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OBITUARY | 2010-04-16

  • April 16, 2010
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John G. Ozinga Jr., 82, of New Philadelphia, died April 8, 2010, at his residence, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Born March 4, 1928, in Paterson, N.J., John was the son of the late John G. and Susie Ozinga Sr. After completing his formal education at American School, Chicago, in 1949, he began his professional career. Along with his wife, Marian, he owned and operated a carpet business...

OBITUARY | 2010-04-16

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Roger Allen Swinderman, 65, of Midvale, died unexpectedly April 5, 2010, at Union Hospital, Dover. A son of the late Willard and Frances Swinderman, Roger was born May 16, 1944, at Union Hospital. He graduated from Midvale High School in 1961 and enlisted with the U.S. Army, honorably serving his country while stationed in Germany. He was an electrician by trade and retired from Anderson...

OBITUARY | 2010-04-16

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Helen Ferne Addy, 85, of New Philadelphia, died April 5, 2010, at Park Village Health Care Center, Dover. A daughter of the late Ralph Bliss and Gladys Bliss Ames, Helen was born Nov. 28, 1924, in Newcomerstown. For many years, she was employed by ODOT and Huntington National Bank, where she maintained a position as a bookkeeper. She also assisted her husband in the operation of their business,...

OBITUARY | 2010-04-16

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James Kent “Ken” Courtright, 74, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully April 3, 2010, at Union Hospital, Dover, in a room which overlooked the WJER radio station where his broadcasting career began. A son of the late William Ellsworth Courtright and Edith Marta Courtright Fankhauser, Ken was born Oct. 26, 1935, in Dover. He was proud of his Swiss heritage, being the first generation of his...

OBITUARY | 2010-04-16

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Frederick T. Sears Sr., 63, of New Philadelphia, formerly of Newcomerstown, died April 4, 2010. Born Oct. 31, 1946, in Dover, Frederick was a son of the late Frederick W. and Mary Sears. He retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service to his country, and had also retired from Arizona Chemical. Fred was a life member of the Tuscarawas VFW and a member of the Dover VFW and Eagles Club. He...

OBITUARY | 2010-04-16

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Virginia E. McGuire, 91, of Dennison, died April 6, 2010, at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center, Uhrichsville, following a lengthy illness. Born Jan. 28, 1919, in Dennison, Virginia was a daughter of the late Paul F. and Ina E. Grace. She was a 1937 graduate of Immaculate Conception High School before furthering her education at Columbus Business College. A resident of Dennison throughout her...

OBITUARY | 2010-04-16

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Ashley Lynn Renner, the much anticipated baby daughter of Tiffany Cramblett and Jason Renner of Strasburg, died at birth April 2, 2010, at University Hospitals Medical Center, Cleveland. Surviving are sisters, Jacqueline Renee and Maria Nicole Renner; maternal grandmother, Deborah Cramblett of Bolivar; paternal grandparents, Sandra Croy of Dover and Frank Renner of New Philadelphia; maternal...

Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District contest

  • April 18, 2010
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The Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is sponsoring their annual poster contest for grades K-12. The 2010 stewardship theme is Conservation Habits equal Healthy Habitats. Cash awards will be given for first and second place in the following categories: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. All winners will be sent to the district contest and also featured in the Wayne SWCD Fair Building...

Test drive a college education

  • April 18, 2010
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The University of Akron Wayne College will hold an Adult Student Information Night on Thursday, April 22, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Prospective students can talk with Wayne College staff and ask questions about financial aid, majors available, degrees offered and the application process. Tours of the campus will be available throughout the evening. Traci Carmony, admissions...

Holmesville Elementary Spring Fling a true community function

  • April 18, 2010
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Spring is in the air, and Holmesville Elementary will be celebrating in style during the annual Holmesville PTO Spring Fling on April 24, from 4:30-7 p.m., and the public is invited to join in the fun.The event will feature plenty of games, activities, prizes and food. And while the focus during the evening will be on having fun, the overriding theme of the night is to help Holmesville Elementary...