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8/12/14 Accident at exotic animal park claims life of Apple Creek man

  • August 12, 2014
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SUMMARY: Rolling Ridge Ranch driver Orley Miller, 36, was killed after being run over by a wagon. Miller's relatives were in the wagon at the time, and five were injured were injured. An accident Tuesday August 11 at a local exotic animal park claimed the life of an Apple Creek man. Orley A. Miller, 36, 6323 Zuecher Road, was pronounced dead at the scene of an accident at Rolling Ridge Ranch,...

The Back to School Blues: Ready, Set Go

  • August 13, 2014
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Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey. There is a line in one of my favorite movies that comes to mind every time my life as a mom of four children seems to be racing out of control. It’s a line that I understand, from a father who is at his...

The Back to School Blues: Finding Joy and Peace

  • August 13, 2014
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Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey. It’s that time of year again. Time to wander up and down the aisles at Walmart with my back to school supply lists in hand looking like a lost puppy. I see moms just like me wandering around muttering to...

FROMONLINE | 2014-08-13

  • August 13, 2014
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Blessings begin early on this fine day Column Summary “What is this world coming to?” commented two of my elderly friends. I chose to see the goodness of my morning, and it was not hard to find. I must say that it was a joy to not be running the window air conditioner in our bedroom last evening. The fresh air was just that, the top sheet was just the right cover, and the country music...

Like Fireworks, It's There and Then ... It's Gone

  • August 13, 2014
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SUMMARY: Nothing says summer quite like how quickly it seems to pass: this week, Mike Dewey examines its fleeting nature through the prism of young love. There’s a phrase that’s recently come into common parlance. It’s “out-kicking your coverage.” It’s a sports-based aphorism that’s being applied to a guy’s love life which, on its surface is nothing new; I mean, all you have to do is...

Habitat for Humanity Romania

  • August 14, 2014
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Holmes County and Wayne County Habitat for Humanity affiliates will host Habitat for Humanity Romania representatives for a special evening August 15. The National Director of Habitat for Humanity Romania, Mario DeMezzo, together with a program manager, will visit U.S. Habitat for Humanity affiliates in order to collect know-how, expertise and to raise awareness for the housing need in Romania,...

8/14/14 ODOT has parking lot site for Berlin

  • August 14, 2014
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SUMMARY: ODOT District 11 finalizing purchase of 2.2 acre lot capable of accommodating 51 parking spaces to offset parking lost in road widening project. The Ohio Department of Transportation is in the process of closing a deal for an off-street parking lot serving Berlin’s business district. Steve Lucas ODOT District 11 real estate administrator said purchase of a 2.2 acre lot from a private...

2014 Wayne County Fair Schedule: THURSDAY, 9/11

  • August 14, 2014
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Senior Citizen Day. Fairgoers who are 65 years of age and older will be admitted free until 4:00 p.m. The school kids had their day, and parents with preschoolers in strollers had their day. This day is reserved for senior citizens 65 and over. Admission is free until late afternoon. It is also the last day of the fair. Take a stroll through the displays and watch a few shows. Or, come out and...

2014 Wayne County Fair Schedule: WEDNESDAY, 9/10

  • August 14, 2014
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8:00 a.m. Jr. Rabbit Show, Show Arena Open to 4-H and FFA members, ages 8 to 18, the junior rabbit show has a wide variety of breeds. Each class is judged for breed characteristics and how close the animal fits the breed. There are awards for junior and senior bucks and does. This show can bring more than 300 rabbits. 8:00 Jr. Pygmy Goat Show, Carter Building 9:00 Jr. Horse Show, Riding...

2014 Wayne County Fair Schedule: TUESDAY, 9/9

  • August 14, 2014
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Stroller Day. Noon – 4:00pm (only kiddie rides will be open before 4:00 p.m.) It’s never too early to become a lifelong fair attendee. Youngsters in strollers get their own special time at the fair to have their parents or grandparents wheel them around the animals and displays or let them ride on the Kiddie Land rides. 8:00 a.m. Jr. Breeding Sheep & Born/Raised Market Lamb Show, Show...