TV critic and author to perform in Dover
The Largely Literary Theater Company will premiere its one-act play, "Everything I Need to Know I Learned in The Twilight Zone," at the Dover Public Library at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The 40-minute show is based on company co-founder Mark Dawidziak’s recently published book of the same title. The free performance will be followed by a Q-and-A session and book signing. Published...
Donations sought for garden club's wreath sale
Krantz Garden Club is accepting new members, open to anyone 50 years of age and older. The garden club meets the second Thursday of each month at noon at the Tuscarawas County Senior Center. Membership is $2 for members of the Senior Center and $5 for nonmembers. A program planner is available in the activities office. Upcoming meeting dates are Nov. 9 and Dec. 14 at noon. The club is...
Hudson welcomes Williams as Antique Festival's newest princess
Payton Hudson held herself together very well throughout the 2017 Holmes County Antique Festival princess contest. Her stage presence and final speech at the event were excellent. Her beaming grin glowed. She smiled broadly throughout the queen’s contest that ensued. And when it was all over, she finally broke down and cried. Such is the energy and effort that the queens and princesses put...
Chorale ensemble begins fall season
Sonnenberg Station is a 17-voice men's choral ensemble based in Kidron. For more than 10 years the group has performed in over 50 different venues to audiences throughout Ohio. Each season offers diverse selections from contemporary to classical, hallowed to lighthearted, including arrangements by the group's director Tim Shue. This season's performances will represent a variety of cultures,...
Mariola to speak at Science Cafe series
Matt Mariola, assistant professor of environmental studies, sociology and anthropology at the College of Wooster and a Killbuck Watershed land trustee, will be a presenter in this year’s free Science Cafe series. Mariola will discuss the topic, “What Do We Mean By Sustainable Agriculture? Reflections from Southern Chile,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2. The presentation, followed by...
Jumpin' Pumpkin Jamboree to be held in Orrville
The Orrville Railroad Heritage Society will host the Jumpin’ Pumpkin Jamboree and first Dutch Oven Cook-off at the Orrville Union Depot, located at 145 Depot St. in Orrville, on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For the kids, a jack-o’-lantern judging contest will be held at the depot. The contest is limited to Orrville area children age 10 and under. Bring pumpkins already carved...
Women's Success Series returns for 7th year
Three diverse, professional women who excel in their careers are being spotlighted by the 2017-18 Women’s Success Series. Award-winning former news director at WJER Radio, Jenifer Clark, will kick off the series on Nov. 3, followed by Jennifer Kiko, field representative for Rep. Bob Gibbs, on Feb. 2, 2018, and artist Jennifer Contini on April 6, 2018. Each session will be from 8:30-11:30...Church to host Holiday Bazaar
Roscoe United Methodist Church, 475 High St., Coshocton, will host its annual Holiday Bazaar on Oct. 26. The doors will open at 8:30 a.m. for a breakfast boutique. Lunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Supper will start at 4 p.m. and will be served until the food is gone. Some of the highlights of the day will include a used bookstore, bake sale, themed gift baskets, Trash to...
Board of Developmental Disabilities celebrates 50 years of service
"We are focusing on awareness and celebrating the change in number," said Dave Ashley, superintendent of the Wayne County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Those numbers have changed from initially serving eight people to currently serving over 1,000 individuals. The initial eight were students at the Ida Sue School, which was founded 65 years ago by private donations and service...