Tuscarawas County roundup: News from the Dover-New Philadelphia region

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Shannon McGlothlin enters the runway as the first model at the "Sign of the Times Vintage Fashion Show" at the Reeves Museum. Fashion shows at the museum have been running for 28 years. The show, held May 8, was designed around the 12 zodiac signs. "Each elemental sign corresponded to how each person has decided to dress," museum Director Shelagh K. Pruni said. All clothing was donated by members the community.

Volunteers needed for riverbank cleanup

DOVER – In partnership with Camp Tuscazoar, 6066 Boy Scout Road NE, the nonprofit group Rural Action is seeking 50 volunteers to help clean up the banks of the Tuscarawas River from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Volunteers will be transported to riverbank stations along a 1.5-mile stretch from Zoarville to Dover Dam. Volunteers will get safety training, gloves, bags and trash tongs. Bring bug repellent. Dinner will be provided.

Volunteers should be able to hike at least one mile over uneven terrain.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/2p97wyk7, contact the camp at 330-859-2288 or email info@tuscazoar.org.

Author to speak about the McCook family

DOVER – Kathleen Evans Horn, author and current site manager of the McCook House Museum in Carrollton, will speak Tuesday at the Dover Public Library, 525 N. Walnut St.

At 5 p.m., she will be in the lobby selling and signing copies of her books. She will move into the Community Room at 6:30 p.m. to present a program about the McCook family.

Daniel McCook Sr. (1798-1863) was the son of an Irish immigrant. He became a lawyer and was one of the first four brigadier-generals appointed by the governor of Ohio to lead the troops to fight for the Union during the American Civil War. He and his eight sons, his brother John and his five sons became known as “The Fighting McCooks.” The brick home where the McCook family lived since 1837 still stands on the square in Carrollton. It is now a Civil War museum.

Horn has written two historical fiction novels: “The Everlasting Kind” and “The Abiding Kind.” Both books are Christian romances that take place in Victorian England.

Historical Society open house is Saturday

MINERAL CITY – The Mineral City Area Historical Society will host an open house at its new museum, 8726 N. High St., from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. There are photographs and historical artifacts on display. Admission is free, and there will be refreshments.

Sarah Spies works the runway at the "Sign of the Times Vintage Fashion Show" at the Reeves Museum. Fashion shows at the museum have been running for 28 years. The show, held May 8, was designed around the 12 zodiac signs. "Each elemental sign corresponded to how each person has decided to dress," museum Director Shelagh K. Pruni said. All clothing was donated by members the community.

Five Tuscarawas Valley High School seniors get Ruritan scholarships

MINERAL CITY – The Tuscarawas Valley Ruritan Club recently presented Ruritan scholarships to five Tuscarawas Valley High School seniors: Courtney Boyd, Aubrey Howard, Teagan Phillips, Alaina Rini-John and Corrine Hamilton.

The award is given to students who have shown outstanding community service. Over the years, the club has given over $60,000 in scholarships to graduating Tuscarawas Valley High School seniors. This year was the first time the club awarded five scholarships.

Steel Drum Band and Jazz Band to perform Saturday

NEWCOMERSTOWN – The Dover High School Steel Drum Band and Jazz Band will perform at noon Saturday outside the Olde Main Street Museum, 213 W. Canal St. This event is free and open to the public. The museum will hold an open house and offer free tours.

Big Brothers Big Sisters recognition event is May 23

NEW PHILADELPHIA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Ohio will hold its annual Celebration of Potential at 6 p.m. May 23 at Buckeye Career Center, 545 University Drive NE.

The agency is celebrating 50 years. During the event, the agency will recognize participants and listen to stories of how the agency has impacted the community.

Buy tickets at www.bigs4kids.com/celebration or by calling 330-339-6916. Tickets will be $20 for adults and free for those younger than 18. RSVP is mandatory, but you may pay at the door. Contact Christine Lyon at 330-339-6916 or clyon@bigs4kids.com if you have questions or would like to share your memories.

Jess Haney works the runway at the "Sign of the Times Vintage Fashion Show" at the Reeves Museum. Fashion shows at the museum have been running for 28 years. The show, held May 8, was designed around the 12 zodiac signs. "Each elemental sign corresponded to how each person has decided to dress," museum Director Shelagh K. Pruni said. All clothing was donated by members the community.

Rummage sale this week

NEW PHILADELPHIA – The Union Hospital Auxiliary rummage sale will be at the Tuscora Park Pavilion, 161 Tuscora Ave. NW, from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. All proceeds benefit Union Hospital.

Pancake breakfast at airport

NEW PHILADELPHIA – The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1077 will hold a pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 28 at Harry Clever Airport, 1802 E. High Ave.

Pancakes, eggs, sausage juice and coffee will be served. Breakfast will be free for all veterans. The organization sponsors student pilot scholarships. For more information, visit https://chapters.eaa.org/eaa1077.

Snow White Ballet in Sugarcreek

SUGARCREEK – The Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old state Route 39, will present Snow White Ballet at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Matinees are at 2 p.m. Saturday (sensory-friendly) and May 21. This is a full-length ballet performed by Holmes Center for the Arts.

Admission for adults starts at $25. Admission for children 12 and younger starts at $18. For tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/yc5ashzb or call 855-344-7547.

Connie Guthrie works the runway at the "Sign of the Times Vintage Fashion Show" at the Reeves Museum. Fashion shows at the museum have been running for 28 years. The show, held May 8, was designed around the 12 zodiac signs. "Each elemental sign corresponded to how each person has decided to dress," museum Director Shelagh K. Pruni said. All clothing was donated by members the community.

Get help with energy bills

Dominion Energy Ohio customers still have time to tap into the EnergyShare 2022-23 winter heating assistance program. Funds are available to eligible families before May 31 or until funds run out.

If customers have unpaid balances, they should contact the local Salvation Army offices for an application. The EnergyShare program helps families who are experiencing financial hardships through unemployment or family crisis. EnergyShare pays energy bills when customers have exhausted all other forms of assistance.

To qualify for a one-time EnergyShare assistance payment, a person must live in the Dominion Energy service area, be a Dominion Energy customer, and must have:

  • A demonstrated need for assistance

  • Received a shutoff notice or the service has already been disconnected

Dominion Energy works with the Salvation Army offices to accept EnergyShare applications and to administer distribution of the funds. Dominion Energy covers the program’s administrative costs, so every dollar contributed to this fund goes to pay recipients’ heating bills.

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