FROMONLINE | 2014-05-07
How sweet it is indeed Column Summary Sugar is tasty good, its sweetness is undeniable. But there is more to sweetness than just sugar; there is sweetness even in the most sugar-free days. I have gotten past the frustration of a lingering past season, because the sweetness that spring brings to each day is the biggest forgiving factor. But who is there to forgive; Mother Nature, she was just...Sometimes, You Can't Always See: Then You Can
All that glitters is not litter. This is especially true when it comes to what the ocean washes ashore. Its constant and persistent. I mean, how can a person stop it? Itd be like telling the sky to quit raining. My wife loves the beach more than almost anything else and when shes of a mind to get back, well, were there. I was coming off the last of a grueling stretch of midnight shifts...
Gutsy Lady Hawks comeback bid falls short in 10 inning affair with Trojans
Trailing 9-1 through 4-1/2 innings in their home contest with Newcomerstown, the Hiland Lady Hawks could have thrown in the towel and called it a night May 6."Maybe they will come back," said one Hiland fan hopefully.Maybe, nothing.The Lady Hawks did come roaring back, but unfortunately their great effort eventually ended in a disappointing 11-10 loss in extra innings.Give them an "A" for effort,...
Lady Knights stomp Tygers 13-4, Thomas plays the igniter in comeback win
The West Holmes Lady Knights were heavy favorites to storm past winless Mansfield Senior Tuesday, May 6 on the softball field at Mansfield High.It took them a little while to get the offensive machine kick-started, but when they finally did, it was exactly what was expected, as the sleeping giant arose to squash the Tygers.West Holmes had only scored one run and actually trailed the Tygers 2-1...
Jordan Stutzman, huge seventh inning spark Knights to victory over Tygers
Baseball sure can be a fun game when a guy is in the zone.Jordan Stutzman has been locked in and red hot on the mound for the West Holmes Knights recently.He stayed right in the zone Tuesday, May 6 when the Knights flashed some leather, wielded their sticks and cruised to a 13-1 victory over Mansfield Senior.Stutzman sparkled in tossing a gem. The junior went five innings, allowing only the lone...5/8/14 As measles outbreak spreads, health commissioners urges caution in planning large gatherings
SUMMARY: Thousands have vaccinated in outbreak so far but many thousands believed to still be unvaccinated. The disease has spread into Holmes and Wayne counties, with cases confirmed by the Ohio Department of Health. With a measles outbreak spreading, health officials are urging caution when planning large gatherings. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has confirmed 54 cases of measles in...5/8/14 West Holmes Middle School student admits to making bomb threats
SUMMARY: A male student in sixth grade admitted Thursday May 8 in juvenile court to making bomb threats Jan. 31 at the middle school. Sentencing is scheduled for June 3. A West Holmes Middle School student admitted to a charge Thursday May 8 that he wrote bomb threats in a school bathroom. The student, a 13-year-old boy in the sixth grade, entered a plea of admission in Holmes County Juvenile...5/8/14 Safety campaigns raising awareness of dangers of farm tractors as passenger vehicles
SUMMARY: The Farm Bureau, sheriff, highway patrol and others are talking more about the hazards of using farm trailers to haul passengers. The prevalence of unsecured lawn chairs as seating is a particular concern. Tractors with a trailer full of people in tow are a common sight on the backroads and highways in Holmes and Wayne counties. Its also a sight that makes Holmes County Sheriffs...