5/29/14 Park District takes over Millersburg pool
SUMMARY: The park district officially became owner of the pool May 21. It plans to renovate the pool and reopen in 2015. The Holmes County Park District received the Crissey Memorial Pool from Millersburg Village Wednesday May 21, the facility in good repair and ready for planned upgrades. Now, it is up to the park district, and an anonymous donor, to get the pool up and running in time for the...
A great game with a nightmare finish ends Lady Pirates run at Regionals
For the first five innings of their Div. III Regional semifinal game versus No. 2 State-ranked Wheelersburg, the Lady Pirates of Garaway gave The Burg everything they wanted.Then came a nightmare finish which saw Garaway fall, and fall hard.It all added up to a disappointing 14-1 loss, disappointing in that the game truly was everything a Regional contest should be, clear into the sixth...
VIDEO: Hiland Hawks State qualifying tennis player Braxton Mullet
Hiland Hawks boys tennis state qualifier Braxton Mullet and his coach and father Tony sat down with Dave Mast to talk about the upcoming match at State. Mullet has set several record at Hiland and now has his eyes on the big prize at the State tournament.
The simple philosophy of not being wasteful is also more economical
Thomas Keller, owner of The French Laundry restaurant in Yountville, California is one of the worlds most well-respected chefs. Keller is a genius at his craft, producing tasting menus of multiple courses that bring eager foodies from around the world, all willing to pay the price ($295 per person, not including extras) and watching their names languish on reservation lists for years waiting...
Thank a farmer for the freshest, healthiest food
You have probably heard the expression, Thank a farmer. According to the National FFA Organization, more than 23 million individuals are involved in some facet of agriculture. That is 17 percent of the nations population. That number includes many farmers. I am not a farmer, but I can imagine why someone would want to be. The occupation fosters independence, variety and challenges that one...5/30/14 CDC advisors to assist in measles outbreak
SUMMARY: The Ohio Department of Health has confirmed 20 cases in Holmes County. CDC officials will assist in investigating the outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control will be in Holmes County, assisting with investigations into a measles outbreak that has involved six Ohio counties and sickened at least 177. Holmes County Health Commissioner Dr. D.J. McFadden said at least three CDC advisors...Holmes County Teddy Bear Run scheduled for June 7
A Holmes County Teddy Bear Run is set for Saturday, June 7. The run will depart and end at the Killbuck Sportsman Club. Departure time will be 11 a.m., rain or shine, with the last bike out by noon. Run stops include Danville, Warsaw, Baltic, Millersburg and Killbuck. The run will include stops at local ice cream shops. The last bike will be in by 6 p.m. All vehicles welcome. This is a...Philharmonic brings back popular country music show
The Tuscarawas Philharmonic will bring back one of their most popular concerts Saturday, June 7, when champion fiddler Liz Langford Estes, Dover native currently of Nashville, returns with multi-instrumentalist husband Jon Estes for Coming Back to Classic Country. Also featured are acclaimed area singer/songwriter Debra Reb Robinson and Ohio State Youth Champion fiddler Jacob...
Mullet and Meyer brothers fall in first match at State tennis tournament
On Friday May 30 two very successful seasons came to an end at the State tennis tournament in Columbus. Hiland's first single Braxton Mullet fell in his first match to Pierre Desprat of Lima Central Catholic 1-6, 0-6. Mullet was the second player in Hiland school history to compete at the State tournament.In doubles action, the family team of Ethan and Tim Meyer loss 1-6,1-6 to Evan Alexander...