Animal abuse uncovered at OK Haven Farm
Summary: A recent animal neglect and abuse case is both disturbing and heartbreaking as it becomes apparent the lack of resources available to the local humane society as they struggle to care for the more than 100 animals seized from a New Philadelphia farm in July. A tip from a concerned neighbor alerted Tuscarawas County Humane officer, Steve Bush to O.K. Haven Farm at 3386 Henderson School...Avant Gardener: Control squash bugs by squishing
Summary: The key to keeping squash bugs under control is destroying eggs and young bugs before they have a chance to take over the cucurbits in the garden. Pay close attention in spring and keep the garden extra neat and tidy in fall to prevent them from overwintering successfully. According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2011 is the year of the rabbit. Here in my garden it has been the year of the...Judge finds McVay can be brought to competency on murder charges
A Holmes County Juvenile Court judge issued a ruling Tuesday, Sept. 6, that a Big Prairie juvenile who allegedly shot and killed his mother can be made competent to stand trial.Juvenile Court Judge Thomas D. Lee ruled that Joseph McVay, 11, Township Road 511, is currently not competent to assist in his defense, but can be restored to competency within a year. A future hearing will be scheduled to...
The sweetest music ever tolled A celebration of bells
On Sunday, Sept. 18, the heavenly sound of bells will once again cast an uplifting spell over Coshocton as the Presbyterian Church hosts guest organist/carillonneur, W. Robert Morrison from Canton. Morrison will play the carillon at the Coshocton Presbyterian Church during their worship service beginning at 10:20 a.m. followed by a free outdoor carillon concert at 1 p.m. Sometimes called the...
Trumpet in the Land to present September musicals
Take a musical trip down memory lane as Trumpet in the Land presents two productions of music, fun and great harmony on Sept. 16, 17, 24 and 25. The hit Off-Broadway musical by Roger Bean, The Marvelous Wonderettes, takes spectators to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts. As we learn about their...
A hot one for Haiti Relief Ohio Haiti Benefit auction trudges on through sultry weekend
For several decades, people in Amish Country have given their hearts and souls, dug deep in their pocketbooks and wallets, and have even traveled to a devastated Haiti nation to provide aid to those in need. Some of those who have witnessed the pain and suffering there have gone to Haiti to help build, provide food and water and shelter as well as love in the name of Christ. Others, who are...
Imagine the possibilities Retiring Holmes County Training Center principal Cindy McCauley focused on helping each child thrive
As far as time spent in leading a school as a principal, two and one-half years is not a real long time span. But it isnt necessarily how long you are somewhere, but rather what you get accomplished while you are there that truly defines a person and the impact they had on the people around them. For Cindy McCauley, who stepped down as principal at the Holmes County Training Center on Friday,...
Library plans to put teen art on library cards
The Tuscarawas County Public Library System wants to remind teens that its your library by inviting teens ages 13-17 years old to participate in the Its UR Card! Teen Art Contest during the month of September. September is National Library Card Sign-Up month, said Michelle McMorrow Ramsell, director of the Tuscarawas County Public Library System. This year, we wanted to start a...
Animal abuse uncovered at O.K. Haven Farm
A tip from a concerned neighbor alerted Tuscarawas County Humane officer, Steve Bush to O.K. Haven Farm at 3386 Henderson School Rd. where suspected animal neglect and abuse was allegedly taking place when a dog with a collar growing into his skin was spotted off the farm property. Bush and Rhonda Rosenberry, vice president of the Tuscarawas Humane Society, arrived at the farm in question on...