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Kent State Tuscarawas to hold Information Night

Kent State Tuscarawas to hold Information Night

  • February 6, 2012
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Kent State University at Tuscarawas will hold Information Night 2012 March 8, at 6 p.m., in the Founders Hall auditorium. The free event is designed to give prospective students the opportunity to learn about the university’s admission process, academic majors, financial aid and career exploration. Participants will also be given a tour of the campus and an opportunity to sit in on a college...
Special Olympics unified bowlers head to Baton Rouge

Special Olympics unified bowlers head to Baton Rouge

  • February 6, 2012
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Two teams from Tuscarawas County will be heading to the National Special Olympics Unified Bowling tournament in Baton Rouge, La. with the goal of bringing home some medals. In unified team bowling a Special Olympics athlete is paired with a teammate without an intellectual disability. Unified bowling has been offered for the past 15 years as part of the Tuscarawas County Special Olympics and...

The Stepping Stone Knights: Giving It Everything They’ve Got

  • February 6, 2012
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Summary: There’s “no quit” in this year’s Stepping Stone Knights Special Olympics basketball team. This young team in their second season are developing and demonstrating on the court the qualities that will help them succeed in life. The members of the Stepping Stone Knights Special Olympics basketball team, in its second year of play, are continuing to improve under the guidance of...

Special Olympics Unified Bowlers Head to Baton Rouge

  • February 6, 2012
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Summary: It’s going to be a fun mix of gators, bowling balls, dancing, and everything Cajun as, after weeks of practice, the Tuscarawas County Special Olympics Unified bowling team heads to Baton Rouge, Louisiana for the National Special Olympics Unified Bowling Tournament. Two teams from Tuscarawas County will be heading to the National Special Olympics Unified Bowling tournament in...

Backpack for Kids weekend nutrition program to kickoff at Tusky Valley Schools, with hopes to expand throughout the county in the future

  • February 6, 2012
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Summary: Many children will soon benefit from the newly established Backpack for Kids weekend nutrition program, to be piloted in the Tusky Valley Schools district. Organizers hope to eventually expand the program to other schools in Tuscarawas County. It may seem a difficult concept to grasp, but the reality is that there are children in Tuscarawas County who do not have access to consistent,...

2/6/12 Barrington, Reed charged by grand jury

  • February 6, 2012
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SUMMARY: Reed back in Wayne County after waiving extradiction hearing in Mississippi The Wayne County grand jury Friday Feb. 3 handed down charges of aggravated murder and and attempted murder stemming from two separate incidents that occurred in Wooster. Charges of aggravated murder and murder were filed against Lashaun Reed, 23, 716 Quinby Avenue, Apt. D, Wooster. The aggravated murder charge...

OBS conference informs on things with wings

  • February 6, 2012
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Summary: The Ohio Blue Bird Society exists to protect and support Bluebirds and other native cavity nesting birds. In order to educate and inform the surrounding communities and beyond, they hold an annual conference, which will take place Feb. 25, featuring an array of knowledgeable speakers. Nature offers a narrative of smells, sights and tastes, providing comfort and peace with each animal...

Sled hockey returns to Alice Noble Ice Arena

  • February 6, 2012
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Summary: Back for another round, the Charity Sled Hockey Game will take place on Feb. 18 at Alice Noble Ice Arena. The Wildcats will battle the Wooster Oilers once again. The Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio will showcase their skills and inform the community of their adaptive equipment and cause. The event will raise money for the Wildcats’ equipment. The Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio (ASPO)...

021312 Turning Wooster red for a day

  • February 6, 2012
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Summary: The staff and students of the Wooster City School District traded in their normal blue and gold attire in favor of red on Feb. 3 to support the “Go Red” campaign. As Jennifer Weeks can attest, heart disease can strike young and old alike. “My personal history of heart disease started when I was relatively young,” Weeks told the members of the Wooster City School District Board of...

First ever event at Tuscarawas County Veterans Service Office in New Philadelphia to provide veterans opportunity to speak with VA benefit representatives one on one

  • February 6, 2012
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Summary: Many times, veterans do not take full advantage of the many benefits they and their families are entitled to through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Tuscarawas County Veterans Service Office is offering a special day to assist local retired military personnel to obtain the benefits they deserve. Military veterans have faithfully served their country, and are well deserving of...