personnel moves, looks at county impact in 2009

  • January 28, 2010
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The Holmes County health board wrapped up 2009 by making several personnel changes, as well as looking back at how the health district numbers added up in 2009, compared to 2008.Norma DeWitt, a clerical specialist, was hired as the full-time clerk for hospice, replacing the position formerly held by Anita Westfall. The board also accepted the resignation of Nancy Mishler, RN, as the coordinator...

Holmes County helipad insurance being explored for 2010

  • January 28, 2010
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Flying and landing a life flight helicopter to and from accidents throughout Ohio has its share of dangers, which means that having Metro Life Flight transporting patients requires insurance. The Holmes County commissioners met with Eric McDowell and Brenda Ramsier Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Old Jail meeting room in Millersburg, to explore insurance options.“What I really am seeking is some...