Mission Trip Helps Tanzania Schools
Summary: Area resident, Marc Davis of Goshen, spent a couple of weeks this summer on a mission trip to help teachers in the African country of Tanzania. Find out how last springs kindergarten classes at New Philadelphias Central Elementary helped in the effort to provide supplies. The Kweli Learning Center in Ketesh, Tanzania, is now more equipped to serve the needs of their students...
Annual Breitenbach Labor Day party
Breitenbach Wine Cellars is having their annual Labor Day Party Sept. 1 at the new Roadhouse Amphitheater and all of the proceeds are going to the Tuscarawas County Humane Society. The location is at the old Alpine Hills, which is just 100 yards east of the winery on Old Route 39. The day begins at 11 a.m. with family games such as a hot dog eating contest, a Frisbee game for the dogs, Rover...
Young leadership: Kelsey Mast brings a tenacious attitude to Lady Hawks
Every once in a while a talent steps up at a very young age and helps generate a new attitude for their team. Hilands Kelsey Mast was one such talent last year. As a freshman, Mast was voted by her teammates as captain of a team coming off two straight winless seasons. While the talent around her was growing and getting better, Mast brought to the team a kind of mental toughness that was...
Lady Knights breaking down barriers and building confidence
Front: Rebekah Brannon (L), Meredith Snow, Courtney Kozak, Alexis Rolince, Shelby Harris, Mallory Wahl, Shelbee Shaffer, Madelyn Brewer and Joy Allison. Back: Mikayla Carder, Claire Benson, Hannah Schlegel, Abby Callahan, Elise Neville, Alex Starr, Brittney Sigler, Alex Brown and Nicole Strouse.--------That first winning season has been an elusive one for the West Holmes Lady Knights soccer...
Backfield stable full of horses ready to lead Knights to battle in 2012
West Holmes Varsity Football Front: Braylon McFarland (L), Brant Burgett, Clay Martin, Cale Ogi, Kadyn Evans, Manager—John Miller, Keaton Macaulay, Grady Hay, Bubba Hay, Nate Fair and Kyle Maltarich. Row 2: Taylor Nussbaum, Jordain Bellville, Ryan Neer, Aryn Lay, Tyler Singleton, Colton Shane, Keaton Leppla, Andrew Rose, Dakota Wells, Benton Smith, Barry Phillips, Amber Stutzman and Olivia...
West Holmes tennis star and State champion Rachel Nelson seeks to follow up a perfect year
Front: Emily Safarik (L), Madeleine Knebusch, Tara Ferrell, Lexi Hutchison, Elise Knebusch, Natalie Molnar, Shyann Kick, Megan Horsely, Rebekah Cagle, Brittany Phillips and Serena Miller. Back: Savannah Yoder, Chelsea Black, Lydia Schonauer, Marki Hogle, Morgan Wagers, Hannah Frank, Rachel Nelson and Stormi Morris.--------Where do you go after achieving perfection?That is the question facing West...
Lack of experience 'no excuse' for Hiland's new girls soccer coach
Front: Madison Anderson (L), Elizabeth Lotut, Mackenzie Gingerich, Missy Raber, Selena Herrera, Allison Hochstetler, Sarah Haun, Julee Zinck, Ashley Miller and sarah Menuez. Back: Head coach Jesse Wengerd, Kaitlin Raber, Renita Yoder, Allison Thiebaud, Felicia Hostetler, Sarah Regan, Mackenzie miller, Hailey Miller, Jamie Mullet, Melinda Yoder, Jalayna Hershberger and assistant coach Doug...
Valleys behind them, peaks ahead, Lady Hawks netters sporting new attitude in 2012 season
Front: Bethany Schrock (L) and Natasha Yoder. Middle: Kelsey Mast, Brittany Keim, Ashley Schlabach, Tammy Keim and Alexis Guggisberg. Back: Assistant coach Andrea Schneider, Mikayla Gray, Erin Schrock, Sierra Miller, Ariel Cooper, Charity Mishler, Dana Rausch and head coach Becky Williams.--------“There are peaks and valleys. What you have to do is eliminate the Grand Canyon.”That quote was...
Hawks booters make transition thanks to the system
Front: Trey Riggle (L), Mikey Sanchez, Alec Mast, Grant Stutzman, Hunter Herrera, Enos Miller, Cole Reynolds, Josh Phillips, Patrick Straits and Caleb Miller. Back: Head coach Scott Bodiker, Taylor Raber, Braxton Mullet, Spencer Yoder, Cameron Stutzman, Jon Phillips, Zach Kornhaus, Calen Halfhill, Josiah Koser, Brennan Coil and Tyler Hostetler.--------Two years ago, the Hiland Hawks soccer team...