Engineering Expo contest winners named
The Kent State University at Tuscarawas Engineering Technology Department announced the winners of five competitions for area high school students during the Engineering Technology Opportunity Exposition held Feb. 20. The students were trained in digital electronics, computer-aided design, animation/multimedia, video game design and robotics. The submitted entries were judged by a committee of...
Buckeye Career Centers Student of the Month
Kaitlyn Fickes, a senior in the Graphic Arts program, is Buckeye Career Centers February Student of the Month. She was nominated by her graphic arts instructor, John Fisher who said, Kaitlyn is very self-motivated and pushes the boundaries of learning. She is also very creative. Fickes home school is Dover and she is a consistently on the honor roll. Fickes is a member of the bell choir...2/28/14 Lower fees to hit health district bottom line
SUMMARY: Ohio Department of Health sets inspection lower in 2014 The Holmes County Health District will have to eat some of its costs for inspections after the Ohio Department of Health adjusted their fee schedule lower. Holmes County Health Commissioner Dr. D.J. McFadden said Friday Feb. 28 that inspection fees for 2014 will actually be lower than 2013. McFadden said the reason for the...A quick and easy transformation from strangers into friends
Summary Bruce Stambaugh shares about how making strangers into friends enriches all involved. 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 March 10, 2014 We had never met this couple before, or so we...
Amish Country Theater is looking for local talent to add to cast
The Amish Country Theater in Walnut Creek, Ohio is searching local communities looking for talented individuals who possess acting experience and enjoy entertaining audiences of all ages. After a successful season in 2013 with over 15,000 guests attending the show, the Amish Country Theater is looking to add to its talented cast in 2014. Cast members will have the opportunity to perform alongside...The Full Life Center seeks volunteers
The Full Life Center, Inc. has an immediate opening for people interested in serving as volunteers to assist elderly residents in local nursing homes who have no visiting family members. The Full Life Center is a nonprofit, tax exempt organization in New Philadelphia dedicated to providing services that enhance the quality of life for individuals in need. The Full Life Center operates the only...Springer to head YMCA annual campaign
The YMCA board of directors has chosen Dr. Nathan Springer to chair the 2014 YMCA annual campaign according to Keith Lands, YMCA executive director/CEO. Nathan brings a commitment and enthusiasm to our annual campaign because of his sincere belief that the YMCA is in a unique position to so many young people and families in the Tuscarawas County community, stated Lands. The goal of the 2014...
Yearlong campaign moves forward as ground for new animal shelter is broken
It was March 2, 2013 when the Tuscarawas County Humane Society (TCHS) announced their mission to raise funds to build a new animal shelter that woould replace the two current shelters that are deemed inadequate. One year later, the mission has nearly been accomplished. Board members, volunteers and friends of the TCHS, the regions largest animal welfare agency, broke ground at the location, a...