Dog kennel inspectors will be focused on Holmes County, surrounding area
Holmes County and the surrounding area will see the lions share of inspections under the so-called puppy mill bill. Veterinarian Terence Kline met with the Holmes County commissioners Monday, May 6, to discuss House Bill 130, also known as the puppy mill bill. The bill requires commercial dog breeders whose kennels turn out nine or more litters per year be inspected by state officers...
Central American Medical Outreach used school supply drive
Central American Medical Outreach or CAMO is a nonprofit based in Orrville Ohio that collects donated supplies and equipment, providing over 170,000 services to people in Honduras a year. Items that would otherwise be thrown away are recycled and repurposed for use in Honduras, changing and saving lives. At the end of the school year CAMO collects used school supplies to be recycled and reused in...Wayne County TEA Party, Inc. hosted screening of documentary Fracknation
Wayne County TEA Party, Inc. hosted a free screening of the award wining documentary Fracknation to a crowd of about 80. In Fracknation, Director and investigative journalist Phelim McAleer exposes the myths and misinformation being spread by environmentalist regarding the hydraulic fracturing process. Prior to the film, Rhonda Reda of Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program gave a...
IRS seeking applications for volunteer tax assistance program grants
The Internal Revenue Service is accepting applications for the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant programs, which will allow some organizations to apply for annual funding for up to three years. Applications will be accepted only through Grants.gov until May 31. Previous grant recipients will have the option to apply for up to three years of...
Sonnenberg Station 2013 spring performances
A fixture in the Kidron community since 2006, the Sonnenberg Station mens choral ensemble is gearing up for its spring concerts. From local churches and businesses, to neighboring universities and concert halls, the group has performed in over thirty different venues. This seasons pieces will include a wide variety of repertory, including tunes stemming from Native American, Early American...
Marine Corps Pfc. Cory M. Stryker graduates from Marine Corps Basic Combat Engineer Course
Marine Corps Pfc. Cory M. Stryker, son of Lisa R. Culler of Wooster and Michael R. Stryker, of Ruskin, Fla., recently graduated from the Marine Corps Basic Combat Engineer Course at Marine Corps Engineer School, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C.During the five-week course, Stryker received instruction in the fundamentals of engineering support for combat units, including the procedures for...May National Bike Month
With spring in the Air, the Healthy Holmes County Coalition and the League of American Bicyclists, the national organization of bicyclists, announce that May is National Bike Month. Activities for National Bike Month include Bike to Work Week May 13-17 and Friday, May 17 is Bike to Work Day. Cycling is a great way to stay active and healthy. Holmes County has a variety of places for bicycling...
Governor proclaims May Community Action Month
Gov. John Kasich has recognized the efforts of Ohios 50 Community Action Agencies that serve over 800,000 low-income people annually in all of Ohios 88 counties by proclaiming May Community Action Month in Ohio. Community Action Agencies (CAA) work to alleviate poverty and empower low-income families in their communities. For almost 50 years, CAAs across the country have provided the tools...