Students searched Tuesday morning after bomb threat at West Holmes High School
West Holmes High School students’ backpacks were checked for explosive materials as they reported in for school Tuesday following a bomb threat discovered yesterday afternoon.Holmes County Sheriff’s chief deputy Richard Haun said a bomb-sniffing dog from the Summit County sheriff’s office was employed in a search of backpacks and other containers students brought in with them Tuesday...Shabby Chic Workshop offered at library
Join Diane and Charlotte Donohew, owners of Charlottes Web, at the Tuscarawas County Public Library on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the endless possibilities of repurposing and reusing vintage furniture and décor. Guests will have the chance to learn how to reuse and refinish furniture they already own to give their rooms a new look, said Debra Cahill, Adult Programming...10/29/14 New parking lot empties on U.S. 62 from East Street; time is of the essence
The access point for a 51 space parking lot in Berlin could be a wildcard in the goals of an ODOT project to widen U.S. 62. The project, which will widen Main Street and add a center lane, is aimed at reducing crashes. It should further make for better traffic flows in the eastbound and westbound lanes, because the center lane will hold traffic for persons waiting to make left turns. It also...10/29/14 ODOT announces site for new parking lot in Berlin
SUMMARY: ODOT has developed the parking lot as a means to compensate for on-street parking along Main Street to be eliminated in a road-widening project for U.S. 62. The Ohio Department of Transportation has purchased land for a parking lot that will compensate for the loss of on-street parking in downtown Berlin. ODOT real estate administrator Steve Lucas said a 2.2 acre lot behind the 4000...Just Another Day in Paradise
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey. Lets see. The car is in the shop and we have no idea of what is wrong with it and why it wont start. It is the third of our three vehicles to be in the shop this month. It appears that our fleet of...Register for Santa's Workshop at Norma Johnson Center
The Norma Johnson Center will be offer a Santa's Workshop on Saturday Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Brandywine Center to the first 30 participants who register. The cost of the program is $35 for each child participating. Children must be at least 6 years old and be accompanied by an adult to attend. Six gifts will be made by each child with the help of Santa's helpers. The following items...Applications accepted for annual Share-A-Christmas
Tuscarawas County Council for Church and Community works in conjunction with Job and Family Services, Indian Valley FFA and countless volunteers to produce the annual Share-A-Christmas campaign. This years theme, Christmas from the Heart, exemplifies the community response when presented with the opportunity to help those less fortunate. Last year, cash contributions for...
November, and its rare birds, are just around the corner
Although the first day of November is only one day later than Oct. 31, it somehow seems like winter in my mind. I realize that a lot of people really like winter, however, Im not one of them. I saw enough snow and felt enough cold last winter to last a decade. Having said that, there is one redeeming thing about November, and as you might guess, its the possibility of finding some rare birds...
Teens invited to compete in local version of Chopped at the library
The Dover Public Library invites teens in grades six through 12 to a special cooking competition inspired by the Food Network show Chopped. Teens will compete in teams to create three unique dishes out of three secret ingredients Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. The library will provide all supplies. This will be the fourth Chopped Competition for the Dover Public Library, so Teen Librarian Liz...