Hitting the greens for a good cause
Whether youre a league golfer or just a weekend duffer, your talents are needed at the 15th annual Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties Golf Classic. Teams have until July 15 to sign up for a day of challenges at the Wooster Country Club, according to Cyndi ODonnell, marketing and public relations manager at Goodwill. The event is a major fundraiser for the nonprofit, which...
Glenmont Car Show sparks plenty of fun memories
By Dave Mast Old Chevy cars, roadsters, some racy Mustangs and even some really old automobiles lined up for the annual Glenmont Car and Truck Show on Saturday, June 29. Rich McCune has been heading up the auto show committee for the better part of the new millennium, and to see all kinds of old, antique and collectible cars lining up for a show still makes his heart sing. I still really...Congressman Gibbs statement on delayed Obamacare provision
U.S. Rep. Bob Gibbs (OH-7) released the following statement regarding the delay of a key provision of the Administrations health care law, which requires companies with more than 50 employees to provide health care coverage: After getting caught trying to sneak a fast one by the American public during the July 4th holiday, the President finally admitted yesterday his health care bill is...Becky A. Golden
Becky A. Golden, 61, of Dover, died Saturday evening, June 29, 2013 in the Oak Point Nursing Home in Baltic following a 12-year battle with Alzheimers disease. Becky was a former employee of the deli department at Walmart in New Philadelphia until illness forced her retirement. Born July 21, 1951 in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Eleanor (McComb) Gribble. In addition to...Mark T. Galay
Mark T. Galay, 53, of Mineral City, left his body here on earth and took his soul to heaven on Sunday, June 30, 2013. Mark was born August 7, 1959 in Union Hospital at Dover to Janet (Davidson) Summers of Mineral City. He leaves behind a brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Cindy Davidson of Park City, Utah; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Colleen and David Friend of Mineral City and Karla and...James C. Day
James C. Day, 84, of Dover, died Monday, July 1, 2013 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health. A son of the late James Richard and Hazel Marie (Mathias) Day, James was born Dec. 21, 1928 at New Philadelphia. James graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1947. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving during the Korean...Dale Thomas Cheney
Dale Thomas Cheney, 64, of Dover, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, July 2, 2013, in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a lengthy illness related to Agent Orange exposure during his service in the Vietnam War. Born at Ashtabula Nov. 14, 1948, he was a son of the late Harold and Lillian Berger Cheney. A gifted athlete at a young age, Dale graduated from...
Sponseller falls short in World Team bid
Former West Holmes High School wrestling legend Colt Sponseller faced a gauntlet Friday, June 21 as the Glenmont native competed in the 2013 TEAM USA Freestyle World Team Trials held at the Gallagher-Iba Arena on the campus of Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla.Sponseller, currently ranked No. 7 (74 kilograms/163 pounds.) on TheMat.com U.S. Senior Men’s Freestyle rankings (as of...Youth soccer and flag football registration deadlines
The Holmes County Park District is currently accepting registrations for the fall youth soccer and flag football leagues. The fall soccer league is open to children entering grades K-6 this fall. The registration fee is $20 and the deadline is July 15. The flag football league is open to children entering grades K-3 this fall. The registration fee is $20 and the deadline is July 15. Registration...