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Adventure Harley-Davidson to hold annual HOG Wild Party

Ninth annual HOG Wild Party to take place at Adventure Harley-Davidson May 19.

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...

Schoenbrunn volunteers are custodians of history

See some of the many volunteers at Historic Schoenbrunn Village in action at the Spring Lantern Tour to be held on Saturday, May 19. Learn how you can join their ranks as more volunteers are always welcome and varied jobs are available from mowing grass to working in the gift shop.

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.

Taste for Summer showcases beautiful Coshocton County

Now in its second year, Clary Gardens, near Historic Roscoe Village, is playing host to a festival that will serve as the unofficial start to a favorite season, summer. Taste for Summer is a wine and barbecue festival with something for everyone. Great food, delicious hand-crafted Ohio wines,...

Culinary Capers provides delectable delights and funds for Community Hospice patient care

Culinary Capers once again serves up the best of the best from volunteer area chefs to provide top-notch patient care for those served by Community Hospice. The event, held May 5 at the KSU Performing Arts Center featured everything from exotic appetizers to mouthwatering entrees to delectable...

Norma Johnson Center to host chicken barbecue

Chicken barbecue fundraiser at Norma Johnson Center May 12.

Yahoo! film crew for Blue Ribbon Hunter puts spotlight on National Dandelion Cookoff

More excitement than ever was in the air at the Breitenbach May Fest National Dandelion Cookoff as Allison Fishman, of Yahoo!, filmed the contest for more than a million viewers.

A dream come true to be unveiled at annual Dandelion May Fest

The castle-like structure rising at the top of a hill off of Old Route 39 is the result of one man's dream - a dream to share with his community a little bit of Old Country charm and to create a gathering place. The new structure, called The Tool Shed, is described as a "living, working,...

Great Dandelion Cookoff finalists announced

The Great Dandelion Cookoff, part of the Dandelion May Fest, will be held May 4 and 5.

Community Hospice Culinary Capers event scheduled for May 5

Community Hospice of Tuscarawas County will present Culinary Capers on Saturday, May 5.

Yahoo! to film the Great Dandelion Cookoff

Yahoo will be filming at the 2012 Dandelion May Fest, which will feature the Great Dandelion Cookoff, dandelion picking contest, and dandelion scavenger hunt.

TCPL to present healthy crockpot meals

Christine Kendle, from OSU Extension, on Wednesday, will share ideas on cooking with a crockpot to provide frugal and healthy family meals.

Join the Senior Supper Club

Seniors 55 and over can enjoy a 10 percent discount at the Union Hospital Patio Cafe by joining the Senior Supper Club.

Top chili cooks crank up the heat in Chili Cook-Off

Area cooks brewed up batches of their absolute best chili recipes for the first ever Tunnel Hill Chili Cook-Off. The winning chefs willingly shared their secrets for success.

Farm to Fork programs encourage schools to incorporate local, farm-fresh food products

Area schools are encouraged to get involved in a positive healthy foods trend by incorporating local foods into their school menus, and also to promote sound eating and exercise patterns for their students. A recent gathering at Bistro 131 in New Philadelphia provided a strong kick-off for schools...

Maple Days breakfast at Camp Tuscazoar

Eighth annual Maple Days breakfast at Camp Tuscazoar scheduled for April 2 and 3.

Meet former White House Chef Sam Morgante at Warther Museum

Warther Museum to host former White House chef.

Reigning U.S. champion captures 2012 World Cheese Championship

Guggisberg Cheese wins gold on an international level with their Swiss Cheese.

Enjoy dinner by lantern light

Fourth annual Lantern Light Dinner to support Schoenbrunn Village will be held March 31.

Community Ag Appreciation Breakfast to be held March 16

Community Agriculture Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, March 16, will celebrate local farmers and agriculture.

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.

OSU Extension announces food safety education opportunities

Learn the standards of food safety at OSU Extension training sessions throughout the month of March.

Taste for Summer is back for a second year at Clary Gardens

For the second year in a row, Clary Gardens near Historic Roscoe Village is gearing up for a festival that will help the region usher in summer. Taste for Summer is a wine and barbecue festival which includes great food, delicious Ohio wines, crafts, a sports memorabilia auction and more. All...

Annual rigatoni dinner fundraiser

Rigatoni Dinner, sponsored by Community Hospice, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 4-8 p.m., at Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School.

Dining with Diabetes scheduled

Dining with Diabetes program to begin Monday, Feb. 27, from 6-8 p.m. at Broadway United Methodist Church in New Philadelphia.

Dover Exchange Club steps up to help infant in need

Dover Exchange Club members will hold a chicken barbecue for Londyn Miller to help cover her medical expenses.

Special presentation at Dover Public Library

Special program at Dover Public Library.

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.

The Real Deal: Authentic Philly cheesesteaks at Philadeli

Before retiring and moving to Orlando, Florida, Bill Passio owned the famous Philly Princeton Italian Deli on Princeton Avenue in northeast Philadelphia. Now he's bringing back his legendary sandwiches - this time to the people of New Philadelphia.

Teens demonstrate culinary skills at library program

Dover Public Library's Liz Strauss, teen librarian, came up with a fun and exciting competition for young adults with Chopped, a cooking challenge that is patterned after the popular television program. Six area teens collaborated to create some delicious and some questionable dishes at the Nov. 22...

No need to wreck the budget to enjoy a well-seasoned repast at Tarragon.

The staff at The Inn at Honey Run, including Executive Chef Scott Fetty, put a lot of thought into creating a name for their dining room, something that would reflect the cuisine created there - Tarragon.

Celebrate the season with the traditions and surprises to be found at Troyer’s Country Market

Make this holiday special with Troyer's specialty and everyday items.

Delphian Chorale to hold annual spaghetti dinner and show

Delphian Chorale to hold annual dinner and show.

New Philadelphia Kiwanis Club holds community breakfast

Kiwanis Club to host pancake breakfast Nov. 5.

Baltic Fire Department holds fundraiser

Baltic firefighters delivered pizza and smoke detectors in their Pizza and Prevention fundraiser, raising nearly $3,000 in the process.

More than $17,000 raised at annual YMCA Strong Kids Campaign benefit hog roast

Knisely Charities and Berner Trucking hosted a benefit event for the Tuscarawas County YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.

Flat Top Bakery celebrates a grand opening in new retail location

Michael Lehr and Debbie Casto started Flat Top Bakery out of their Dover home a few years ago. As regular vendors at local farmers markets, they soon developed a loyal following. A recent opportunity to open a shop in New Philadelphia was seized and now Flat Top Bakery has a retail location located...

Schoenbrunn Village invites guests to enjoy a Colonial Tavern Dinner

Guests can enjoy the third annual Colonial Tavern Dinner at Schoenbrunn Village, Oct. 15.

Swiss cheesemaker named Grand Champion for fifth time in 10 years

The title of Grand Champion Cheesemaker has been given out to more than a dozen different companies since its origin in 1949. The new 2011 title goes to a now five-time winner.

Ohio Swiss Cheese Assoc. names top winners

Guggisberg Cheese takes home Grand Championship title.

Camp Tuscazoar to host Fall Flapjack Flip breakfast

Flapjack Flip Breakfast at Camp Tuscazoar Oct. 1 and 2.

Dante’s rises from the ashes for Community Hospice

Betty and Dan Drabik have had more than their share of difficulties in the past 12 months, but in spite of everything, carried through with their commitment to add to the $135,000 they have raised for Community Hospice over the past 12 years with a benefit held Sunday afternoon.

Dining with Diabetes program scheduled

The Ohio State University Extension office of Tuscarawas County will host informational meetings about diabetes education.

Chili cook-off and pumpkin dessert contest part of Dutchman Hospitality Fall Festival

Once again, the Dutch Valley Chili Cook-Off and Pumpkin Dessert Contest will be held in coordination with the Fall Festival, held Sept. 16-17 on the Sugarcreek Dutch Valley complex.

Seasonal produce at its best at Harvest Barn

Harvest Barn is a produce market where much of what is available is grown on-site in the seven acres of fields surrounding the unheated, non-electric barn. Owners Lori and Kirk Spillman hope that growing most of their products will separate them from other markets in the region.

Benefit hog roast for YMCA to be held, Sept. 17

The annual hog roast and OSU tailgate party will be held at Berner Trucking again this year on Sept. 17 to benefit the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.

Camp Tuscazoar fundraiser scheduled for Sept. 10 and 11

Pig Roast fundraiser for Camp Tuscazoar scheduled for Sept. 10 and 11.

Tuscarawas County Caregiver Appreciation Dinner to take place Sept. 27

Caregiver Appreciation Dinner scheduled for Sept. 27 at Dutch Valley Restaurant in Sugarcreek.

Wine, Whistles and a Little Bit of Jazz make for a successful Red Cross fundraiser

In the last five years, the annual American Red Cross Muskingum Lakes Chapter's event, Wine, Whistles, and a Little Bit of Jazz has grown to be one of their best fundraisers. Food, wine, music and an auction made this year's event better than ever.

Tuscarawas County Italian-American Festival announces winners

A list of winners from the 2011 Tuscarawas County Italian-American Festival.

Cooking with Critters: Downtown New Philadelphia plays host to a different kind of culinary contest

The third annual Critter Cookoff was held in downtown New Philadelphia to the delight of many passers-by and attendees at New Philadelphia's Sidewalk Sales.

Red Cross to host Wine, Whistles and a Bit of Jazz wine tasting and auction

Wine, Whistles and a Bit of Jazz fundraiser to benefit the American Red Cross Muskingum Lakes Chapter.

Guggisberg nabs blue ribbon at Ohio State Fair Contest

Contest winners for Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion cheesemakers.

The power of produce

The Dover Public Library, OSU Extension, and Union Hospital will present the second of a three-part series focused on the health benefits of in-season produce.

Ticket sales location added for ZTAP steak dinner fundraiser, July 16

Tickets for the ZTAP July 16 steak dinner fundraiser are now also available at Ernie's Bike Shop in New Philadelphia.

Richard L. Ronald Memorial Scholarship benefit dinner set for July 9

12th annual Richard L. Ronald Memorial Scholarship steak dinner will be held at the Tuscarawas VFW post on Saturday, July 9.

Annual old-fashioned ice cream social

Ice Cream Social to be held at the J.E. Reeves Victorian Home July 10.

Band Boosters to have chicken barbecue and fudge booth at First Town Days

New Philadelphia Band Boosters to sponsor chicken barbecue and fudge booth at First Town Days Festival.

Tuscarawas County Library to present healthy eating program July 6

A local author, Karen Russell, and the Tuscarawas County Public Library have teamed up to present a program on healthy eating.

Dover Public Library continues workshops about local, seasonal produce

A series of workshops featuring local, seasonal produce continues in July with blueberries and in August with corn. The Dover Public Library, Union Hospital and the OSU Extension Office have partnered to help the public learn more about eating healthy food grown close to home.

Include low fat milk and cheese in your healthy lifestyle

Drinking milk benefits your health and the local economy. Ohio is a leader in milk and cheese production in the nation. Consuming dairy products low in fat can be a part of a healthy lifestyle.

From fresh milk to delicious Swiss cheese – quality control every step of the way

One of the most loved products created by milk is cheese. And in this region of Ohio, Swiss cheese reigns as the number one favorite.

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser to be held to aid Dan Loibl

Spaghetti dinner will be held to benefit Dan Loibl.

Results from the Ohio Swiss Cheese Association Dairy Month contest

The first of three contests have taken place to determine the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion cheesemakers for 2011.

ZTAP sets dinner fundraiser for July 16

The Zeisberger Trail and Parks group will host a steak dinner fundraiser at the Tuscarawas VFW to help plan, build and maintain parks in the area.

Tusc Valley Family Farm Market kicks off a season of fresh produce

The Tuscarawas Valley Family Farm Market kicked off its third year on Wednesday, June 1 at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds in Dover.

Grilling is more than lighting a fire

Grilling is much more than just lighting a fire, and everyone who grills has their own method. This summer, get outside, fire up the grill and create delicious meals without heating up the kitchen.

Delicious summer drinks that are good for you

Keeping cool in summer is great but it is important to stay hydrated as well. Avoid sodas and artificially sweetened drinks and choose healthier options that taste delicious and are good for you. Keep staple items on hand and create a summertime drink any time you like.

Keeping up the garden for food... and a place to relax

Keeping up the garden requires a systematic and deliberate approach. With the right amount of water, fertilizer and mulch, your garden will produce delicious food to eat and a place where when you visit, worries melt away.

Breitenbach Wine Cellars win top honors at Ohio competition

Breitenbach Wines win top honors at Ohio competition.


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