071811 Shreve Homecoming: celebrating heroes and communities
Summary: A grateful community thanked those who serve in the military and the families they leave behind during Shreve Homecoming. For over 100 years the citizens of Shreve have set aside a weekend in July to celebrate freedom in a uniquely Shreve way. Shreve Homecoming. On July 8 and 9 the community came together to honor those who have served in the military and those that continue to serve...
Linking parents and schools: Ohio Superintendent of Schools Parent Advisory Council members working toward family engagement
Summary: Ideally, parents should play an active role in their childrens education through working with their local schools. Members of the states Parent Advisory Council are offering their services to make that a reality. Education is not filling a pail but the lighting of a fire. So said William Butler Yeats, and parents play a tremendous role in lighting that fire for knowledge in the...
071811 Parade of heroes
Summary: Veterans of all ages marched through the streets of Shreve on July 8 during the annual Parade of First Responders. Veterans of all ages and the family members who support them made their way down the streets of downtown Shreve on July 8 to receive the heartfelt thanks of the community during the Parade of First Responders. The parade, which officially kicked off the weekend long Shreve...
071811 Systems Go rocks the crowd at Shreve Homecoming
Summary: The six talented musicians who make up the U.S. Air Force Band of Flights Systems Go had the crowd rockin to the beat as the first day of the Shreve Homecoming celebration came to a close on July 8. How do you get a crowd of people gathered for one of the most patriotic celebrations in Ohio on their feet without even playing patriotic tunes? You put the United States Air Force Band...7/12/11 Millersburg sees deficit in 2012
SUMMARY: Decrease projected in revenues from states, tax changes Millersburg Village Council will have some hard decisions in front of them as they prepare a budget blueprint for 2012. According to an estimated 2012 tax budget presented before council July 11 by Village Clerk/Treasurer Karen Shaffer, Millersburg is looking at a deficit of at least $71,000 next year. Shaffer said a decrease in...
Denali National Park
Gone Birding July 18, 2011 Bargain Hunter Bruce Glick is traveling in Alaska. You can follow his travels by checking out the Gone Birding column. Denali National Park As anyone knows who has visited Denali National Park in July, only about 30% of the visitors actually get to see the peak during their visit. We knew this before we made our reservations at the Riley Campground for...
Greco Band to perform at Sugarcreek
The Dominic Greco Concert Band will present a special concert on Saturday, July 23 at the pavilion behind the fire station in Sugarcreek. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. The free concert will be performed under the direction of Frederick Delphia of Dover. This will be the bands eighth consecutive appearance in Sugarcreek. According to Delphia, the concert will feature several popular...
A new place to sit and remember a friend Historic Downtown Millersburg conducts new bench dedication to honor memory of John Aubry
John Aubry held no job in Historic Downtown Millersburg, yet he performed a wide variety of odd jobs for many of the local downtown business people. Before his passing on March 10, Aubry could oftentimes be seen running errands around town, making bank deposits, getting coffee and meals and doing other jobs. Because of his joy to be around others, Aubry will always be remembered as a huge part...Millersburg sees deficit
Millersburg Village Council will have some hard decisions in front of them as they prepare a budget blueprint for 2012. According to an estimated 2012 tax budget presented to council July 11 by Karen Shaffer, village clerk/treasurer, Millersburg is looking at a deficit of at least $71,000 next year. Shaffer said a decrease in revenues is to blame, mostly brought on by Ohio Gov. John Kasichs...