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Library to host Homespun Christmas open house and cookie contest

The Tuscarawas County Public Library will host a Homespun Christmas open house for the entire family at its main library in New Philadelphia on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 2-4 p.m.“Our free family open house will include ideas for creating a fabulous homespun Christmas for your family,” said director Michelle McMorrow Ramsell. “There will be fun activities for adults, teens, and...

Free technology training at the library

The Tuscarawas County Public Library is offering a free technology training session, titled Let’s Face It: Communicating with Facebook, on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, in the reference room of the library, located at 121 Fair Ave. NW, New Philadelphia.Participants in this training session will discover Facebook’s use as a networking tool, establish their own profiles, edit...

Garaway presents You Can't Take It With You

Garaway High School will present You Can’t Take It With You, in the Garaway Middle School Gym, Nov. 13-15. You Can’t Take It With You is the story of the Vanderhofs, a family of eccentrics led by Grandpa, who believes that life is not meant to be wasted by accumulating wealth and status; rather, life is meant to be enjoyed and lived fully. Grandpa’s loving family agrees with this...

Famous funeral director comes to New Phila for an Evening to Remember

Another successful Evening to Remember was held by Toland-Herzig Funeral Homes & Crematory Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Kent State University Tuscarawas Campus. The college auditorium filled as the funeral home presented State Funerals in the 21st Century, with special guest, Robert M. Boetticher Sr. D.H.L., funeral director to the famous.Boetticher, who has coordinated some of the most visible...

Community invited to help set up North Pole

The Dennison Railroad Depot Museum extends an invitation to the community at large to help on Saturday, Nov. 21, in setting up the North Pole in Newcomerstown for the Polar Express train rides. Work will entail decorating Santa’s Workshop and sleigh, elf houses, Christmas trees and more. Work will begin at 8 a.m. on Railroad Street in Newcomerstown.The North Pole is located at the intersection...

Lehman's Big Open Road holds first chili cook off

On Saturday, Oct. 31, Lehman’s Big Open Road had their first chili cook off. The cook off had a great turnout and they raised over $500 for Hospice House. The winner for Best All Around and Bragging Rights was Carbone’s Restaurant. People’s choice was Lonnie Swartzentruber.

Make and take holiday crafts at Camp Buckeye Thursday, Nov. 19

Create your own holiday decor with the assistance of experienced crafters at Camp Buckeye’s 20th Deck Your Halls on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Enjoy connecting with other ladies (or men) and make and take crafts or gifts, snack on delectable hors d’oeuvres and lunch by a crackling fire with candles and Christmas music. The $8 cover charge includes the meal and snacks and items...

Scot field hockey team rewarded with NCAA berth

The College of Wooster's field hockey team is now two-for-two.Now, though, they want No. 2.The Scots wrapped up their second consecutive North Coast Athletic Conference championship recently, winning both the regular season and tournament championships.That secured their second NCAA postseason berth in as many years, and put Wooster in position to win only its second tournament contest. That...

Dr. Adams to speak at Bolivar church July 19

Dr. David Adams, a 1968 graduate of Tuscarawas Valley High School, will be the guest speaker at the 10 a.m. worship service in the Bolivar Weslyean Church, 241 Pine St., Bolivar, on July 19.Dr. Adams was an outstanding student leader while he attended Tuscarawas Valley High School. He graduated from Bible Baptist College in Arlington, Texas, and then received his doctorate from Liberty Baptist...

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church welcomes new pastor

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 206 North First Street, Dennison, welcomed the Rev. Anthony Lonzo as pastor July 14. Previously, he was parochial vicar at Saint Matthew Church in Gahanna. He replaced Father Martin Ralko, who has accepted another pastorate in the Diocese of Columbus.Lonzo was ordained to the Catholic priesthood June 25, 2005, at Saint Joseph Cathedral by the Most Rev...