Tuscarawas County roundup: News from the Dover-New Philadelphia region
Regional Farm Bureau program receives national award
COLUMBUS − A mental health awareness project in Carroll, Harrison, Jefferson and Tuscarawas counties was among the winners of the American Farm Bureau Federation County Activities of Excellence awards. These awards celebrate unique, local, volunteer-driven programs that serve as models of innovation for local program development.
Ohio’s winners included the Check Your Engine program in Carroll, Harrison, Jefferson and Tuscarawas counties. The Check Your Engine mental health awareness project caters specifically to the farmer. The tagline for this project is “Have you checked your Check Engine light?” Farmers are used to caring for crops, equipment, livestock, etc. but what if farmers need a tuneup of their own? The county Farm Bureaus collaborated with their county’s Alcohol Drug Awareness and Mental Health Services Board and OSU Extension agents to address access to mental health services to rural communities with the goal to provide training to the employees of local businesses who interact with producers every day.
The winning counties, including 14 from Ohio, receive a grant to fund participation in the Farm Bureau CAE Showcase at the 2023 American Farm Bureau Annual Convention & Trade Show Jan. 6-11, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. AFBF received more than 143 entries across all membership categories, with only 24 activities nationwide being selected to present at the convention.
Coshocton Regional Medical Center opens new walk-in health clinics
COSHOCTON − Coshocton Regional Medical Center has opened two new walk-in health clinics in Warsaw and Newcomerstown, according to a news release. Both walk-in clinics can care for patients locally that need to be seen by a medical provider and cannot wait for an appointment. The clinic also creates an option for people to seek care who do not have an established primary care provider. A variety of services will be provided for community members with general illnesses and mild injuries. Both clinics are now open, and no appointments are needed.
The Warsaw Walk-In Clinic is at 221 Railroad St. in Warsaw. The clinic will operate 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday with no appointments needed. The Newcomerstown Walk-In clinic is at 6307 E. State St. It is open seven days a week with no appointment needed. The clinic operates within the Arrowhead Primary Care Clinic as an addition to the current services provided to the community of Newcomerstown. Hours of operation for the Newcomerstown Walk-In clinic are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sunday.
Dr. Stephanie Richcreek will serve as the medical director of both walk-in clinics. Patients do not have to be an established patient at Coshocton Regional Medical Center. All community members are welcome. Both clinics can be contacted by calling 740-622-0332. Visit www.coshoctonhospital.org for more information.
Learn maple syrup production tips at Forestry Association meeting
DOVER − Luke Walters, ODNR Division of Forestry Service forester, will present a program about maple syrup production at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the East Central Ohio Forestry Association meeting.
ECOFA is an organization of persons interested in improving their woodlands and in forestry-related topics. The public is invited to attend the free meetings, which are held monthly at Dover Public Library, 525 N. Walnut St.
Dover Light & Power receives recognition for safety and mutual aid
DOVER − The City of Dover was honored for achievements throughout the past year during the 2022 American Municipal Power annual conference, according to a news release.
Dover Light & Power received an AMP Safety Award-Generation in recognition of no time lost due to reportable accidents or injuries.
Dover Light & Power also received a Mutual Aid Commendation in recognition of providing mutual aid assistance within the past year to the City of Hudson. Mutual aid is one of the most important aspects of AMP membership, as it ensures that assistance is available when it is needed most.
The City of Dover also was re-elected to the Ohio Municipal Electric Association Board of Directors for a four-year term. Dover is represented on the OMEA Board by Mayor Shane Gunnoe.
Noah’s Hope Child Advocacy Center gets $10,000 grant
NEW PHILADELPHIA − Noah’s Hope Child Advocacy Center of Tuscarawas County is one of the 26 Ohio nonprofits receiving $10,000 from Rite Aid Healthy Futures Neighborhood Grants, according to a news release. A total of 415 nonprofit organizations in Rite Aid’s 17-state footprint each will receive a $10,000 general operations neighborhood grant. Supported nonprofits address critical health needs for children, including education; mental and emotional wellness; crisis prevention and awareness; and disease and disability management.
The grants are funded through the KidCents customer fundraising program, which allows Rite Aid customers to round up their purchases in-store and online to support children’s health and wellness. Launched in 2013, the KidCents round-up program raises more than $12 million each year to support children’s health and wellness.
Wright Flight course offered to middle school students
NEW PHILADELPHIA − The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1077 will once again offer its free Wright Flight class at Harry Clever Field.
The class is designed for students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. The class will start Jan. 10 and take place for nine weeks from 5 to 7 p.m. The course includes the history of aviation and teaches students to set personal goals and how to achieve them.
Class size is limited. Pre-registration is necessary. Call Terry Henry at 330-340-2999 to register.
Comedian and country artist to perform shows at PAC
NEW PHILADELPHIA − Comedian Dena Blizzard will present her show ”One Funny Mother” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Performing Arts Center at Kent State Tuscarawas, 330 University Drive NE.
Blizzard, a mother of three and a former Miss New Jersey, will take the audience on a hilarious journey through the trials and tribulations of motherhood. For tickets, visit https://tuscpactickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1807.
Multi-platinum MCA Nashville country recording artist Josh Turner will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Performing Arts Center at Kent State Tuscarawas. Turner has sold more than 12.5 million units, is a disciple of traditional country music and one of the youngest members of the esteemed Grand Ole Opry. For tickets, visit https://tuscpactickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1808.
This article originally appeared on The Times-Reporter: Tuscarawas County roundup: News from the Dover-New Philadelphia region
