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Paws at the Park: Wayne County Humane Society Fundraiser

Fair Ends with a Bang on Sunday

Summary: Sunday brought an end to one of the most successful Tuscarawas County Fairs ever as the popular demolition derby closed out the event with a bang. As crisp fall weather returned, Open Class Beef Judging was the only show held on Sunday morning as the Tuscarawas County Fair wound down from another great seven day run. Market animals began leaving the fair at 6 a.m., with goats,...

Mosser column

Over the last decade, I have really enjoyed my little spot here in the journalistic universe, my photo peering out of its little square just like a lesser-known member of the Brady Bunch. But change has come. For those of you unfamiliar with my journalistic journey, a short primer: I spent my formative years wanting to be (in no particular order): Jo March of “Little Women”, Laura Ingalls...

Saturday Small Animal Sale Earns $57,350

Summary: It was a soggy Saturday at the Tuscarawas County Fair but the afternoon sunshine and the evening tractor pulls brought out the crowds. It was a soggy morning for the Tuscarawas County Fair. The rain cancelled the 4-H Cloverbud round up and the Harness races were rescheduled for Sunday. The fair caught a break as the skies cleared mid-afternoon and the sun made a welcome...
Thrift mentality is a way of life

Thrift mentality is a way of life

I’ve discovered that there must be a gene for thrifty living. I don’t mean cutting coupons or canning and freezing to within an inch of your life. Those are great ways to save and to have a stockpile of things on hand. What I mean is a mentality. A way of living that doesn’t involve regular huge purchases. A lifestyle that doesn’t stress when something big comes your way like a wedding, or a...
Time for a test that doesn’t really matter to anyone

Time for a test that doesn’t really matter to anyone

Let’s start with a multiple-choice question, since those are almost always easier than ones that begin, “In October of 1843, something really important happened, and unless you can recall what it was and can write 250 intelligent words about it, you’re going to fail this quiz and probably won’t become a success in life.” I know, I know: A total buzz kill. I mean, I understand why my...

Working Toward American Energy Independence

This week, the United States Senate began to debate a bill I introduced, called the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill — the first major piece of energy legislation to come to the Senate floor in six years — is the next step in the all-of-the-above energy strategy we need to achieve energy independence. We were reminded again over the past few weeks why that...
Health exchange shopping tips for uninsured boomers and early retirees

Health exchange shopping tips for uninsured boomers and early retirees

Dear Savvy Senior, At age 62, I will be retiring at the end of the year and plan to enroll in Obamacare until my Medicare kicks in. Can you offer me any advice on choosing a plan? Almost Retired Dear Almost, The new health insurance exchanges – also known as Obamacare – that begin in 2014 will have a significant impact on millions of Americans who need health insurance, especially...
Health exchange shopping tips for uninsured boomers and early retirees

Health exchange shopping tips for uninsured boomers and early retirees

Dear Savvy Senior, At age 62, I will be retiring at the end of the year and plan to enroll in Obamacare until my Medicare kicks in. Can you offer me any advice on choosing a plan? Almost Retired Dear Almost, The new health insurance exchanges – also known as Obamacare – that begin in 2014 will have a significant impact on millions of Americans who need health insurance, especially...
My first whiff of fall

My first whiff of fall

While on my way home yesterday I smelled it I smelled fall. Someone living along my asphalt trail home must have raked up enough leaves to burn a pile. I could see no skyline smoke trail, but the smell of fall was indeed moving silently across the Plain Township acres. My Amish friend Rachel and her neighbor Eli have both been selling late harvest vegetables, pumpkins and gourds at the end of...