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Brace yourself for this one

Brace yourself for this one

Two nights before Lexington traveled to West Holmes for the second of two meetings on the volleyball court, Thursday, Sept. 22, Lady Lex junior libero Tyffany Brown went down with an injury."I had to move my DS [defensive specialist] to libero, so we were a little out of synch," explained Lexington head coach Bobbi Weaver after watching her team fall to the Lady Knights 18-25, 25-22, 18-25,...
CVCA handles Hawks 2-1 in what could be the end of an era

CVCA handles Hawks 2-1 in what could be the end of an era

It is possible that the Hiland Hawks may have played their final contest with state power Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (CVCA) on Saturday, Sept. 24. If that is the case, then there will be mixed feelings. Mixed because the Royals have kicked the Hawks around over the years. Mixed because they will certainly not miss having to contend with superstars like Sachem Wilson. Mixed because they...
The longest day puts a smile on the face of Lady Hawks coach Williams

The longest day puts a smile on the face of Lady Hawks coach Williams

Saturday, Sept. 24 proved to be an extremely busy day for the Hiland Lady Hawks, who traveled to Buckeye Trail for the invitational in which they played three games. While the day was quite taxing, both mentally and physically, the Lady Hawks came away with at least two things. One, they saw themselves compete well in all three contests, and two, they walked away with their second win of the...
Grace Mennonite kicks off Mission Month with special speaker

Grace Mennonite kicks off Mission Month with special speaker

Pastor Larry Kaufman, of Grace Mennonite Church, is excited to be hosting Dr. George Murray during the church’s October Mission Month event. Murray will be the kick-off speaker for Mission Month Oct. 2, and will be speaking during both the 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. services that Sunday morning. “We are very grateful and excited to have Dr. Murray scheduled,” Kaufman said. “He will be our guest...
Sales, samples and surprises at Lehman’s Fall Festival

Sales, samples and surprises at Lehman’s Fall Festival

Summary: Lehman's Old Time General Store offered demonstrations, specials and a lot of entertainment to visitors to the Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24. Story: At Lehman’s Old Time General Store, old fashioned does not mean outdated. At the annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24, the store showcased old-fashioned products, pastimes and entertainment that never go out of style. Visitors...

Too old to be a parent, but young enough to teach

SUMMARY: It's funny how little children can sometimes teach the most important lessons, something Mike Dewey reaffirms after a week on the beach with the newest member of the family. If our grandson decides to make his way in the world as a rock 'n' roll drummer, he'll have no recollection at all about the time Poppa Mike taught him his first chops, but that's OK. I'll never forget...
100311 Trucks, trucks and more trucks

100311 Trucks, trucks and more trucks

Summary: Trucks of all shapes and sizes converged in the parking lot behind the main branch of the Wayne County Public Library in Wooster on September 24 as the Children’s Department sponsored its third annual Touch and Truck event. Whether you’re four or forty, whenever you have a chance to climb up into the cab of a very large truck it’s a really good day. And so it was on September 24 when...
Fair Officials Pleased with 2011 Fair

Fair Officials Pleased with 2011 Fair

Summary: The 2011 Tuscarawas County fair saw a couple of firsts this year, the success of some new events, and a spectacular concert by country singer, Joe Nichols. Read this article to learn how to weigh in on your choice of next year’s entertainer. Photos by Teri Stein Fair officials were pleased with the record breaking results of the 2011 Tuscarawas County Fair. The combined numbers on all...

FROMONLINE | 2011-09-25

Rhetorical question: Do you know what the biogeochemical cycle is? Me neither. And somehow, some way, I’ve made it through 4.6 decades on planet Earth without really having to know. That is, until my son entered fifth grade. And now I know the answer to the question: “Are you smarter than a fifth grader?” I might be, but I am not smarter than the people who put together the fifth-grade...
Gardening is in the genes for sibling Gardeners of the Year

Gardening is in the genes for sibling Gardeners of the Year

Summary: Green thumbed siblings took top Gardening honors at the Tuscarawas County Fair with their vegetable harvests and flower displays. There must be plenty of green in their thumbs as well as their genes, for siblings Sally Lahmers and Bob Dummermuth were named Gardener of the Year and Vegetable Gardener of the Year, respectfully, for the 2011 Tuscarawas County Fair. “I’ve been a flower...