High school students will Occupy the Courtroom for State Mock Trial Competition
#OccupytheField has popped up in many Ohio teenagers social media posts lately and they are talking about Mock Trial. On Thursday, March 6, approximately 300 high school students representing 30 schools from across Ohio descended on Columbus to vie for the title of state champions of the 31st annual Ohio Mock Trial Competition. The 2014 case involves fictitious Philips High School, which...
Sponsors, volunteers and racers sought for colorful 2K event to benefit United Way
United Way of Tuscarawas County is hosting a new community event, Color Us United 2K. This colorful event celebrates healthy living and the power of giving, advocating and volunteering. The run begins at 9 a.m. Memorial Day, May 26, at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Each person begins the race in a white Live United t-shirt and will be doused with color along...Missing the charm and warmth of Amelia Island
Summary Bruce Stambaugh shares about missing the pleasantries of Amelia Island, Florida. 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 17, 2014 Im glad to be home from vacation. But I have to be...
Applications for Assistance with maintaining home heat this winter at an all time low number
HARCATUS Tri-County Community Action Organization Family Support Centers are currently assisting low income households who are having difficulty heating their homes. Since Nov. 1, 2013, the Family Support offices in Harrison, Carroll and Tuscarawas Counties have processed approximately 1,700 applications for emergency heating assistance, nearly 1,000 less than were processed in 2011 for the same...
Commissioner testifies in support of new severance tax on shale drilling
Tuscarawas County Commissioner Kerry Metzger testified at a recent House Ways and Means Committee hearing in support of an amendment to be introduced by Rep. Brian Hill (R - Zanesville) to Sub-HB 375, which would create a new severance tax on shale drilling operations.Metzger testified on behalf of the County Commissioners Association, the Ohio Municipal League, and the Ohio Township Association...Norma Johnson Center Essay Contest open to students in grades K-8
The Norma Johnson Center (NJC) will be hosting a drawing and essay contest for students in grades K-8. Essays are due March 19 to the office at 85 East Iron Avenue, Dover 44622. The selection committee will select first, second and third place in each category. Each winner will receive a NJC membership, a T-shirt and two free dinner tickets to the silent auction and recognition program April 3...