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Nepsa Ride for Pride honors the fallen soldier while helping others

Nepsa Ride for Pride honors the fallen soldier while helping others

Summary: The third annual Ride for Pride Cpl. Keith Nepsa Memorial run was held Saturday at Lehman’s Big Open Road at Dover. 149 Riders enjoyed a pancake breakfast and memorial service provided by the Akron chapter of Rolling Thunder and New Philadelphia 5th graders before they headed north to begin the run in honor of the soldier that lost his life in 2007 while serving in Iraq. Family,...

Vote NO on Issue 2 theme of Labor Day picnic

Summary: The first annual Labor Day Picnic hosted by the Tuscarawas County Democratic Party was held Saturday, September 3 at Deis Hill at the Dover City Park. The picnic included food, games, raffles and music. Local Democrats including former Congressman Zack Space and Dover Mayoral candidate, Tony Korns spoke about the importance of repealing Senate Bill 5 and getting involved in order to make...
In spite of 90 degree plus heat and high humidity, ‘it all went to the dogs’ at the annual Breitenbach Dog Show

In spite of 90 degree plus heat and high humidity, ‘it all went to the dogs’ at the annual Breitenbach Dog Show

Summary: Forty dogs and their owners showed up for the annual Breitenbach Dog Show to benefit the Tuscarawas County Humane Society shelter, in spite of melting high temperatures and humidity on August 3. Abbie and Maya, beautifully fawn colored Siberian Huskies, with their gentle blue and amber eyes, did not seem particularly impressed about winning the ‘best twins’ category at the annual...

In spite of 90 degree plus heat and high humidity, ‘it all went to the dogs’ at the annual Breitenbach Dog Show

Summary: Forty dogs and their owners showed up for the annual Breitenbach Dog Show to benefit the Tuscarawas County Humane Society shelter, in spite of melting high temperatures and humidity on August 3.

Behind the Scenes at the Junior Fair

Summary: The Tuscarawas County Junior Fair just wouldn’t be able to take place without the assistance of these three groups. Who are they and what do they do? Learn what goes on behind the scenes and be sure to thank a committee member at this year’s fair. At the Tuscarawas County Junior Fair the focus is on the members of 4-H and FFA and their projects. What most fairgoers don’t notice...
Immunization check
Back to school means updating health records

Immunization check Back to school means updating health records

As parents, we experience a “few” (hundred) worries. We may worry when our teenager drives out of the driveway, we may worry that our preschooler cries all day at school, we may worry that our 12-year-old breaks a bone playing football - it seems there is always something to be concerned about, but there are some worries that never cross our minds. For instance, do you ever worry that your...
Legend of Sleepy Hollow performance at Schoenbrunn Village

Legend of Sleepy Hollow performance at Schoenbrunn Village

As the sun sets and the darkness begins to make dreams become reality, come to Schoenbrunn Village as the lower level picnic facilities are transformed to a tired New England village for the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The journey to this mystic woods takes place on Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 22. With each step of the way, while watching over your shoulder at the noises in the woods, you...
Tuscarawas County Farm Bureau 2011 annual meeting

Tuscarawas County Farm Bureau 2011 annual meeting

“Seed, Soil, Sun: Earth’s Recipe for Food” was the theme for the 2011 Tuscarawas County Farm Bureau annual meeting. Another successful year was celebrated during the annual meeting held August 23 at J.I.M.’s Place at New Philadelphia. A new member reception was held followed by a steak and chicken dinner. Mary Jane John and Hallie Hawthorne received special jackets for signing the most new...
The Stutzman Annual Labor Day Bash

The Stutzman Annual Labor Day Bash

Sweet Labor Day you’ve come and gone like a thief in the night.  But, once again, you’ve left me rejuvenated mind, body and soul.  Labor Day is all about celebrating those of us who well, labor.  Be it the factory worker that puts in long hours, the mom who takes care of her home and children, or the self-employed guy who toils endlessly to make sure his family’s ends meet.This day is...
Fall is in the air

Fall is in the air

Although we are sure to have alternating warm and cool spells for awhile, my biking and birding morning on Sept. 7 was on the chilly side. Actually it felt a lot like the weather we experienced in Alaska this summer. During the last week I’ve biked the Kokosing Gap Trail, the Butler to Mansfield route, and the Holmes County Trail. The birds are not singing much, as is to be expected this time...