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Teens invited to attend 2010 Prom Showcase and Dress Resale Event

  • February 5, 2010
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By Jennifer Kneuss Yards and yards of tulle, lace, satin and beading will be front and center at the 2010 Prom Showcase and Dress Resale Event, to be held on President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 15, from 4-7 p.m. The event will once again be held at the Dover Alliance Church gymnasium on E. Third St. in Dover. The popular yearly event gives teens a wealth of resources on creating a glamorous look...

Rep. Sayre named Legislator of the Year by farm groups Corn, soybean and wheat coalition honors legislator’s work on livestock board

  • February 5, 2010
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State Rep. Allan Sayre (D-Dover) has received the 2009 Legislator of the Year award for his work in creating the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board. The award was given by a coalition of three Ohio agriculture commodity producers: the Ohio Corn Growers Association, Ohio Soybean Association and Ohio Wheat Growers Association. “Representative Sayre continually demonstrates a passion for Ohio...

Famous Endings museum celebrates Black History Month with special display

  • February 5, 2010
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For the fifth consecutive year, Toland-Herzig’s Famous Endings Museum, located within the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory, at 803 N. Wooster Ave., Dover, is celebrating Black History Month with a spectacular 150-artifact display. “Black history is more than just black history - it is world history,” noted John Herzig, Toland-Herzig president and Famous Endings curator. “My interest...

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  • February 5, 2010
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New Site Director Hired for Historic Schoenbrunn Village The Dennison Railroad Depot Museum is excited to share that it has hired a new Site Director to oversee Historic Schoenbrunn Village. Laura Milarcik of Dundee, Ohio will take the helm at the Village March first. Depot Museum Director Wendy Zucal shares that Laura has many outstanding qualities that made her uniquely perfect for the...

The Dennison Railroad Depot Museum to hold grant writing workshop in March

  • February 5, 2010
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The Dennison Railroad Depot Museum will hold a grant writing workshop, Comprehensive Grantwriting Strategies, Friday, March 5, from 8 a.m. to noon. The workshop is open to any nonprofit organization or community group seeking funding through grants. The workshop will cover the complete process of preparing and writing grants from beginning to end, teaching proven tips that work. Participants will...

Local Monopoly tournament winner

  • February 5, 2010
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Bobby Schilling, 18, of Canal Fulton, emerged the winner from a field of 24 participants in an official local Monopoly Game Tournament held Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Tuscarawas County Public Library in New Philadelphia. “This was Bobby’s last year to be eligible for the tournament, so he was pleased to win the second round,” said Missy Littell, children’s reference assistant. “We hope to see...

Military news

  • February 5, 2010
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Air Force Airman Seth A. Malterer graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied...

Fit for Life mini-seminar coming to the Tuscarawas County Public Library

  • February 5, 2010
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The Tuscarawas County Public Library will host the Twin City Hospital Healthy Community Outreach Program’s Fit for Life class. This program will be held Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 6-8 p.m., at 121 Fair Ave. NW, in New Philadelphia. Dr. Tim McKnight, a board certified family practitioner with the Twin City Medical Group, will provide useful tips on the proper nutrition, exercise and behavioral...

Tusc County Community Foundation awards grants

  • February 5, 2010
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The Tuscarawas County Community Foundation has awarded $180,000 in grants through the Max T. Miller donor-advised fund. The grants are crucial to the operation of many local charities and agencies. The recipients and amounts are as follows: RTY, $30,000; Trumpet in the Land, $25,000; Dress-A-Child, $25,000; Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross, $25,000; Grace Lutheran Church,...

Norma Johnson Center to host essay contest

  • February 5, 2010
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The Norma Johnson Center is hosting an essay contest open to individuals in grades 3-5. Participants are asked to answer the following statement: What should be the Norma Johnson Center mascot and why? The contest will have a 150 word limit. All entries must be postmarked or received by March 3. Entries must state name, school, grade, teacher’s name, shirt size and contact number. All entries...