SWCD provides local public officials with tour of how county's money is hard at work in ag community
Every year, the Holmes County commissioners approve appropriations to the Holmes County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD), this year to the tune of $135,000. Where that money goes, and how it directly affects area farmers, is an important part of how the SWCD is able to function and better equip area farmers to deal with conservation tactics that enable them to operate their farms in...
Lions Club presents mane attraction at first day of school in Berlin
The lion may sleep at night in the jungle, as it is sung about in the hit song by The Tokens in 1961, but on the morning of Tuesday, August 23, the lion was on the prowl at Berlin Elementary, not in search of a savory snack, but instead helping to pass out pencils to Berlin Elementary students arriving back to the daily school routine on the first day of school. As students arrived at the...Tailgate party scheduled for August 28
The Ohio State Alumni Club of Tuscarawas County will hold its annual Tailgate Party for all Ohio State students and alumni of Tuscarawas County. The Tailgate Party will be held on Sunday, August 28, from 1-3 p.m. at Tuscora Park (shelter near the pond). Everyone is requested to bring a covered dish. Beverages and table service will be provided. This is a great opportunity for students and...
James Short Memorial Session set for August 27
The third annual James Short Memorial Session, featuring the sport of extreme skating, food, and live bands all day, will be held rain or shine at the New Philadelphia Skatepark, Saturday, August 27, from noon to 11 p.m. There will be a merchandise booth, raffles throughout the day and a silent auction, as well as three contests for skaters with cash prizes. Skaters from all over the country,...Childrens chorus to begin rehearsals
The Greater Tuscarawas Childrens Chorus is preparing for its fourth year. The chorus is for area children who enjoy singing, are at least 8 years old and in grades three through eight, and have treble (unchanged) voices. This independent group, an outgrowth of the highly successful Summer Music Camp, is based in First Presbyterian Church at New Philadelphia. The chorus is under the direction...
Millersburg hydrant flushing to begin
The village of Millersburg Water Department will be flushing hydrants starting Sunday, August 28 through Thursday, Sept. 1, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Due to flushing the hydrants, there could be agitation in the line causing discoloration of the water. You should run your cold water until the water is clear. The discoloration can be expected in some areas, but not necessarily in all locations. You...Commissioners vote to close Holmes County Landfill
Millersburg council Monday, August 22 gave a vote of support for a step taken by the Holmes County commissioners to close the county landfill. Council approved a raise in the trash generation per ton fee from $7/ton to $9/ton. The fee is paid by all trash haulers who offer their services in Holmes County. The fee increase was passed by the Holmes County commissioners as a source of revenue for...