Everything you need to know about monitoring blood sugars
Glucometer numbers mean something to your doctor. Learn how to take and read accurate blood glucose readings and make those numbers mean something to you. Learn how to change them to the good at a free presentation on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 7-8 p.m., in the Dunlap Community Room, 832 S. Main St., Orrville. The presenter will be Bobbie Randall, RD, CDE. Caretakers and loved ones encouraged to...
Its not too late to register for the Community Health Profile
Appointment times are still available for the 20th annual Community Health Profile, co-sponsored by Union Hospital and the New Philadelphia Kiwanis Club. The 20th annual event is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 24 at the hospital in Dover. Union Hospital phlebotomy staff will draw blood samples, which will be tested in the UH laboratory. An appointment can be made by registering online at the...
SWCD has area farmers heading for cover
While erosion normally takes place in the soil, the Holmes Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) took to the air in order to limit the damage erosion can do to Holmes County farms over the dormant winter months. Beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 13, the SWCD began its third annual cover crop seeding program in which they employed the services of Butch Fisher and his crew from Fishers Ag...
Hitting it big at The City News
The City News, 135 S. Market St. in Wooster, has been owned and operated by the same family for nearly 50 years. And in those years, the owners have watched from behind the counter as the world transitioned. At one time, they were the only lottery agent in Wayne County. The owner could also cite a time when there was a line out the door and down the street, with customers hoping to get in on a...
2011 One Book One Community project focuses on Aspergers Syndrome
The 2011 One Book One Community project featuring the book Look Me In The Eye, by John Elder Robison, focuses on autism spectrum disorders and the lives of those affected by the developmental brain disorders. Robison always knew he was different, but there was no name for the autism spectrum disorder now called Aspergers Syndrome when he was growing up. He was forced to find his own answers...
The Dennison Railroad Depot Museum to hold grant-writing workshop
The Dennison Railroad Depot Museum will hold a grant-writing workshop, Comprehensive Grantwriting Strategies, Wednesday, Oct. 20, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Dennison Depot in Dennison. The workshop is perfect for any individual interested in learning how to write grants, as well as members of nonprofit organizations or community groups seeking funding through grants. The workshop will cover...
Chamber legislative luncheon allows Landis to connect with local business leaders
The Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce hosted a legislative luncheon Thursday, Sept. 8 at Union Country Club at Dover. The guest speaker was State Rep. Al Landis (R), who serves the 96th district, which includes Harrison County and parts of Belmont and Tuscarawas counties. A lifelong resident of Dover, Landis retired from the steel industry after 33 years. Moving from the private sector to...
Names released from SR 39 eight-vehicle pileup
An eight vehicle pileup on state Route 39 that injured four persons is under investigation by the Holmes County Sheriff’s office.Injured in the crash were Robert J. Harris, 54, Yoder Road, Sugarcreek; Katie Zimmerly, 26, North Broadway, New Philadelphia; Amy Victoria Spring, age unknown, Union Avenue, Dover; and Judy K. Littleton, 54, Independence Circle, New Philadelphia.According to...