Nineteen local businesses and organizations are celebrating milestone anniversary’s this year.
Director Beth DiDonato says topping the list, at 175 years, is the Tuscarawas County Agricultural Society.
“It was established in November of 1849 when the constitution bylaws were adopted, and officers were elected. The first fair was then held in 1859 in Dover. Permanent grounds were purchased at the then outskirts of Dover where the present fairgrounds sit today.”
The Dennison Eagles is celebrating 120 years.
“Started in 1905 the Dennison Eagles began in the upstairs of the building that now houses the Twin City Chiropractic Center. The Dennison Eagles moved across the street to its current location during the 1920’s. The group routinely donates funds to the village of Dennison and the Dennison Depot.”
Hitting their 90th anniversary is the Tuscarawas County Philharmonic.
“They were founded in 1935. Holding its first concert in 1936 and when the Performing Arts Center was dedicated in 2010 they moved there, and they became its resident company.”
Among the milestones was WTUZ Radio for 35 years of broadcasting since Ed Schumacher built the station in the basement of his house and going live in 1990.
“The radio station eventually moved to its currently location on East High Avenue in New Philadelphia. Known as Z-Country, it will remain it’s individuality as the legacy of Ed Schumacher has been fulfilled with its merger with WJER.”
Sister station WJER was acknowledged for 75 years.
“The W was the letter assigned to station east of the Mississippi, WJER was named in honor of Jeremiah E. Reeves. Broadcasting began in February of 1950. The studio started in the building where it currently sits today on a parcel of land that was once part of the Reeves family estate.”
The Twin City Chamber of Commerce recognized these anniversaries during their annual awards banquet.
2025 Milestone Celebrations:
– Tuscarawas Agricultural Society – 175 years
– The Romig Agency – 130 years
– Dennison Eagles – 120 years
– Park Christian Church – 110 years
– Bethel Worship Center – 95 years
– Big Bend Golf Course – 95 years
– Tuscarawas County Philharmonic – 90 years
– Rainbow Connection – 75 years
– WJER – 75 years
– Boltz Family Farms – 65 years
– Shoup’s Cleaning – 55 years
– Dennison Railroad – 45 years
– Staleys Technologies – 40 years
– Bloom’s Printing – 35 years
– WTUZ – 35 years
– A Studio – 25 years
– Peters Tire & Auto – 25 years
– Alban Title – 20 years
– GS Worx – 20 years
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