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OBITUARY | 2010-06-15

  • June 15, 2010
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Sharon Ann Barton, 56, of Uhrichsville, died June 12, 2010, at Twin City Hospital, Dennison, following a period of declining health. Born April 25, 1954, in Waynesburg, Pa., Sharon was a daughter of the late James Harvey and Edith Ivanor Knisely. She was a resident of the Twin City area for the past four years, having previously been a longtime resident of Jefferson, Pa., where she had worked...

OBITUARY | 2010-06-15

  • June 15, 2010
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Dolores May Miller, 84, of New Philadelphia, died June 12, 2010, at New Dawn Retirement Community, Dover. A daughter of the late James and Bertha Bird, Dolores was born Oct. 7, 1925, in New Philadelphia. She was a member of Jerusalem Church and the Stone Creek Garden Club. Dolores enjoyed traveling and along with her late husband visited many places around the world. She also enjoyed bowling...

Six drivers claim mid season titles at Hilltop

  • June 15, 2010
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All six classes went for the mid-season awards Saturday night on Kid’s Night at Hilltop Speedway on a great racing surface that saw three wide racing all night long. Mansfield’s Dave Hornikel had the stars lined up in his favor for the Super Late Model action. He started the night off by setting a fast time then began the dash in sixth place and used the high groove to charge into the lead on...

The road to the championship Local diamond action sees several teams fighting for the right to play for title

  • June 15, 2010
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Whether it’s striking out the final batter for a win, crushing a two-run home run to set off a celebration or making a spectacular diving catch to save the day, every youth baseball player enjoys putting himself in that position to make a difference. While Holmes County’s youth baseball teams all started out with their eyes on the prize, it has become an increasingly greater reality for those...

Walnut Creek’s huge final inning opens door for trip to Little League finals

  • June 15, 2010
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For five innings, Walnut Creek and Berlin 1’s baseball teams did the finals of the Little League winner’s bracket finals in Walnut Creek justice. Berlin would just as soon forget the sixth inning ever happened. The two teams locked horns in an epic battle that turned ugly in the final inning, when Walnut Creek plated eight ruins and advanced to the tourney finals with an 11-3 win that belied...

Acker on top of ATV racing world

  • June 15, 2010
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Local quad racer Cory Acker has certainly kick-started his young racing career, making a name for himself.Acker, a West Holmes graduate who hails from Shreve, began the 2010 National AMA/ATV season with very promising results. He finished the 2009 season after jumping to B Class in the second half of the season by working his way to a third-place overall finish in the standings. What is most...

Fabulous 50s Fling brings back the 1950s to Sugarcreek

  • June 16, 2010
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In the words of fictional deputy Barney Fife, "They don't do things that way anymore. This is the Age of Science Know-How, electronal marvels." Fife, played by Don Knotts on The Andy Griffith Show, hit the nail on the head. Things just aren't made the way they used to be. This could quite possibly be why the annual Fabulous 50s Fling in Sugarcreek is so popular.The Fabulous 50s Fling is...

A backpacker’s checklist for trekking trails

  • June 16, 2010
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The Dover Public Library is normally closed on Sundays, but on June 13, area residents received a special treat when author Jason Stevenson visited from Lancaster, Pa. He brought backpacking and hiking gear and informing the audience about things novice backpackers should know before trekking trails. Stevenson, who started in journalism as an intern and assistant editor for Outside magazine, and...

Community Hospice of Tuscarawas, Stark, and Carroll Counties – new name, new logo, but same community service

  • June 16, 2010
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Bob Phipps, the new director of public relations and development for Hospice of Tuscarawas, Stark, and Carroll Counties since April 1, has a great deal to look forward to as he and the other members of the management team launch a name change July 1."I find that when I say hospice, the reaction I get from the community is always positive," said Phipps. "I credit the community support to our...

Tuscarawas County…a mural history

  • June 16, 2010
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Museum Acrylics of New Philadelphia will “uncover” the newest attraction to the county on Friday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m. The 32-foot mural depicting events, attractions and legends of the county will be unveiled with the help of local history and attraction representatives. The building, located at 160 First Dr. NW, will feature the mural on the Fair Ave side, and was painted by the art...