One bid in for C.R. 77 shoulder work
The Holmes County commissioners received one bid on Monday, July 1 for a shoulder work project on County Road 77. Melway Paving entered the only bid, at $232,631.50, for the estimated $234,777 project. The bid will be reviewed by Holmes County Engineer Chris Young, who will return with a recommendation to commissioners. The project involves 1.23 miles of shoulder reconstruction beginning at...Portman statement on delay of Obamacares employer mandate
U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) released the following statement on the Obama Administrations announcement that it will delay the employer mandate of the Patient Protection and the Affordable Care Act until 2015: President Obamas decision to delay the employer mandate of the health care law because it will be a burden on businesses and job creators is proof the plan is more onerous and...Nitros Law has been signed by the governor of Ohio
On Sunday, June 30, Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich signed what will be known forever as Nitros Law, the very first first offense felony of the fifth degree on the books in the state of Ohio for companion animal abuse. Nitros Law will become law via the Ohio Revised Code in 90 days and is specifically relating to kennel owners, operators and employees. The bill introduced earlier this year had...Moffit graduates from basic training
Air Force Airman 1st Class Mitchell D. Moffit graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an...
March for Meals campaign has been recognized nationally
Meals on Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties has announced that the March For Meals campaign has been nationally recognized by the Meals On Wheels Association of America. Meals on Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties received a Silver Award for $1,000 for their efforts to engage local officials and community leaders in the fight to end senior hunger. March For Meals is an annual campaign to...Used book sale begins July 18
Are movies getting too expensive? Then its time to start reading. For as little as one shiny quarter, you can enjoy some of the best books. The annual used book sale, sponsored by the Wooster Friends of the Wayne County Library, will begin July 18 and run through July 20. The sale will be held in The Book Cellar in the old library building at the corner of Larwill and North Market streets. The...
Summer celebration scheduled at Lehmans in Kidron July 12 and 13
As summer weather arrives full swing in Ohio, many people are reminded that its time for cookouts, fairs and festivals. Lehmans is hosting a free Summer Celebration event at their retail store in Kidron, that will feature all the best summer has to offer. The two-day celebration is Friday and Saturday, July 12 and 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature something fun for everyone. Moms...