The sweet sound of cars racing on Carr Rd. once again
Having been saved from an uncertain future, after an April 6 auction appeared to bring an end to 46 years of racing history at Wayne County Speedway, the 3/8 mile dirt oval on Carr Rd., near Orrville, was alive, for the second time in 2011, with the sound of revving engines and the smell of burning octane, Friday, July 15, as Rob Chaney kicked off the action by rallying late to pick up the win in...
Holmes County Genealogy Chapter to meet July 21
The Holmes County Genealogy Chapter of OGS will meet Thursday, July 21, at 7 p.m., in the Millersburg Public Library. The guest speaker will be Larry Todt, who will give tips on finding Native American history. The public is welcome. Todt and his wife were informed years ago by BEHALT that they are related to 80 percent of the people in Holmes County due to their English/Amish lineage. Todt, of...
Shreve Homecoming: Celebrating heroes and communities
For more than 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 and the families that make it possible, through two days of activities designed to express the appreciation of a grateful...
Belly dance your way to fitness
Summary: Maria Parrason wants to teach you to belly dance. Belly Dancing 101 is for beginners or seasoned dancers looking to develop a new style. The two hour workshop will be held at the Tuscarawas County Y.M.C.A. on July 30 from 11:30-1:30 and is open to women and men of all ages, body types and fitness levels. Register today! For some, daily exercise is as simple as a run through the...Harvest more than produce from your garden
Summary Bruce Stambaugh shares about. Bruce Stambaugh writes about nature, weather, hobbies and people, often using personal experiences. Much to their dismay, he also writes about his family. He uses humor and pathos when he cant think of anything else to include. For July 21, 2011 Ill make my confession right up front. I am not the most authoritative person to write about...
Annual golf scramble supports Every Womans House
Friends and Neighbors of Every Womans House will hold its annual benefit golf scramble at Mohican Hills Golf Course in Jeromesville. On Thursday, August 11, a four-person womens team scramble will take place, followed by a mens scramble on Friday, August 12. The $75 per person golf package, or $300 per team, includes breakfast, team photos, 18 holes of golf with cart, refreshments on the...
KVLA hosts informational meeting
The Killbuck Valley Landowners Association (KVLA) hosted an informational meeting on Marcellus and Utica shale drilling at Glenmont School June 28. Pictured are guest speakers Dr. Samuel Root, retired College of Wooster geology professor; Maryanna Biggio, one of the founders of the Killbuck Watershed Land Trust; and David Noble, trustee for KVLA. For more information on KVLA, call 330-763-3992.You've got your secrets, I've got mine
Summary: Human nature is complicated and, as much as Mike Dewey would like to simplify the whole thing, it's beyond his reach. "Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain." From "The Wizard of Oz" (1939) If you know someone's secrets, that gives you power. And, as human beings, we all have secrets. Pop culture is filled with references to that reality. "Three can...