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TCCHS graduate living a dream and making films that matter

TCCHS graduate living a dream and making films that matter

Kara Martinelli, formerly of New Philadelphia and a 1998 graduate of Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School, is making her mark on the world as a producer of films at Hemlock Films in Cleveland. Martinelli attended college at Bowling Green State University and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. After spending five years in New York City working at Madhouse, where she produced a series of promos...

Grinders Above and Beyond

Dad is in the mood for pot roast. Mom is in the mood for baked fish. Brother wants a cheeseburger and sister wants a pizza. When families can’t decide on where to eat someone is left sacrificing. At Grinders Above and Beyond the choices are endless and no matter what you are craving, they’ve probably got it. Charmingly decorated in a vintage aviation theme that evokes memories for some and...
Rain and mud can’t stop the garden tractor pull at the Fair

Rain and mud can’t stop the garden tractor pull at the Fair

Summary: Monday night’s rains added plenty of mud to the infield at the Holmes County fairgrounds, but did little to discourage garden tractor pull enthusiasts from competing. There were deep piles of mud all around the infield, but that did not seem to faze the garden tractor pulling enthusiasts at the Holmes County Fair Tuesday morning as they revved up their engines, donned their helmets,...
Oink! Pig showmanship competition is a great learning experience for 4-H youth

Oink! Pig showmanship competition is a great learning experience for 4-H youth

Summary: Tuesday’s Hog Showmanship competition at the Holmes County Fair lasted for close to five hours, but 4-Her’s enjoyed cooler weather during it as well as plenty of helpful pointers from the guest judge, Don VerHoff of Ottawa. Derek Burke sat atop the railing in the swine barn at the Holmes County Fair, waiting to show his pig, Dynamite, in the junior showmanship competition. Both he...

8/9/11 Millersburg holds off on fairgrounds annexation for two more weeks

SUMMARY: Seeks to quell rumors SR 39 residents would have to tap in to water lines Millersburg Village Council held off on a final reading of an annexation resolution Monday Aug. 8. Village Administrator Kevin Brooks said the decision to go with a second reading of the resolution will give concerned property owners time to comment. The annexation will allow village water and sewer lines to run...

8/9/11 Crash near Holmes County Airport claims three lives

SUMMARY: Victims ID'd as one woman and two men, were en route to Steubville from Indiana The Holmes County Sheriff’s office and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating a plane crash Monday Aug. 8 that claimed the lives of two men and one woman. Sheriff Tim Zimmerly said the crash is believed to have occurred between 4:30 a.m. - 5 a.m. Monday morning. All aboard the plane were...

8/9/11 Crash near Holmes County Airport claims three lives

SUMMARY: Victims ID'd as one woman and two men, were en route to Steubville from Indiana The Holmes County Sheriff’s office and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating a plane crash Monday Aug. 8 that claimed the lives of two men and one woman. Sheriff Tim Zimmerly said the crash is believed to have occurred between 4:30 a.m. - 5 a.m. Monday morning. All aboard the plane were...
Market goat competition shows three of four top winners to be repeat blue ribbon awardees

Market goat competition shows three of four top winners to be repeat blue ribbon awardees

Summary: Several 4-H youngsters showed that they have what it takes to be repeat grand champion winners at Monday evening’s Junior Fair Goat Show Monday evening was the goat and sheep competition time at the Holmes County Junior Fair, and participants, both human and goat, seemed a little nervous as they waited to enter the ring for their animals to be judged. “It’s really hard to part with...
TCCHS graduate living a dream and making films that matter

TCCHS graduate living a dream and making films that matter

Summary: Tuscarawas Central Catholic graduate and former New Philadelphia resident Kara Martinelli is inspiring young people to work hard in order to accomplish their dreams. As producer of a new film about the Tuskegee Airmen, Martinelli is living her dreams and making films that matter. Kara Martinelli, formerly of New Philadelphia and a 1998 graduate of Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School...
Swinderman received American Legion’s Red, White and Blue Award

Swinderman received American Legion’s Red, White and Blue Award

SUMMARY: Ann Swinderman received the American Legion’s prestigious Red, White and Blue Award for her work with veterans and promoting veterans’ programs throughout the county. The Red, White and Blue American Award presented by the American Legion is not an award given out in vast numbers. The honor is reserved for individuals and organizations demonstrating patriotic acts “above and...