Annual James Short Memorial Session brings spirit of young skater to New Philadelphia
The third annual James Short Memorial Session was held at the New Philadelphia Skatepark under sunny skies, August 27. Spirits were high as family, friends and those simply inspired by the 24-year-old musician and professional rollerblader gathered to honor his life and the mark he made on the community.Short sustained injuries in a motorcycle accident August 26, 2009 when he was struck by a...
Wine, Whistles and a Little Bit of Jazz make for a successful Red Cross fundraiser
More than 350 guests enjoyed the fifth annual American Red Cross Muskingum Lakes Chapter’s yearly event, Wine, Whistles, and a Little Bit of Jazz August 27 at the Warther Museum at Dover.Guests waited patiently at the entrance for the doors to open at 6:30 and were entertained by music from The B5’s, a group made up of current and former New Philadelphia High School students.Guests were free...I'm from your local government and I'm broke
Tuscarawas County commissioners confirmed recently what Ive believed all along – that Gov. John Kasichs anti-tax fervor doesnt actually include local governments. Kasich apparently is OK with shifting the tax burden from the state to local government, which seems to contradict the will of the people, who have complained for years – rightly or wrongly – about the uneven burden of...
090511 (Update) Capstones topple from roof of Cornerstone Elementary School
Summary: Capstones from the roof of Cornerstone Elementary School toppled from the roof early in the morning of August 24 damaging a portion of a lower roof area. As a thunderstorm moved through the area early in the morning of August 24 capstones from the roof of Cornerstone Elementary School toppled from the roof damaging a portion of a lower roof area of the former Wooster High...8/29/11 Millersburg readies FAQ sheet on income tax
SUMMARY: $500,000 generated by tax would restore services, cover state cuts An income tax increase will put Millersburg back on the financial footing of four years ago, according to council and village officials. In a work session Wednesday Aug. 24, village officials threw out the number that declines in state and other revenues have pared back expenditures since 2007: Approximately $456,000...
Classic cars cruise-in for a cause
Summary: Car enthusiasts supported the Ohio Diabetes Association while showing off their classic cars at the Follow the Trail Benefit Car Show held on Saturday, August 27. Story: As if the small town of Trail, Ohio had been transported a half a century back in time, as classic cars cruised into the Dutch Country Flea Market for the 6th annual Follow the Trail Benefit Car Show on Saturday, August...
Young student hears first hand from First Lady
Summary: It is not every day that an eleven year old student receives a personal replay from the White House. But for one young lady, a recent package that arrived in the mail from Washington, D.C. made her day. When the 3rd annual Corporal Keith Nepsa Ride for Pride takes place on September 3, the silent auction that is part of the event will be featuring many unique items. But thanks to the...