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Commissioners prepared to wrestle with 2010 budget

  • January 7, 2010
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After nearly doubling last year’s carry-over in the general fund, one might think the Holmes County commissioners would be ecstatic. However, the excitement of having a carry over of $326,709.34 was tempered by the idea that there are many more cuts on the horizon, and that the county probably has not seen the end of scrutinizing every penny. There is even a possibility that they may have to...

BUDGET

  • January 7, 2010
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After nearly doubling last year’s carry-over in the general fund, one might think the Holmes County commissioners would be ecstatic. However, the excitement of having a carry over of $326,709.34 was tempered by the idea that there are many more cuts on the horizon, and that the county probably has not seen the end of scrutinizing every penny. There is even a possibility that they may have to...

Berlin fourth-grader’s inspirational essay wins national honor

  • January 7, 2010
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The children’s book Winter’s Tail has nothing to do with the current blustery season, but rather is more of a heartwarming story, which has in turn created another inspirational story right here in Holmes County. This past October, fourth-grade students at Berlin Elementary joined students across the nation by participating in the Webcast of Winter’s Tail: How One Little Dolphin Learned to...

Applications available for Patterson scholarship

  • January 7, 2010
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The 2010-2011 Raymond J. and Louella F. Patterson Scholarship for Teachers is now available to classroom teachers currently employed by Holmes County schools that have at least two years of classroom teaching experience. The scholarship can be used for an advanced degree at an accredited college or graduate school, courses in specific subjects or technical training, and/or specific teacher...

OBITUARY

  • January 7, 2010
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Donald L. Bigler, 83, of Millersburg, died Jan. 1, 2010, at Majora Lane Care Center, Millersburg, following a period of declining health. Donald was born Nov. 28, 1926, in Millersburg, to the late Christian and Amanda Bigler. He was a farmer until he sold the farm in 1981, and was a member of St. John’s Church of Millersburg. Surviving are a daughter, Debora Hampton of Cleveland; and brothers,...

BULLETIN

  • January 8, 2010
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For more events taking place in Amish Country, log on to www.OACountry.com. ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT TUSCARAWAS PHILHARMONIC 2009-10 season, Music of the Spheres. Concerts will be held in the Dover High School auditorium. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $5 for students. Call 330-477-6153 or 330-364-1843 or visit www.TuscarawasPhilharmonic.org for information. Programs include: Feb. 7,...

Recession is good for marriage

  • January 8, 2010
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Is it possible that there is something good going on in this Great Recession we are in? Certainly there is. It seems that a report, titled Marriage and Money, released recently from the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia and the Institute for American Values, definitely states that it is good for marriages.It seems that during good times it is easy to find housing, a job and...

Grief support group offered at NewPointe

  • January 8, 2010
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NewPointe Community Church is excited to offer GriefShare, a seminar and support group for people experiencing grief and loss. GriefShare is a weekly, 13-session video seminar featuring some of the nation’s foremost experts on grief recovery topics. “Every time we offer GriefShare, we continually hear this seminar described as a place where many people can begin putting their lives back...

KEYS

  • January 8, 2010
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While those going through hardships often are on the verge of becoming weepy when life seemingly deals them one rough situation after another, for one local resident who is facing plenty of adversity, the tears shed on Wednesday, Dec. 23 were not those of sadness, but rather of extreme joy. John Rippeth was honored as the 2009 winner of the Graphic Publications, Inc. Give a Car for Christmas,...

2009 car winner’s drive in life key to GPI contest

  • January 8, 2010
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While those going through hardships often are on the verge of becoming weepy when life seemingly deals them one rough situation after another, for one local resident who is facing plenty of adversity, the tears shed on Wednesday, Dec. 23 were not those of sadness, but rather of extreme joy. John Rippeth was honored as the 2009 winner of the Graphic Publications, Inc. Give a Car for Christmas,...