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Pope Francis A little humility in leading the flock

Pope Francis A little humility in leading the flock

  • March 25, 2013
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I am not Catholic, but I am really liking the new Pope. If you’ve not been paying attention, the Catholic Church has its first Pope Francis, the first pontiff to come from the Western Hemisphere. Since I don’t much keep up on what goes on in Catholicism, nor do I keep up on the goings on in Argentina, I was at a loss to know much about the man who in just a few days’ time became the spiritual...
The joy of job hunting

The joy of job hunting

  • March 25, 2013
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I hate job hunting. There, I said it out loud for all to hear. It is the most ego-busting experience you could have. And I should know. I have been actively job hunting for a full-time job for the last three years. In fact, I have more rejection letters than I can count. Hmmm, maybe I should contact the Guinness folks and see if I have beat their world record. And today, the rejection letters...
Orrville City Schools to be recognized for Excellence in Character Education

Orrville City Schools to be recognized for Excellence in Character Education

  • March 25, 2013
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The Character Education Partnership (CEP) has named 28 public schools, 2 charter schools, and 5 school districts as National Finalists in the 2013 National Schools of Character (NSOC) program. Orrville City Schools is one of the national finalists. Orrville was selected as the 2013 Ohio District of Character by Ohio Partners in Character Education, a program of the Better Business Bureau Center...

Volunteers Essential to Trail Building in T-County

  • March 25, 2013
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Summary: The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail is planning to open its latest section of the trail from Zoar to Zoarville in May 2013 thanks to volunteers who are completing two 150 foot long boardwalks that will carry the trail over a wetlands area. The newest Ohio Erie Canal Towpath trail project – the building of two 150 foot boards to span a wetlands area – is providing volunteers...

You are not dumb, dear reader

  • March 25, 2013
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I think at some point in the ’90s, a lot of newspaper editors morphed into weenies. It wasn’t their fault, mind you. It was about the time when accountants took the reins of the newspaper industry and decided immediately that they knew better how to sell newspapers than the working stiffs in the newsroom and on the beats. I’m sure that’s how the first “letter to readers” column, written by...

A Talent Show for Hope: Tuscarawas County’s Got Talent is Much More

  • March 25, 2013
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Summary: The energy in the Newcomerstown Middle School auditorium was electric as guests and a talented group of performers came together to entertain, have fun, and help raise money to provide hope in the fight against cancer. A Talent Show for Hope: Tuscarawas County’s Got Talent is Much More The 4th annual Tuscarawas County’s Got Talent show held on Sat. March 23 at Newcomerstown...

Perfect Love Makes Trusting Easy

  • March 25, 2013
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Summary: Amber shares how God used her son to show her an incredible lesson about trust. Article: My youngest son Braxton is about a year and a half, and has been climbing up the stairs before he could walk. My husband taught him a few months ago how to go down the stairs and now he is an old pro at it. But often, if I am there with him and I start to go down, he wants me to carry him. He...

3/25/13 Commissioners approve two new enterprise zone agreements, continue 12

  • March 25, 2013
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SUMMARY: In all, EZ participating businesses promise 143 new jobs in three years The Holmes County Commissioners Monday March 25 approved creation of two new enterprise zones and continued similar agreements with 12 local businesses. In all, the 14 businesses have pledged to create 143 new jobs over the next three years, receiving a tax abatement on new construction in return. Commissioners...

The best in barbeque to be spotlighted at Camp Meigs BBQ Bootcamp and Burnoff

  • March 25, 2013
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Summary: Twenty backyard and professional barbeque teams are invited to compete in the first ever Camp Meigs BBQ Bootcamp and Burnoff is coming to the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds in early May. Imagine the tantalizing aroma of barbecued ribs, their smoky goodness just begging to be bitten into on a warm summer evening. You don’t have to wait until the heat of summer to discover the best...

Waiting for Opportunity to Knock: The skills of workers with disabilities often unrecognized

  • March 25, 2013
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Summary: Dream job? We’d all like to have one and that includes people with disabilities. Their skills and talents are often overlooked. Read on to find out what some of the workers at Starlight Workshop are hoping is in their future. It is 8:40 a.m. and time to unload buses. Full of smiles and anxious to start their work day approximately 150 workers with varying disabilities, but also...