To the Editor
The Friends of the Tuscarawas County Public Library would like to thank all those who donated books, worked at the book sale, and bought books at the annual Used Book Sale held June 3 and 4. Their efforts were greatly appreciated and contributed to another successful sale for the library. Dianne HellerTo the Editor
Its a motto to which we can all live bylife is short, eat dessert first! This was a favorite adage of Marine Peter Clore, who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty last month. Sadly, we lost another local son who stepped up to serve our country. I did not know Peter, but I had the opportunity to pay respects to him by attending the Mass of Christian Burial. He had a strong faith...
Benton Homecoming to light up the night June 24
Bentons third annual festival may have a brand new name, but it will present the same old fun as it has the past two summers. On Friday, June 24, the tiny town of Benton will spring to life when the Benton Homecoming will take place on the square, featuring a lot of old-fashioned fun. The event, formerly known as the Benton Block Party, was renamed because the committee was looking for...Nationally renowned Civil War author Ed Bearss to appear at Dennison Soldiers Festival
Ed Bearss, nationally known speaker and expert on the Civil War and World War II, will bring his unique lecture style to the American Soldiers Homecoming Festival June 24-26 at Dennison, located about 35 miles south of Canton. Bearss, who has written, edited or contributed to 19 books and more than 100 articles in national publications, will speak on the 51st Ohio Volunteer Regiments role in...West earns certification in PHR
Renee West, human resources administrator at Deflecto LLC, recently earned her certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR). West currently serves as president elect of the board of directors for the Tuscora Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). The certification, awarded by the HR Certification Institute, signifies that West possesses the theoretical knowledge and practical...Red Cross ready for Adventure Harley-Davidson benefit poker run
Rev up the engines and get the cards in order for Saturday, June 18, when Adventure Harley-Davidson will host the Red, White and Chrome Poker Run to benefit the Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross. Riders are welcome to register the day of the event at Adventure, located at 1465 SR 39 NW in Dover. Check in begins at 9 a.m., the last bike will go out at 10:30, with a return cutoff...
Court appoints David Parham to second term on MWCD board of directors
David Parham will serve a second term on the board of directors of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD). Parham was appointed to a new five-year term by the member judges of the Conservancy Court during a session held Saturday, June 4, in the Tuscarawas County Courthouse at New Philadelphia. A resident of the Atwood Lake region in Carroll County, Parham recently completed a full...
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser to be held to aid Dan Loibl
A fundraiser for Dan Loibl will be held from noon until 4 on Sunday, June 26, at the Dover Armory. He and his wife, Linda, are residents of Dover. Dan currently works for Independence Business Supply in Cleveland as an outside sales rep. A spaghetti dinner, including spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and drink, will be served and carryout will be available. Dan was diagnosed with...
Carla Buckley to visit TCPL as part of the 2011 Author Series program
Carla Buckley, an Ohioana Book Award finalist, will visit the main branch of the Tuscarawas County Public Library System, 121 Fair Avenue in New Philadelphia, on Thursday, June 23, at 7 p.m. Her visit marks the third installment in the library systems 2011 Author Series program. Buckley is the debut novelist of 2010s The Things That Keep Us Here, which has been hailed by the Los Angeles...