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Slow start buries Hawks at Central

Hiland stumbled out of the gate and the Tuscarawas Central Catholic Saints helped the Hawks fall 71-53 Tuesday, Feb. 2, in New Philadelphia. Hiland managed only seven points in the first period as TCC jumped out to a 25-7 lead after the opening eight minutes of action. The Saints held a 36-22 lead at the half and continued to keep the Hawks at bay in the second half. Dylan Kaufman led the Hiland...

Hawks pounded in first loss of the season

The Hawks had been hoping to get tested by an opponent, and on Saturday the Bengals of Benedictine took it to visiting Hiland. The Division II powerhouse jumped out early and rolled to an 82-56 thumping of the Hawks, handing Hiland its first loss of the season after 12 straight wins, Saturday, Jan. 30, in Cleveland. Hiland trailed 20-13 after the opening eight minutes of action, but found...

New Tribe skipper anxious to get season started

New Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta brought a lot of energy and enthusiasm with him to a stop in Akron on the Cleveland Indians Press Tour Tuesday, Jan. 26. Acta joined outfielder Michael Brantley and relief pitcher Jensen Lewis at the Tangier Restaurant to talk Tribe baseball and the upcoming season of change. “I’m a baseball lifer,” Acta said. “Once the holidays are over, I can’t wait...

Lady Knights shoot down Lady Arrows

The Lady Knight had a trio of players score in double figures and 10 players score in all in a 68-30 stampede over the Arrows of Ashland in Ohio Cardinal Conference basketball action Tuesday, Feb. 2, in Ashland.Lindsy Snyder led the way for West Holmes with 12 points and six rebounds. Bethany Molnar added 11 points and four boards. Rachelle Morrison also reached double digits with 10 points,...

Lexington, Orrville keep Knights winless

The Knights found themselves in front of the Minutemen 17-12 after the opening eight minutes of action Saturday, Jan. 30, in an Ohio Cardinal Conference tilt in Lexington.A 22-2 run by the hosts in the second quarter, however, got things turned around for the Minutemen, who sailed past West Holmes 63-45.Turnovers once again plagued the Knights, who coughed it up 23 times against the Minutemen...

Knights middle school boys split

The West Holmes eighth-grade boys beat Ashland 44-17 on Wednesday, Jan. 27. Brady Arnold scored 19 points, Josh Carsner added eight and Darrin Yerian scored seven.On Monday, Feb. 1, the eighth-grade boys lost to Orrville 54-36. Arnold had 19 and Dillon Baird scored eight.West Holmes seventh grade boys lost to Ashland on Wednesday, Jan. 27. Luke Ogi scored 13. Chase Campbell, Jay Duncan, Nathan...

Betts grows to potential with recent promotion

Starting at the bottom and working your way to the top is a component of many success stories. At SUPERB Industries, look no further than the story of Melissa Betts, recently promoted as its planning and global logistics manager. Betts, 28, got her start at SUPERB’s sister company, Stitches USA LLC, which manufactures about 400,000 American flags and flag banners a year as a part of SUPERB’s...

Next Ekklesia service to take place Feb. 13

On the second Saturday of every month, Faith Christian Church will host a special service geared specifically for those age18-30. “Ekklesia” is designed to be an authentic community for college students, singles and young married couples to meet and worship together. “Ekklesia was created to fill a need we saw in Tuscarawas County for a service uniquely fitted to this age group,” said Nathan...

IV FFA students of the quarter

The Indian Valley FFA chapter recently selected their student of the quarter for each grade level. The students selected were: freshman- Brianna Hamilton, sophomore- Cassie Glazer, junior- Dakota Murphy, and senior- Kristen Stiles. Brianna Hamilton participated in Parliamentary Procedure contests, Rake-N-Walks, the Thanksgiving food drive, Share-A-Christmas and more, ending with 43 activity...

Tuscarawas County Italian-American Festival Foundation to host Ohio Festival and Events Association

At the last meeting of the Tuscarawas County Italian-American Festival Foundation, Marsha Mari, president, reported that grant applications had been filed with Wal-Mart through the local store. Other grants are being investigated and will be applied for as soon as eligibility is determined. Plans for the foundation to host the spring meeting of the Ohio Festival and Events Association in Dover...