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Kindergarten? More Important Than You'd Believe

SUMMARY: Is it possible that Mike Dewey's love for cooking started in a kindergarten class? You might find the answer surprsing and discover something essential. So what we’re dealing with is kindergarten and, so far as I know, it’s still a viable institution, a gateway to the realm of higher education. Of course, for all I know, it’s gone the way of the typewriter and correct...

11/18/13 Development of Layton Elementary could top $6.8 million

SUMMARY: Studies show Winter Street water tower is in operable condition, does not need to come down Development of a water tower and police station at a former Wooster elementary school could carry a price tag of $6.8 million or more. According to a study by Architectual Resources Corporation, temporarily moving the Wooster Police Department station inside Layton Elementery would cost...

wcscc open house

The Wayne County Schools Career Center will host Open House on Thursday, December 5, from 5-7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend, with a special invitation extended to all Wayne County eighth, ninth and tenth graders and their families. Some college, university and career-technical school partners, business and industry representatives, and the Career Services coordinator, will be in the...

BB wbh nyc trip

Red Eye to New York City tickets are available through Dec. 2 for a bus trip Dec. 13-15. The trip is a fundraiser for the Dalton Intermediate School Washington, D.C. trip and is managed by Nowak Tours. Seating is limited and is on a first come, first served basis. Ticket price includes bus fare and gratuities only. For question or to make a reservation, contact Cherie Marthey at...

pet calendar

Some of your favorite local pets might be appearing on a calendar, proceeds from which will benefit the Wayne County Humane Society. The 2014 Couch Potato Pets Calendar was unveiled recently at Lola, Cheech & Mooey’s Natural Pet Market in Orrville. They sell for $5 and all proceeds will go to the Society. The idea for the calendar came from Jack Runion of Runions’ Furniture, who then...

FROMONLINE | 2013-11-13

Friendly neighbors due Christmas favors Column Summary The giving season is upon us. Why there is such a day labeled as Black Friday I do not understand. Christmas is a time of shining light and smiling bright; let’s keep our holiday hearts plugged in. We commonly think of neighbors as the people who live near us, folks over the fence, over the hedge line, across the field. But to Jesus,...

11/18/13 Veteran's Day service marks 60th anniversary of Korean War armistice

SUMMARY: Veterans of America's "Forgotten War" honored The 60th anniversary of the Korean War armistice was observed in a Veteran’s Day service on the Holmes County courthouse lawn Monday Nov. 11. Major combat operations in Korea were brought to a halt with an armistice signed July 27, 1953. More than 326,000 U.S. servicemen and servicewomen served in the four year conflict, and more than...

Sandhill Cranes, a success story for an impressive bird

Sandhill Cranes, a success story for an impressive bird There are some birds that are able to fascinate almost everyone. The Sandhill Crane is such a bird. I've often received phone calls from folks who start out by saying, "I'm not a birder, but I saw this amazing bird - it was huge". Size is certainly something that helps make an impression, but it's more than that. Watching them soar through...

FROMONLINE | 2013-11-13

Wayne and vets

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today Wayne Savings Community Bank’s participation in the SBA Veteran Pledge Initiative, a commitment by its top national, regional and community lenders to collectively increase their lending activity to veterans by five percent per year for the next five years. Veterans often face challenges in raising capital or have trouble receiving a...