Healthy Tusc asks that you plant an Extra Row for the Hungry
The Healthy Tusc Taskforce is once again asking local gardeners to think ahead this year and Plant an Extra Row for the Hungry. In 2010, area food pantries accepted surplus produce that was grown and then donated to help community members in need. As part of its mission statement to provide better access to more nutritious foods, the Plant an Extra Row campaign is a logical project for Healthy...
Swartzwelder graduates from basic training
Air Force Airman Ian D. Swartzwelder graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in...
Leadership Tuscarawas completes class project
The 2010-2011 class of Leadership Tuscarawas had a vision from their first meeting. That vision was to help others and, more specifically, to help children. After several meetings and fact-finding missions, the group decided their goal would be helping the children who are staying at Harbor House in Tuscarawas County. Harbor House provides an average of 3,225 nights of shelter to women and...Road race just for kids coming up May 14
The Run for Home Road Runners Club, Allied Machine and Engineering Tuscarawas Valley Challenge, and Fit Youth Initiative are teaming up May 14 to sponsor a two-mile road race for children age 14 and under. The race is free and will start at 10 a.m. May 14 at the Schoenbrunn State Memorial in New Philadelphia. T-shirts will be provided to the first 50 participants and awards will be given to the...
Harlan receives recognition
The YMCA of the USA recently announced that Stacy Harlan, aquatic director at the Tuscarawas County YMCA, had completed the requirements to be recognized as an organizational leader with the YMCA of the USA. The certification was awarded by Neil Nicoll, president and CEO of the YMCA of the USA, and is presented for completing the requirements and educational studies to earn the highest level of...
Best and most prepared drivers at Teen Driving Roadeo
The 17th annual Teen Driving Roadeo, sponsored by Safe Kids Tuscarawas, was held April 27, at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds. Nine of the 10 area high schools participated to win cash prizes and bragging rights, plus a trophy for the best and most prepared drivers in a variety of driving safety categories. All the students answered two short answer essay questions on timely topics such as...
Cats n Us partners with Humane Society
A new partnership could be the answer to helping more animals in the region. The Tuscarawas County Humane Society and Cats n Us have joined forces, with a mission to help cats find safe, loving homes. Cats n Us is located at 829 Union Ave. at Dover. The Tuscarawas County Humane Society and the Cats n Us board will oversee daily operations with Megan Kovalaske serving as director. She...
Businesses and schools can work together to improve the community
Approximately 75 business owners, community leaders, and district officials attended the first-ever Business-Education Partnership Dinner on Tuesday, April 26, at Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools (TVLS). The dinner meeting included a catered meal by Georgios Grille and desserts from Canal Street Diner. An anonymous donation covered all costs for the event. Mike Robinson, district treasurer,...Huff Run to host Awareness Days in May for local schools
The Huff Run Watershed Restoration Partnership (HRWRP) will host four separate Awareness Day field trips this May, where about 400 students from five different schools will get to experience Huff Run: an area impacted heavily by acid mine drainage pollution. They will have the opportunity to conduct water quality tests, visit a restoration site and collect aquatic bugs and fish. This has been an...