Carl Maxwell has a heart of compassion
SummaryDespite his many ailments, Berlin's Carl Maxwell spends as much time as he can volunteering in various capacities in the community. Given his many maladies and his age, Carl Maxwell, 77, of Berlin, would have every right to simply give up on life. Instead, he has done just the opposite, and many people are the beneficiaries.The list of all the good Maxwell has done in his life exceeds his...Fundraising effort will allow for a new playground at Dover South School
Summary: The playground at Dover South School is beginning to show its age. A group of staff members and parents have formed a committee to make a new playground a reality. The playground at Dover South School is beginning to show some wear and tear. Fundraising efforts are underway so a new playground can be built to replace the existing one. A committee that includes staff and parents of...Thirty Five years and still packing in the fun and festivities: First Town Days July 4 - 8
For thirty five years, First Town Days volunteers have been keeping the tradition of the five day long Festival, which is packed with every type of activity, contest, sporting event, and entertainment imaginable, as a family summer fun favorite. It has been thirty five years since a small group of civic minded individuals came up with the idea to host a hometown style festival with the hopes of...Woodright recieves funding from Holmes County Economic Development Council, expands business
Summary: The David Easterday & Company, Woodwright, has recieved money from the Holmes County Economic Development Council to install new tanks in their Holmes County business. The tanks will improve production and create new jobs that will stay in Holmes County. David Easterday & Company was founded in 1972. During that period of time Dave Easterday, with the help of his wife, Valeria...Avant Gardener: The nighttime garden
Summary: Certain plants are at their best when viewed or smelled at night. Consider adding a few of these nocturnal beauties to your garden or landscaping to provide a nighttime respite that can be enjoyed until fall. Once the sun goes down and the garden tools have been put back in the shed, the garden gloves are drying out on the back porch and the hoses have recoiled into their hangers we...
Heritage Home Group to host antique and architectural salvage sale
On Saturday, June 30, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., members and friends of the Heritage Home Association of Tuscarawas County will hold an antique and architectural salvage garage sale at 233 Fair Ave. NW, New Philadelphia. This saga began in 2010 when the organization opened its Olde House Parts shop in downtown Dover. The architectural salvage shop specialized in old and very old interior and...
Golf outing to raise money for Aultman college scholarships
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences will host a womens nine-hole golf scramble August 14, at Wilkshire Golf Club, located at 10566 Wilkshire Blvd. NE in Bolivar. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $300 per foursome ($75 for an individual golfer) and includes a cart, nine holes of golf, continental breakfast, lunch, gift bags and door prizes...
We did everything but win - Defensive gems rob Knights of shot at the ultimate prize at State tourney
Keaton Leppla stood frozen in time beyond first base, hands on hips, staring into nowhere, West Holmes coach Kevin Bamford consoling him. Knights starting pitcher Gabe Snyder sat on the bench, head in hands, thinking about what might have been. Senior catcher Cody Dial, playing in his final high school baseball game, sat on the bench, tears streaming down his face. Those are the kinds of...Take control of the wheel at Union Hospital's AARP driver safety program for seniors
Seniors who want to brush up on their driving skills are invited to attend an AARP Driver Safety class at Union Hospital.The program will be held on Friday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Union Hospital’s Rosenberry Conference room. The class features a review of the rules of the road, coaching on defensive driving skills, and advice on how to drive safely in today’s increasingly...