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060611 Community pays tribute to soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice

060611 Community pays tribute to soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice

Summary: A moving service at the Wayne County Veterans Memorial at Wooster Cemetery capped off a morning of Memorial Day commemorations in Wooster. Hundreds of community members came together at the Wayne County Veterans Memorial at Wooster Cemetery on Memorial Day for a moving and symbolic ceremony commemorating the fallen heroes who have protected the blessings of liberty. As uniformed...
Penning his way to top honors at Power of the Pen State Finals – New Philadelphia Middle School’s Luke Weaver

Penning his way to top honors at Power of the Pen State Finals – New Philadelphia Middle School’s Luke Weaver

Summary: One outstanding young writer took second place overall awards recently at Ohio’s Power of the Pen State Finals event in Wooster. His journey began in the fall of 2010, and ended with his astounding accomplishment on May 27 as the Welty Middle School 7th grader earned top honors in the state. It began early in 2011, when 7,000 competitors from 7th and 8th grade classes all across Ohio...

Raising funds with a sweet-smelling twist

Summary: On Saturday, July 16, the Purple Ribbon Garden Tour will be held by the Friends and Neighbors of Every Woman’s House. The tour will feature six gardens, each with its own unique and beautiful details. General admission is $15, and community members are encouraged to attend, as proceeds support alleviating domestic violence and sexual assault. As if raising money for Every Woman’s...

Seven churches combine for VBS

Summary: Seven local churches have united for The Wooster Downtown Vacation Bible School on June 13-16 at the First Presbyterian Church. The event will offer education about God while developing and enhancing relationships with other children. Parents are encouraged to register their kids for this unique summer opportunity. A child’s summer agenda is typically comprised of swimming pools, ice...

Use and abuse of drugs, alcohol and tobacco is more common than many may think. Learn the facts at the Community Substance Abuse Awareness Day event on Wednesday, June 8 at Dover.

Web Summary: Learn why substance abuse is a problem for many in Tuscarawas County. The public is invited to attend the first Community Substance Abuse Awareness Day event on Wednesday, June 8 from 6 to 9 pm at the Tuscarawas County Senior Center. June 3rd Edition Use and abuse of drugs, alcohol and tobacco is more common than many may think. Learn the facts at the Community Substance Abuse...
Kayak and canoe champion Mary Jo Monte shares her love of the sport at Tuscarawas River clinic

Kayak and canoe champion Mary Jo Monte shares her love of the sport at Tuscarawas River clinic

The Tuscarawas River, as well as the region’s numerous lakes, provides wonderful opportunities for summer boating activities. To encourage more people to enjoy being out on the water, Mary Jo Monte recently conducted a canoe and kayak class at the Dover Boat and Ski Club property in preparation for a Tuscarawas River Race she is sponsoring on July 9. Mary Jo Monte loves to kayak and canoe. That...
Summertime...hit the deck!

Summertime...hit the deck!

Summary: A deck can be extension of your home that is great for relaxing, grilling out or entertaining guests. It can serve both useful and enhance the look of your home when you take time to decorate it as you would any other room in the house. You finally decided to make the investment to build a deck. Now that you have a new outdoor space to enjoy it is time to turn it into the “room” you...
Landscaping on a budget is not impossible

Landscaping on a budget is not impossible

Summary: We all want perfect landscaping and that can be costly. Sticking to a budget and being realistic will allow you to have a nicely landscaped yard without going broke. With patience and a little work, your yard can become your dream yard. Landscaping on a budget is not the challenging part. Landscaping on a small budget is where trouble arises. Face it, it can get expensive. There are ways...

Mt. Eaton Days Festival Starts Friday June 10th

The Mt. Eaton Business Association is offering a packed schedule for this year’s Mt. Eaton Days festival starting on Friday, June 10th. The day has been planned to offer visitors a day of bargain hunting at the many garage sales around town. Some of the garage sales open as early as 6 a.m. The Mt. Eaton Days festival has been going on yearly since 1994 and is located throughout the downtown...
Penning his way to top honors at Power of the Pen State Finals – New Philadelphia Middle School’s Luke Weaver

Penning his way to top honors at Power of the Pen State Finals – New Philadelphia Middle School’s Luke Weaver

Summary: One outstanding young writer took second place overall awards recently at Ohio’s Power of the Pen State Finals event in Wooster. His journey began in the fall of 2010, and ended with his astounding accomplishment on May 27 as the Welty Middle School 7th grader earned top honors in the state. It began early in 2011, when 7,000 competitors from 7th and 8th grade classes all across Ohio...