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The reigning queen

  • August 26, 2010
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The reign of a queen By Patricia M. Albrecht As Labor Day weekend approaches, Killbuck’s Early American Days queen looks back fondly on the past year as she prepares to hand over her crown to those vying for a chance to succeed her. Nineteen year old Samantha Blizzard of Clark won the pageant last year. It was her first time running for the queen title. “When I was younger,”...

A Tale of Two Villages. West Holmes travels to Triway to open its season Friday night.

  • August 26, 2010
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First, a little bit of history to bring you up to speed. It was the best of times in Shreve. It was the worst of times in Millersburg. It was indeed a tale of two cities (or villages, actually) on the football fields at West Holmes and Triway in 2009. After putting up 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter against visiting Triway, to rally from a 27-7 halftime deficit and knock off the Titans...

Let it Be (Just Kyle and me)

  • August 27, 2010
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Some moments happen only once in a lifetime and I was fortunate to experience one of those special moments last week.We were in Pittsburgh, there was an original Beatle, Sir Paul McCartney, some awesome music and even pyrotechnics. But more than that, it was my fav dude and I sharing our annual end of summer trip and making memories.I have to say our weekend in the Steel City will rank up there...

A short history of the scarecrow

  • August 27, 2010
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The use of scarecrows in fields and gardens as a means of protecting crops from birds was first noted in recorded history by the Egyptians who cultivated wheat along the Nile River. Using frames built of wood and covered with nets, farmers hid in their fields and scared quail into the nets. After capturing the quail they certainly became food for the Egyptian farmers. The Greeks carved wooden...

Fall fun activities can be done in your own backyard

  • August 27, 2010
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The end of summer can be bittersweet. With school back in session, both kids and adults are subjected to more hectic schedules. The last of the warm weather, however, doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of fun activities to do outdoors this fall. You don’t need any special equipment to take a hike. Even in urban areas a hike through the yard or down the block can be an adventure. Gather the...

A little advance work helps to keep busy fall and winter schedules flowing comfortably

  • August 27, 2010
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The kids have gone back to school and the last vacation suitcase has been unpacked and put away. There’s a definite scent of fall in the air, and a little preparation can help you restore order in your home as you head into the more regimented family time schedules of fall and winter. Families spend a lot more time cooped up indoors during cooler months, so why not make the home environment as...

Tornadoes rip through Carrollton defense for a 63-14 opening night win

  • August 27, 2010
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Tornadoes touched down Thursday, August 26 at Crater Stadium, devastating the Carrollton Warriors, as Dover kicked off the 2010 high school football season with a 63-14 trouncing of its neighbors to the east. Coming off an 11-2 season in 2009, in which they put up an average of 37 points in each of their nine regular season wins, coach Dan Ifft’s team picked right up where it left off, scoring...

Get to Killbuck Early for Early American Days

  • August 27, 2010
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Labor Day weekend traditionally signals the end of summer. Killbuck celebrates the weekend every year with the Killbuck Early American Days festival. Also rich in tradition, the festival includes two days, Saturday and Sunday, packed full of activities including music, food, the Queens contest, and a grand parade. This year’s festival offers several changes and a few new additions. In past...

Letter to the Editor

  • August 27, 2010
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To the Editor: Appalachia is taking the next step. This week’s announcement that the federal government has awarded $66.5 million in grant money to help bring broadband Internet access to 34 counties in Southeastern Ohio is welcome news. The Internet clearly has moved to the forefront of our culture and only shows further signs of becoming the primary method of communication and learning in...

Strike up the fundraiser for the Dover Marching Band

  • August 27, 2010
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Now is the time to get all your Tornado merchandise and help the Dover Marching Band at the same time.A Dover Tornado Marching Band fundraiser will be held Saturday, August 28, at Buehler's Parkside in Dover, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Exclusive Dover Band merchandise will be available for purchase and band members will be serving Buehler's food.Items for sale include: polo shirts, sweatshirts,...