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Issue 40 aims to keep the community healthy

Issue 40 aims to keep the community healthy

  • October 31, 2012
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On Nov. 6, Tuscarawas County voters will have the opportunity to decide on Issue # 40, a renewal of a 1-mill levy that funds basic services, including medical and dental clinic operations at the Tuscarawas County Health Department that was originally passed nine years ago. Based on the most current property evaluations, a homeowner of a $100,000 home would pay approximately $26.86 per year to...

An assembly and reception to recognize veterans in the community will be held Nov. 7

  • November 1, 2012
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The Hiland High School National Honor Society and Student Council will host an assembly and reception to recognize the veterans in the community on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Perry Reese Jr. Community Center at 1:15 p.m. Veterans are asked to RSVP by Friday, Nov. 2 at 330-893-2626. Spouses are invited to attend the assembly and reception. The public is invited to attend the assembly to help honor...
Millersburg Elementary trick or treaters go under cover for annual event

Millersburg Elementary trick or treaters go under cover for annual event

  • November 1, 2012
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West Holmes FFA members hold first meeting of the year

West Holmes FFA members hold first meeting of the year

  • November 1, 2012
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The annual meeting of the West Holmes FFA was held August 27 at the high school. Opening ceremonies were led by Elizabeth Overholt, president. Minutes from the previous meeting were given by Mandy Taylor, secretary. Treasurer Samantha Krejci, reporter Audrey Ivers, and sentinel Atlee Miller gave officer reports. There was no new business. Twenty minutes were given for committee meetings. The...

Amazing birds found during and after the rain and wind from Hurricane Sandy

  • November 1, 2012
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Amazing birds found during and after the rain and wind from Hurricane Sandy Bruce Glick reports on birds and birding, especially in the local Wayne/Holmes area. This week Bruce describes the birds found during and after the recent hurricane A hurricane like Sandy brings death and destruction, pain and hardship. Those of us spared the disaster can only respond with prayers, finances and...

Letter to the Editor

  • November 1, 2012
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To the Editor: I am writing to proudly tell all my fellow Wayne County voters that I am crossing party lines and enthusiastically endorsing Judge Latecia Wiles for Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge. As a former judge myself, I know what it takes to be an effective judge. Only Judge Wiles has the dedication, compassion, energy and new ideas for the job. Judge Wiles brings a broad...

Letter to the Editor

  • November 1, 2012
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To the Editor: This letter is in support of Latecia Wiles for probate and juvenile judge for Wayne County. Having worked with her when she was assistant prosecutor and now as judge, I know Judge Wiles’ compassion for children and families. When she saw the need for guardians for the mentally incompetent, who had no family to speak for them in court, Latecia Wiles worked with Judge Leisy to set...

Letter to the Editor

  • November 1, 2012
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To the Editor: On Nov. 6, I will be casting my vote and encourage you to do the same for Judge Latecia Wiles. Latecia was appointed by the governor as Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Judge. I first met the judge when she was an assistant prosecutor and served as legal counsel to the auditor’s office; we established an excellent working relationship. I soon valued her strong work ethic,...

War perspectives in Russian Cinema the focus of Faculty at Large lecture

  • November 1, 2012
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Peter Pozefsky, associate professor of history at The College of Wooster, will present Russia’s World War II: History on Film at the third and final Faculty at Large lecture of the fall semester on Thursday, Nov. 8. The presentation, which is free and open to the public, begins at 11 a.m. in Lean Lecture Room of Wishart Hall, 303 E. University St. “The talk will look at the way World War II is...

Myron William Ott

  • November 1, 2012
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Myron William Ott, 90, of Dover, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 in New Dawn HealthCare Center. He was born March 31, 1922 at Baltic, the son of the late William A. and Anna Marie Getz Ott. A graduate of the former Baltic High School, Myron honorably served his country in the Navy. He was stationed in the Pacific during World War II. He was a hard worker who spent 16 years with Deardorff Hardware...