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New Philadelphia Schools’ students commemorate 9-11 in distinctive ways as tenth year anniversary of attack on America is remembered

New Philadelphia Schools’ students commemorate 9-11 in distinctive ways as tenth year anniversary of attack on America is remembered

Summary: From kindergarteners to adults, New Philadelphia Schools paused to remember the events of 9-11 in many different ways. “This really affected me, because people died. They didn’t want to die, but Al-Qaeda crashed planes into the Twin Towers,” said Welty Middle School sixth grader Jake Andrews, as he responded to a solemn service held on the front lawn of the school on September 9,...
New Philadelphia Schools’ students commemorate 9-11 in distinctive ways as tenth year anniversary of attack on America is remembered

New Philadelphia Schools’ students commemorate 9-11 in distinctive ways as tenth year anniversary of attack on America is remembered

Summary: From kindergarteners to young adults, New Philadelphia students paused to remember the events of 9-11 in many different ways. “This really affected me, because people died. They didn’t want to die, but Al-Qaeda crashed planes into the Twin Towers,” said Welty Middle School sixth grader Jake Andrews, as he responded to a solemn service held on the front lawn of the school on September...

Just let your mind roam free

SUMMARY: Often considered. never reprised -- until now -- it's the return of the Name Chain and, after more than 20 years, Mike Dewey invites his faithful readers to go with the flow once more. Back by not-so-popular demand -- for the first time since the summer of 1991 -- it's the Name Chain. "Love It to Death" ... Alice Cooper ... Alice Kramden ... "Alice in Wonderland" ... the White...
Long may it wave: ‘America Proud’ county commemorative service is touching tribute to victims of 9-11

Long may it wave: ‘America Proud’ county commemorative service is touching tribute to victims of 9-11

Summary: Hundreds gathered together at Kent State Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center as local radio station WTUZ presented ‘America Proud’ in honor of those who perished during the terrorist attacks of 9-11. “On September 11, 2001, 2,977 people perished. Those lost included 2,217 men, 632 women, 23 members of the New York City Police Department, 343 New York City and surrounding area...

FROMONLINE | 2011-09-11

If you know me, you know I’m not an overly sentimental person. Well, at least as far as “things” go. Sure, I get choked up at weddings, funerals, on Christmas Eve and on The Nipper’s birthday. But stuff? It’s just stuff. I can’t take it with me. It’s just a reminder of the “stuff” in my brain and my heart that I consider really important. So, this story is unusual. I like antiques. I’m...
Car show drives spectators back to their past

Car show drives spectators back to their past

Summary: The Classic Glass Corvette Club NPBCA Car Show rolled into downtown New Philadelphia on September 10. Car enthusiasts showed off their wheels and competed for awards. The show was open to all makes, models, and years. Car show drives spectators back to their past By Patricia M. Albrecht The Classic Glass Corvette Club had everyone cruising down memory lane at the third annual...
Chamber legislative luncheon allows Landis to connect with local business leaders

Chamber legislative luncheon allows Landis to connect with local business leaders

Summary: The Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce welcomed state Representative Al Landis, R-Dover to a legislative luncheon held September 8 at Union Country Club. Landis reported the 129th General Assembly had been very busy in the first half of the year passing 81 bills. Jobs and the oil and gas industry were topics of interest with Landis being unsure how many jobs would be created and...
091911 Taking it in stride

091911 Taking it in stride

Summary: Horse and rider strutted their stuff during the Open Contest Horse Show at the Wayne County Fair on September 10. Horse and rider performed as one as the Wayne County Fair held its annual Open Contest Horse Show during the opening day of the Wayne County Fair on September 10. In addition to traditional barrel, ball and flag racing the contest also featured an exhibition by local mounted...
Dover residents show support and voice concern over proposed new high school

Dover residents show support and voice concern over proposed new high school

Summary: The Dover High School Our School, Our Choice committee held tours and debuted a video they had produced to show residents the conditions of the 95 year old school they believe is in need of replacement. The event was held September 8 at the current high school with more than 160 in attendance. A question and answer session followed the video and residents showed support and voiced...
091911 Pulling their own weight

091911 Pulling their own weight

Summary: Teams of horses took to the track at the Wayne County Fairgrounds to see which team could pull the most weight. As the 162nd Wayne County Fair opened on September 10, horse pulling teams from throughout the Midwest converged on the track at the Wayne County Fairgrounds to compete in one of the most popular events at the fair. The teams, which were comprised of a pair of horses, were...