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Museum volunteers recognized at banquet

  • June 4, 2010
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At a recent banquet to recognize volunteers, the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum, Historic Schoenbrunn Village and the Uhrichsville Clay Museum all thanked the more than 100 museum volunteers in attendance for their many contributions, and distributed volunteer awards. County Commissioner Kerry Metzger, Mayor Mike Taylor and Marge Jentes, Dennison Depot board president, addressed the volunteers...

Indian Valley graduates accept Warwick Lions scholarships

  • June 4, 2010
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The Warwick Lions Club recently announced the winners of their 2010 scholarships. Mindy Bober, Kayla Krocker, and Kimberly Quillen are all graduates of Indian Valley High School and plan to attend college in the fall. Mindy Bober is the daughter of Tim and Debbie Bober. She has been an outstanding athlete and is a member of the National Honor Society. She has been attending Kent State while in...

Tuscarawas Central teachers honored for years of service

  • June 4, 2010
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Three teachers from Tuscarawas Central Catholic Elementary School, Dover, were recently honored for years of dedicated service to the Catholic Diocese of Columbus. Kay Ridgeway received a 45-year Teacher Service Award; Robert Hare Jr., a 41-year Teacher Service Award; and Elizabeth Cecil, a 10-year award from Lucia McQuaide, superintendent of Catholic Schools. “We salute these educators for...

Diocese honors teacher, Gene Troyer, for years of service

  • June 4, 2010
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Gene Troyer, a teacher from Tuscarawas Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School, New Philadelphia, recently received a 10-year Teacher Service Award from Lucia McQuaide, superintendent of Catholic Schools, for his years of dedicated service to the Catholic Diocese of Columbus. “We salute these educators for their continued commitment to our students,” McQuaide said. “Their devotion and...

Strasburg Tiger Band receives medal and trophy

  • June 4, 2010
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The Strasburg Tiger Marching Band just returned from Norfolk, Va., where they participated in the International Azalea Festival Parade of Nations and received a bronze medal and trophy for their performance. They are under the direction of Jeremy Gribble.

Claymont Foundation awards collegiate scholarships

  • June 4, 2010
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With a generous donation from the John Huston estate, the Claymont Foundation recently announced the first year of the Mollie Huston Memorial scholarships. The $500 scholarships are awarded to college students that have graduated from Claymont, Uhrichsville, or Dennison and are pursuing an undergraduate degree. The total amount of scholarships given this year was $5,000. The following students...

Future voters meet Congressman in nation's capitol

  • June 4, 2010
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Congressman Zack Space of Dover took time May 27, to meet with students from Indian Valley Middle School and Claymont Junior High while the groups were in Washington, D.C. The groups were photographed in the U.S. Capitol building and Space spoke to them about government.

Annette Kay Harstine Memorial Scholarship goes to Bolivar youth

  • June 4, 2010
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Caleb Watson, son of Tim and Natalie Watson, of Bolivar, has been named the recipient of the 2010 Annette Kay Harstine Memorial Scholarship. Watson was awarded the $500 scholarship for his leadership and dedication to the Tuscarawas County Junior Fortnightly Music Club, his outstanding musical ability, and for his participation in musical activities. He has been involved in the Junior...

Leadership Tuscarawas now accepting applications for upcoming 2010-2011 class

  • June 4, 2010
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Leadership Tuscarawas is a unique program that is designed to provide a variety of leadership skills and to educate individuals about the strengths, challenges, and opportunities of Tuscarawas County. Leadership Tuscarawas is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 class. The class will begin with an orientation and a county-wide bus tour in August, and will then meet the second Tuesday...

Kiwanis Club scholarships awarded

  • June 4, 2010
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The New Philadelphia Kiwanis Club recently awarded 16 scholarships of $500 each to local students, for a total of $8,000. The winners of the Kiwanis scholarships for the 2010-2011 school year are: Ben Behrendt, son of Mark and Carolyn Behrendt, will be a senior at Davidson College in Davidson, N.C., majoring in sociology. Shawna Bell, daughter of Donald and Marsha Bell, will be a senior at Kent...