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Manhunt

Summary: Changes are coming to the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s department after a 40 hour, countywide manhunt for an escaped fugitive. Story: A 48 hour manhunt ended Saturday night, May 7, when the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s department found Chris Bair, 35, of New Philadelphia, who escaped from an ambulance in Dover on night of Friday May 6. “Mr. Bair escaped from a moving ambulance...

5/9/11 Search for East Holmes Superintendent comes up empty-handed

SUMMARY: Tri-County input to recommend interim superintendent The East Holmes School Board may consider an administrative alternative to a full time superintendent after interviews failed to produce an acceptable candidate. Tri-County Educational Services Center Superintendent Gene Linton said Monday May 9 that the school board was unable to decide on a replacement for retiring Superintendent...

Manhunt

This last weekend, a manhunt was underway in Tuscarawas County looking for Chris Bair, 35, of New Philadelphia, who escaped from an ambulance in Dover on Friday Night. “Mr. Bair escaped from a moving ambulance Friday night in Dover after assaulting a paramedic and then stole a truck from Dover Middle School.” said Tuscarawas County Sheriff Walt Wilson. “There were no deputies in the...
ATH: Strawberries partner well in savory dishes

ATH: Strawberries partner well in savory dishes

Summary: Typically used in sweet dishes, strawberries compliment meat, poultry, cheeses and vegetables. Paired with spinach, another seasonal favorite and goat cheese, you can create a unique salad that is healthy and delicious. Strawberries are a late spring crop in Ohio. They are grown in every state in the U.S. and every province of Canada. Face it; they’re good and good for you. One cup of...
051611 Breaking ground on Oak Hill Park

051611 Breaking ground on Oak Hill Park

Summary: With the moving of the first ceremonial shovel of dirt, construction is underway on Wooster’s newest park – Oak Hill Park. “This is just a thrilling day.” That’s how David Noble, President of the Donald and Alice Noble Foundation described May 5, 2011 – the day of the official groundbreaking ceremonies for Oak Hill Park. Noble recounted how the project began years ago when he...

Avant Gardener: Spend a little time in the garden each day to keep up with tasks

Summer: A big garden and fancy landscaping require time and effort. Consider downsizing if you are unable to keep up. Spend a bit of time in the garden and yard each day to keep up with tasks that can easily get neglected. It’s official, almost. Planting season can begin. Our region typically sees May 15 as the frost day. After this date it is considered highly unlikely we will see another...

Tell Mother I'll Be There

Tell Mother I’ll Be There When I was but a little child how well I recollect How I would grieve my mother with my folly and neglect; And now that she has gone to heav’n I miss her tender care: O Savior, tell my mother, I’ll be there! Refrain~~ Tell mother I’ll be there, in answer to her prayer; This message, blessèd Savior, to her bear! Tell mother I’ll be there, heav’n’s joys with her...

A day for mom—how it came to be and how we honor it

SUMMARY-- It’s a day we all know well, Mother’s Day, the day to honor mom with presents, special attention and gratitude, but when did it all start and how do we celebrate it today? STORY-- Mother’s Day, as you probably know is always celebrated on the second Sunday of the month of May. Normally on this day, mothers are given lots of attention; receive flowers, candy and other gifts. Of...
Local cook wins Great Dandelion Cook-Off at 18th annual Dandelion Festival

Local cook wins Great Dandelion Cook-Off at 18th annual Dandelion Festival

Summary: Dandelions are everywhere: blooming profusely in country fields and bravely pushing up between city sidewalk cracks. Instead of trying to eradicate them as weeds, why not appreciate them for the valuable herbs they are? Festival goers recently did just that! Dozens of children scrambled over the grassy fields as they excitedly gathered handfuls of yellow flowers at the 18th annual...
050211 Civil War reenactors muster on Historical Society grounds

050211 Civil War reenactors muster on Historical Society grounds

Summary: The flag of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry flew proudly on the front lawn of Beall House as the Wayne County Historical Society hosted a Civil War encampment to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the War Between the States. The front lawn of the historic Beall House on the campus of the Wayne County Historical Society was transformed into a Union camp on May 7 and 8 as the society hosted...