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St. Peter’s Farmers Market and Café a hub of social activity

The most basic grassroots effort often reaps the biggest rewards. Such is the case with the St. Peters Farmers Market and St. Peters Café, held every Thursday during the growing season on the church grounds along Old Town Valley Road in New Philadelphia, which raises thousands of dollars to help...

Celebrity Server Hospice Benefit celebrates 17th anniversary

Ham and Chicken Buffet Benefit for Community Hospice of Tuscarawas County will be held on Friday, May 25.

Around the world and back again: Tuscarawas County native returns home to pastor local church

The saying goes, you can't go home again, but that's not true in the case of Tom and Marjean Cunningham, who have returned to Tuscarawas County to pastor a new church, The Potter's House Fellowship in New Philadelphia. The church is celebrating its one-year anniversary May 6.

Worsham chosen as new director of T-4-C

Rev. Louise Worsham has been chosen to be the new executive director of T-4-C.

Inspirational spring tea to take place May 8

Inspirational Spring Tea to be held May 8, at Grace Lutheran Church Outreach Center.

Nickel Mines tragedy inspired healing, not hatred

Terri Roberts has been through much since her son entered a one room schoolhouse in Nickel Mines, PA in 2006 and began a shooting spree which left several dead. You can hear her story of forgiveness and acceptance from the Nickel Mines community, even as she battled through cancer. Roberts will...

Holy Week services to begin April 1

Holy Week services begin with Passion/Palm Sunday April 1 at First United Church of Christ, New Philadelphia.

Local family helps tornado victims in Kentucky

The Smith family of Strasburg personally delivered donated items to Menifee County, Ky. where residents experienced an F3 tornado, one of 13 tornadoes that ravished the landscape March 2 with no regard for the victims in its path.

Regina Study Club scholarship applications now being accepted

A $1,500 scholarship is awarded each year to a graduating senior of Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School in New Philadelphia.

Marty Vesco is a fishy sort of guy, and has been for 39 years

More than 400 pounds of fish, dozens of volunteers, and over 700 hungry patrons helped to kick off the 2012 fish fry season for Central Catholic High School.

Celebrate Saint Patrick with Celtic Worship Service, March 11

First United Church of Christ will host a special service in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

New Philadelphia First UMC to offer new service

New worship service will be launched March 4 at New Philadelphia First UMC.

Seasonal favorite to return to First UMC

During Lent, the First United Methodist Church of New Philadelphia will offer services at noon on Wednesdays.

Homeless for a night

For the last five years, the youth of St. John's United Church of Christ in Dover have willingly slept outside in the cold in order to raise awareness of homelessness in Tuscarawas County, and to learn, for one night, what it is like to be in that situation.

New Philadelphia First UCC invites public to traditional Christmas Eve and Day services

Traditional candlelight Christmas Eve service at First United Church of Christ.

Christmas cookies galore provided by busy bakers at annual Cookie Walk in New Philadelphia

It was difficult not to be overwhelmed by the dozens of cookies on display at New Philadelphia's First United Church of Christ during their annual Cookie Walk.

Enjoy an afternoon of Christmas music

Dover First United Methodist Church welcomes David McClintock for a special Christmas concert, Dec. 11.

Mason prepares to share the holiday spirit with two concerts

Looking for something unique to do over the Christmas season? Dundee native and Eastman School of Music graduate Justin Mason will present two trombone concerts at area churches. The concerts are free and open to the public and will double as a community sing.

Two Coats Campaign results in warm coats and warm hearts for children

More than 1,000 coats are in the process of being distributed throughout northeast Ohio to children participating in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, thanks to the generosity of area churches and community members.

Church opens its doors, kitchen to deer hunters

Hunters took a break from deer season to enjoy a hot lunch and swap hunting stories at a popular lunch spot for hunters and neighbors during the annual harvest.

Christian Temple celebrates Christmas

Dec. 17 and 18 will see two fun and family-friendly events at Christian Temple in Uhrichsville.

Country neighbors pull together for a Thanksgiving meal

When country neighbors join together in a celebration of community and the holidays, amazing things transpire. One local community pulls together each year not only to celebrate together, but also to make a difference in the lives of others in need.

Christmas bazaar to benefit Union Hill construction

Union Hill Church in Sugarcreek will host their Star of Wonder Bazaar, Nov. 18.

Sharing the warmth: Children’s 2 Coats project to provide winter wear for Big Brothers Big Sisters participants

The average American has more than one warm winter coat, in different styles and colors. A group of children are leading the way to request that those with more than one coat be willing to share with children and adults who have none.

Because we care: Painted Life Ministry

Painted Life Ministry cares about people.

Impact Middle East to hold prayer and worship session, Dec. 1

A special meeting of Impact Middle East will be held in Bolivar with Dr. Blake Wood presenting via Skype from Seattle.

Church of the Harvest conference included Alan Keyes and Rick Joyner

A recent conference at the Church of the Harvest at Dover gave residents the opportunity to hear well-known conservatives Alan Keyes and Rick Joyner speak about the importance of the faith of America's Founding Fathers, the Role of Christians in Government and Culture, the Rights of the Church, The...

Annual soup and salad supper benefit to aid Verlon Ewert of Berlin

Members of the First Mennonite Church of Sugarcreek are donating 100 percent of the proceeds from their annual Soup & Salad Supper to fellow parishioner, Verlon Ewert. Diagnosed with lung cancer and without insurance, Ewert needs assistance with medical bills.

Piano recital Sunday to showcase local students

Students of Rick Michel will perform for an audience on Sunday, Sept. 18.

Muskingum faculty member to give piano recital

Abeyaratne to perform at Dover Grace Lutheran Church Sept. 18.

Life’s extras being sold to generate life’s essentials

Hungry children will benefit from the generosity of the community, as 100 percent of the upcoming Imagine Missions yard sale proceeds will be used to purchase food for the orphanage in Despinos, Haiti.

Ohio Haiti Benefit auction trudges on through sultry weekend

Th Ohio Haiti Benefit Auction on Saturday, Sept. 3 was certainly hot enough to represent Haiti's weather. But not even the heat could keep patrons away from supporting the mission auction.

Celebrating the life and ministry of the late George E. Fowler

A special celebration to honor George E. Fowler Sr. and his wife, Virginia, will be held in Midvale.

Sister Wilma Ross celebrates 50th anniversary as a Sister of Charity

Sister Wilma Ross celebrates 50th anniversary as a Sister of Charity.

Holmes County’s opportunity to aid soul-saving mission work in India

A Sept. 9 banquet with India Evangelical Ministries will present an opportunity to learn more about the plight of India to introduce Christianity and aid into the country.

Volunteers step up to serve their communities during Community Impact Day

One Sunday a year for the last four years, a local church has helped to organize large groups of volunteers to tackle jobs throughout the area in an effort not only to meet needs, but also to teach those involved the importance of the Biblical mandate to serve others.

Forward through the ages

An anniversary celebration was held Sunday, July 10, in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church in Uhrichsville. The church is 175 years old, having its humble beginnings in 1836.

Dover Moravian Church teens have a ‘Sole’ purpose in life

Two teens from Dover First Moravian Church hope to change the lives of area children by providing free shoes, a necessity that can be costly for struggling families.

Littleton explores betrayal in sequel book Fate of the Fallen

Trevor Littleton, pastor at Millersburg Christian Church, had a blast penning the Christian fiction book Shadows. After great success, he continues the saga of the spiritual realm come to earth in his upcoming sequel, Fate of the Fallen.

The need to feed the hungry is not seasonal... it is constant

Too often members of the community have to decide whether to pay for utilities, medicine or food. It is an unfortunate situation and for some people, one that means going without a meal. The Greater Dover-New Philadelphia Food Pantry helps to alleviate hunger in the area by providing necessary food...

First Moravian holds inaugural fundraiser with one Sole Purpose

Dover First Moravian Church will hold the Twist and Shout Twister Tournament to raise funds for Sole Purpose, an organization dedicated to providing adequate footwear to those in the community.

St. Joseph Church festival welcomes everyone for a weekend of fun in Dover

St. Joseph Church in Dover will hold their annual festival July 15-17 at their Tuscarawas Avenue location, featuring food, fun and plenty of music for the entire community to enjoy.

Barrs Mill Church of God provides baseball Dream League for those with special needs

Barrs Mill Church of God is ushering in a new and exciting ministry outreach with its advent of the Dream League, a baseball program for special needs youth and adults.

Savory chicken barbecue and music sure to please crowd at annual Sacred Heart Parish Festival in New Philadelphia

It is almost summer, which means that it is time for the annual Sacred Heart parish festival to begin in New Philadelphia. As to the success of the highly anticipated chicken barbecue, the secret is truly in the sauce, festival organizers said.

Summer music camp at Emmanuel Lutheran Church

A summer music camp is being offered for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade.


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