Malone University Alumni Chorale to perform
The newly formed Malone University Alumni Chorale will be in concert at the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, 269 County Road 144, Sugarcreek, north of Walnut Creek Cheese, starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4. Members of the group include those who graduated in the late 1960s through the present. Their repertoire includes "Thine is the Glory," the MU Alma Mater, "Here I am Lord," Lutkinʼs...
Flu shots for seniors
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the flu shots made for seniors? I got sick last winter after getting a standard flu shot and am wandering if the flu vaccine for older adults would provide me better protection this year. Almost 70 Dear Almost, There are actually two different flu shots — the Fluzone High-Dose and FLUAD — that are designed specifically for people...
Heated competition among wheelchair rugby teams
The Akron Rhinos are one of two competitive wheelchair rugby teams in Ohio. The sport was originally developed in Canada for quadriplegic athletes and is played indoors. Originally it was called "murderball." Yes, it's just a little bit intense. Players in specially designed wheelchairs attempt to score points by carrying a ball across the opposing goal line. At least once every 10 seconds,...
Heritage Ohio includes Millersburg on its newest state-wide coffee series
Heritage Ohio announced the latest in its Historic Tax Credit Coffee Series set for Nov. 6. Heritage Ohio created the series to introduce individuals and communities to the concept of rehabilitating older commercial buildings using the federal 20 percent and Ohio 25 percent historic tax credits and introducing the people who run the program on behalf of Ohio’s Development Services Agency and...
Historical Society to hold annual banquet
The Tuscarawas County Historical Society will hold its annual Winter Banquet on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Tuscarawas County Senior Center at 425 Prospect St. in Dover. The social hour will begin at 6 p.m. with the buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. The menu will include baked chicken, roast beef, potatoes, a vegetable, salad and dessert. The cost for the dinner and program is $17 per adult and $10 per...
Ohio youth encouraged to apply for citizenship educational experience
The Ohio Youth Capital Challenge provides teens a hands-on experience that encourages citizenship and community service. The annual program is a collaboration among Ohio FFA, Ohio State University Extension and Ohio Farm Bureau to support members of Ohio’s 4-H and FFA programs. Up to 40 youth will be selected. The program provides civic education including how public policy is made and how...
Program helps educate public about fake news
The Tuscarawas County Public Library System will host a program titled "What is Fake News … Really?" on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at its Main Library. Amanda Hayes, English instructor at Kent State Tuscarawas, will provide educational information on what fake news is, why it spreads so quickly and how we can be part of the solution that stops it. “Fake news is a global issue,”...Farm Bureau to host Issue 2 debate
Spokesmen from both sides of state Issue 2, the highly publicized drug price ballot issue, will present their arguments for and against the measure on this weekend’s Town Hall Ohio. The radio program is a weekly public affairs show produced by Ohio Farm Bureau. The state Issue 2 debate will air Nov. 4 and 5, the Saturday and Sunday prior to election day. Matt Borges of Ohio Taxpayers...
'Food Evolution' showing includes panel discussion
From Academy Award-nominated director Scott Hamilton Kennedy and narrated by esteemed science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson, “Food Evolution” will be shown Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at Fisher Auditorium on OSU's Wooster campus of the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at 1680 Madison Ave. “Food Evolution” is set amidst a debate surrounding GMOs and food...