Wayne County voters cast their ballots
The voters of Wayne County turned out in large numbers to decide the fate of the dozens of ballot measures and races up for their consideration during the Nov. 8 general election. According to the Ohio Secretary of States Office, of the nearly 3.6 million votes cast statewide, 33,731 of those votes were cast in Wayne County. By posting a 44.76 percent voter turnout rate, Wayne County was just...
Millersburg residents say no to income tax
Millersburg voters turned down a request for new money in the form of a one half of one percent income tax Tuesday, Nov. 8. The income tax, placed before voters by Millersburg Village Council as a means to offset dwindling tax revenues, failed with 335 votes for and 484 votes against. Mayor Jeff Huebner said council will discuss a further attempt for new money at its next meeting Nov. 14. I...
Ups and downs on Election Day 2011
By all accounts, Election Day 2011 will go into the history books as a monumental moment in American democracy. Huge turnout for an off-year election driven in part by historic ballot initiatives on the state level led to increased voter turnout in local elections as well. This large turnout can be compared to last years pivotal congressional elections, with 28,932 people voting this year, less...
TCPL to host Eating the Medieval Way program
The Tuscarawas County Public Library extends an invitation to the community for an enjoyable and educational evening with Dr. Christopher Roman, KSU associate professor. Eating the Medieval Way is the topic that will be presented on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m., at the librarys main location in New Philadelphia. Locavore. Eating seasonally. The problems of fast food. Open any magazine or book...
HCPC members learning from experience, assess their progress
Its all about relationships and communication. Relationships between the Holmes County Prevention Coalition (HCPC) and the people of Holmes County, and the communication between the coalition members are two crucial elements which the HCPC members have recognized will be a large part of their growth as they continue to serve Holmes County. The coalition members in attendance at the monthly...
Gospel Book Store to host Holmes County's largest book signing event, Nov. 12
Just in time for Christmas shopping, the Gospel Book Store of Berlin is hosting Holmes County’s largest book signing event with 30 local authors, Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the German Village lobby. There will be books featured in this signing for everyone on your Christmas list. Authors included in the signing are:- Yavonne Anderson, an author who is currently writing the...
Get into the holiday spirit at TCPL Christmas Open House
The Tuscarawas County Public Library System will host its third annual Homespun Christmas Open House for the entire family at its main library in New Philadelphia on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 2-4 p.m. Our free family open house will include ideas for creating a fabulous Homespun Christmas for your family, said Director Michelle McMorrow Ramsell. There will be fun activities for adults, teens...
Trinity Hospital Twin City volunteers to host benefit fair, Nov. 11
Trinity Hospital Twin Citys United Volunteer Auxiliary welcomes the public to a Vendors Fair Friday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the hospitals first floor St. Francis Conference Center and Specialty Clinic lobby area. A portion of the proceeds from this first-time event will benefit the hospital. We felt this event would provide the perfect opportunity for the community to come...
Delphian Chorale to hold annual spaghetti dinner and show
The Delphian Chorale will hold its annual Spaghetti Dinner and Show on Saturday, Nov. 19, at the New Philadelphia First United Methodist Church. There will be two shows: a luncheon show at noon, and dinner show at 6 p.m. Both meals will include salad, spaghetti, rolls, beverage, and dessert. Both performances will feature solo and group acts by the Delphian Chorale, with the dinner show featuring...