Throwing the rock for 38 years – Atwood Lake man is hooked on Steinstossen
Summer: When the Ohio Swiss Festival comes to Sugarcreek each year, so does the legendary Steinstossen. Although the customary 3 heats over 2 days had to be shortened to one, three throw event due to rainy, cold weather, the faithful still showed up to see the tossing of the rock on Saturday night. The Steinstossen, or stone throwing contest, is the stuff of legend. From its beginnings in...
Mike Taylor: New Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate
Mayor Mike Taylor Office sought: Mayor of New Philadelphia Age: 58 Family: Wife Patty and children Seth, Adam, Ian and Jill Education: Graduate of Kent State University –Tuscarawas with Associate Degrees in Criminal Justice and General Studies Hometown: New Philadelphia Occupation: Mayor of New Philadelphia and Hobby Antique Dealer Political Party: Democrat Previous elected offices:...
Tom Gerber: New Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate
Tom Gerber Office Sought: Mayor of New Philadelphia Age: 67 Family: Married to my wife Sophia for 41 years. We have two grown children, both who are New Philadelphia High graduates: Tom and his wife Missy, who reside in Worthington; Lori and her husband Tom (Fantin) and their son, Austin, who reside in New Philadelphia. We are expecting two more grandchildren in the near future. Education:...Sheriffs Report, 09/29/11
Disabled vehicle assisted on SR 39, Berlin Township. A 911 hang up call reported on TR 462, Washington Township; all was OK. Animals reported on TR 467, Washington Township; assistance given. A 911 hang up call reported on CR 329, Prairie Township; all was OK. OSP handled report of a two vehicle injury accident on SR 39, Walnut Creek Township. Report taken of a two vehicle non-injury accident on...
Misc. Monday 10-03-11 - Manning up
After Eli Manning won the first game ever played at Jerry-Land, the home of the Dallas Cowboys, he went into the locker room and wrote, "First win in the new stadium." Jerry Jones has since painted over these words on the wall of his $1.2 billion facility, and Manning's career has been reminiscent of a fading brush stroke as well.Before we go much further with the argument about Manning and how...
Silver Indian trade cross
At a recent auction up north I bought this nice silver Indian trade cross. They were traded for beaver pelts and were a status symbol for the Indian. Guess who is wearing this status symbol now, my wife! Recent auction prices: Vaseline glass basket, $35; piano stool/chair combo, $90; carpet beater, $10; saddle, $25; doll chair, $10; crazy quilt, $45; pair of wooden hames, $3; double-jointed...Uhrichsville Ward 1 Election
In the run-up the election taking place in November, the Bargain Hunter will be running articles profiling different races through out Tuscarawas County. Here is the first of these articles, which takes a look at the race for representative of Ward 1 in Uhrichsville. Name: Mark Haney Age: 37 Family: Married, wife Stephanie Education: Ohio Dominican University Occupation: Tuscarawas County Road...