West Side Story springs to vivid life at KSU Tusc Performing Arts Center
Its not like West Side Story is a new idea. The concept of star-crossed lovers is as old as, well, as old as when Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein brought West Side Story to life in 1957 as a hit Broadway musical. Actually, the star-crossed lovers theme truly hit its stride with the advent of Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet back in the late 16th century, with West Side...
You Can Do Anything! pageant helps individuals shine
Sparkling evening gowns, choreographed dances and fashion were all a part of the You Can Do Anything! pageant May 2 at Newcomerstown Middle School. However, this pageant had something to set it apart. Newcomerstown kindergarten through fifth grade multiple disabilities teacher Richelle Lefler designed this pageant for anyone with a disability. You Can Do Anything! was inspired by 2008...
Law Day was a stiff dose of reality for students
Popular culture gives the impression that courtrooms are places of high drama. That in quick, emotional proceedings justice is dispensed before crowded galleries, resulting in tumultuous reactions. The reality of courtroom proceedings is quite different. Though there is no shortage of drama or emotion for those involved, legal procedures are often quite dry, lengthy and tedious to the casual...The day I almost died, and so glad I didnt
Summary Bruce Stambaugh shares about enjoying life, especially after a close brush with death. Bruce Stambaugh writes about nature, weather, hobbies and people, often using personal experiences. Much to their dismay, he also writes about his family. He uses humor and pathos when he cant think of anything else to include. For May 19, 2014 It happened in a flash, as scary moments often do. I...
Fit Youth Initiative's 'Blaze Your Trail' T-shirt design winner chosen
The Fit Youth Initiative, a community coalition promoting wellness and fitness for youth and families in Tuscarawas County, recently selected the winner of its annual community summer walking program T-shirt design contest. The design was revealed at a kick-off event at the Norma Johnson Center.Hannah Levengood, a fifth-grade student at Central Elementary in New Philadelphia, submitted the...
Union Hospital: Growing for the Community
As the needs of the community change, Union Hospital in Dover is poised to meet those needs as they prepare to expand their emergency department with a new $17.7 million, 38,000 square foot, two-story addition to the hospital. An additional 6,800 square feet of existing space, added in 2001, will be incorporated into the new center. Groundbreaking is expected to begin in late August with...Area immunization clinics scheduled
There are currently 35 cases of measles confirmed in Ohio.The Holmes County Health District is sponsoring a measles vaccination clinic to the public. We are encouraging all individuals older than six months of age who have not receive the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccin to come. Measles spreads rapidly and the MMR vaccination is the best way to protect your family from the disease. People...
'May Festival' concert features original compositions from Tusc Philharmonic director and clarinet player
The Tuscarawas Philharmonic's upcoming “May Festival” concert features works by the Philharmonic's own James Perone and Eric Benjamin, on the Performing Arts Center stage at Kent State Tuscarawas Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m.Following Rossini's overture to “La Cenerentola” (Cinderella), listeners will be treated to an original piece by the Philharmonic's principal clarinetist James...Local high school student to attend Naval Academy Summer Seminar
The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) invited a select group of approximately 2,550 young men and women from around the nation and abroad to attend the Naval Academy Summer Seminar program this year. Summer seminar is a fast-paced leadership experience for rising seniors in high school. This program helps educate, motivate and prepare selected students who are considering applying for admission to USNA...