Mother Nature washes out special Mothers Day race at WCS
Overnight rains into the morning soaked the grounds of NAPA Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway, causing Jason and Kristin Flory to cancel the racing card for Friday night. On Friday, May 24 will be the World of Outlaw Late Models rescheduled back in with a $10,000 to win 50-lap feature. The BOSS Wingless Sprints will also be in action while the Thrifty Muffler Super Stocks will have a regular...
Killbuck and Glenmont Memorial Day services
Killbuck and Glenmont will hold Memorial Day services on Monday, May 27. Killbucks parade will begin at 10 a.m. from the VFW and will be led by VFW Post 7079 and the West Holmes Marching Band. They will march to the Killbuck Cemetery to hold memorial services. Special music will be provided by Toni Shreve and the West Holmes Band. Glenmonts parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. from the Glenmont...Holmes Post 192 of American Legion announces Memorial Day services
Members of Holmes Post 192 of the American Legion have announced plans for Memorial Day, May 27. According to Post Commander Larry Shaffer, the Memorial Day events are as follows: The Color Guard and Firing Squad of Post 192 will meet at the Post Home at 8:15 a.m. and proceed to the Clay Street Park to honor the grave of Peter Myers, hero of three wars. This service will be at 8:30 a.m. The...
Hearing to determine placement for Navarre man accused of murdering parents
Accused murderer Rodney Stutzman appears to headed back to a mental health facility. Stutzman, 33, of 17559 Harrison Road, Navarre, was previously found not competent to stand trial by Wayne County Common Pleas Judge Corey Spitler on charges that he murdered his adoptive parents. A hearing June 14 will determine whether the county can retain jurisdiction over Stutzman and, if so, where he will...Annual meeting on the patio at The Wooster Inn
On Wednesday, May 8, the board of trustees, staff and community supporters of Goodwill Industries gathered on the patio of The Wooster Inn to celebrate the agencys successes of 2012. Nearly 100 people began to gather around 5:30 to enjoy a casual evening featuring hors doeuvres courtesy of Certified Angus Beef and a chance to enjoy the company of the evenings award winners. After time to...
Care package reminds local soldier of home
When soldiers are overseas, they are away from their families for almost a year or sometimes longer. The only way they have contact with their families is through letters, Skype and the occasional care package with all of their favorite treats to remind them of the people waiting for them to return home safely. This year, Girl Scout Troop 777 helped a few soldiers have a little taste of home...Congressman Bob Gibbs statement on Farm Bill vote
U.S. Rep. Bob Gibbs (Ohio-7) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act of 2013, at a House Agriculture Committee Markup: While I am grateful the committee incorporated two of my amendments – one requiring an annual study on the new Title One programs, and the other to help prohibit any further release of...