The HEAP (home energy assistance program) Winter Crisis Program can help those households who have disconnect notices on their gas or electric bills or those that have less than 25% supply of fuel oil, propane, coal or wood. Income eligibility begins with $21,857 for a one person household and increases by $7,735 for each additional household member. The program runs until March 31st. If you or someone you know needs help please call HARCATUS Family Support line 1-855-806-9650.

The Tuscarawas County Public Library System announces that it has a vacancy on its Board of Trustees. This vacancy is 1 of 3 Board positions (out of 7) appointed by the Court of Common Pleas. Applicants for this at-large board position must be residents of the Tuscarawas County Public Library District in Tuscarawas County and live in the New Philadelphia school district. Trustees serve 7 year terms; the term for this position will expire on December 31st, 2026. The Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:30pm at the Main Library. Please contact the Library’s director, Michelle McMorrow Ramsell, at 330-364-4474, if you have any additional questions.

The Tuscarawas County Catholic Schools are now accepting applications for enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year. Enrollment applications are available at each of the schools. They encourage early registration for preschool, pre kindergarten and kindergarten. Those classes fill up quickly. More information can be found at BE-A-Saint.org  The website includes contact information and links to more information about each school.

Local teens in grades 6-12 are invited to submit their original writing and artwork to the Dover Public Library for a chance to be published in the latest edition of Tornado Alley, the Teen Literary Magazine of Dover High School and Dover Public Library. Submission forms are available at the library and Dover High School. The deadline for submission is Saturday, February 29th. Any teen living in Tuscarawas County may submit up to 4 pieces of work for consideration. Categories are: fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and artwork.

Dover City Schools will once again offer interdistrict open enrollment with school systems throughout the State of Ohio. New students who wish to enter Dover City Schools for the 2020-2021 school year may complete open enrollment application forms between now and Friday, March 6th 2020. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, and open enrollment slots will be filled upon board established classroom numbers and student/teacher ratios. Applications must be completed online by visiting Dover City Schools’ website at DoverTornadoes.Com and select the “Parent Portal” link under the “Parents” tab. You may also call Helen at 330-364-7104 for more information.

Dover Schools is opening kindergarten registration from now until Monday, March 2nd. Students must be 5 years old on or before August 1st, 2020, to enter kindergarten in the fall. Parents may register their child(ren) by calling South Elementary School at 330-364-7111 between the hours of 8am—4pm. All kindergarten students attend South Elementary.

Area high school students interested in a career in nursing are invited to attend this behind the scenes look into an exciting nursing career. A guided tour will be provided and typically includes a visits to the emergency, maternity and cardiology departments. Following the tour, lunch will be provided along with a discussion about the experience. Students may register for one of the following dates:
Wednesday, January 22nd
Wednesday, February 26th
Wednesday, March 25th
All classes are from 9am until noon at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital. To register, call 330-308-3599.

The Dover Public Library is now offering notary services in Spanish. Sherrel Rieger, a retired Spanish teacher, is available every Wednesday from 9am to 5pm. She is also happy to help with making copies or sending faxes. All FREE of charge.

St. James Lutheran Church will be holding their annual Heavenly Hot Dogs and More at the church on Wednesdays, from 11am to 1pm. This event features a warm meal of a sandwich, soup, dessert and beverage. Carry out is available. Cost is a free-will donation. The church is located at 215 Church Street in Tuscarawas.

Wednesdays just got easier. Get pizza, salad and subs at Chili Crossroads Bible Church, in Fresno, every Wednesday from 3 to 8pm. Call ahead 740-545-9707 or order in person. Dine in or     carry-out. They will even deliver within 5 miles of the church. See the menu at ChiliChurch.org/pizza
No pizza on:
November 27
December 25
January 1

The Zoar Book Club will begin meeting on Wednesday, January 29th at 6pm. The first meeting will be an overview and general history of Zoar. Each sequential meeting will cover a chapter of Zoar: The Story of an Intentional Community by Kathy Fernandez. The Zoar Book Club will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 6pm in the historic Zoar School House. For more information call 330-874-3011.

Come to the Chili Crossroads Bible Church on Wednesday, February 26th at 6:30pm for Leap Year Games. Kids up to age 18 are welcome.  The church is located at 29445 County Road 10 in Fresno.

The HEAP (home energy assistance program) Winter Crisis Program can help those households who have disconnect notices on their gas or electric bills or those that have less than 25% supply of fuel oil, propane, coal or wood. Income eligibility begins with $21,857 for a one person household and increases by $7,735 for each additional household member. The program runs until March 31st. If you or someone you know needs help please call HARCATUS Family Support line 1-855-806-9650.

The Tuscarawas County Public Library System announces that it has a vacancy on its Board of Trustees. This vacancy is 1 of 3 Board positions (out of 7) appointed by the Court of Common Pleas. Applicants for this at-large board position must be residents of the Tuscarawas County Public Library District in Tuscarawas County and live in the New Philadelphia school district. Trustees serve 7 year terms; the term for this position will expire on December 31st, 2026. The Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:30pm at the Main Library. Please contact the Library’s director, Michelle McMorrow Ramsell, at 330-364-4474, if you have any additional questions.

The Tuscarawas County Catholic Schools are now accepting applications for enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year. Enrollment applications are available at each of the schools. They encourage early registration for preschool, pre kindergarten and kindergarten. Those classes fill up quickly. More information can be found at BE-A-Saint.org  The website includes contact information and links to more information about each school.

Local teens in grades 6-12 are invited to submit their original writing and artwork to the Dover Public Library for a chance to be published in the latest edition of Tornado Alley, the Teen Literary Magazine of Dover High School and Dover Public Library. Submission forms are available at the library and Dover High School. The deadline for submission is Saturday, February 29th. Any teen living in Tuscarawas County may submit up to 4 pieces of work for consideration. Categories are: fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and artwork.

Dover City Schools will once again offer interdistrict open enrollment with school systems throughout the State of Ohio. New students who wish to enter Dover City Schools for the 2020-2021 school year may complete open enrollment application forms between now and Friday, March 6th 2020. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, and open enrollment slots will be filled upon board established classroom numbers and student/teacher ratios. Applications must be completed online by visiting Dover City Schools’ website at DoverTornadoes.Com and select the “Parent Portal” link under the “Parents” tab. You may also call Helen at 330-364-7104 for more information.

Dover Schools is opening kindergarten registration from now until Monday, March 2nd. Students must be 5 years old on or before August 1st, 2020, to enter kindergarten in the fall. Parents may register their child(ren) by calling South Elementary School at 330-364-7111 between the hours of 8am—4pm. All kindergarten students attend South Elementary.

The Kent State Tuscarawas History Club will present several documentaries on the May 4th, 1970 tragedy. The first will be on Thursday, February 27th. The Legacy of Kent State will be shown from noon to 1pm in Founders Hall auditorium and is FREE and open to the public.

Maria Pilar Gonzalez Navarro, a native of Spain, is at the Dover Public Library every Monday and Thursday from 4-5pm to offer bilingual assistance. She can read letters and other correspondence written in English and translate it into Spanish. She can help people improve their language skills in both Spanish and English. She also makes phone calls and fills out applications and other forms, such as car titles and school registration forms. This service is FREE!

Beginning Monday, February 10th the Claymont City Schools and the Claymont Levy Committee will be hosting informational meetings regarding the levy for Claymont Schools that will appear on the primary ballot. These public meetings will offer information as to the needs of the district. The schedule is as follows:

Thursday, February 27th (6pm) at the Middle School (215 East 6th Street in Uhrichsville)

REFIT is a faith-based dance/cardio/toning exercise for everybody!  You can join in the fitness fun every Tuesday & Thursday evening from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in the basement of the New Life Church of God (115 South Ave.) in Dover.  There is no cost to attend, but there will be a donation jar.  Participants may use the back door to find the class in the church basement.  If you have any questions, call 330-447-3740.

The HEAP (home energy assistance program) Winter Crisis Program can help those households who have disconnect notices on their gas or electric bills or those that have less than 25% supply of fuel oil, propane, coal or wood. Income eligibility begins with $21,857 for a one person household and increases by $7,735 for each additional household member. The program runs until March 31st. If you or someone you know needs help please call HARCATUS Family Support line 1-855-806-9650.

The Tuscarawas County Public Library System announces that it has a vacancy on its Board of Trustees. This vacancy is 1 of 3 Board positions (out of 7) appointed by the Court of Common Pleas. Applicants for this at-large board position must be residents of the Tuscarawas County Public Library District in Tuscarawas County and live in the New Philadelphia school district. Trustees serve 7 year terms; the term for this position will expire on December 31st, 2026. The Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:30pm at the Main Library. Please contact the Library’s director, Michelle McMorrow Ramsell, at 330-364-4474, if you have any additional questions.

The Tuscarawas County Catholic Schools are now accepting applications for enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year. Enrollment applications are available at each of the schools. They encourage early registration for preschool, pre kindergarten and kindergarten. Those classes fill up quickly. More information can be found at BE-A-Saint.org  The website includes contact information and links to more information about each school.

Local teens in grades 6-12 are invited to submit their original writing and artwork to the Dover Public Library for a chance to be published in the latest edition of Tornado Alley, the Teen Literary Magazine of Dover High School and Dover Public Library. Submission forms are available at the library and Dover High School. The deadline for submission is Saturday, February 29th. Any teen living in Tuscarawas County may submit up to 4 pieces of work for consideration. Categories are: fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and artwork.

Dover City Schools will once again offer interdistrict open enrollment with school systems throughout the State of Ohio. New students who wish to enter Dover City Schools for the 2020-2021 school year may complete open enrollment application forms between now and Friday, March 6th 2020. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, and open enrollment slots will be filled upon board established classroom numbers and student/teacher ratios. Applications must be completed online by visiting Dover City Schools’ website at DoverTornadoes.Com and select the “Parent Portal” link under the “Parents” tab. You may also call Helen at 330-364-7104 for more information.

Dover Schools is opening kindergarten registration from now until Monday, March 2nd. Students must be 5 years old on or before August 1st, 2020, to enter kindergarten in the fall. Parents may register their child(ren) by calling South Elementary School at 330-364-7111 between the hours of 8am—4pm. All kindergarten students attend South Elementary.

Central Catholic is once again offering fish dinners on Fridays. Beginning Friday, February 28th, the dinners will be held every Friday from 4 to 7pm at the High School. The dinners include a choice of baked or fried fish, a choice of baked potato, french fries, roasted potatoes or macaroni and cheese, coleslaw or applesauce, bread, drink and homemade dessert. Cost is $8 for a small, $10 for a large or $12 for all you can eat. A la cart pizza is available for $2 a slice. Take out is also available.

The church of the Holy Trinity in Zoar is once again having Fish Frys on Fridays. Beginning Friday, February 28th the church will host the dinners every Friday night from 4-7pm (until April 3). You can dine in or carryout at their convenient drive up parking near the door. All dinners come with hush puppies, coleslaw or applesauce, a choice of French fries, rice or mac n cheese, a roll and a drink. Cost is $7 for a 2 piece fried fish, $9 for 4 pieces of fried fish and $12 for all you can eat fried fish. Baked fish dinners are also available.