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Orange barrels coming to I-77/US 250 New Phila exit area

  • June 9, 2010
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I-77 and US 250 will be restricted Saturday, June 12, where they split at the New Philadelphia Exit 81 near Eagle Travel Plaza and Truck Stop while Time Warner Cable installs an aerial cable across the highway.Beginning around 7 a.m., traffic will be stopped briefly in both directions. Traffic delays should be no more than 10-12 minutes. Message boards will be used to assist motorists as well as...

Second half 2009 real estate taxes mailed

  • June 9, 2010
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Tuscarawas County Treasurer Jeffery S. Mamarella stated that all second half 2009 real estate taxes were mailed and are due by July 23. Mail post marked by July 23 is acceptable.If you have not received your tax statement, contact the county treasurer’s office immediately. Failure to receive a tax statement does not eliminate responsibility to pay real estate taxes and penalties or interest...

Shutterbugs invited to compete in SWCD contest

  • June 9, 2010
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The Tuscarawas Soil and Water Conservation District is holding its second photo contest and amateur photographers are invited to submit their work. This year, the SWCD like to see creative ideas for “Colorful Conservation.” The photo must be taken in Tuscarawas County and must be original work of the applicant. Entry forms and a complete list of guidelines can be found at...

Navy Fireman Apprentice Mark Dugan reports for duty

  • June 9, 2010
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Navy Fireman Apprentice Mark A. Dugan, son of Michelle L. Dugan of Bolivar and Randolph M. Dugan of New Philadelphia, recently reported for duty aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush, home ported in Newport News, Va. Dugan is a 2007 graduate of Tuscarawas Valley High School of Zoarville, and joined the Navy in May 2009.

Library unveils new website

  • June 9, 2010
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The Tuscarawas County Public Library is unveiling its newly redesigned website this week in conjunction with its system-wide summer reading kickoff.The website redesign, located at the same URL (http://www.tusclibrary.org) as the original site, officially went live on Friday, June 4. Andrea Piasecki, extension and technical services manager, is hopeful that library users will like what they see...

Children can read to Murphy and Marley at the Newcomerstown Public Library

  • June 9, 2010
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Book hounds Murphy and Marley are celebrating the Make a Splash summer reading theme at the Book Hound Club. The dogs are booking appointments now for the club that runs through Aug. 11. Children sign up to read to the dogs for one 15-minute session each Wednesday. Children attending five out of the 10 sessions will receive a certificate signed by Murphy and Marley and children attending six or...

Harcatus Head Start receives grant from Ohio Commission on Fatherhood

  • June 9, 2010
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Harcatus Tri-County CAO Head Start is able to focus on fathers with a grant received from the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood. HARCATUS plans to offer fathers and children in a 10-county region a program entitled FatherTime. FatherTime is an enrichment program for fathers and father figures and their children of any age. Families do not have to be involved in Head Start to qualify. The program...

Zoar Civil War Tribute quilt class threads up June 11-12

  • June 9, 2010
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The Zoar Community Association (ZCA) will offer a Civil War Tribute quilting class, which will be taught by Helen Young, an experienced quilter and Zoar volunteer. The class will be held in the historic Sewing House. Contact the ZCA at 330-874-3011 for reservations and class times for this unique opportunity for quilting enthusiasts.The Civil War Tribute quilt is a Homestead Hearth original...

Free booster seat check-up, June 12

  • June 9, 2010
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A free car seat check-up will be offered Saturday, June 12, from noon to 4 p.m., by SAFE KIDS Tuscarawas, the Tuscarawas County Health Department, and Chuck Nicholson GMC/Mazda.Anyone who needs their booster seat checked or has questions on Ohio’s new booster law is welcome. Technicians will be at Chuck Nicholson’s GMC Truck/Mazda, 135 W. Broadway, Dover, to help with suggestions on getting...

Adopt a room at Harbor House Domestic Violence Shelter

  • June 9, 2010
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Harbor House, a division of Personal and Family Counseling Services, has purchased a home in New Philadelphia that will house the domestic violence shelter. The 4,400-square-foot house is situated on 1.5 acres of land.The Harbor House Domestic Violence Shelter helps women and children who are victims of violence by providing safe shelter, support, education and access to needed resources. The...