Bash and car show July 19
BEACH CITY – The Beach City Summer Bash and Car Show will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 19, at Beach City Community Park, 225 Third Ave. SW. There will be a 50/50 raffle, food trucks, vendor fair, raffle baskets, veterans’ information, deejay and band. The car show opens at 8 a.m. Registration is $10 and proceeds benefit Advocates For Success, LLC. Awards will be presented at 2 p.m. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/4ub279d5.
Program about Medicare is July 15
DOVER – Susan Saunders, public information officer with Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program, will talk about Medicare eligibility, enrollment, and benefit options and update participants on changes made to Medicare in 2025 at 6:30 p.m. July 15, at the Dover Public Library. To register for the program, visit doverlibrary.org/events or call 330-343-6123.
Lunch & Learn topic is steam locomotives
DOVER – Dan Condo, the education and program manager at the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum in Sugarcreek, will be the guest speaker at the Lunch & Learn at 12:15 p.m. July 17, at the Tuscarawas County Senior Center, 425 Prospect St. He will introduce the world’s largest private collection of steam locomotives, encapsulated inside the first roundhouse structure built since the 1950s. For more information contact Library Linda at the Senior Center or call the library at 330-343-6123
Warther Museum offers educators free admission
DOVER – Warther Museum Educator Appreciation Week will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from July 14 through 20, at the Ernest Warther Museum and Gardens, 331 Karl Ave. For more information, visit the https://thewarthermuseum.com or call 330-505-6003
Learn to crochet
DOVER – Cathleen Misko and Sherri Perry will teach three sessions of beginning crochet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on three consecutive Wednesdays in July, at the Dover Public Library. On July 16 attendees can learn to make a friendship bracelet by completing a simple chain, on July 23 they will learn to make a bookmark and on July 30 they will make granny squares. Supplies will be provided, but you can bring your own if you wish. To register, call the library at 330-343-6123 or visit doverlibrary.org/events.
Program on football is Monday
DOVER – Nathan Martin from the Pro Football Hall of Fame will talk about how the game has changed over the last 100 years at 6:30 p.m. July 14, at the Dover Public Library. He will also talk about the special activities and events at the Hall of Fame this summer and throughout the year. Register online at www.doverlibrary.org/events or call the library at 330-343-6123.
Pomerene Hospital names new CEO
MILLERSBURG – Anne Gunther has been selected CEO of Pomerene Hospital. She has been interim chief executive officer for the past three months. During her 35 years with Aultman Health System, Gunther has served in executive nursing and healthcare operational roles including system chief nursing executive; vice president heart and vascular; women’s and children’s services; and cancer services.
Explore Ohio crimes
NEW PHILADELPHIA – Local author Wendy Koile will present Shades of Darkness: Ohio Crimes at 6:30 p.m. July 24, at the Tuscarawas County Public Library. Koile will delve into Ohio’s criminal history through detailed investigations, historical accounts, and expert insights. She will explore several sensational crimes, including the Red Slipper Murder and the Purple Poison Mystery. Registration is required and can be made by calling 330-364-4474.
Card party on July 21
NEW PHILADELPHIA – A fundraising card party will be from 6 to 9 p.m. July 21 at Schoenbrunn Community Moravian Church, 2200 E. High St. The cost is $10, which includes a meal of soup, sandwich, salad, dessert and drink. Seating is limited. For reservations or more information, call 330-343-8122, 330-447-5556 or the church office at 330-339-1940.
‘Cinderella’ opens July 18
NEW PHILADELPHIA – The cast of Trumpet in the Land will present Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” at 8:30 p.m. July 18, 26, Aug. 1 and 9, at the Schoenbrunn Amphitheatre, 1600 Trumpet Dr. NE. Admission is $25. Discounts are available for children younger than 18 and seniors 60 and older. For more information, visit www.trumpetintheland.com or call 330-339-1132.
First Town Days scholarships awarded
NEW PHILADELPHIA – Four $1,000 scholarships, sponsored by VFW Post 1445, were awarded during the First Town Days opening ceremonies. The 2025 recipients were Keira Watkins of Claymont High School, Maggie Hamilton of Tuscarawas Valley High School , Lake Van Sickle of Dover High School, and McCasland Steele of New Philadelphia High School
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio scholarships awarded
NEW PHILADELPHIA – Two Tuscarawas County students have been awarded Foundation for Appalachian Ohio scholarships. Kiersten Lawton of Newcomerstown and Riley Positano of New Philadelphia received the Bob Evans and Wayne F. White Legacy Scholarship. Lawton, a 2025 Newcomerstown High School graduate, plans to attend Kent State University’s Tuscarawas Campus. Positano, a 2025 Indian Valley High School graduate, plans to attend Kent State University.
Fish fry set for July 18
SCIO – The Scio Volunteer Fire Department will have a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. July 18, at the Scio Fire Hall, 318 W. Main St. Eat in or carry out. To place an order, call 740-945-0180.
Gatlin Brothers to perform
SUGARCREEK – The Gatlin Brothers will perform at The Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old Route 39 NE, at 7 p.m. July 18 and 1 p.m. July 19, as part of their 70th anniversary tour. For more information and tickets, which start at $59, visit https://dhgroup.com/events/the-gatlin-brothers.
This article originally appeared on The Times-Reporter: Tuscarawas County roundup: News from the Dover-New Philadelphia area
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