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The University of Akron Wayne College announces that Dr. Debra Johanyak, professor of English, was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Ohio Humanities Council. Based in Columbus, the OHC promotes the humanities in Ohio through public programs, grants, and community projects that help individuals and communities explore, share, and be inspired by the human experience. An independent...
Puppy thrown from moving truck seeks foster or permanent adopter
Two Canton City sanitation workers witnessed a puppy being thrown from a moving truck the morning of Oct. 4. Concerned for the safety of the puppy, they retrieved her and were able to place her in the care of Operation Warm and Cozy (OWC), a New Philadelphia animal shelter. OWC is seeking immediate fosters or permanent adopters for the puppy now named Girlie. She needs to be with kindhearted...Ohio Young Birders starting a local chapter in the Holmes County area
Ohio Young Birders starting a local chapter in the Holmes County area Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week Bruce continues to follow the on-going fall migration. Read more about it in the "Gone Birding" column. For a number of years there has been an active young birders group based in northwest Ohio, through the Black Swamp Bird Observatory...10/14/13 Millersburg Glass Association holds first auction, meet and greet
SUMMARY: Auction sees rare Peacock at Urn bowl sell for $25,000 When the Millersburg Glass Association formed last year, its goal was to educate collectors and the public about the unique place Millersburg glass holds in the history of carnival glass. At its first auction and a members only meet and greet Oct. 4 - 5, the association seems to be meeting its goals. The Oct. 5 auction featured a...FROMONLINE | 2013-10-09
More SMores Please Column Summary They say laughter is the best medicine. Add a campfire, a circle of friends and family, and Smores, and you have a prescription for a great evening of happiness. I grew up camping. My family camped in a large canvas tent when I was a toddler. We graduated to a pop-up, and when our family grew to five members we packed our gear into hard top RVs. I have...10/14/13 Holmes Trail TAPs into OHIO funds for repairs
SUMMARY: Trail gets $230,218 in Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) dollars Ohio Department of Transportation dollars used for alternatives to motorized traffic will fund repairs to the Holmes County Trail next year. Holmes County Park District director Jen Halverson informed the park board Tuesday Oct. 8 that ODOT has awarded the district $230,218 in Transportation Alternatives Program...10/14/13 School board candidates field questions
SUMMARY: Questions highlight role of school boards when faced with federal, state mandates Just how much power does a school board member have over federal mandates? In a candidates forum hosted by the Holmes County Liberty Coalition Thursday Oct. 10, West Holmes School Board candidates Rob Hunter, Dave Kick, Brad Welsh and Tina Zickefoose fielded questions on a proposed tax break for home...10/21/13 Board of Elections relocates 23 precincts for Nov. 5 election
SUMMARY: Americans With Disabilities Act compliance prompt changes Voters in 23 precincts across the county will report to new polling locations for the Nov. 5 general election. The changes come through a state directive to make polling locations compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Wayne County Board of Elections deputy director Peter James said. The BOE examined all of...Community Hospice benefits from fundraiser
For many years Knisely Incorporated has conducted a benefit hog roast for area charities. This years event, held Sept. 14 at Berner Trucking in Dover, attracted more than 1,000 guests. Jim and Debbie Knisely, fundraiser coordinators, chose Community Hospice as recipients of this years proceeds, which totaled $20,047. Funds were generated through numerous sponsorships, ticket sales and various...