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The Dennison Railroad Depot Museum is offering high school and college students the opportunity to expand their skills, knowledge and experience through a unique summer internship environment.
As a peaceful darkness fell and crickets chirped, hundreds discovered by candlelight how life was lived at historic Schoenbrunn Village during the Spring Lantern Tour held May 19.
The annual Young Authors Conference, sponsored by the Educational Service Center of East Central Ohio, once again provided a day for fourth and fifth-grade aspiring writers to explore the world of creative writing.
Right-to Read Week: Reading is S'More Fun took on a camp theme to encourage kids to include reading in their lives. Programs that included virtually no time in the classroom got kids outside and motivated to read books.
Natalie Neidig has been named the 2012 recipient of the $500 Annette Kay Harstine Memorial Scholarship.
Smashing a few eggs on the floor of a kindergarten classroom is a good way to get the youngsters attention and illustrate the value of bicycle safety helmets.
About 140 students came to enjoy a fun day full of learning about the Mud Run Watershed and why it is important.
Dover is known to have a sense of overwhelming pride for their high school band. The Dover Marching Tornadoes celebrate a 95-year tradition as they are featured on the Canal Dover Festival plate to be auctioned at the annual event Saturday, May 26, at 1 p.m. on the main stage.
Best-selling author Karen Harper, a master of the suspense novel, visited New Philadelphia recently to talk about her work. A surprise guest from the middle ages, Queen Catherine of Aragon, was also in attendance at the event.
The community has been asked to come together to continue the discussion in regards to a new Dover High School.
The board of education for the Buckeye Career Center has voted in favor of a resolution to replace a 1.8 mill tax levy.
With summer vacation on the horizon, Dover City Schools relaxed the curriculum for the day May 15 and allowed fifth graders the opportunity to make art on the sidewalks of 30 downtown Dover businesses in the first Dover Chalk Walk.
Some people collect stamps, some coins, others antique toys or miniature trains. But a local retired French teacher has an extensive collection of vintage clothing and accessories, and is willing to share his treasures with others who are also interested in the history of fashion.
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.
An up close and personal visit from an African cheetah encouraged Central Elementary students to not only learn about cheetah conservation efforts, but also how to put their own stories down on paper.
New Philadelphia City Schools kicked off National Education Week by honoring staff and support members for their years of service to the district.
Week-long conference for enthusiasts of the Lincoln Highway will take place June 18 in Canton.
Historic Zoar Village is once again opening its doors for educational experiences for students, and dozens of home school families took advantage of the site for a special field trip, April 27. Visitors enjoyed spring cleaning, gardening and children's games just as they would have been when Zoar...
The Language Arts class wrote favorite verses of poems on the sidewalk at Buckeye Career Center for Poem in Your Pocket Day.
Brennan Heter, of New Philadelphia, placed third in the state at the SkillsUSA Power Equipment Technology competition and receives big money to further his education.
High school students from 16 counties converged on the Norma Johnson Center, April 25, for the Canon Envirothon. Stations were set up throughout the center, where students had to use their knowledge to answer questions on aquatics ecology, forestry, wildlife, soils and current environmental issues.
Eight members of the class of 2012 at Buckeye Career Center have received the High Schools That Work Award for Educational Achievement.
Five $500 scholarships will be awarded to high school graduates in Tuscarawas County.
The next meeting of the Happy Harvesters will take place May 7 in Strasburg.
The College Club of Tuscarawas County awarded Elaina Cush, Shelby Dunn and Kayla Rausch scholarships.
When business and education work hand in hand, great things can happen for the students of today who are the leaders of tomorrow. These two groups are working together in Tuscarawas County to bring about positive long-term economic development and community growth.
Buckeye Career Center superintendent Roger Bond welcomes employer participation in sophomore visits.
Professional in field of music education to visit Dover High School Music Department, April 18.
Students were awarded for excellence in art at the Region 10 closing reception of the Ohio Youth Governor's Art Exhibition, held at the Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts in New Philadelphia April 11.
Freedom of speech and freedom to read are themes for the 2012 One Book One Community choice, which has just been announced.
Hunt for Hunger community scavenger hunt set for April 21.
Buckhorn Buckshots 4-H Club members were reminded that if they are taking an animal in 4-H they must attend an upcoming quality assurance meeting.
The Ohio Small Business Development Center at KSU Tuscarawas and the Tuscarawas County Public Library in New Philadelphia will host a free class pertaining to small business start-up.
Third annual Taste of Tuscarawas Valley to be held April 14.
Student Computer Designed Art Exhibit and Silent Auction will be held April 12 from 7-9 p.m.
Applications now available for annual Italian-American scholarships.
If you've ever watched a television episode of The Nanny and wished someone could come to your home and restore peace, then The Family Tree Center is the place to call. Just the few tips listed here could turn your family into one you want to come home to.
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...
When students get excited about exploring science, technology, engineering and mathematics, whole new worlds open up to them. Area middle school students enjoyed a live action hip-hop show exploring Newton's Laws of Motion courtesy of NASA and Honeywell.
Clayland Lions Club scholarship applications now available.
Students in four surounding counties will be honored as award recipients.
The Dover Public Library invites the public to attend one of several programs during April to explore the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.
The development and implementation of leadership skills is crucial for both today's and tomorrow's leaders. The county Farm Bureau office, in conjunction with the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, is offering a day-long event to enhance leadership qualities for area residents.
The Dover High School Thespians will present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, March 29-31.
The Friends of the Mineral City Nicole Donant Library will be offering three $500 scholarships to graduating high school students.
A popular New Philadelphia City Schools program, Principal for a Day, has led to a new opportunity for five district fifth graders to become a Representative for a Day in Columbus.
Luke Weaver and Nicole Cox were awarded as the Ohio Middle Level Students of the Year.
The world of fiction was explored by 31 talented writers from Claymont, Indian Valley, New Philadelphia, Strasburg, Carrollton, and Conotton Valley high schools during a Writers' Workshop March 9.
Dave Barry to be featured speaker at Kent State Performing Arts Center.
Tigers travel to Columbus for State tournament.
Educators looking for fun and low cost ways to enhance social studies and history lessons for their students now have several sources to turn to for free or grant-driven assistance in doing so.
Over the past 20 years, the Dover High Steel Band has become a Tuscarawas County landmark. For its 20th anniversary, director Joan Wenzel reflects on the past and present, and looks to the future.
Tuscarawas Valley High Schools students win regional bridge building contest.
A $1,500 scholarship is awarded each year to a graduating senior of Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School in New Philadelphia.
It was a day of fun and games during the Dr. Seuss birthday celebration at St. Mary's in Dennison.
A unique partnership allows students in the Case Studies in Management Technology class at Kent State Tuscarawas to utilize what they learn in class to help A.C.E. Clubhouse, a mental health recovery and wellness center. A spaghetti dinner and auction will be March 25 at the New Philadelphia Elks...
The New Philadelphia High School Instrumental Department will present their Music Marathon, featuring high school and middle school music groups, on Saturday, March 10.
The second annual T-County Patriot History Rally brought out children, students, and families to learn more about the valuable historical resources and attractions in the area.
High school Writers' Workshop to be held March 9.
Kent State University at Tuscarawas hosted the Engineering Opportunity Exposition, a chance for local students interested in engineering careers to meet local engineering employers.
Students honored for academic achievements.
International Association of Administrative Professionals scholarship available.
Camp Invention will be held in New Philadelphia once again this June.
For the second year in a row, thousands of children and adults filled New Towne Mall to take part in the T-County Patriots History Rally, which gave families a chance to meet people from local historical attractions and learn more about the history of the area while having fun.
Three $500 scholarships are being offered to deserving, graduating senior high school students residing in the Mineral City area.
Sarah Clore, a Tuscarawas Central Catholic senior, took home the first-place prize in the VFW Post 1445 Voice of Democracy contest with her essay, Pride in Serving. She was also named runner-up in the VFW Ohio District 6 level held at Canton Feb. 18.
There are literally hundreds of different areas to explore through the 4-H youth program in Tuscarawas County, and representatives will be on hand for several upcoming events to introduce newcomers to all that 4-H offers.
The Dover High Steel Band celebrated the 20th anniversary of its annual program, Pantasia, with an alumni performance that brought back previous members of the steel drum band for a special presentation.
Power of the Pen District tournament participants met at Welty Middle School in New Philadelphia to show that they have the write stuff.
High school seniors and non-traditional students residing in Harrison, Carroll or Tuscarawas County are encouraged to apply for the COAD David V. Stivison Appalachian Scholarship.
Applications for the Bernhard-Wentz scholarship are available in the Dover High School guidance office.
Homeschooled children enjoyed a field trip to the city of Dover Water Works Plant, Feb. 8, where they were treated to a tour. The hour and a half long lesson took kids and their parents into the inner workings of the city's drinking water system and allowed them to see firsthand how clean water is...
Pantasia will be held Feb. 19, and will be a celebration of the 20th year of the Dover High School Steel Band.
Many children will benefit from the newly established Backpack for Kids weekend nutrition program, to be piloted in the Tusky Valley School district. Organizers hope to eventually expand the program to other schools in Tuscarawas County.
College Club of Tuscarawas County is offering $1,000 scholarships to area graduating seniors.
Kent State University at Tuscarawas will hold the 30th annual Engineering Technology Opportunity Expo Feb. 23.
Information Night is designed to give prospective students the opportunity to learn about admission processes, academic majors, financial aid and career exploration.
Students interested in applying for the Tuscarawas County Retired Teachers' Association can apply now.
Parents can register their children for kindergarten in the New Philadelphia City School District.
Students from 20 teams representing 14 high schools matched up in a battle of knowledge at the ECOL Scholar Challenge tournament, where two local schools took top honors.
Healthy soil is critical for producing a healthy, bountiful food supply. A contest for local students aims to highlight this with a unique art contest.
Tuscarawas County Democrat Women to offer two scholarships.
More than 150 people looking for a new career attended an adult education open house held at Buckeye Career Center in New Philadelphia Jan. 24.
Scholarships available from New Philadelphia Kiwanis Club.
Cameron Johnson, a fifth-grade student from Dover, has an opportunity to visit western Canada as a student ambassador in the People to People Ambassador Program in June of this year. Cameron's latest fundraiser for his trip includes Valentine chocolate suckers, bouquets and chocolate covered...
Claymont High School seniors can obtain the application for a Claymont Foundation scholarship from the high school guidance office.
People donate new and gently used bikes to the Buckeye Career Center or bikes arrive through the Indian Valley FFA/WJER toy drive and students work on them for the Share-A-Christmas event.
Students at Faith Christian Academy worked to collect non-perishables to help a local community food bank.
Dover High School science teacher Steve Sparks believes kids learn more when they participate in hands-on projects. The sixth-period Principles of Engineering class got their hands on 23,520 dominos to be used in a domino fall competition that included students from schools in the tri-state area.
Preschoolers and pre-kindergarteners visited with local senior citizens for the St. Mary's Singing with Seniors program, Dec. 9.
There is an insidious problem in Tuscarawas County, and it goes on not only here, but in rural and urban communities across Ohio and the United States as a whole. The problem was brought to light at a recent Kent State University Tuscarawas awareness event.
A group of Ragersville schoolchildren have made a gift to benefit many others in their community and beyond.
Retired Garaway guidance counselor Karen Izzi Gallagher made it her mission to write and receive a grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project to honor a former student and friend that died unexpectedly when he was only 17. Now, future generations of Garaway students will have the opportunity to learn and...
Tuscarawas County 4-H and FFA junior fair steer weigh-in to take place at Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds Show Arena.
Area students will find that the events of Dec. 7, 1941 will become much more than a page in a history book as they participate in events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
It's a sure sign of Christmas when Santa's House is lit up on the square of the county seat in downtown New Philadelphia. This year, thanks to the volunteer efforts of a group of students, the house sports a whole new look.
Anyone attending New Philadelphia Quaker boys and girls basketball games Dec. 3, 7, and 16 can bring canned goods or children's books for charity.
A parody of plays by Shakespeare will be presented by the Garaway drama department.
Following the defeat of the 6.9 mill bond issue to build a new Dover High School, the Dover Board of Education will hold a public meeting on Monday, Nov. 21, at 6 p.m., to hear what the voters' think should be the next step.
Hear the true story of a remarkable young girl who believed her life would impact the world during the Rachel's Challenge assembly at Welty Middle School.
Online book fair, hosted by the New Philadelphia High School National Honor Society, will continue through Dec. 3.
Dave Mast and his wife Ann should replace their shoes, as they make their way (figuratively) across the United States.
Claymont Foundation seeking nominations for alumni awards.
Members of the first-ever freshman class at Garaway High School met for their 50th wedding anniversary.
There's something about seeing their heroes display a love of reading that catches the attention of young students, and hundreds of New Philadelphia second-graders are now more turned on to books, thanks to a visit with former OSU and current high school football players.
Founder of Akron's Main Street Gourmet, Steve L. Marks will present "Confessions of a Muffin Man - A Walk Through the Entrepreneurial Jungle" at Kent State University.
Kent State University at Tuscarawas offers a center for business entrepreneurs in the area.
A senior in the Allied Health Science Technologies program at Buckeye Career Center has been named Student of the Month.
According to Mike Lauber, co-chair of the Dover Code Red Our School, Our Choice committee, the three most common questions asked about the proposal to build a new Dover High School are why new? Why now and why there?
Students interested in a career in the medical field are invited to the Union Hospital UH TECH Career Camp.
Dave Mast takes a look at his journey so far and thanks his many supporters.
Buckeye Career Center to hold Business Professionals Open House, Oct. 21.
All who value Zoar Village are being asked to voice their support in favor of repairing the levee, which would save Zoar from potentially devastating floods.
More than $20,000 was given out by the Claymont Foundation for 2011-2012 programs.
Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) sanctioned field competition will be held Saturday, Oct. 22, in the Woody Hayes Quaker Stadium in Tuscora Park in New Philadelphia.
Buckeye Career Center has implemented new waterborne paint system.
The annual Holmes County Education Foundation College Fair will take place at Hiland High School's Perry Reese Community Center on Monday, Oct. 17 from 6:30-8 p.m.
The high school students of Maranatha Christian School of Sugarcreek turn trash into cash with their annual Trash-A-Thon, which raises funds for their school while cleaning up the roadsides, a project that benefits everyone involved.
Former students of Indian Valley North and South, as well as Indian Valley High School, are being sought for the Indian Valley Foundation's records.
Tickets are now on sale for the 2012 Miss Clayland Scholarship Program at the Uhrichsville Elks and Twin City Pharmacy.
The historic village of Zoar is a unique piece of Tuscarawas County's heritage, but its future is in peril without the intervention of concerned local residents.
Sixty young girls got the chance to perform alongside the Dover majorettes on Friday, Sept. 23, raising money for Relay for Life as well as learning about the Dover High School Marching Tornadoes.
Zane Burtscher has been named Student of the Month at the Buckeye Career Center.
Uhrichsville Elks to partner with Miss Clayland Scholarship Program.
Author David Eisenhower to speak at Kent State Tuscarawas Oct. 12.
The Dover High School Girls Soccer Team is hosting their second annual Cancer Awareness Game on Oct. 11 at the Dover Middle School soccer field. Donning specially designed jerseys and socks, the girls hope to raise funds that will then be donated to the Dover High School Relay for Life team.
Dover High School Class of 1951 held their class reunion recently at the Dover Senior Center.
New Philadelphia Elementary Schools enjoyed several special early morning gatherings as each school welcomed grandmas and grandpas to Granola with Grandparents events, much to the delight of the kindergarten and first-grade students who were their hosts.
Blue and Gray Trail Civil War School Day to take place Sept. 16.
The Dover High School Our School, Our Choice committee held tours and debuted a video they had produced to show residents the conditions of the 95-year-old school they believe is in need of replacement. The event was held Sept. 8 at the current high school with more than 160 in attendance.
An almost forgotten piece of local school history has been rediscovered and renewed in the Tuscarawas Valley School District, and now stands as a proud tribute to the past.
From kindergarteners to adults, New Philadelphia Schools paused to remember the events of 9/11 in many different ways.
Mark Kordon, a 30-plus year building custodian for New Philadelphia City Schools, retired on August 31, and left with high fives from students and faculty.
Natalie Kochte, of Handrich Insurance Inc, has graduated from Aultman College of Nursing and Health Science.
Greg Coleridge to speak at Kent State University Tuscarawas Sept. 15.
Dave Mast is still walking... and touring the town of Winner, South Dakota.
Marching band music will once again fill the air around Crater Stadium in Dover, on Saturday, Sept. 10.
One of the sure signs of fall is the sights and sounds of marching bands moving across the turf in stadiums all over the country. The bands of Tuscarawas County will welcomed fall by performing at the Tuscarawas County Band Preview in New Philadelphia, August 31.
It is not every day that an 11-year-old student receives a personal reply from the White House. But for one young lady, a package that arrived in the mail from Washington, D.C. recently made her day.
More than 300 students and families attended the Tuscarawas Valley Back to School Fair, for grades K-4, on August 18.
Local business leaders and employees of Zimmer Surgical, as well as Buckeye Career Center students, recently had the opportunity to spend time talking with Congressman Bob Gibbs about the issues facing the county and beyond.
Tuscarawas County Band Preview scheduled for August 31.
Tailgate party scheduled for August 28.
Fort Laurens held Dressed for Battle on Sunday, August 21, which gave participants a chance to experience the similarities and differences of battle gear between the Revolutionary and Civil wars.
Buckeye Career Center to offer Online High School Diplomas for adults program.
Our School, Our Choice is a committee dedicated to getting a 6.9 mill bond issue passed to fund the building of a new high school at Dover. The committee held a rally August 17 with the hope of sharing information, dispelling myths and recruiting volunteers.
Kent State University at Tuscarawas will be enrolling new students through August.
Following a big yellow school bus registration, Indian Valley kindergarteners and first and second grade students made their way to six activity stations at the eighth annual Back to School Fair. Kids left Port Washington Elementary with new haircuts, book bags, school supplies, information,...
Dave Mast continues his journey to 1,000 miles by stepping outdoors and enjoying all that nature has to offer.
Students at Midvale and Port Washington Elementaries will be able to earn free school supplies or bookbags at the annual Back to School Fair, which will be held at Port Washington Elementary, August 11.
Ther NAMM Foundation recently announced the results of its 12th annual Best Communities for Music Education survey. New Philadelphia City Schools has been deemed a Best Community for Music Education in the U.S.
Strong communities and strong schools go hand in hand. New Philadelphia City Schools recently called upon its citizens to come together to form a five-year strategic plan for the good of the district, and 106 individuals answered that call.
The J.E. Reeves Home in Dover is holding garden related programs throughout the summer. On Sunday, July 17, the second program of the season took place; a demonstration and lecture about setting up butterfly gardens at home.
Three days and two nights in Tennessee recently gave local 4-H members a glimpse into how agriculture is both the same and different than it is in their own state. The 54 youth not only learned a great deal, but also had many opportunities for fun during their trip.
Ideally, parents should play an active role in their children's education through working with their local schools. Members of the state's Parent Advisory Council are offering their services to make that a reality.
Bailey McBeth is awarded for academic excellence.
The Tuscarawas County Italian-American Festival Foundation, Inc. will award 20 scholarships at this year's Mayor's Breakfast, to be held August 12. Winners are also announced from the July 9 John Vesco Memorial Golf Tournament.
The New Philadelphia Post 139 American Legion recently sponsored two girls and 4 boys to Girls and Boys State.
The Tuscarawas County Community Foundation chose 18 lucky students to receive $1,000 scholarships.
Application forms now available for the 2012 Miss Clayland Scholarship Program.
Native Ohio butterfly exhibit will begin July 18 and continue through July 31 at the Norma Johnson Center.
Fort Laurens hosted Revolution on the Tuscarawas, a Revolutionary War encampment, on Saturday and Sunday July 9 and 10. This encampment allowed visitors to step back in time to see what life was like on the battlefield during the Revolutionary War.
Dave Mast takes his family to Florida... and experiences the blistering heat as he continues his journey to 1,000 miles.
Tuscarawas County 4-H Demonstration Contest held June 28 in New Philadelphia.
Back for its fourth year at Buckeye Career Center, Camp Invention gives students entering grades 1-6 an opportunity to learn in a weeklong summer program that promotes math, science, teamwork and even a game or two.
The Baltic Area Historical Society hosted a pioneering event, complete with old time crafts and open-fire cooking on the site of a 200-year-old cabin.
Three local youth selected to attend American Legion Buckeye Boys State.
Cornerstone Montessori School is now enrolling children, age 3-5, for the scheduled opening this fall.
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.
Seven area students who will be attending OSU received $1,000 scholarships from The Ohio State University Alumni Club.
Ryan Fails and John Hill, both Honors Program students at Kent State University at Tuscarawas, will travel to Englad to study abroad.
Young families have been fortunate to be part of the Even Start Family Literacy Program in Tuscarawas County for a number of years, but now that program is in jeopardy. Staff members explain the benefits of the worthwhile program.
Grant Handrich, of Dover, has been recognized by the United States Achievement Academy as a student of excellence in mathematics.
The Clayland Lions Club has announced the 2011 recipients of the Bill Lee and Jack Pancher Memorial Scholarships.
Joe Zalesky, a junior at New Philadelphia High School, participated in the International Pulsar Timing Array 2011 Student Workshop and Science Meeting held at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Dave Mast hits the big 500 miles and shares some laughs on his way to 1,000.
Buckeye Career Center students recently presented Larry Russell with a plaque in appreciation of his contributions to their blood drives.
Ethan Stuart surpassed his peers in the accelerated reader program at Dover East Elementary.
AultCare has awarded scholarships to area high school seniors.
The Ohio State University awarded the Morrill Scholarship for Academic Excellence to three Claymont students.
One outstanding young writer took second place overall awards recently at Ohio's Power of the Pen finals event in Wooster. His journey began in the fall of 2010, and ended with his astounding accomplishment on May 27, as the Welty Middle School seventh grader earned top honors in the state.
New Philadelphia's Class of 2011 was able to boast of having multiple blessings this year in the form of a trio of triplets and four sets of twins in the senior class.
EAA pancake breakfast and fly-in helps to promote aviation awareness and safety.
Children create display at Mako's Market to honor men and women of the armed forces.
Youthful spellers and community leaders combined efforts May 24 to successfully spell their way through pages of spelling words in order to help promote and support literacy in Tuscarawas County.
Dover High School seniors gave back to the community by donating their time, energy and enthusiasm to the high school's first Community Day of Service.
Several family members to retired teachers received scholarships.
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