FOOD & DRINK
Former Newcomerstown resident donates land to village that will be site of a restaurant
NEWCOMERSTOWN − Land donated to the Village of Newcomerstown by a former resident will in the future be the site of an unnamed restaurant. Bill Heifner donated 3¼ acres on Morris Crossing just off U.S. 36 to the village at Monday night's council meeting. The land is adjacent to the new Spark by Hilton and is valued around $500,000 due to its location, according to Mayor Patrick Cadle.Heifner grew up on Cross Street in Newcomerstown and attended school there until 1963 when he went to Millersburg Military Institute in Kentucky to complete his junior and senior year of high school. After graduating, Heifner attended Ohio University, where he met his wife, Sandy. He was drafted into the Army before he was able to graduate, but he returned and earned an engineering degree in 1972.
🍲 WHAT'S COOKING: Old-fashioned country meals a local, visitor favorite at Der Dutchman
Der Dutchman was made famous by serving generous portions of great food. Editor's note: Each Monday online The Daily Record features good eats, whether from a restaurant, a store, a food truck or elsewhere. Check back each week to see 🍲 What's Cooking. As the calendar turns to May,...
Group has raised nearly half of the cost for Cy Young and Woody Hayes mural
Scott Hagan, know as the Barn Artist, will soon start painting the Cy Young and Woody Hayes mural at the Elk’s building on Main Street. Newcomerstown Now had hoped to have half of the $14,000 needed for the commissioned mural raised by the beginning of May. They are well on their way with $6,000.The group hopes to also raise funds with a two-day, elimination softball tournament to be held July 27-28, at Cy Young Park. Sixteen teams − each made up of six males and four females are needed. Team entry fee is $200, which includes a jersey and water for each player. Team sponsorships are $1,000 and include the business name on the team’s jersey, their logo on their sleeve and promotions throughout the games. Tournament sponsorships are $500.For more information contact James Conner at 330-260-1647 or email James.A.Conner@ColonialLifeSales.com. Donations can also be made on the Newcomerstown Now website or during business hours at the village administration building.
Senior Spotlight: Indian Valley's Natalie Holbrook looks to career in photography
Natalie Holbrook, a senior at Indian Valley High School, is planning on a career as a freelance photographer. She would also like to get a job working for a professional sports team, doing photos and video. Editor's Note: The Times-Reporter is profiling one senior from each of the school districts...
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