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More jobs coming for 18th Congressional District

  • August 18, 2010
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On Wednesday, August 18, U.S. Rep. Zack Space made a major announcement concerning the future of the 18th Congressional District. He announced tens of millions of dollars in funding for broadband Internet access for Appalachian Ohio, which includes Tuscarawas County and large portions of the 18th Congressional District. “This was a day that in 30, 40, or 50 years from now we will look back on...

Israel and Gog and Magog

  • August 19, 2010
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There is an extremely volatile situation brewing in the Middle East, and with the small world we now live in you can run but you can't hide.Israel, our former friend and ally, is in a pickle of their own. The Iranian president has declared that he would strive to "wipe Israel off the face of the earth" -- not the type of speech you would recognize from the upstanding leaders of respectable...

Death of baby llama hits 4-H community

  • August 19, 2010
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Most people enjoy looking at baby animals, especially at county fairs since there is usually an abundance of animals to see. Unfortunately for one animal owner at the Holmes County Fair, what he thought was a good idea, didn’t turn out to be what he had planned for. “It’s sad for the kids and I can’t believe how much it has affected everybody, 4-H kids especially,” said Jim Schafer, member...

Fair board pleased with turnout for second annual Kid’s Day

  • August 19, 2010
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If you saw lots of children running around the Holmes County Fair on Wednesday, Aug 18, with their faces painted and having a fun time, the reason for that was because it was Kid’s Day. Many kids and families came out to the fair for Kid’s Day, which was a special day that featured discounted ride passes and plenty of fun. The kids were entertained all afternoon by the many different...

Track conditions do not keep OSTPA from putting on a good show

  • August 19, 2010
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The big boys were in town on opening day of the Holmes County Fair, Aug. 16, and they were making a lot of noise as it could be heard all through town. For the third year, the Ohio State Tractor Pull Association (OSTPA) came to Holmes County and put on another great show. “I thought we had a really good showing here Monday night,” said Brad Giauque, Holmes County Fair board member. “One...

Holmes County Fair Rabbit Showmanship results

  • August 20, 2010
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Top Ten Pen of Three Fryers First: Amanda Cottrell Second: Garret Stocker Third: Damon Yoder Top Ten Rabbit Supreme Showmanship First: Karina Yoder Top Ten Rabbit Senior Showmanship First: Derek Reutter Second: Briana Newsome Third: Karina Yoder Top Ten Rabbit Intermediate Showmanship First: Devin Yoder Second: Isaiah Yoder Third: Aimie Ladrach Top Ten Rabbit Junior...

Holmes County Fair Beef Show results

  • August 20, 2010
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Top Ten Beef Steers First: Carter Smith Second: Gretchen Straits Third: Megan Miller Beef Feeder Calf Grand Champion Beef Feeder Calf: Andrew Schlabach. Award sponsored by Miller Show Cattle. Reserve Champion Beef Feeder Calf: Philip Schlabach. Award sponsored by Denco Marketing. Beef Breeding Grand Champion Beef Breeding: Whitney Miller. Award sponsored by Miller Polled...

Holmes County Fair Dairy Goat Showmanship results

  • August 20, 2010
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Dairy Goat Showmanship Senior Dairy Showmanship Grand Champion: Lindsey Colter. Award sponsored by JiBets Boer Goats. Intermediate Dairy Showmanship Grand Champion: Morgan Hoxworth. Award sponsored by Art Jones. Intermediate Dairy Showmanship Reserve Grand Champion: Levi Kinstle. Award sponsored by The Daily Record and Holmes County Shopper. Junior Dairy Showmanship Grand Champion: Derek...

Justin Bieber concert “fantastic” experience for Uhrichsville resident

  • August 20, 2010
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With Bieber Fever taking place all over the world, scores of young girls say they would “die” for a chance to meet the pop sensation, Justin Bieber.When Cameron Henary, of Uhrichsville, who will be 10 in October, went to the grand opening of L.A.C.E.Y. P.A.C. (L.A. Connection Elite Youth Performing Arts Center) on Friday, August 13, she never expected to win the big raffle - tickets to see...

Directions of a different sort

  • August 20, 2010
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Bruce Stambaugh writes about nature, weather, hobbies and people, often using personal experiences. Much to their dismay, he also writes about his family. He uses humor and pathos when he can’t think of anything else to include. For August 26, 2010 By Bruce Stambaugh Word to the wise. If you ask for directions in Holmes County, Ohio, you just might want to get a second or even third opinion...