072511 East meets west for Upward Bound students
Summary: Upward Bound students in Denise Rotavera-Krains World Music and Identity class got a taste of Indian culture by participating in a workout that blends east and west. For the Upward Bound students in Denise Rotavera-Krains World Music and Identity class, learning about the culture of India meant more than simply reading text books and memorizing facts. For the past several weeks...
Dover Moravian Church Teens Have a Sole Purpose in Life
Summary: Two teens from Dover First Moravian Church hope to change the lives of area children by providing them free shoes, a necessity that can be costly for struggling families. Article: For many families that are struggling in this difficult economy making sure children have the necessary clothing is a concern, and one of the most expensive clothing items can be a pair shoes. Two teens from...Millersburg couple admits to selling meds
A Millersburg couple who sold prescription medication are facing prison time after pleading guilty to trafficking charges Thursday, July 14, in Holmes County Common Pleas Court. Jorgena Moran, 26, and Steven M. Moran, 31, both of 101 Lakeview Drive, each pleaded guilty to one count of trafficking in a schedule IV drug. The charges are fifth-degree felonies and carry up to 12 months in...
Dirt Dawgs fear no evil as they walk through Tri-Valley en route to fourth-straight championship
They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but unfortunately, you can teach a group of 8-year-old Dawgs some ugly lessons about life.Taking a 13-1 record and three tournament championships into the Summer Slam Softball tournament, Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17, at Avondale Youth Park, in Zanesville, the Holmes County Dirt Dawgs - who, let there be no doubt, are a group of wonderful...
Dairy project participants board busses to Tennessee for an unforgettable experience
In spite of the early hour, the 54 Tuscarawas County 4-H members who boarded busses at one oclock in the morning on July 15 were excited to head out on their annual 4-H dairy trip. The busses, of Pioneer Trails of Millersburg, would take them through several states before reaching their Tennessee destination July 15-17. The trip is made possible by a portion of the proceeds from the annual...
Borderline no
I just said “no” to someone. No. It was a step. I seriously doubt I’m alone, but it is painful for me to say no. However, I’d often like to. And when I don’t, there are times I wind up wondering how I got myself into my latest predicament. Learning to say “no” when I really do mean no is a freeing, rewarding experience. Too bad I don’t do it more frequently.It’s only been in the...
Misc. Monday 07-18-2011 - Send me your FISH catch photos!
Think you had the catch of the summer? Well, why not share it? I want you to send me your best catch from your fishing trips this summer.Whether it is a lunker largemouth bass, huge striped bass, big catfish, little bluegill, above average crappie, pike or salmon. Send it to Misc. Monday by using the form below and we will post a photo or two each week. So make sure to check back each Monday...
Troyer Corp. breaks ground on new hotel at Dover
Troyer Corp., based in Walnut Creek, is investing in the future of Dover with a $5.6 million hotel to be built at 2024 Route 39 at Dover near Interstate 77. Financing was obtained locally through Commercial and Savings Bank at Millersburg. A formal groundbreaking ceremony was held July 14 at the new location, with invited city, county and state officials in attendance. The ceremony began with...Can America bless God or must it always be the other way around
From the first thought of revolution, prayers were offered to heaven by men like John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. Many journals from various historical figures have writings that show a consensus of prayer and intercession on behalf of a new nation. In 1918 Irving Berlin wrote, then later, in 1938, revised, the patriotic hymn, God Bless America, which became the signature song...