Crider WHMS spelling bee champ
Can you spell that? If you cant, Im sure West Holmes eighth-grader Louis Crider would be more than happy to, as he took the annual West Holmes Middle School spelling bee championship title on Friday, Jan. 27, in the Little Theatre. Louis outlasted 27 other students competing for the title, including children from all grades. Finally, in the 12th round, Crider correctly spelled the word...
Stellar students shine at Scholar Challenge
Knowing facts both common and obscure on topics ranging from 19th century American literature and art to physics, geography, and world events were essential for students who competed Jan. 28 at New Philadelphia High School for the ECOL/NPHS Scholar Challenge Tournament. Students from Cambridge, Claymont, Coshocton, Dover, Garaway, Indian Valley, Marietta, New Philadelphia, Ridgewood, River View,...
Scholarships available for Tuscarawas County residents
The Tuscarawas County Democrat Women are offering two scholarships for Tuscarawas County residents. The first scholarship is the Tuscarawas County Democratic Women Scholarship for $500. This scholarship will be presented to a high school senior who plans to attend an accredited post-secondary school. The recipient will be selected based upon involvement in the Democratic Party, financial need,...
Soil to Spoon is topic of unique student poster competition using soil based paints
Sand and soil may be considered more of a natural resource than a typical art medium, but the Tuscarawas Soil and Water Conservation District is encouraging area students to use these natural resources to speak out on behalf of the importance of soil in our environment. Fifth-graders who are part of public, private, or home school learning are encouraged to participate in the districts annual...
Scholarships and seedlings offered by Soil and Water Conservation District
Two major themes surface each January and February – landowners think about the spring planting season, and high school seniors begin to scramble for college funds in earnest. The Tuscarawas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is announcing plans to help with both. First, the SWCD, with its mission of providing assistance for the wise use of our natural resources for present and...