News Release: 1/20/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUVENILE COURT JUDGE ADAM W. WILGUS ANNOUNCES ART SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
The Tuscarawas County Juvenile Court Judge Adam W. Wilgus will be holding the Fifth Annual Art Scholarship Contest. This contest is open to any graduating senior in Tuscarawas County. To enter, graduating high school seniors may submit wall art (painting or drawing) an application and a brief explanation of their submission to the Tuscarawas County Juvenile Court no later than March 20, 2026. The theme for this year’s contest is "250 Years of American Freedom". Contestants are asked to submit wall art that is reflective of the 250th Anniversary of America's Freedom and what it means to live in the land of the free and the home of the brave. The first and second place winners will have their submission permanently displayed in Judge Wilgus’ courtroom. Additionally, the first place winner will receive a $500 scholarship and the second place winner will receive a $250 scholarship.
The application and flyer are available online at https://www.co.tuscarawas.oh.us/
Under the government tab, go to Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile division and then forms and instructions