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Joshua Proper joins The Killbuck Savings Bank Co.

Joshua Proper joins The Killbuck Savings Bank Co.

Craig A. Lawhead, president and CEO of The Killbuck Savings Bank, recently announced the addition of Joshua Proper as a member of the Holmes County lending team. “We are very pleased that Josh has joined the bank,” said Lawhead. “We do our best to hire local people that our customers know and respect.” Proper graduated from West Holmes High School in 1998. After graduation, he attended Ohio...
Lakewatch in Northeast Ohio

Lakewatch in Northeast Ohio

One of the annual birding adventures in November is a trip to Lake Erie for migrating water birds. It’s our version of the famous New Jersey sea-watch. Since Saturdays are the only free day for many birders, a group of 20 of us planned for Nov. 12. Although cold days with a north wind usually bring more rare birds, there are comfort advantages when the day turns out to be sunny and 60 degrees...
No clothes (or boots) for Christmas this year

No clothes (or boots) for Christmas this year

It was three days until Christmas. And, though I had no gift for her yet, my wife had dropped less-than-subtle hints that she wanted a new pair of boots for Christmas. I have always steered clear of clothing purchases for several reasons. First, I never have any idea what my wife likes. In fact, if I pick the ugliest thing in the store, that is typically what she likes best (it is usually also...
Holidays at the Mansion at the Victorian House Museum

Holidays at the Mansion at the Victorian House Museum

If you’ve visited the Victorian House Museum in Millersburg during Holidays at the Mansion over the past several years, and you think you’ve seen it all, think again. This year’s displays promise to offer something new for even the most avid Victorian House enthusiast. According to Mark Boley, Holmes County Historical Society (HCHS) director, visitors will notice a difference to the annual...
Holmes County's largest book signing joins authors and readers

Holmes County's largest book signing joins authors and readers

Serena Miller was one of dozens of authors eager to meet readers and autograph books at the Gospel Book Store’s second annual signing event on Saturday, Nov. 12., the largest of its kind in Holmes County. Miller’s first published book, Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Ohio, placed second in the Inspirational Reader’s Choice Awards, prompting Simon and Schuster to contract Miller to write three...

“After Adoption” Program offered as part of National Adoption Month

Summary: The number of children needing foster care and adopted families in Tuscarawas County is surprising. During National Adoption month, the Tuscarawas County office of Job and Family Services will present a special program to help adoptive families along with spotlighting the information on their informative website. The numbers are staggering to anyone unaware of number of children needing...

Joy to the Season

Ring the jingle bells. Play in the snow. Bring in the tree. Wrap the presents. Let’s do this season with joy. I have been thinking about the fun of the holidays lately. It seems I hear as many people talk about the stress of the holiday season as I do about what they are cheerfully anticipating. If our holiday celebrations are not fun, why are we doing them? Some activities may revolve around...

Holidays at the Mansion at the Victorian House Museum

Summary: Holidays at the Mansion at the Victorian House Museum in Millersburg will delight visitors with room after room of holiday decorations, both tried and true, and some things new. Story: If you've visited the Victorian House Museum in Millersburg during Holidays at the Mansion over the past several years, and you think you've seen it all, think again. This year's displays promise to...

Dairy Program has become ‘udderly successful’ over the past 24 years; looks ahead to quarter of a century mark

Summary: The Tuscarawas County Junior Fair Dairy Sale has become legendary in its response from those in the business community to help support young people. Supporters were recognized at the 24th annual banquet, where one reminisced about the program’s early beginnings. The Tuscarawas County 4-H Junior Fair Dairy program celebrated a successful 24th year and looked forward to their quarter...

Daugherty snares top OCC award; soccer, volleyball also honored

103111 OCCawards Promo: Deven Daugherty shares OCC Offensive Player of the Year honors Daugherty snares top OCC award; soccer, volleyball also honored By Brian Questel The award wasn’t the one he was looking for. Devin Daugherty would have rather settled for a spot on top of the Ohio Cardinal Conference or quarterbacking the Generals into the playoffs. That didn’t work out the way the senior...