Craft fair benefits those with cerebral palsy
New Philadelphia Elks Lodge will have its ninth annual Holiday Craft Fair on Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair is the lodge's major fundraiser for the State Major Project, which benefits cerebral palsy treatment centers. Money raised will go to the state fund, which then is awarded to nearly 30 facilities in Ohio. Two of the facilities are located in New Philadelphia: Starlight...
Light Up Sugarcreek
The goods news, Santa Claus confirmed, is that all of the children of Sugarcreek made the “nice” list this year. That should bring great relief to the kids standing in line to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus during the Third Annual Light Up Sugarcreek on Saturday, Dec. 2, starting at 1 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will occupy Sugarcreek’s quaint Christmas Cottage, where each child will get the...
Wayne Center for the Arts pottery and crafts holiday sale begins a new tradition
The Wayne Center for the Arts pottery and crafts holiday sale runs now through Dec. 16 during the art center's regular business hours: Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The center is closed on Friday and Sunday. "I think the biggest thing about the sale will be the fun of having it be a month long," said Adam McVicker, art center pottery...
Lyme disease numbers keep climbing
Even though temperatures are dropping in Northeast Ohio, the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources are reminding Ohioans that ticks are still active in the area and people need to take the necessary precautions to prevent tick bites, which can carry diseases such as Lyme disease. Cases of Lyme disease in Ohio have steadily increased over the last five years...
Protect yourself and pets from ticks
The Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources are reminding Ohioans that ticks are still active. People need to take precautions to prevent tick bites, which can carry diseases such as Lyme disease. The Ohio Department of Health is reporting 241 cases of Lyme disease in 60 counties so far in 2017. Cases of Lyme disease have steadily increased in Ohio during the...
Village Hall to host Schlegels
The Ukraine Revolution Pizza and Movie Night will be held at Village Hall, 4857 E. Main St., Berlin, on Friday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. Kyle and Anya Schlegel are the base directors of Youth with a Mission in Kiev, Ukraine. They have worked with a number of orphans and youth, instilling self-esteem and character while sharing their faith. They have personally lived the...
Time capsule to be sealed until 2064
After a three-year delay in preparation, Shanesville bicentennial co-chairpersons — Sugarcreek Mayor Clayton Weller and Judy (Peterman) Harstine — presented Alpine Hills Museum curator Kelly Engstrom with a time capsule containing artifacts from the August 2014 Shanesville Bicentennial Celebration. The time capsule will be stored by the museum until it is opened in the year 2064. Mayor...
Food, football and fun to be had at Community Gathering
The Fall Community Gathering, sponsored by Berlin Comfort Suites, Hummel Group, Kaufman Realty and Auctions, and White Law Office is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 25 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Berlin Comfort Suites and Conference Center, 4810 Township Road 366, Berlin. Residents and visitors are invited to tailgate with The Raging Avocado, Log Cabin Catering, Rosemary's and the Texas Snow...
Chevy is the Dog of the Week
Chevy is a 1-year-old male Pit Bull mix who's hard to resist with his big head and striking eyes. He is a sweet boy who is full of energy. He loves to play and chase his tennis balls but could use some basic training and would benefit from daily exercise. He can calm down after some exercise and becomes a great snuggle bug. He does well with dogs and cats but is very playful with them. Staff...