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Schupbach named winner of 2009 Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory of Music Concerto Competition

  • October 8, 2009
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Laura Schupbach of New Philadelphia was named the winner of the 2009 Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory of Music Concerto Competition. She competed against 12 other finalists for the right to perform with the B-W Symphony Orchestra in concert on Dec. 4 at 8 p.m.During the competition, each finalist performed a portion of a major work written for soloist and orchestra. Schupbach performed Samuel...

Marching Quaker Band earns top honors

  • October 8, 2009
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The New Philadelphia High Marching Quaker Band competed in two OMEA competitions on Saturday, Oct. 3. The first competition was held at Nordonia High School in Macedonia. There, the band took first place in Class A along with earning a Superior Rating of I. Following their performance, the band traveled to Cuyahoga Valley National Park where the band boosters had lunch prepared for them.During...

Michel to celebrate 90th birthday

  • October 8, 2009
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Winifred (Winnie) Michel, wife of Rev. Richard E. Michel, a retired minister who pastored Moravian churches in Tuscarawas County for 22 years, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Oct. 18. She may be remembered by members of the congregations she and Rev. Michel served as a homemaker and hostess and a tireless worker on church projects. She also was a member of the church choirs.They came to the...

Sales are popping for Boy Scouts' popcorn drive

  • October 8, 2009
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Nothing beats the smell of hot, fresh, buttered popcorn on a cool autumn evening, evident by the look of longing in the eyes of brothers Nathan and Justin Peters, members of Boy Scout Troop and Pack 95 of Dover. The brothers were gathered at the home of Cub Scout master Jim Elco to review progress on the group’s annual popcorn sales, and they were eager to taste test the bowl of buttery...

Pheasants to be released at 30 public hunting areas statewide

  • October 8, 2009
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More than 15,000 ring-necked pheasants will be released on 30 public hunting areas across the state this fall as part of a seasonal effort by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife to enhance hunting opportunities for this popular game bird. Ring-necked pheasants will be released on the evenings (after shooting hours) of Oct. 23 and 30 in anticipation of the...

Whitman-Keller Car Show draws in more than 50 classic cars

  • October 8, 2009
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Car enthusiasts throughout Northeast Ohio gathered at the home of Bill and Joyce Whitman for an invitation-based car show Saturday, Oct. 3. The second annual Whitman-Keller Country Cruise-In was held on a crisp fall day, with more than 50 classic cars participating in the show.“We have all kinds of antique cars,” said Joyce Whitman, a resident of Strasburg. The Whitmans invited everyone they...

The top reasons for routine dental check-ups

  • October 8, 2009
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Oral health is one of the most important aspects to overall health. Perhaps the best way to maintain healthy teeth and gums is by visiting a dentist regularly and keeping proper oral hygiene habits at home. Dr. Kevin Huff, president of the Tuscarawas County Dental Society, and Dr. Caleb Robinson, one of the newest dentists to the area, both offered tips and advice on why routine oral check-ups...

Walk to Remember, Oct. 20

  • October 8, 2009
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Across the nation during the month of October, National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, thousands of parents, their friends and families, health professionals, clergy, and others affected by the death of a child will be participating in a Walk to Remember.For the 12th consecutive year, to bring awareness to this special month, Toland-Herzig Funeral Homes & Crematory of Dover, New...

What’s holding children back? New Ohio booster seat law now in effect

  • October 8, 2009
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Most parents are aware that, by law, babies and small children must ride in a car seat. However, many caregivers don’t realize that numerous school-age children need special seats as well. To prevent major vehicle accident injuries in young children, Ohio’s new child passenger safety law went into effect Oct. 7, and parents of children younger than 8 must have the right seats to hold children...

UH TECH opens students' eyes about health care careers

  • October 8, 2009
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More new jobs will be created in health care during the next 10 years than in any other industry. Even a recession cannot halt the aging of the population and that means an increasing need for smart and caring people to prepare for a health care career. Union Hospital encourages high school students to learn more about the many opportunities available to them by joining its UH TECH programCarey...