United Way Rock-n-Run ready to take off
Experienced and new runners alike are invited to come out and support a good cause by participating in the third annual United Way Rock-n-Run, sponsored by Dover-Phila Federal Credit Union, on Saturday, August 27. The United Way Rock-n-Run is part of the Tuscarawas Valley Challenge and Subway Challenge Series and is endorsed by Healthy Tusc. The United Way Rock-n-Run will feature a 5K road race...Labor Unions and Democrats to hold first annual Labor Day Picnic
Everyone is invited to the first annual Labor Day Picnic hosted by Labor Unions and Democrats on Saturday, Sept. 3, from noon until 4 p.m. at Dover City Park, Deis Hill entrance. The Unions and Democrats will provide free food, refreshments, music, fun, family games, a spelling bee, cornhole tournaments, and bingo. Several Union activists and Democratic leaders will be on-hand to speak. Everyone...Millersburg man pleads in wild coyote escape
A Millersburg man who housed wild coyotes to train hunting dogs is facing jail time after the coyotes escaped. Albert D. Hershberger, 64, of 4603 Township Road 302, pleaded no contest Wednesday, August 10 in Holmes County Municipal Court to two counts of possessing a fur bearing animal without a permit and four counts of duty to report escaped animals. The charges carry a maximum combined...Greco Band presents season finale
The Dominic Greco Concert Band, under the direction of Frederick Delphia, will conclude the 2011 summer concert season at Tuscora Park on Friday, August 19, beginning at 7 p.m. The seasons finale concert will feature several of the most requested numbers played throughout the summer, along with new arrangements never before performed by the Dominic Greco Band. Polkas, overtures, marches,...
West Holmes tennis a little different. A little better?
Three losses and a State runner-up finish, I think theres a lot to improve on, joked ninth-year West Holmes head girls tennis coach Jason Otto, after watching 2010 Division II State runner-up Rachel Nelson dominate her first two matches of her junior season, knocking off Central Christians Anna Yovichin 6-0, 6-0, on Monday, August 15, before duplicating the double-bagel victory, 6-0, 6-0,...
Bishop keeps Kaufman in check as Kapper keeps Class A hopes alive in 8-4 win
In chess, the bishop can only move diagonally to capture a piece.However, on Tuesday, August 16 at Tuscora Park in New Philadelphia, Kapper Chiropractic pitcher Joe Bishop challenged his foes, hitters from league champion Kaufman Realty, by coming at them head on.Bishop was masterful after a shaky start, striking out 10 in Kapper’s 8-4 victory, and his effort helped keep his team alive to play...
Two weeks at The Pier
Josh Miller and Jordan Schlabach grabbed the keys and took turns driving Beachy Trucking to double-digit victories, during back-to-back weeks of Summer Adult Basketball League at The Pier action, giving the trucking company sponsored team sole possession of first place, 10 games into the season, at the Pier Lighthouse of Hope in Mt. Eaton.Miller poured in a game-high 21 points to pace Beachy...Herdsman Awards
To encourage keeping the animals pens clean, making an attractive exhibit, maintaining orderliness of equipment, and treating the animals properly at the Holmes County Fair, 4-H and FFA clubs have the chance to do their best and be recognized daily with the Herdsman Banner. Every day a judge goes through the barns at different times to check on the condition of the pens and animals and chooses...
TOPS meeting held
TOPS OH 1573 Nashville met August 10 with nine members reciting the TOPS and KOPS pledges. The club had a 2.4 weight loss. Geneva Pringle was the best weekly loser. She said to drink water and exercise. Odessa Ferris was the best re-dedicated loser. She said to drink lots of water. Tom Alexander was the best weekly KOPS. He said to limit junk food. Martha Kuntz brought a zucchini casserole for...