Free Thanksgiving meal fills gap in the community
Summary: On Thursday, Nov. 24, Smithville United Methodist Church will host the first Community Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner. Held to provide support and fellowship for community members that dont have family or the money to cook the meal, they are attempting to fill a gap in Wayne County. Heavy with appreciation and fellowship, Thanksgiving is a time for reflection and togetherness...Geib and Community Hospice join forces to honor area vets
Summary: The fourth annual Evening of Honor was held Nov. 11 at Geib Funeral Homes and Crematories at Dover. A special event meant to honor veterans from the region included a pinning ceremony sponsored by Geib and Community Hospice of Tuscarawas, Stark and Carroll Counties. A tribute to the dead was observed with a moment of silence and a twenty one gun salute. Veterans and their families were...Veterans honored and remembered as community gathers at the Tuscarawas County Courthouse on Veterans Day 2011
Summary: Solemn commemorative services were held on the square of the Tuscarawas County Courthouse as the community paused on November 11, Veterans Day, to remember the sacrifices made by the men and women of the U.S. Military. Since 1775, over 800,000 American soldiers have perished in combat, from the American Revolutionary War to the recent and ongoing wars in the Middle East and the War on...112210 Veterans honored
Summary: Hundreds gathered at the pavilion at the Wayne County Fairgrounds on Veterans Day to honor those who have served our country. On a blustery November morning the sound of a lone bugler echoed through the Wayne County Fairgrounds. That officially announces the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month – the date of the First World War armistice and the official opening...Christmas Tree Festival heralds the beginning of the holiday season while benefitting area hospital
Summary: The annual arrival of the Warthers Christmas Tree Festival is a sure heralding of the upcoming Christmas season. The Festival runs now through November 20. Almost 100 dazzling Christmas trees greeted guests at the 18th annual Warthers Christmas Tree Festival in Dover during a Preview Party on Friday, Nov. 11. The Festival is a lavish display of holiday wonders, all pulled together...Distinctive flavors from Amish Country
Summary: Few things exemplify Amish Country more than the food served at the restaurants, church socials and family gatherings in the region. The flavors celebrate the rich agriculture and the pride of local ingredients used to create unique dishes found only in the heart of Amish Country. Food created by people who believe faith and family come first will keep you coming back to enjoy the...
Thanksgiving feast or fiasco-avoiding a menu malfunction for the holidays
More than 200,000 Americans get sick every day because of something they ate, and no dinner like turkey with all the trimmings poses a greater risk of food poisoning. Food poisoning may be common, but it is still a very serious threat, one that kills roughly 9,000 people each year and sickens nearly 80 million. Many holiday recipes, such as turkey and stuffing, arent prepared that often,...
To the Editor:
Freedom is not free. These were the words that resonated about the grounds of the Tuscarawas County courthouse during the Veterans Day celebration. The county square is home to soldiers of past wars, and their stone, stern faces portray bravery and determination. They have stood strong throughout time as a reminder of this truth. On this day, Old Glory joined them by whipping in the cool, crisp...
Santas on his way
Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, and elves Jingles, Jangles and Snowflake at Trumpet In The Lands Very Merry Christmas Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 26, at 9:30 a.m. in the Park Place Teen Center. The magical elves will teach children how to sing some of Santas favorite Christmas carols; how to Ho, Ho, Ho just like the jolly ole elf, and will teach them some of Santas favorite holiday jokes. Games,...