Zoar News

MARION - Ten members and 10 guests enjoyed a slide program by Carroll Neidhardt when they met June 25 at All Occasions Catering facility south of Waldo.

It was love at first sight. Claudia Lloyd met Miley and knew her home was where she should stay.

COSHOCTON - With temperatures in the low 70s and the sun shining, many of the approximately 2,500 riders with the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure said Wednesday was a great day for their 46-mile trek from Mount ...

Efforts to shore up the Zoar Levee and prevent flooding of the historic area have been successful so far. via WKYC-TV Cleveland

“I don't know if we're better off or worse off to stay open financially with the limited business”

Tuscarawas County residents are expressing relief that a major road has been reopened and that a levee damaged by recent flooding is being repaired. via WBNS-TV Columbus

After nearly two weeks of flooding, waters have started to recede in portions of Tuscarawas County. via WKYC-TV

“Yeah, we're really thrilled about it”

Water was released from the Dover Dam Tuesday afternoon to alleviate pressure and prevent flooding of historic Zoar Village in Tuscarawas County. via WKYC-TV

Gov. Ted Strickland viewed flood damage in eastern Ohio Sunday evening and also met with residents worried about a levee that is in need of repairs. via Cleveland.com

“I'm worried about just getting out”

CHANNEL 3 WEATHER PLUS BULLETIN: A FLOOD WARNING IS ACTIVE FOR HOLMES AND WAYNE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. via WKYC-TV

With flood watches and warnings taking effect throughout the Ohio Valley, Emergency Management Officials are on-call throughout Tuesday evening and Wedneday morning. via WTOV9.com

“There were 6,000 people trapped.”

ZOAR, Ohio - High water closed sections of key roads in one eastern Ohio county, canceling school and causing some residents to leave their homes, while communities across the state braced Wednesday for their ... via News Journal

“I'm worried about just getting out”

Tuscarawas River is rising, residents are worrying ZOAR -- Flood waters have already closed parts of Route 212 and have closed Tuscarawas Valley High School indefinitely and the worst appears yet to come. via WKYC-TV Cleveland

MASON Nine members of the Comet Skippers Jump Rope Team of Mason have qualified for the USA Team that will compete in the FISAC-IRSF World Jump Rope Championships this July in Cape Town, South Africa. via The Cincinnati Enquirer

ZOAR: Neighbors of a Stark County landfill on Thursday supported filing a lawsuit seeking damages from the dump. via Ohio.com

I've asked a few of our staff members to compile a list of what they think were the biggest local news stories of the year. via The Times-Reporter

The Reeves Foundation at Dover disbursed more than $1.3 million in grants to 33 organizations and public entities this year. via The Times-Reporter

When my friend Jo told me she decorates the outside of her Zoar home in the tradition of Colonial Williamsburg, I was intrigued by what this tradition might be. via Ohio.com

Zoar Village, located south of Canton, in Tuscarawas County, becomes a holiday wonderland the first weekend of December each year. via About.com

“We do special orders for those who bring us their ideas and you can order over the phone or come out to see for yourself”

Local retailers are catching their collective breath and gearing up as the holiday shopping season approaches. via Coshocton Tribune

“The hundreds of trees and ornaments collected reflect the thousands of heartfelt wishes sent to the men and women serving our country.”

Thanks to Christmas tree growers from around the state, service men and women overseas and away from their families during the holidays will be receiving a touch of home this week. via ZanesvilleTimesRecorder.com