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Wooster chess team no pawns in tournament

  • February 8, 2010
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Teaching Professions program gives students hands-on experience in the teaching profession

  • February 8, 2010
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Most student teachers don’t get experience teaching while in high school. But students in Teaching Professions at the Wayne County Schools Career Center have multiple opportunities to learn from teachers and actually spend time with students as a high school senior. Raquel Foltz, a senior from Northwestern High School, is currently assisting Jennifer Casteel in teaching Algebra II and...

Kean teacher named Ohio Lottery Teacher of the Month

  • February 8, 2010
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For the third time in the 2009-2010 academic year, a teacher from the Wooster City School District has received statewide recognition for his dedication to his students. Kean Elementary School physical education teacher and district swim coach Jeff DeHaan has been named the Ohio Lottery Teacher of the Month for December 2009. The Ohio Lottery’s Teacher of the Month award recognizes outstanding...

Auditor certifies millage for school levy

  • February 8, 2010
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During their Jan. 27 meeting, members of the Wooster City School District Board of Education voted unanimously to take the final steps to bring a 6.5-mill continuing operating levy before the voters in the spring election. Jarra Underwood, Wayne County auditor, was on hand to personally certify the millage for the levy, which allowed the board to officially vote to approve a resolution declaring...

I did it!

  • February 8, 2010
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FFA team places in state competition

  • February 8, 2010
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The Landscape & Plant Technologies nursery/landscape team won 11th place out of 38 teams at the FFA state nursery/landscape competition in Columbus recently. The team missed the state finals by eight points. Team members were Trevor Atwood of Wooster, Robin Bryant of Triway, Amy Miller of Dalton and Justin Starn of Orrville. The contest included six tests over plant and tool identification,...

Jessy Matador brings Afro-Hip-Hop to The College of Wooster Talented dancer-musician to perform Feb. 13 in Lowry Center

  • February 8, 2010
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Jessy Matador, a musician and dancer from the Democratic Republic of Congo, will perform at The College of Wooster Saturday, Feb. 13. The event, which is free and open to the public, begins at 9 p.m. in the ballroom of Lowry Center, 1189 Beall Ave. Born in Congo Kinshasa, Matador represents the new generation of music described as Afro-Hip-Hop. His career began with The Broken Hearts. In 2005, he...

Starting a Lasting Flame in marriage

  • February 8, 2010
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In a time when the world is a volatile place, unemployment is high and many people are struggling to make a living, it is comforting for people to know they have somewhere to turn where there is compassion, love and understanding. That place could easily be in their marriage, but for many, even that institution has become a place of angst. One local organization is offering an opportunity for...

Give your valentine a day at the spa – without leaving home

  • February 8, 2010
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Nothing is quite as indulgent as a day at an upscale spa. Although sure to be appreciated by your valentine, the price tag for such a luxury can be prohibitive. With a little ingenuity and some simple ingredients, you can create a valentine spa package that is affordable and a true treat. Make these designer pampering products, and if you wish, add a relaxing chair massager or mini-Jacuzzi type...

When the bus comes in, the fun begins

  • February 8, 2010
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The anticipation was almost tense, the excitement palpable, and the energy contagious. The crowd gathered early, as if waiting to get into a sporting event. People milled around, talking with their inside voices though they were bathed in bright, Florida sunshine while standing in a church parking lot. But they weren’t going to a worship service. Welcome to the bus arrivals from Amish Country...