Dates for annual Earth Day race announced
(Wilmont, Ohio) – The Wilderness Center’s (TWC) annual Earth Day race has a new name, new look, and new energy as it resumes following last year’s cancellation.
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Kent State Tuscarawas named a military friendly school
(New Philadelphia, Ohio) – Kent State University at Tuscarawas has earned the 2021–2022 Military Friendly ® School designation.
Teachers receiving the COVID 19 vaccine in Ohio schools
(Ohio) – School districts across Ohio are continuing to administer the COVID 19 vaccine to teachers and staff as of February 1st.
Behind the dream – Martin Luther King Jr’s improvisation
You may not know, but the prepared text for the world-famous and spirit-moving Martin Luther King Jr. speech, ‘I have a Dream’ did not include a section beginning with the iconic phrase.
Mentor Mondays – Myths About Becoming a Big
Often, there are myths about becoming a Big which can keep individuals from volunteering. The staff at Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Ohio would like to dispel these myths and encourage those interested to inquire and see how they can help children in the community reach their full potential.
Newcomerstown students invited to tour BCC
(New Philadelphia, Ohio) – Buckeye Career Center is offering a special in-person visit day for Newcomerstown sophomores, while also planning a make-up day for students who missed last week’s visit or had their school’s visit postponed due to weather.
An opportunity to support nature and the outdoors
(Dover, Ohio) – The Norma Johnson Center (NJC), located three miles outside of Dover on SR 39, is an active conservation and preservation center opened to the public year-round and they are looking for community support.
Citizens for racial justice announce unique story walk opportunity in Dover
(Dover, Ohio) – local nonpartisan group Citizens for Racial Justice and Reform is encouraging the community to take a walk around the pond at Dover City Park during Black History Month to read the book “Before She was Harriet” by Lesa Cline-Ransome.
Program offers remote learning help to Ohio’s special needs children
(Ohio) – The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult on everyone, but those facing additional challenges for special needs children.
Agency proves dedication in getting books in the hands of children
(New Philadelphia, Ohio) – The United Way of Tuscarawas County is a local affiliate for the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library in partnership with the nationally recognized Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.