Dennison Railroad Depot seeks public comments regarding enhancement project
The Dennison Railroad Depot is proposing an enhancement project to the Dennison Railroad Depot (The Depot), which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and was recently named a National Historic Landmark (NHL). The Depot features the depot itself as well as several adjacent railroad cars. The complex contains a museum and a restaurant. The facility promotes education and...Annual winter Law Day offered for area students
Due to the huge success of the previous Law Day events, Court Administrator Elizabeth Stephenson has extended an opportunity to invite high school students to the Tuscarawas County courtrooms to observe criminal hearings Feb. 20. Judge Edward Emmett OFarrell and Judge Elizabeth Lehigh Thomakos strongly believe that it is important for students to see the judicial process in action. All...
Environmental education grant opens up opportunities for New Philadelphia science students
Kip Bradys biology class at New Philadelphia High School is a recipient of the AEP Access to Environmental Education Mini-Grant to benefit high school and elementary students in the district. Bradys students were working on insect collections when he launched into a story about a large wasp. The students were enthralled, Brady said. This gave me the idea of having them develop...Garaway board sees students under one roof in new elementary, current schools to remain open
The Garaway school board revealed its plans for the district's elementary schools to a packed house Monday Feb. 10.In an informal question and answer session with district residents, board president Robert Coburn said the board would hold meetings to receive community input and craft a plan that will lead to the construction of a new elementary school within the next few years. In the mean time,...
Dover South School Recess Run will fund new playground equipment
A fundraising campaign has been in the works for nearly two years to raise money to replace the aging playground equipment at Dover City School’s South Elementary. “Dover South’s Dream” has included fundraising dinners, grant writing and efforts from the school’s PTG who wholeheartedly support the project.The latest effort is the Dover South School Recess Run, a 5K race that if...
Overdue Open House a success for Friends of the Library
The Dover public library hosted the 4th annual Overdue Open Hosue, Sunday, Feb. 9, a fundraiser to benefit the Friends of the Library. Patrons were treated to live music, games, a bake sale, and magician Jeff Conley, pictured here amazing kids with his slight of hand expertise.
Voice of Democracy winners, others honored at New Philadelphia VFW
Three seniors at Tuscarawas Central Catholic took the top awards in the Voice of Democracy contest at the Carl C. Stoller Post #1445 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in New Philadelphia. Margaret Mary Nguyen, the daughter of Louise and Duong Nguyen of Dover, took the top award in the Voice of Democracy competition and received numerous awards including $100 and a jacket embroidered with...Big band gives big show at the PAC
The February night warmed with the sounds of saxes and trombones when the Smithsonian Masterworks Jazz Orchestra with singer Kim Nazarian presented a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald Feb. 7. The show at the KSU at Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center brought old standards to new life.As Charlie Young, the orchestra leader, explained, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra was founded after the...Enjoying the people I meet along lifes way
Summary Bruce Stambaugh shares about two engaging people he met on a recent trip. 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 Feb. 24, 2014 I greatly enjoy the people I meet along lifes journey. Many of...