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Seventeen years of helping singles

  • May 28, 2010
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Many churches are now organizing divorce recovery programs and singles groups to help men and women cope with an often traumatic experience, providing a safe and supportive environment for healing. With statistics showing 50 percent of marriages now ending in divorce, many people are in need of these ministries.New Philadelphia native Marlene Peterson has made it her lifetime goal to minister to...

Library hosts an afternoon with author and backpacking and hiking expert Stevenson

  • May 28, 2010
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The Dover Public Library will sponsor an afternoon program featuring Jason Stevenson, author of the newly released book The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Backpacking and Hiking on Sunday, June 13, at 1 p.m., at the library. Stevenson will discuss his book and the experiences that led him to his current career as an outdoors adventure writer. He will also bring his backpacking equipment and will...

Relay has something for everyone in the fight against cancer

  • May 28, 2010
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Nothing to do on the weekend? The 2010 Tuscarawas County Relay For Life has two days of fun, community activities, and honor and remembrance ceremonies planned for June 4-5, at Dover’s Crater Stadium. “You do not have to be on a team to participate in Relay For Life. There is lots to do. We have belly dancers this year and singing, along with food and games,” said Tammie Mills, event...

Red Cross to display flags to recognize and remember our military

  • May 28, 2010
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As our nation and community make preparations for upcoming Memorial Day celebrations, the Muskingum Lakes Chapter is asking for the community’s support to honor and memorialize our soldiers, civilians, veterans, family members, and other members of our military who have made great contributions to our nation throughout history. With a donation of $5, an American flag honoring them will be placed...

Ride For Red Red Cross revs-up for Adventure Harley-Davidson Benefit Poker Run

  • May 28, 2010
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Rev up your engines and get your cards in order for Saturday, May 29, when Adventure Harley-Davidson will host the Red, White and Chrome Poker Run to benefit the American Red Cross Muskingum Lakes Chapter. All pre-registrants with Adventure will receive $5 off their entry fee and receive a free duck for the 11th Annual Red Cross Duck Race. Riders are also welcome to register the day of the...

Passports to History offer travel throughout county

  • May 28, 2010
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Free cheese, free bricks and free admission are just some of the offers in the Tuscarawas County Convention and Visitors Bureau/Tuscarawas Valley Heritage’s second annual Passport to History. There are a few Passports to History remaining. Dates and events for Memorial Day through the end of June are still viable as well as discounts at area attractions, museums and sites. Buy-one-get-one-free...

New Challenger Little League to hold grand finale and visitor’s night June 18

  • May 28, 2010
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The newest Challenger Little League in Ohio, the Tuscarawas County Challengers (TC Challengers), is hosting a Grand Finale: A Home Run for All evening at their home field in Bolivar on Friday, June 18. The evening features the team’s final game of the season and is a visitor’s night. The fun begins at 6 p.m. at their field at Bolivar Wesleyan Church at 241 Pine St. NW. This event will be an...

Two local companies receive awards

  • May 29, 2010
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The Holmes County Economic Development Council paid tribute to the extraordinary efforts of two local companies at the organization’s inaugural annual event held May 11. Pride of the Hills Manufacturing was presented with the Strategic Growth Award, for significant progress made by a Holmes County based enterprise. In 2009 the company experienced a significant surge in business due to the...

Sixty years of Guggisberg Cheese

  • May 29, 2010
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Guggisberg Cheese, home of the Original Baby Swiss, is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2010. The celebration will be highlighted with an anniversary event on June 26 on the grounds of the Doughty Valley facilities just outside of Berlin on SR 557. Customers are encouraged to join in on the celebration. The event will last from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is set to feature live musical...

Egypt mission team fundraiser

  • May 29, 2010
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A haystack donation dinner will be held June 4, from 5-9 p.m., at The Pier Lighthouse of Hope, 10470 Winesburg Road, Dundee. Proceeds will benefit the mission trip to train youth leaders in Port Said, Egypt. For more information, call Liz Hershberger at 330-473-2150.