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New Philadelphia Music Marathon to be held Saturday, March 13

  • March 12, 2010
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The New Philadelphia High School Instrumental Department will hold their annual Music Marathon this Saturday, March 13. The marathon is a day filled with various high school and middle school music groups practicing in the gym for the entire day followed by a concert in the evening. The practice schedule for the day is: 7-8:30 a.m., high school symphonic band; 8:45-9:15 a.m., high school jazz...

Buckeye Career Center holds annual college fair

  • March 12, 2010
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Representatives from 63 colleges/universities and other continuing education opportunities were on hand for Buckeye Career Center’s annual college fair held Friday, March 5. Representatives came from as far away as Grand Canyon University in Arizona and Eastern Michigan, although the majority were from Ohio. In addition to Buckeye juniors, students also attended from Tuscarawas Central...

Children’s generosity continues to benefit dogs and cats at Tuscarawas County Humane Society Animal Shelter

  • March 12, 2010
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Brynn Coles celebrated her 9th birthday on March 11. Her sister, Kylee, turned 7 on Feb. 19. But this year, when the girls had their shared birthday party, their guests brought different kinds of gifts. Some were in gift bags, some were adorned with pretty bows – but these gifts were sacks of dog and cat food, treats, bags of kitty litter, dog and cat toys, paper towels, and laundry...

New Phila Elks Safari Expedition Out of exotic locales and into Tuscarawas County

  • March 12, 2010
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On Saturday and Sunday, March 6 and 7, many mounted exotic and unique animals were on public display at the New Philadelphia Elks Safari Expedition, held at the Elks lodge on Union Avenue. And, since the animals were professionally preserved by taxidermists who used the actual animal skins (including the fur or scales) to create life-like three-dimensional representations, visitors were able to...

Relay For Life Revue to feature local talent and raise funds for the American Cancer Society

  • March 12, 2010
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What occurs when you combine several dozen talented individuals of all ages, several hundred guests, and some very special survivors of a life-threatening disease? What occurs is the annual Relay For Life Revue, a dazzling evening of music, comedy, skits, song, and dance that raises thousands of dollars for the fight against cancer. Sponsored by The Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County’s Relay...

Letter to the Editor

  • March 12, 2010
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The American Red Cross and its volunteers work every day to help save lives or rebuild lives that have been shattered by disaster – whether it is down the street, across the country and around the world. March is Red Cross Month across the country, and we want to thank those supporters whose generosity helps us continue our service to those who need us, every day. The Red Cross responded...

Momentum building for the Union Hospital Run for Home

  • March 12, 2010
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More than 250 people have already registered for the various events that comprise the Union Hospital Run for Home coming up Sunday, April 18. “We’re ecstatic with the early registration numbers,” said Matt Ritzert, Run for Home Road Runners Club president. Organizers are hoping to see 1,000 people participate in the Run for Home events, which include a half-marathon road race, three-person...

Rain barrel workshop, April 17

  • March 12, 2010
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For those interested in conserving water from the rooftop or who want to have more water on demand during the summer months, the upcoming rain barrel workshop is a must. The Norma Johnson Center will host a make and take rain barrel workshop April 17, from 1-4 p.m. The workshop will be held in the yellow pole barn located along SR 39. Each rain barrel will be $55 and participants will be...

Grand gala brought success to fundraising event for animals

  • March 12, 2010
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It was hoped that the annual Cause for Paws fundraising event held March 6 at the Union Country Club would double the success of last year’s sold-out evening that brought in $16,000 for the local Tuscarawas County Humane Society (TCHS). The goal was met exactly at $32,000, with donations that continue to come in. The charity auction gala began with a social hour and continued throughout the...

Military news

  • March 12, 2010
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Army Pvt. Seth E. Vosick has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, core values and traditions, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, and field maneuvers and tactics. Vosick is a 2004 graduate of Claymont High School, Uhrichsville.