Tuscarawas County YMCA keeps youth moving, learning and exploring this summer
The Tuscarawas County YMCA is offering Day Camp, Kinder Camp, Butterfly Camp and three other specialty camps to give kids and teens in Tuscarawas County an adventurous, active and healthy summer. YMCA camp programs offer youth fun and unique experiences with an opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover new interests and create memories that last a lifetime. Nearly 50...
Not your grandmothers library anymore: Tuscarawas County Public Library gears up for summer
With programs about pickles to pancakes to Pluto – author and sports columnist Terry Pluto that is – youll be sure to find a program that interests you this summer at the Tuscarawas County Public Library or one of their branch locations at Tuscarawas, Sugarcreek, Strasburg and Bolivar. People who dont use the library are always amazed when they discover the multitude of free programs and...
Well Armed Women shooting chapter created in central Ohio
Gun ownership and the complex laws surrounding the use of firearms is a significant topic around the nation. The 2011 Gallop Poll reported forty-seven percent of American adults currently have a gun in their home and twenty three percent of women personally own a firearm. This reported gun ownership is the highest it has been in nearly two decades. With women being the largest growing segment of...
Summer Showcase returning acts to provide great entertainment
The amphitheater at Tuscora Park is home to the Summer Showcase series. Since 1998, free entertainment has been available at the park and this years showcase is bringing back some beloved groups from the past. The Summer Showcase is a great way to enjoy the summer with great entertainment and 16 acts. Sam Hitchcock, producer of the RTY Summer Showcase, said, I try to vary the entertainment...
Romantic Moonlight Serenade at The Wilderness Center
The Wilderness Center, WHBC-FM and Perennial Vineyards, invite you to The Wilderness Centers 2013 Romantic Moonlight Serenade wine tasting and local food event on Saturday, June 29, from 7-10 p.m. Bring your sweetheart for a romantic evening under the stars. Enjoy music ranging from the classical Kentland String Ensemble indoors to an exotic sitar performance in a wooded grove. Stroll...
Pvt. Newell graduates from basic infantry
Army Pvt. John C. Newell has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and...
Tuscarawas Philharmonic and high school band members create concert experience
Bright and brassy will aptly describe the exhilarating concert experience when the Tuscarawas Philharmonic and nearly 50 high school band students from six area schools join forces on Saturday, June 1. Area band members will perform side-by-side with Philharmonic regulars as the Philharmonic High School Honors Wind Ensemble collaborates with the Philharmonic brass to deliver selections for...Summer kicks off over Memorial Day holiday at MWCD lakes, parks
Its time to forget the rain, snow and cold of winter and spring, and look toward the fun and sun of summer at the lakes, parks and facilities of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD). The Memorial Day holiday weekend (May 24-27) represents the traditional kick off to the summer season and the lakes of the MWCD again will be a hub of outdoor recreational activities that will be...