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puck drop

Nick Troyer and his family braved the treacherous drive from Orrville to Wooster on Sunday, Jan. 26, to see the Wooster Oilers play the Central Wisconsin Saints. Although the Oilers lost, 8-3. Nick got to drop the puck (standing in for his mother, Rhonda Troyer) as part of a contest sponsored by the Wooster Weekly News. In addition to the puck drop, first prize in the contest ....

valentine dance

Come swing and sway to music from the Big Band Era at the Wayne County Performing Arts Council’s Boogie Woogie Valentine Dance on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Jake’s, 6655 E. Lincoln Way, Wooster. Spinning the platters will be WaCPAC’s own Jukebox Jive Zack Armstrong. This evening of non-stop entertainment will include live musical performances as well as performances of radio...

becker vet

Dr. Cheryl Becker is the newest associate at Cleveland Road Animal Hospital and The Pet Hotel in Wooster. A graduate of The Ohio State University in veterinary medicine, Becker is a certified canine rehabilitation practitioner and also is certified in veterinary acupuncture. “The advantage to our clients is the integration of conventional medicine and alternative solutions,” said Dr. Chad...

OUTLOOK New Garaway school board seeks to rescind closure of Dundee, Ragersville schools

SUMMARY: Closing schools would be a step forward for district, superintendent says An action by the Garaway Local School District board of education in June to shutter two elementary schools may be overturned after just seven months. The board action, to close Ragersville Elementary and Dundee Elementary, was as good as undone on Nov. 5, when three new school boardmembers - Robert Coburn,...

Jacob's Choice

Summary: It's an incredible story of conflict and conviction, and the tie to many in Holmes county is strong. Ervin Stutzman's newest book, Jacob's Choice, to be released at Gospel Bookstore in Berlin on Saturday, Feb. 9, explores the life of one of anabaptist culture's first Amish immigrants, and the September night that threw the family into lifelong turmoil. Story: The apfelschnitz had been...

arts academy

Kids who like sports can join a team. Kids who like ballet can join a company. Now, kids who like art can have their own community, as the Wayne Center for the Arts continues its new Arts Academy through the spring. According to arts center education coordinator Lisa Zemancik, art classes for children have always been part of the curriculum, but always in a somewhat fragmented way. A child could...

FROMONLINE | 2014-01-29

Bring spring to the table Column Summary I am so ready for spring, and all of you winter lovers out there, have you had your fill as well? As I prepared to step outside this morning with the dog, I had to be patient, layering up the clothing to protect my few minutes in the sub-zero temperature. I spent more time dressing for the weather than I actually spent time in the weather. The layers...
Kindergarten registration underway at New Philadlephia City Schools

Kindergarten registration underway at New Philadlephia City Schools

Kindergarten registration for the 2014-2015 school year is now underway at New Philadelphia City Schools. Students who are five years of age on or before Aug. 1 will be eligible for kindergarten. You may register your child by accessing the New Philadelphia City Schools Website at www.npschools.org. and clicking on “registration”. After completing and submitting the forms online, you will be...

1/30/14 Canton man in custody after attempted break-in

SUMMARY: Was spotted walking through nearby yard; had .45 handgun at time of arrest A North Canton man charged with attempting to burglarize a Charm business Jan. 28 was in possession of a .45 caliber handgun when arrested by deputies. James J. Vanest, 57, 2520 Kingswood Street NE, is charged in Holmes County Municipal Court with breaking and entering, having weapons under disability,...

1/30/14 Commissioners approve $11 million general fund budget

SUMMARY: Budget includes three percent pay increase The Holmes County Commissioners have appropriated $1 million for capital improvements and unexpected expenses in a $11.197 million general fund budget. Commissioners approved the 2014 general fund budget Monday Jan. 27 that includes a three percent wage increase for county employees and absorbs an eight percent increase on employee insurance...