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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.
Society for Equal Access, Inc. (SEA) is offering free training to help disabled teenagers transition smoothly into adulthood. Registration is taking place now for the summer program that begins on Monday, June 6.
Several area students traveled to Marion, April 14-16, to participate in the Project Lead the Way National Robotics Challenge.
Stacie Steel of Dover has been awarded a scholarship from the Tuscarawas County Junior Fortnightl Music Club.
Visit the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum at Dennison where a new Civil War collection is on display. Featuring actual weaponry, flags, uniforms and more, the display offers visitors the rare chance to experience history up close as we celebrate the 150th anniversary.
The writers of the future are the elementary students of today. With that in mind, a Young Authors Conference is sponsored in the region each spring. The 2011 conference inspired dozens of students to expand their storytelling and art skills.
Brothers Tony and Nick Davis of Dover both graduated in May with degrees in their chosen fields of study.
Summertime may bring a new range of activities for all ages to The Wilderness Center in Wilmot, but students from four counties have enjoyed the services of the center for the past nine months.
Buckeye Career Center will have an enthusiastic new superintendent at its helm when the new year begins Aug. 1. On Tuesday, May 17, the center's board of education made their final choice for the best person to lead them into the future, with a unanimous vote of approval for Roger Bond.
Two Dover High School students were honored by Congressman Bob Gibbs on Wednesday, May 18, when he surprised them with the news they had won the 2011 Congressional Art Competition and their art would hang in Washington, D.C. for one year.
Scott Jarvis, of Full Force TKD in New Philadelphia, was guest speaker at the Sticks and Stones 4-H Club meeting recently.
Three Dover High School seniors were honored with awards at the annual band banquet, March 16.
The Claymont Foundation has awarded $20,250 to Claymont High School seniors and $11,000 to post graduate students.
Jordan Brown, a senior in Computer Technology/Network Systems at Buckeye Career Center, placed third at the National Business Professionals of America Leadership Conference held in Washington D.C. May 4-8.
The Port Washington Alumni Association Committee has completed the preservation and installation of the school bell from the original Port Washington School to the present Port Washington Elementary School.
Area students will have the chance to learn some serious acting skills from Trumpet in the Land's most talented actors this July.
Tuscarawas Central Catholic now enrolling preschool students.
Max R. Peterson of NASA supplied space technology for New Philadelphia students to experience first hand.
The Resident Educator program provides new teachers a smooth transition into the New Philadelphia School District.
The final Home School Wednesday for the season was held recently at the Norma Johnson Center. The program will resume in the fall when school is back in session. Designed to give home-schooled kids an opportunity to learn in the field, Home School Wednesday is more than just a field trip, it's a...
New Philadelphia Schools hold staff recognition banquet.
Buckeye Career Center recently inducted new members into the National Technical Honor Society at a breakfast ceremony.
Ten area high school seniors who will continue their education at the collegiate level were honored by the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce at their annual High School Leadership Awards luncheon.
The Dennison Railroad Depot Museum is offering high school and college students the opportunity to expand their skills, knowledge and experience, enabling them to excel in a unique summer internship environment.
Dave Mast is down 10 pounds on his journey to 1,000 miles.
Parents and students at one local elementary school love their teachers, and go all out to show it during National Teacher's Week. Teachers have their rooms decorated, receive gifts all week long, and end the week with a luau lunch.
The 2011 Area 3 Envirothon proved to be a perfect opportunity for area high school students to test their knowledge in several science fields. The event took place April 27 at the Holmes County Training Center, and included more than four dozen schools.
Tickets for the Claymont Foundation Alumni Awards ceremony are currently on sale.
Food service directors at local schools are joining efforts to provide healthier school cafeteria choices while also utilizing local food sources whenever possible. While change is not always initially welcomed by students, the health benefits can be significant.
Local students chosen as winners of recycling poster design contest.
The 17th annual Teen Driving Roadeo, sponsored by Safe Kids Tuscarawas, was held April 27, at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds.
Business owners, community leaders, and district officials attended the first-ever Business-Education Partnership Dinner on Tuesday, April 26, at Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools.
Students from New Philadelphia High School and Tusky Valley High School will compete in the International Bridge Building Competition at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
A sunny April morning provided the perfect backdrop for students, parents, and staff members from New Philadelphia schools to make a difference in their community.
The New Philadelphia High School Steel Drum Bands will perform once again at their Panstock festival. The concert will be held Saturday, April 30, at 7 p.m.
The new Fort Laurens permanent exhibit opened to the public on Wednesday, April 20, during a ribbon cutting and unveiling ceremony at the fort.
Buckeye Career Center adult education now offers Hondros College Online to allow working professionals the opportunity to earn their real estate, insurance, and financial services licenses and continuing education credits in a convenient and effective manner.
Kent State Tuscarawas has launched a new alumni association.
The Dover City Schools Board of Education has made plans to take advantage of 28 percent, or approximately $9 million, in matching state dollars to construct a new high school building. Now, much is up to the voters.
The Dennison Railroad Depot Museum has been unanimously approved for National Landmark status by the National Park Service.
The Regina Study Club is offering a scholarship for a graduating senior from Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School.
The Claymont Foundation will hold its Alumni Awards Banquet on May 14, marking the 13th year for the recognition of distinguished alumni from Uhrichsville, Dennison, and Claymont high schools.
Louisa Rhodes, a junior at Carrollton High School, is the winner of Compass's poster contest, which challenged artists to design a poster displaying a message of teen dating violence prevention.
Thirty-eight teenage writers received one-on-one attention at a recent Writers' Workshop, held at Kent State Univeristy at Tuscarawas and sponsored by the Education Service Center of East Central Ohio. The program was provided to students from five area high schools.
Bringing home four professor choice awards and both best of class trophies, seven New Philadelphia student writers showed off their skills at a competitive Creative Writing Conference at Kent State Tuscarawas.
In rough economic times, budget cuts have the potential to be divisive to communities. However, one Tuscarawas County school district has instead pulled together more than ever in its pursuit of excellence.
Tuscarawas Valley schools have continuously cut spending in the past years, but are currently reaching a threshold that may jeopardize the quality of education for students.
An art exhibition is planned at the Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts, showcasing the work of Kent State University students in the Computer Design, Animation and Game Design Technology program.
Governor Kasich applauds the passing of House Bill 36, increasing the number of snow days for schools from three to five.
Performing arts workshop honors Frank Corbi, who served as the Tusky Valley band and choir director for 31 years.
Dave Mast talks about the sights he could see with his current mileage on his quest to reach 1,000 miles this year.
Tuscarawas Central Catholic Elementary School invites you to their first murder mystery dinner theater fundraiser. Guests will be treated to a night of crime solving with the experienced cast of mr. E Murder productions of New Philadelphia. Tickets are on sale now at the school office.
Following the Ohio Music Education Association event on March 19, Dover High School can congratulate one of their outstanding vocal groups.
Visitors to the village of Zoar from Tuscarawas County will benefit from free admission to all museums, events, and historic buildings on opening day, Saturday, April 2.
New Philadelphia elementary students recently participated in the Jump for the Heart program, which is sponsored by the American Heart Association.
Friends of the Tuscarawas County Public Library will hold their annual meeting and dinner April 14, with guest speaker Sam Gardner.
Anyone looking for a refurbished computer in excellent condition may need to look no further than Goodwill Industries Computers Again program. Schools, nonprofit organizations, and individuals meeting income guidelines can purchase a computer, fully loaded with Windows 2000 Professional software,...
The Tuscarawas County Pork Producers held their annual banquet March 10 and crowned both a queen and princess.
Elementary students learned a lot about why breakfast is important during National School Breakfast Week.
For the first time in 14 years, New Philadelphia High School sent a musician to represent them in the OMEA All-State Honors Band.
Although community service is a recognized part of many youth organization activities, the 4-H program requires that members assist in several community service activities throughout the year. One club, however, consistently goes beyond the call of duty.
Summer can be a carefree time for students enjoying time off from school. But teens involved in the 4-H CampWORKS program find that fun and learning can go hand in hand and result in personal success.
New Philadelphia's Welty Middle School students recently took multiple top honors at the regional Power of the Pen tournament in Bellville. Several of them will now advance to the state level tournament.
Ethan Weisgarber was named the Tuscarawas County recipient of the Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award and will be honored in Columbus.
New Philadelphia basketball teams have been named to the Silver & Gold Top Twenty Team.
Musicians Jerry Wong and Robert Waters will perform together at the Performing Arts Center at Kent State Tuscarawas on March 28.
The fourth-grade Strasburg Tigers went 4-0 to nab the championship.
The Tuscarawas County Junior Fortnightly Music Club will perform at the 15th annual Annette Kay Harstine Memorial Scholarship recital on Sunday, March 20, in Sugarcreek. Area seniors will be highlighted, along with a guest musician.
Local students win Appalachian Ohio writing contest.
Applications are now being accepted for the Tom Patton/YMCA Scholarship.
A new Teen Writing Contest from the Dover Public Library will discuss the idea of memories. Entry deadline is Saturday, April 16.
A New Philadelphia student artist was chosen to represent her school at the Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition, March 12.
Some teenagers primarily occupy themselves with texting, movies, and the Internet. Others are spending their school year devoting countless hours to researching U.S. trade policies with China and India, and coming together to debate the issues involved.
A $500 scholarship is being offered by the Tuscarawas County Art Guild.
Cleveland baseball legend and current president and CEO of ASW Global, Andre Thornton, will present on entrepreneurship and diversity at Kent State University at Tuscarawas, March 29.
The local 4-H group, the Thunder Valley Pioneers, held a meeting March 6 and discussed upcoming events and fundraisers, as well as elected this year's officers.
Buckeye Career Center showcased the talent of their students on Saturday, March 5 during the SkillsUSA program. Many competitors qualified for the State competition in April.
Dover students and their parents learned what it's like to be an engineer on Saturday, March 12, at Project Lead the Way Mentor Day.
Anita Silvey's extensive interview process with 110 highly successful Americans and research for her book, Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Children's Book, lead her to discover the true value of reading as a child.
Parents can bring their children to Indian Hills Christian School Tuesday, March 15, to experience a typical day at the school.
Area teachers came together in New Philadelphia on Tuesday, March 8, to discuss the changes imposed by Senate Bill 5.
An expert on bringing out the very best in gifted children and helping them become happy and successful was the topic of a recent Kent State Tuscarawas University session.
The Clayland Lions Club has announced that applications for scholarships are now available in the guidance office at Claymont High School.
One Tuscarawas County school superintendent has instituted Coffee Chat opportunities as a way to communicate directly with parents and other community members.
Back my popular demand, Dave Mast shares his current Top 20 songs to get you WalKing.
Members of the New Philadelphia High School band participated in the Solo & Ensemble contest Feb. 19, bringing home superior ratings.
Plenty of students took home top six honors from the Business Professionals of American Regional competition.
Graduating seniors or former graduates of Dover High School can now pick up applications for the Bernhard-Wentz Scholarship.
The Tuscora Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) is now accepting applications for their DeRing/McGuinness Scholarship.
An update on the scientific happenings at Welty Middle School.
The Strasburg fourth-grade team won the Canal Fulton NEO Classic Tourney. It was held Friday, Feb. 19 through Sunday, Feb. 21. They were 5-0 during the tournament.
Career center students donated 52 blankets to help comfort children who are in a stressful situation.
Local high school students win first and second place in regional bridge building contest.
The MWCD will host boater education classes in March and April to help boaters comply with a mandatory boater education law.
Kent State University at Tuscarawas hosted future engineers, awarding prizes for the best designs, at the Engineering Technology Opportunity Exposition on Feb. 24.
Dave Mast continues to walk with the help of one local Lady Hawk and her inspiring story.
History springs to life for area youth during the T-County Youth History Patriot Day, sponsored by local historical groups and businesses, to be held at New Town Mall on Saturday, Feb. 26. Plenty of real life encounters are planned for the free event.
The Commercial & Savings Bank has announced that it is again offering college scholarships to graduating seniors from Garaway, Hiland, Triway, and West Holmes high schools.
Law Day, a high school student event, will give high school students an opportunity to witness felony criminal sentencing hearings in the Tuscarawas County courtrooms of Judge O'Farrell and Judge Thomakos.
Teen twins Angela and Katlyn Lawver of Dover have combined their passions and strengths to form an innovative after school program for Dover school children for whom English is not their primary home language. Along the way, they have recruited dozens of other teens to join their efforts.
Kent State University Tuscarawas will hold an information night March 3 in the Founder's Hall auditorium.
The Tuscarawas County YMCA in Dover will hold a free two-hour Y Leaders Club recruitment party Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m.
New Philadelphia's Welty Middle School students prepare to entertain audiences with plenty of song, dance, and surprises as they present Dear Edwina, Jr., the winter musical production, which runs Feb. 19-21.
The Hiland High School music departments will present Disney's musical classic Beauty and the Beast Feb. 26, 27 and 28, and March 5 and 6 at Hiland High School.
The annual Pantasia concert, entitled, Here Comes the Sun, showcases the talents of the Dover High School Steel Drum Band.
The New Philadelphia Kiwanis Club is offering scholarships of $500 each to qualified students living within the New Philadelphia School District.
Kindergarten registration is underway for the New Philadelphia City Schools for the 2011-2012 school year.
Author and educator Dr. James R. Delisle will speak on Parenting Gifted Kids: Tips for Raising Happy and Successful Children at Kent State Tuscarawas March 2.
Poet Jeanne Bryner will give a lecture and reading at Kent State Tuscarawas Feb. 15.
