(COLUMN) Its all about the kids when it comes to fall sports (COLUMN)
COLUMN SUMMARY: Does your vehicle, at all times, have two lawn chairs packed in it? Random sweatshirts and blankets ready for sitting? If you do then you're part of the fall sports wild bunch. Let's get these games started! Yesterday during our worship service, which was held in the Doughty Valley, I sat in my lawn chair and looked around. There was something different about the air. I...
Diabetes program to begin in September
The Tuscarawas County YMCA is offering two opportunities to enroll in their diabetes program through a grant from the United Way of Tuscarawas County. In Ohio, more than 10 percent of adults have been diagnosed with diabetes, according to the Ohio Department of Health. Another estimated three million adults have prediabetes, putting them at grave risk of developing the disease, according to the...
Chamber Expo slated for October
Nearly 60 area businesses will be on hand to display their products and services during the annual Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce Business to Business Expo in October. This years event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 3-6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in New Philadelphia. We feel this is an excellent opportunity for area businesses to network with each other, said...
Serving up something healthy: Healthy Tusc Community Harvest Meal welcomes guests with local foods
The response has been overwhelming, commented Jeff Mathias, as he scooped up the last servings for hungry guests attending the first ever Healthy Tusc Community Harvest Meal, August 22. We had no idea what to expect for our first year, but we are very pleased. Everyone loves this. Pissocra Mathias Realty sponsored the event, which was yet another community activity that Healthy Tusc has...
Pops in the Park concert returns, Sept. 2
The Tuscarawas Philharmonic will present its annual Pops in the Park concert in the Tuscora Park Amphitheater at 7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 2, concluding the Pepsi/RTY Summer Showcase series 2012 entertainment season with a crowd-pleasing finale. For the Summer Showcase concert, conductor Eric Benjamin has chosen music that is fun to hear, and to play, for an evening in the park with the cicada...Kelly Welch
Kelly S. Welch, 39, of Uhrichsville, died unexpectedly August 24, 2012, at her home. Born July 31, 1973, in Marion, Kelly was a daughter of Gerald and Sharon Swain of Gnadenhutten. She graduated from Claymont High School in 1992 and was a full-time mom and homemaker who loved spending time with her children and family. Kelly also enjoyed helping out with her childrens sports and cheering them...Daniel Swartzentruber
Daniel E. Elam Dan Swartzentruber, 83, of Apple Creek, died August 22, 2012, at his home. Daniel was born April 7, 1929, in Millersburg, to the late Elam D. and Mary L. Swartzentruber, and married Ada M. Shetler on Jan. 2, 1958. She survives. He was retired from the pallet business and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. In addition to his wife, Daniel is survived by sons, David...Betsy Baxter
Betsy Baxter, 62, of Dover, died August 24, 2012, at her home, with her family at her side. The daughter of Warren and Emily Rummell of New Philadelphia, Betsy was born Nov 14, 1949, in Dover. She was a former librarian for the Dover Public library and enjoyed reading, sewing, and being a homemaker for her family. Survivors include her husband, James Jim Baxter; sons, Eric (Ann) and Ken...
Hiland Volleyball Team Photos - All Ages
Varsity Volleyball 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. JV Volleyball Front: Hailey Yoder and Tonya Beechy. Middle: Melanie Hostetler,...